WELCOME TO VINTAGE AND TRADITIONAL GUITARS.

My name is Bob Chaffer, based near Lichfield, Staffordshire, UK. I have worked and trained with professional Luthiers for some time, which I continue to do, and recently set up my own workshop for guitar preparation, setup, and repairs.

Visiting my website, you will quickly appreciate that my main interest is in affordable Vintage Guitars, ranging from USA made originals from the 1930s to the 1970s, such as Harmony and Kay, to Japanese made quality guitars based on the established model designs originated by the principal USA makers, such as Martin, Gibson and Guild, but with a particular specialisation in the Harmony made Stella Blues Guitars.

More recently produced instruments, which maintain the theme of traditional styling, are not excluded, and I regularly offer various other guitar types, including Classical/Spanish & Flamenco Guitars, 12 String and Tenor (4 string) Guitars, 3/4 Size/Terz Guitars, Resonator/Dobro Guitars, and Mandolins.

You are welcome to come here and try out guitars, by prior arrangement, and being my own boss in terms of time-allocation, I am not restricted to "shop hours". Also happy to look at guitars you may wish to sell or part-exchange, or to advise on setup/repair problems, and I can also sell your guitar on your behalf, on a pre-agreed Commission + expenses basis.
5.1. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - ACOUSTIC BLUES & JAZZ VINTAGE ARCHTOP GUITARS - KAY CHICAGO, USA - MADE MODELS FROM THE 1930s, AND THE BUDDY GUY K1 FROM THE 1950s.5.2. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - MANDOLINS VINTAGE USA - HARMONY STELLA H331 1950s & c.1969 ALL SOLID BIRCH ACOUSTIC BLUES/BLUEGRASS - VTG1478, VTG1479 & VTG1511.5.1. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - CLASSICAL VINTAGE GUITARS - PETERSEN & ALHAMBRA ICONIC ENGLISH & SPANISH MAKERS ALL SOLID WOODS 1950s, '60s & '70s MODELS.
5.2. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - MANDOLINS VINTAGE USA - HARMONY H417 & H8010 LATE 1960s ARCHTOP/F-HOLE ACOUSTIC BLUES & BLUEGRASS - VTG1472 & VTG1524/1.5.1. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - ELECTRIC ARCHTOP & THINLINE VINTAGE BLUES & JAZZ GUITARS - HARMONY & KAY CHICAGO, USA 1950s & 1960s MODELS.5.1. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - ACOUSTIC BLUES/JAZZ VINTAGE ARCHTOP GUITARS - HARMONY CHICAGO, USA ALL SOLID WOODS, SOME CARVED TOPS 1930s/'40s/'50s/'60s MODELS.
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US
"Totally brill, highly recommended"
- Richard Hawley, Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter and Producer, Sheffield. - August, 2012. ( Harmony Stella H929TG Tenor Guitar).
"Have not been able to stop playing such an amazing guitar"
- Matt Bennett, Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter, The Musgraves, Wolverhampton - January, 2013. ( Ramirez Studio Classical Guitar).
"I just love playing the tenor"
- David Bristow, Bluesman, Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter - http://www.bristowblues.co.uk - February, 2012. (Harmony Stella H929TG Tenor Guitar).
"I am well pleased with the Stella"
- Perry Foster, Bluesman, Guitarist/Singer - "Big Daddy of British Blues"; "The Old Maestro" - http://www.perryfoster.co.uk - August, 2012. ( Repairs on Stella Guitar, and other guitar sales).
If you are interested in purchasing any of the guitars shown on this website or have any queries, then please contact us
5.1. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - ACOUSTIC BLUES & JAZZ VINTAGE ARCHTOP GUITARS - KAY CHICAGO, USA - MADE MODELS FROM THE 1930S, AND THE BUDDY GUY K1 FROM THE 1950S.
Choice of Original, Prof. Restored USA Kay-made Archtops - Great Condition, Character & Tone - ready to go "In the Workshop" for restoration, and available for "pre-order".
POA
5.1. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - ACOUSTIC BLUES/JAZZ VINTAGE ARCHTOP GUITARS - HARMONY CHICAGO, USA ALL SOLID WOODS, SOME CARVED TOPS 1930S/'40S/'50S/'60S MODELS.
Choice of Original, Prof. Restored USA Harmony Archtops - Great Condition, Character & Tone - ready to go "In the Workshop" for restoration, and available for "pre-order".
POA
5.1. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - CLASSICAL VINTAGE GUITARS - PETERSEN & ALHAMBRA ICONIC ENGLISH & SPANISH MAKERS ALL SOLID WOODS 1950S, '60S & '70S MODELS.
Choice of Original, Prof. Restored Classicals - Great Condition, Vintage Character & Tone - ready to go "In the Workshop" for restoration, and available for "pre-order".
POA
5.1. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - ELECTRIC ARCHTOP & THINLINE VINTAGE BLUES & JAZZ GUITARS - HARMONY & KAY CHICAGO, USA 1950S & 1960S MODELS.
Choice of Original, Prof. Restored USA-made Harmony & Kay Electrics - Great Condition, Character & Tone - ready to go "In the Workshop" for restoration, and available for "pre-order".
POA
5.2. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - MANDOLINS VINTAGE USA - HARMONY H417 & H8010 LATE 1960S ARCHTOP/F-HOLE ACOUSTIC BLUES & BLUEGRASS - VTG1472 & VTG1524/1.
Choice of 2 Original, All Solid, one all Birch, one Spruce top & Birch Back/Sides, Really Excellent Condition - ready to go "In the Workshop" for restoration - available to "pre-order".
POA
5.2. VTG RESTORATIONS - AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER - MANDOLINS VINTAGE USA - HARMONY STELLA H331 1950S & C.1969 ALL SOLID BIRCH ACOUSTIC BLUES/BLUEGRASS - VTG1478, VTG1479 & VTG1511.
Choice of 3 Original, Flat-Back "A" Shape Lute Style Body, Really Excellent Condition, - ready to go "In the Workshop" for restoration - available to "pre-order".
POA
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