Handmade, unique guitars

Crafting a musical instrument is joyous.

Six years of professional guitar making mixed with a lifetime of being an arty farty fellow is a recipe for some exciting creations

Every uniquely handmade guitar is born of my restless creativity, using extravagant materials and evolving techniques to let their individual personalities shine through, before they leave the Bear Cave with their chosen musician, scattering themselves across the globe.

A picture of Andrew, a man in his 60s, sitting at his work bench, concentrating on working on a guitar although we can't see what he is doing exactly. A bright light is behind him, creating atmospheric lighting

The Bear Guitars Sound

Each guitar has its own unique sound, but if you’re curious - crank up the volume and give some demos a listen for instant ear sunshine. These three videos are of talented musician John King, and you can find more on our YouTube channel.

The Guitar Gallery

I’ve made a lot of guitars in my time. Whether you want to have a nosy at my work, or are looking for electric guitar custom design ideas for your own instrument, take a gander through the gallery…

The Bear Art Gallery

From getting lost in luscious landscapes to holding the intense gaze of a large scale tiger, my watercolour paintings are highly influenced by the colours, textures and moods of the natural world.

Posts from the Bear Cave

Ah Instagram, little squares of joy. Join me there for creativity chaos!