With over 50 years of experience, Simon Pinder is a renowned guitar maker and repairer known for crafting lightweight, perfectly balanced electric and acoustic guitars. From Denmark Street to Montreux and Asia, he has worked with legendary artists like Queen, David Bowie, and BB King, refining his craft through decades of expert repairs and custom builds.
Guitar & Bass
Simon Pinder’s guitars and basses reflect a deep commitment to craftsmanship and individuality. Built entirely by hand from raw materials, each instrument is shaped by his careful selection of tonewoods like maple, ash, and poplar - woods he values for their tonal character and weight. Avoiding overused choices like mahogany in solid bodies, which are generally heavy and lifeless, and focusing instead on creating instruments that are structurally sound and tonally alive. With decades of experience and a sharp eye for what matters, Pinder builds guitars that are rooted in tradition but shaped by his personal standards, not by trends.
Repairs
Simon Pinder approaches repair work with the same uncompromising care he brings to building instruments. He favors traditional, time-tested techniques and always prioritizes structural integrity and tonal preservation over shortcuts or cosmetic fixes. Whether it’s a neck reset, crack repair, fretwork, or pickup restoration, his goal is to make the repair invisible in both sound and feel. He treats each instrument as a working tool, not a museum piece - aiming to extend its life and playability while respecting its original character.