Fret-King STVDIO and Atelier Series. Hand Made in the UK In the Fret-King workshop – an airy, vibrant and atmospheric atelier in an elegant Victorian workshop in the genteel seaside town of Southport on England’s North West coast – Trev Wilkinson, working with Mike Smith, his master builder of many years’ experience, craft the occasional extra special, unique Fret-King STVDIO or ATELIER Series guitar to show what can be done when the creative process is allowed to break free of the bounds of conformity.
Beyond even the excellence of UK-built Fret-King Green Label guitars, these unique styling exercises are exotic one-off creations and can be many things; stunning custom finishes, a particular combination of esoteric specifications or materials, rare and beautiful tone woods, an embellishment of precious metal, an experimental pickup configuration or switching, a new take on a body shape... But whatever, while hovering between the boundaries of master-built musical instruments, exclusive luxury goods, and art, Fret-King STVDIO and Atelier Series guitars are the embodiment of Trev Wilkinson’s imagination, and showcase the capabilities of the Fret-King styling studio, with each creation being an awe-inspiring and highly desirable object of beauty.
No Fret-King STVDIO or ATELIER Series guitar will ever be repeated exactly and the discerning few who will own one will possess a peerless and very collectable player’s guitar.
All Fret-King STVDIO and Atelier Series guitars come with a UK made Hiscox "Lite-Flite" ABS Flight case.
We have a fully equipped workshop with certified luthiers and electronic engineers, equipped to do any work you need carried out.
For ten years we've been repairing, modifying and maintaining guitars, basses and more - for everyone from hobbyists to major touring artists.
