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Custom Tele gets a service

Carl Moreton called into Dougs to get his old faithful custom Telecaster serviced.

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Doug, Dave & Carl at Granvilles

Here’s a nice pic of Doug Wilkes, Dave Cotterill and Carl Moreton performing during their usual Monday slot at Paul Walker’s Monday night at Granvilles in Stone.

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The Answer Slut

Doug has been commission by a chap to build a Slut, but with an Answer pick up system. The guitar is being prepared for the first stages of painting.

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Doug Wilkes Workshop 19th May 2015

Another delayed update from Doug’s workshop.  This one features a 1930s Gibson L5 (or something like that) progress on the Bass Twin Neck and a visit from Kim Tink and her beast..

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Jane visits Doug

Doug gets a visit from Jane, singer in Doug’s band Hollywood Nights.  

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Doug Wilkes Workshop 5th May 2015

Here Doug is one month after the workshop fire.

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Doug Wilkes Workshop Fire April 2015

Unfortunately, Doug had a serious fire in his workshop last week and will be out of action till the end of April getting it all fixed.  He’s a quick video to show the damage.  Also shows Doug’s ability to dust … Continue reading

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Doug Wilkes Workshop Update March 2015

Here is an update from Doug Wilkes in his workshop, March 2015. He’s seen here working on a twin neck guitar, and also a custom acoustic build. Plus various other assorted verbal nonsense… 😉

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Doug Wilkes Breed 77 Flying V

Doug Wilkes shows us the finished Flying V for the band ‘Breed 77’. It’s a real beast fitted with active EMGs and a solid mahogany body, finished in matte black with black flames. Find out more about Breed 77 by … Continue reading

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Doug finishes superb 24 String Lyre Harp Guitar

After 3 years, Doug has finally finished the 24 String Lyre Harp Guitar. This instrument features some very exotic woods, custom designed truss rod system and a very sophisticated pick up system. Project Video Lyre Harp Video 1 Lyre Harp … Continue reading

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