Three Bridges Parade, 87. Gales Drive. Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex. U.K.

Tel:- +44(0)1293 543055

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Open Mon-Sat 9-5.30
(Wed close 12.30)
Sun 11.30-12.30 only

British Craftsmanship in the finest Artisan Traditions.

How to find us:
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Made in Crawley and played by good musicians all over the world.

For the best in service, call in, or ring +44(0)1293 543055

Fender Amplification.

All Valves, Hybrid & Transistor Amplifiers, combos & speaker cabinets. Some other makes are also carried in stock. Please ask to see the shop copy of the catalogue for the full range of Fender products.

REPAIRS

Fast professional service
Our in house luthier has trained in London to highest level, so you can trust your valuable instrument to our expert care. Our efficiency is unparalleled; we can arrange a date to complete the job just when you need it. Our work is carried out by:
Stephen Frith
MIMIT, dipIMIT, Hdip.
Builder of fine Concert Classical,
Acoustic & Electric Guitars.
Member of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology.
Diploma of the Institute.
Higher National Diploma in Musical Instrument Technology, specializing in Modern Fretted Instruments.

Guitar lessons.

Lessons are available on a one to one basis, for players of all levels. Our teacher is a reader of notation and can teach this art too. We can train players to examinations in Classical (Trinity preferred) and Electric (Rock School) syllabus. Many of our students have received excellent grades in examinations to advanced levels.

Classical
Acoustic
Electric
Bass

All Guitars are backed up with our guarantee of quality assurance.
We stock many makes of instrument including Gibson Fender Guild and Rickenbacker alongside our Custom built instruments.

In addition to the makes above we carry a good selection of less expensive Guitars by reputable factories.

The manufacturer guarantees all our stock, and also our in house guitar maker provides prompt professional after sales service.

We can maintain and set up your guitar for many years to come.

Our fully equipped workshop is constantly manufacturing new instruments and carrying out repair work by fully qualified staff.

Sherries specials

Sherrie can offer you excellent trade in for your instrument, when you want to upgrade to a professional Guitar.

Chromatic Tuners; was £33 down to £25.

FRITH guitars

Hand built custom guitars, to your design or by consultation, from master luthier Steve Frith. Read some of the comments clipped from the national press…

“Good Customs. Guitarist gives you the low down on the greatest and grooviest luthiers around! If you're in the market to buy a very special instrument, then read on…. We'll list all the best builders and some important names and numbers. FRITH Guitars. Tel 01293 543055. 87 Gales Drive, Three Bridges, Crawley.”
-Guitarist Magazine

“These Instruments have Power, Balance and Projection.”         –Classical Guitar Magazine

Exclusive to UK we stock these amazing instruments at Factory Direct Prices.

Frith Classical Guitars
 

All Frith guitars are made of selected timbers from our seasoned stock. We have wood, which has been dried since 1985, and newer timbers too. It is our view that, stability and good tonal quality is best achieved by use of older materials. To this end we continue to add to our store, with new timber from around the world.

 Our standard guitar is hand made by Stephen Frith, in the traditional way, using the Spanish method. Each instrument is individual, being produced in an overlapping line, and French polished in pairs. No two guitars are identical, and all are named or dedicated by the maker on the signed label.

The rosette is made from over ten thousand small pieces of wood some died others of natural colour, by Stephen. The design is based on the old English word “Frith” which is alternately “a clearing in the woods” or “sanctuary”. This is signified by the ring of trees and is a nice way to honour the family name.

 Below are some pictures and details of instruments we offer for sale, they are all available from the Guitar Makers Shop, though stock is extremely limited. We aim to stock all standard models, but this has proved impossible so far due to consumer demand.

The standard Frith Classical has a European Spruce front strutted with 5 or 7 fan braces to a slightly domed belly. The back and sides are made from Indian Rosewood of a dark hue, and usually nicely stripped. Brazilian Mahogany is used in the Spanish heel neck, and Ebony for the fingerboard. Rio Rosewood is selected for the bridge. Bone is used for the saddle, nut and tie block. This model is fitted with good quality machine heads, and is supplied in a sturdy hard case.

Alternative Instruments.
 

We are able to supply Classical Guitars from other periods, for example this rose is from a Baroque Guitar we made. 19th century style, small bodied instruments have also been produced from time to time. These are always made by special request and a one third deposit is payable in advance of construction.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Stephen is an enthusiastic player of Flamenco music and very much enjoys making these guitars. Pictured left is his guitar, which is traditional in style. He makes these guitars with Cypress or Yellow Cedar back and sides, and a peg head. They have a very low action, although he prefers his guitar to be higher, and are fitted with clear plastic golpeadors. The price is the same as for a standard Classical Guitar previously detailed.