PHOENIX GUITARS

Custom popular & classic vintage shapes and modern originals. Phoenix Guitars are handmade using exotic hardwoods renound for their tonal properties that produce a rich overall sound and a high level of sustain. Tonewoods each have their own unique aesthetic qualities with a diverse array of striking natural colours and unusual grain patterns that give each guitar its individual visual impact along with the chosen binding, which is a speciality... Phoenix Guitars are handcrafted by Martin Coupe. A Nottingham based Luthier, Visual / Digital Artist and Musician. In the 90's Martin gained a BA (hons)in Contemporary Arts within the discplines of Visual Art & Music. In succession to a variety of artistic and creative persuits including 3D graphic and web site design, Martin turned his attention to custom guitar bodies at the turn of the millenium. For original designs he draws on Celtic, Egyptian, mystical and historical influences such as Wicca, Psychoanalysis (Freud's Dreamworks /The..

Primary location: United Kingdom