Category Archives: General News
Custom Tele gets a service
Carl Moreton called into Dougs to get his old faithful custom Telecaster serviced.
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.
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.
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..
Jane visits Doug
Doug gets a visit from Jane, singer in Doug’s band Hollywood Nights.
Doug Wilkes Workshop 5th May 2015
Here Doug is one month after the workshop fire.
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
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… 😉
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