Turnstone Guitar Company

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

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