Bespoke electric guitars and basses
Designed to your specifications and handcrafted in Manchester, UK
Hi, I’m Chris
Belfast-born guitarist and luthier, based in Manchester, UK
I am first and foremost a guitarist, having been gifted my first strat-copy at 12 years old. Through playing in various bands and fastidiously studying the instrument over the last two decades, I have developed a deep understanding of what elements constitute a truly high quality and well designed guitar.
Under the watchful eye of a master luthier in Co. Donegal, Ireland, I built my first guitar at 16. That guitar, and every one since, is a unique and purposefully designed tool; built for a guitarist, by a guitarist.
Collaborative design
Every guitar starts with an idea and a conversation.
A custom-made musical instrument is, by its nature, a collaboration between client and luthier. It is this fundamental principle of continuous input and feedback from both parties that lies at the heart of every build.
Machined for precision, hand-finished to perfection
Adopting a hybrid approach
The traditional methods of luthiery are well established and have been refined over hundreds of years. These time-honoured techniques, augmented by modern CNC machining technology, ensures that your bespoke instrument has the look and feel of true artisanship and the utmost precision where it counts.
Off-the-shelf instruments are designed to meet the needs of the market.
A bespoke commission is designed for you.
Get in touch.
It all begins with an idea and a conversation. To get started, just give me a ping either through the website contact form, by emailing chris@polinguitars.com, or via our instagram page with a few details about your dream guitar, and we can take it from there.