McIlroy Guitars

14/01/2026

Any luthiers / guitar manufacturers out there ever been asked for a TSCA (chemical toxicology) Certificate by US customs? FedEx are asking for this but it's not something we've ever been asked for before.
Any info appreciated.

11/01/2026

For those wanting to hear more about the TF ( ) guitars that we just finished. 😊

09/01/2026

19/12/2025

Not long now, so we'd like to wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas.
We created a little Christmas card for you, with music by our very own Damian McIlroy.

19/12/2025

Anyone want to call in and give this a rattle? 😉

11/12/2025

We have a saying here "all over bar the shouting" meaning we're nearly finished, for 2025 anyway.

06/12/2025

Here's a tip for all the folk out there. is often full of streaks of white silica that can be difficult to remove. I've just discovered that cyanoacrylate glue makes it completely disappear. And once lacquered, there no sign of glue residue.
Let it dry, I tried sanding it straight away and it came back, but if you leave it to dry, it's gone permanently.
You can sand it when it's dry.

03/12/2025

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In this lesson, we’ll explore the haunting Welsh reel “Nyth y Gwcw” (“The Cuckoo’s Nest”) and how to bring its rhythmic pulse and expressive nuances to life on acoustic guitar.

28/11/2025

That's Batch 216 all ready for the spray shop next week. Last one before Christmas.

20/11/2025

Not forgetting the necks of course.
BATCH 216 hand carved and ready for sanding.

20/11/2025

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