Hi guys

Thanks for checking out the videos i posted the other week, hope you liked them.  There will be more to come as we get chance to take a min to do the filming etc 

We had a great review for Lulu I wanted to share, because, well it is awesome, so figured why not...so here is the link  http://www.bordello.guitars/testimonials/


Thanks for reading as always,
cheers
Mark

Hi guys

Here is the last one for now     .... again, kindly played by Guy Thomas, of The Thomas Wilby Gang.  Let me know what you think! 

Pleased to introduce Clara    Enjoy!



Check out the video footage here - https://vimeo.com/154860788

Thanks for watching!
Cheers
Mark

Hi guys

So here is another video for your delectation.... again, kindly played by Guy Thomas, of The Thomas Wilby Gang.  Let me know what you think! 

Pleased to introduce Molly    Enjoy!



VIDEO  - https://vimeo.com/154864252

Thanks for watching!
Cheers
Mark

Hi guys

Been a while so thought i would say hi, let you know what we have been up to......

Finally got round to getting some video shot of a couple of the guitars.  Kindly played by Guy Thomas, of The Thomas Wilby Gang - a great band just released their new album, Backwoods Crackin' - check it out, you wont be disappointed. 
So, here is Lulu,
Check out the video here -  https://vimeo.com/154863036

Let me know what you think!   
I will post the others shortly,
cheers
Mark

Hi guys,
here is a preview of the In-Stock Models.....  http://www.bordello.guitars/in-stock/  you like?









Cheers
Mark

Hi guys...

wanted to share this with you all

http://www.bordello.guitars/in-stock/

http://www.bordello.guitars/in-stock/

As you know, this year I was really happy to get invited to exhibit at the Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin.  This is a fantastic event hosted and created by the EGB (European Guitar Builders), with the aim to bring together independent luthiers from across the world to showcase and promote the hand made guitar.


Also managed to catch up over some beers with the guys from Bare Knuckle Pickups (we use as an option in many of our models and featured in all that we took to the show).   As well as BKP, great to meet in person some of the other luthiers - JJ Guitars , Dubre Guitars , Ergon Guitars and also Andy Manson.  Andy's guitars (and mandolins, like the one he took to the show) are legendary, as he is himself, honored at the show in celebration of an amazing 45 years making guitars.


Really impressed by how well the exhibition was organised, with 1000's of people coming to see all the guitars, chat with the builder themselves and take it all in -  there was much slobbering and stroking! 

I recommend to any guitar-lover out there, try to get there next year - it is an event not to be missed!  Guitar porn at a whole new level!

Cheers
Mark

Hi there, hows it going? 

Long time no posts I know- been a tad distracted, but hopefully you will agree the distraction was worth it - check out the new models, let me know what you think..! 
Cheers, Mark

This is Cora... Cora with Ash body and Ovangkol top, Ovangkol neck, Macassar Ebony fret board, Bare Knuckle Pickups - more details here: http://www.bordello.guitars/cora/








Here is Lulu.... Cherry body with Padauk top, Maple neck with Birdseye Maple fret board. Mojo pickups - more details here -   http://www.bordello.guitars/lulu/










Here's Belle!  African Mahogany body, Zebrano top, African Mahogany neck, Ebony fretboard, Bare Knuckle pickups - more details here -  http://www.bordello.guitars/belle/










And our new Polly ....Ash body with Bubinga top, Maple neck, Macassar Ebony fret board, Bare Knuckle VHII Pickups, more details here - http://www.bordello.guitars/polly/

Hi again all,

Some notes, pics and first peeks of the new model thru neck as she is being put together... Let me know what you think! 





Check out the full update with loads more pictures, here ----->  http://bordello.guitars/newsarticle/New-Model-Through-Neck

have a great long weekend...
cheers
Mark

Hi guys,

Been busy for a bit, but thought you might like to hear about the next update on the new model - the neck carve. 

Check out the link below for the full story!   

http://bordello.guitars/news-article/New-Model-Update-Neck-Carve

Cheers
Mark

Here they are - newly arrived and ready to go into the Custom Guitar Builder later this week........  http://bordello.guitars/category/442/Custom-Guitar-Builder

All stunning I hope you agree, and will make for a great guitar top....  I like them all, but would be interested to hear your favourite?
Claro Walnut?


Redwood Burl?


Myrtle 1?


Myrtle 2?


Grafted Walnut?


or Redwood?

I have been a little remiss with updates on the new model of late, but here's a little one to bring you up to date....
I've started work on the body, which, as you will know was going to be Cherry.  However, I have changed things a little.  My plan was to add a little detail to the body by sandwiching a piece of Padauk within the Cherry.  While in the process of doing this, I decided that the Padauk looked too good to cover.  So, the body is now a Cherry core with a Padauk top.  Enjoy the pics and tale of how I got there.....
Unfortunately, the process of laminating any two pieces of timber is not particularly exciting.  It involves a lot of hand planing, patience and glue.
I started on the Padauk which at this stage was going to be the filling in a Cherry sandwich.  One face is planed true......  here are a few pics of the process - check out the link for the full update 
http://bordello.guitars/news-article/Model-Update-part-4




and to see what on earth is going on here!



cheers!
Mark

Hi, update on the new model, which I'm considering naming 'Molly Malone' after Dublin's famous lady of the night!
Busy week this week, with some new orders (which is great!) and some time spent sourcing some fantastic looking timbers, arriving any time.....2 you have seen already   
On the new model, the bulk of the work has been on the fretboard, preparing, slotting, shaping and tapering, then clamping, gluing and then shaving........ have dropped in a few pics for you here - Check out the link for the full story! http://bordello.guitars/news-article/New-T-Modelbit-more-work
cheers!
Mark

hi guys,

thought you might want a sneaky peek at some stunning wood I have managed to get hold of, which I will be using to make tops...... here are some snaps of 2 of the 6 I have on their way..... 

what do you think..... ?

Mark

Hi guys,

Thought you might want to see what I have been up to this week.... http://bordello.guitars/news-article/New-T-Model-work-so-far

here's a little taster pic   



have a great weekend!   
cheers
Mark

New model news!! check it out http://bordello.guitars/news ... watch this space and see how she takes shape........ 

Is this even feasible?  I think so...  Bordello Guitars has launched its new site! .... with a unique, custom, online guitar builder  http://bordello.guitars/category/442/Custom-Guitar-Builder..... hours of fun to be had! - more models will be added all the time, and in true custom style, even if you don't see a desired option, then let me know - happiness is your perfect guitar!  Check it out, would be great to hear what you think..... thanks, Mark.