Shape Your Sound

At Blackwood & Myrtle, we craft guitars as unique as the musicians who play them. Every instrument begins with a conversation; your playing style, the tones you love, and the music you create. These details form the foundation of your sound profile, guiding every decision as we build a guitar perfectly suited to you.

Find Your Tone

We offer a curated selection of premium soundboards, each handpicked for its tonal properties and ability to complement specific styles. Whether you favor rich warmth, bright clarity, or a balanced middle ground, we help you find the right match.

Aesthetic and tone are intertwined, and the choice is always yours. Do you lean toward beauty or sound? If you have timber you have sourced by yourself and would like to include, we’ll honour its story. While we can’t always predict tonal characteristics with BYO woods, we will work tirelessly to bring out the best in it.

Your Customisation Options

• Wood Selections: Choose the soundboard, back, sides, and neck materials.
• Neck Type: Standard or multi-scale, tailored to your playing needs.
• Strings: Nylon or steel to match your preferred tone and style.
• Electronics: Semi-acoustic options with soundboard embedded pickups for true tonal translation.
• Personal Touches: Custom name engravings, soundhole designs, or unique inlay work.
• Tuners: Select your preferred aesthetic and mechanical setup.
• Build Chronicle: Opt for a photo book capturing every stage of your guitar’s creation.

Quality Over Quantity

We believe every guitar deserves our undivided attention. That’s why we work on only one instrument at a time, ensuring the highest craftsmanship. Each build takes approximately 2-3 months.

Our 2024 order book is now full, but preorders for 2025 are open. If you’d like to reserve your place or want more information, please email us to discuss your build and/or secure your slot.