Unique Instruments ~ Handmade in Somerset

Creating unique handcrafted ukuleles and mandolins each with a tone and personality of its own.

Withywood Instruments

Handcrafted creations that add joy and creativity to your music!
Each instrument combines traditional techniques with a splash of imagination. No two are identical, with varying tonewoods or hardware etc - each has a voice & character of its own.

All materials used are high quality, instrument grade timbers from dedicated luthier suppliers in the UK. Hardware and strings are high quality parts from well respected, market leading manufacturers. Combined with tried & tested construction techniques and many years of experience of woodworking, Withywood instruments are crafted with care to give years of music making pleasure.

Ukuleles

A traditional design. The Birchmoor - with front, back & sides in the same tonewood. The Pillmoor features a European Spruce front. Reentrant (GCEA) tuning. Low G tuning sometimes available on Tenor ukes only.

Ukulele

A unique modern design. The Blakemoor - front, back & sides in the same tonewood. Contrasting fretboard. Internal passive piezo pickup as standard. Reentrant tuning - or low G tuning on tenor ukes only.

Mandolin

My flat-top celtic style design. The Athelney - Spruce front for plenty of volume and sustain. My own design, handmade tailpiece & bridge. Adjustable truss rod & internal passive piezo pickup.

Octave
Mandolin

Designed with the same features as the Athelney mandolin, the Westhay octave has a warmer tone and more volume. Tuned an octave lower than the mandolin.

Caring for your new Withywood instrument

All Withywood instruments are finished with a quality hardwax oil finish. This is resistant to wear, water, sweat, stains from liquids such as wine and more. It is also safe for children.

The only care needed for the finish is a dry, good quality instrument cleaning cloth after every use. Removing sweat, dead skin and other dirt after each session prolongs the life of the finish and the tone of the instrument.

Avoid keeping instruments in damp, humid conditions. Keep instruments out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources such as a fire or radiators.

When not in use, or during transport, it is best to keep your instrument in a well fitting, protective case or gigbag. The use of a good heavy-duty instrument stand will also help prevent physical damage.

Crafting Melodies, One String at a Time!

At Withywood, every instrument is unique.
Crafted with care in rural Somerset, my ukuleles and mandolins are more than just instruments;
they're gateways to joy, connection, and creativity.