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50 Great British Trees project
I have an exciting new project to announce! In 2014, I decided to begin a lifelong project to see all 50 of the Great British Trees, as...
Alex Bishop
Nov 19, 20202 min read

Tuning and temperaments
I'm currently snowed out of my workshop amidst unseasonably weird UK weather, so it's a great opportunity for me to put fingers to...
Alex Bishop
Mar 2, 20185 min read


My views on... intonation
Warning: wordy blog post! For a while now I've wanted to put out my own views on intonation (with a few points on the side about guitar...
Alex Bishop
Oct 16, 20175 min read


Ukulele making classes
Want to try something new? Or looking for a special present for someone who loves playing music or making things? I will be running a...
Alex Bishop
Apr 13, 20171 min read


Overview of the year so far
It's been a busy year so far, and with the exciting news that I have baby on the way (arrival imminent!) I decided to share a few photos...
Alex Bishop
Apr 3, 20171 min read


New work
I'm excited to announce some images of my latest work. The 'Modèle traditionnel' will be available to try and buy at this year's upcoming...
Alex Bishop
Mar 13, 20171 min read


Guitarist (Presents Acoustic) featured article
I was very happy to be interviewed and photographed by Guitarist magazine for this season's Acoustic quarterly. We talked about tone...
Alex Bishop
Jan 23, 20171 min read


New look website!
I've had a very busy summer - making new guitars and playing lots with folk band Effra, as well as running a new monthly gypsy jazz jam...
Alex Bishop
Sep 4, 20161 min read


Top 10 Coolest Things - GQ Magazine
I found myself (or rather, my guitars) in a list of the 'Top 10 Coolest Things In The World This Week', as part of GQ Magazine. It's an...
Alex
Jun 6, 20161 min read


Artist In Residence
I'm very excited to announce that I have been awarded 'Artist In Residence' at the Pound Arts Centre in Corsham, near Bath. For those in...
Alex Bishop
Jan 29, 20161 min read
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