Luthier Built Guitars

“Just a quick note to say how knocked out I am by the guitar… it’s great…The American Agent has been trying to get me all evening but I have been oblivious… thank you so much. John." 
– John Renbourn on delivery of his 2004 Davies OM Type-28 (Sitka Spruce over Brazilian Rosewood, finished in French polish).

“The guitar is really sounding good. I just like it more and moreas I (and it) get older. It's out permanently in the bedroom, which makes me go to it to pick it up. It also goes out on some of the more laid back gigs using a DPA 4099 condenser mic clipped on it. Great combination. Alvin, you should be really proud of creating such a great-sounding and playing axe!” 
– Al Stewart on his 2001 Davies C-Type classical (Alpine Spruce over Brazilian Rosewood).  

“Just wanted to say that I’m knocked out by the new guitar. It’s a great instrument. Remember the secret formula! It was good to see you.”
 – John Renbourn on delivery of his 2007 Davies Orpharion R-Type Jumbo 7-String Cutaway (Reclaimed Alpine Spruce over old-growth East Indian Rosewood).

“I’ve just returned from touring Argentina and I have to say that my Davies R-Type Cutaway is a fantastic all round live instrument - equally at home for fingerstyle, flatpicking or as a singer-songwriter strummer!... As a design it’s brilliant, with attention to detail to the nth degree. Couldn’t be happier.” 
– Geoff Twigg (Founding editor of Guitarist Magazine) 1996.

“Many hours of loving attention have gone into this guitar. The guitar sounds like it’s ‘loaded’! The woodworking craftsmanship is top notch… the quality inherently evident.” 
– Guitarist Magazine: Martyn Booth review of Davies Guitars, 1994.

“Davies guitars are signs of design.” 
– Eddie Allen, Editor of Guitarist Magazine, guitarist for Marty Wilde. 

“I got my guitar from Alvin whilst still at school. My guitar teacher came along to help me pick one out at the local music shop, and his definitely outshone all the others! It lasted me all through my teenage years and through my music undergrad studies.” 
– Dr Hannah Baxter (Guitar Teacher and Academic) on her 1994 Davies Student Classical Model (Cedar over Brazilian Mahogany with Wenge fretboard, bridge, binding and head-facing). 

“I first met Alvin whilst I was working as a guitar tech for Gibson’s UK importer. From the start it was clear that, not only did he know a huge amount about guitars, but also about the materials and components required to build top level instruments. When Alvin mentioned that he was going to be selling one of the limited number of electric guitars he’d built, and that this was the very one reviewed in Guitarist Magazine, I knew it was going to be something special. Upon seeing it I was adamant it was going to be mine. The guitar is my main guitar, and my favourite – from a collection of 26. I think that speaks volumes as to the sheer quality of workmanship. A true guitar for life. 
– Jason Jeggo (Artist at Jay J Tattooist) on his Davies Pro GeeTee Pensa-type solid body. 

"Alvin set up my Duncan Africa Dreadnaught and it’s a dream to play. The attention to detail is incredible. It's beautiful to play and Alvin's craftsmanship is of the highest standard. Along with his talent he is also lovely and personable to deal with so I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Thank you Alvin for all your amazing work!" 
– Fern Barnes, UK Singer-songwriter and guitarist with Fern Barnes and the Homeway Boys (www.FernBarnesandtheHomewayBoys.com) and Daughters of Davis.