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Some old Wilkes Guitars Factory Pictures
Here are some picture from Doug’s factory in Hanley, Stoke on Trent many years ago. These images were taken by good friend Neil Hulse.
Doug Wilkes Quick Martin Acoustic Neck Adjustment Oct 2015
A mate of Doug’s calls in and asks him if he can adjust the neck a bit. Without question Doug grabs the rasp file and starts the job. The customer’s attention has been grabbed…. Job overseen by Billy, the workshop … Continue reading
Wilkes original factory workshop, Hanley, Stoke on Trent
Doug started building guitars in 1972 and soon expanded to a factory in Bottleslow Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. It was in the 70s and 80s that Doug quickly made a name for himself as one of the best … Continue reading
The Original Answer Strat
Here are some great pictures taken recently from an original Strat style Answer guitar built approximately 30 years ago. It’s still in fantastic condition and plays great.
Luke Inspired Strat
Neil Hulse, owner of many a Doug Wilkes, featured one of his guitars for a photographic session. “Seemed a shame dunking my Steve Lukather inspired Doug Wilkes built Strat just for a fun studio pic, had to be done tho..” Neil Hulse. … Continue reading
Double Twin Neck Guitar
David Fahey commissioned Doug to build him a version of the famous Rex Bogue Double Rainbow twin neck guitar. Doug has used some beautiful wood to create the guitar and has taken inspiration from the Double Rainbow, but used his … Continue reading
Left Handed Twin Neck Headless Bass
Finally finished the twin neck, headless left handed, through necks in rock maple with poplar sides. Took a while but hand built does
5 string bass for Josh Furnival
Here’s a lovely 5 string bass commissioned by Josh Furnival
Two Sluts and a Bass
Currently got 2 Sluts and a bass on the bench in the workshop…
Mark Bennett custom build
It’s all coming together now..!