Here we offer an opportunity to own a truly unique, brand-new and one-of-a-kind guitar. Hand-assembled right here in Devon by roadie-to-the-stars Barnaby (or Barney) Watson, this is #003 … one of an initial collection of four guitars which Barney has built.
During 20 years of touring the world with artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Killers, Mumford & Sons, Florence & The Machine, The Kaiser Chiefs, Keane, K.T Tunstall and many more, Barnaby has accumulated an expert-level of insight and knowledge into how guitars function, how they are made, and how they can be adapted.
He always thought he’d one day like to convert that knowledge into making guitars of his own and, due to the pandemic which has hit the global music industry so hard in the last year, he has finally found himself with the time to ‘pull the trigger’ and go for it!
It was on a tour of the US a few years back that, upon visiting a guitar shop in Austin, Texas, Barney fell in love with a stripped-back one pickup, one knob guitar made out of Home Depot 2×4 wood. He purchased it there and then (along with a pedal of course!) and has loved it ever since, mainly due to the no nonsense, no frills and back to basics feel that it has.
And so, the Jigsaw Guitars dream was born and this first guitar of theirs is based loosely on that original one that Barney bought in Austin.
Barney has used the best parts possible, whilst making sure that his guitars are affordable too. With a no frills approach, he has used his skills which he picked up on the road to produce what we feel are some really impressive guitars.
They look, play and sound wonderful and supporting local makers fits right into our company ethos. Moreover, Barney’s approach to making and assembling these lovely guitars matches our value system perfectly – reusing, recycling and ethically sourcing at every opportunity.
We have also sold his #001 Telecaster (made with different woods), currently have his #002 in stock and will also soon be stocking his #004 and #005 guitars too (with different pickup combinations and features).
For more of an insight on Barney’s career and what he has achieved, check out www.Barnabyjwatson.com
SPECIFICATIONS:
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BODY: American Swamp Ash 3pc 2.8Kg
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NECK: Maple
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FRETBOARD: Maple
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Mighty Mite Neck, Licensed by Fender S Style Headstock
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Vintage style bridge and brass saddles
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Alnicov controls
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LYWS Mini Humbucker Bridge Pickup
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Split post Vintage style Machine heads
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Ernie ball regular slinky 10 – 46 strings
COLLECTION / DELIVERY:
This item is available from our store in Exeter or by post (at an additional cost of £40 due to weight, cost of packing materials and levels of required insurance).
If postage is selected, it will be packed very carefully and sent via Parcelforce48 within 3 working days of purchase.
If you have any questions, please contact us before purchasing either by email or phone.