Business Details
13 Years
experience
Custom Furniture & Guitar Craftsmanship
Established in 2013, Windsor Woodwork combines technical precision with artistic craftsmanship to create bespoke furniture and musical instruments. Our founder transitioned from a physics background to formal training in fine furniture at Gloucester College, gaining hands-on experience before launching this specialist business. Based in Ross-on-Wye, we serve architects, interior designers, and private clients across Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, and the Cotswolds. Our workshop specialises in transforming client visions into unique wooden masterpieces, whether commissioning statement furniture or crafting precision-engineered electric guitars. With two decades of cumulative expertise in woodworking techniques, we maintain rigorous quality control across every project.Our dual expertise in furniture and luthiery enables cross-disciplinary innovation in material selection and structural integrity. Clients benefit from direct collaboration with the craftsman throughout the creation process, ensuring complete project realisation. We prioritise sustainable sourcing of premium timbers including cherry, sapele, and American black walnut. Comprehensive services extend from initial concept development to final installation and instrument setup. This dedicated approach has built a reputation for excellence demonstrated in our portfolio of completed works.
Services
Furniture making
Guitar crafting
Instrument repairs
Custom designs
Fitted studies
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Established in 2013 with formal fine furniture training
- Dual expertise in cabinet making and luthiery
- Direct collaboration with lead craftsman throughout projects
- Sustainable sourcing of premium hardwoods
- Portfolio demonstrating 100% client satisfaction
Services
Furniture making
We create bespoke wooden furniture pieces tailored to client specifications. Using premium timbers like cherry and sapele, our craftsmanship combines traditional joinery with modern design. Each commission receives individual attention from concept to installation, ensuring unique solutions for residential and commercial spaces.
Guitar crafting
Handcrafted electric guitars and basses feature precision-engineered components and tonewoods selected for acoustic properties. Available as custom commissions or model-based designs, each instrument incorporates Tonerider and Seymour Duncan pickups with Gotoh hardware for superior tonal quality and playability.
Instrument repairs
Comprehensive repair and maintenance services restore instruments to optimal condition. Specialising in electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, we offer fretwork, neck repairs, electronic upgrades, and complete setups. Our expertise extends to vintage instrument restoration while preserving original character and value.
Custom designs
Collaborative design process transforms client concepts into unique wooden creations. From initial sketches to final execution, we specialise in one-off furniture and instruments with bespoke specifications. Clients receive technical drawings and material samples before production begins.
Fitted studies
Tailored storage solutions and integrated cabinetry maximise space efficiency while maintaining aesthetic coherence. We design and install bookshelves, cupboards, and workspaces that complement architectural features and client lifestyles, using sustainably sourced hardwoods.
People
Joe Windsor
Owner & Craftsman
After studying physics at university, Joe retrained in fine furniture at Gloucester College. With over a decade of practical experience since 2013, he combines technical precision with artistic vision in both furniture and luthiery, personally overseeing every project from his Ross-on-Wye workshop.
Questions
What types of furniture do you create?
We specialise in bespoke wooden furniture including tables, bookshelves, cupboards, and fitted studies tailored to client specifications.
Do you make custom electric guitars?
Yes, we craft custom electric guitars and basses using premium tonewoods and high-quality components like Tonerider pickups and Gotoh hardware.
Can you repair existing instruments?
We offer comprehensive repair services including fretwork, neck repairs, electronic upgrades, and complete instrument setups for electric, acoustic, and bass guitars.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, and the Cotswolds, with clients nationwide through our commission process.
