Gordon Smith Guitars

We talk to Doug Sparks, a legend in his own lunchtime, and the driving force behind the new era Gordon Smith brand. He visited Gordon Smith stockists Badlands Guitars in Brighton and spoke with Graham Cook about the history, the present day set up and more.

[sheldonkorpett]

Love the vibe of this company. New to me

[garryfmacdonald]

I have seen the Gatsby now...got to have one! Hearing this video has sealed it!

[derekjohnson]

Spoke to Doug on the phone, now i can put a face to the voice. I'm putting an order in December for a classic t and am buzzing for it, there guitars look stunning!!

[derekbiggerstaff]

I've had a Gypsy 1 since '79, about time I got a new one.

[sidstewart]

I used to play in a band with a young man that worked there in the early 90s. John was a one off..even let me use the workshop to de fret a bass guitar.

[patrickduguay]

Love my left handed GS Deluxe! Fantastic guitar! Great service and help when I ordered it.

[Gynra]

I love my GS... time to get another, methinks!

[raymondbutcher]

Just dealing with Doug great guys to deal with mine is now heading to Tasmania

[steveblease]

I never thought at my age, 58. I'd pay more for a guitar than I would for a USA brand Fender. Don't know why I did that, but I know I did. Not got it yet, a few more weeks to wait.

[mbontekoe]

I have one of the first year model serial no 69 signed by Vinnie - indeed it is 44mm thick apparently Honduras mahogany one piece body, and of course double cut away. Dual truss rod !
Unfortunately the previous owner fitted EMG81's and routed it for Kahler which I have removed (and sold for a tidy sum) and used a schaller bridge with fine tuners to hide the filled cavity, it has schaller tuners from new. It has been refretted, while the frets are level the person fitting the frets has filed away some off the side dot markers - because he did not have the correct tool

[steveblease]

Oh, that's the guy who took my order the other day. :) Can my Classic T be my 3rd guitar ever that can play open chords without needing to be sent back for nut and fret work? I hope so. please. lol

[fongy]

Auden Guitars i believe they are called.

[worldofameiso]

Not too sure about the single piece body. I have a Gordon Smith Heritage Deluxe made in 2018 which is definitely a two piece body. Nice guitar though.