Turnstone Guitar Company

Rosie is a true craftsperson and amazing to work with! She built me an all English wood, small body guitar with a neck with the exact measurement of my pre-war 000-18 Martin. I cannot tell the difference between the two guitar necks. The sound, articulation, dynamics, sustain and playability of this instrument is better than any other new guitar I have played from either a large brand or boutique builders. The collaboration process with Rosie was a joy! She not only knows woods, guitar construction, but she can translate her knowledge into terms that a musician can understand and make decisions from to get an instruments than no only meets, but exceeds what is in their head. It was such a great process and the resulting instrument is stunning. Every person that has played it, starts playing and is all smiles within seconds of playing the first notes. I cannot wait until I can work with her again on another build. I highly recommend Rosie, the process and her instruments.. I play the guitar everyday and it keeps getting better. If you are thinking of a custom build instrument then you should certainly talk with Rosie.
Oct 24th, 2021

Astonishing workmanship and attention to detail on my all English woods guitar. The image of the Uffington White Horse at the 12th fret is a nod to the fact that people were digging it into a hillside around the time the oak was a living tree around 3000 years ago before being submerged in the Fens to become bog oak. The combination of bog oak back and sides with a yew top sounds great!
Jan 7th, 2023

My new Turnstone TG looks and sounds fantastic. It has simply amazing tone and sustain; both unplugged and with the K&K Trinity Pro I had fitted during the build. It was a pleasure working with both Rosie and Karl throughout the whole process; from the selection of the wood, engagement with the design and build, through to the finishing touches. Between them, their artisanship and creativity have produced a unique instrument incorporating similarly unique pieces of history into the design and build: (All British sourced wood) Ancient Bog Oak body/ Cedar of Lebanon top, with Walnut Neck, and a custom designed rosette using HMS Victory Oak. The finished guitar felt at home in my hands from the moment I first played it in their workshop, and I know that I will enjoy playing it for many years to come. All in all, a unique acoustic guitar that is the product of a unique and enjoyable experience with Turnstone.
Dec 22nd, 2022

Visited Rosie a while ago with a view to ordering. Sadly was unable to follow through. But one day I will get it together. Her instruments are just sublime!
Sep 19th, 2022

All I knew of Turnstone guitars was a glowing review while browsing the internet, so I was pleased to meet Rosie and play one of her guitars at the London Guitar Show. We discussed my thoughts and specs for a new guitar, and thus I found myself visiting her workshop, where she reassured me that my quirks and half-formed notions were the basis of a guitar I would treasure. She was right! She guided me through the custom process, helping with details I hadn't even though of. Pictures of various stages of the build sustained me through the long waiting period, until the glorious day came where I went back to collect it. Needless to say, it lived up to and surpassed my expectations. I continue to be delighted. The sound is beautiful, and I learn how to make it sing, helped by it being so friendly and comfortable to play. The workmanship is impeccable; aurally and visually it is a thing of great beauty, and constant reminder of why I love guitars so much. Thank you Rosie and Karl.
Nov 22nd, 2021