Saturday 19, May, 2012

Subscribe to Grimshaw GuitarsNews FeedSubscribe to Grimshaw GuitarsComments

Browse > Home / Gallery / Grimshaw Guitars (click on photo to enlarge)

Grimshaw Guitars (click on photo to enlarge)


Rare Meteor dating from early 1960,s. The Meteor was the first solid body electric made by Grimshaw appearing in late 1959. -

Rare Meteor dating from early 1960,s. The Meteor was ...

Grimshaw made pickups are the same as SS deluxe but with chrome surround. - Rare Meteor dating from early 1960,s. The Meteor was the first solid body electric made by Grimshaw appearing in late 1959.

Grimshaw made pickups are the same as SS deluxe but ...

Unusual shape of head for a Grimshaw. This rare model belongs to David Cantrill. - Grimshaw made pickups are the same as SS deluxe but with chrome surround.

Unusual shape of head for a Grimshaw. This rare ...

A rare Guitar even by Grimshaw standards. GS Custom dating from 1979/80. This guitar now lives in Riga Latvia owned by Patrick Ganaga - Unusual shape of head for a Grimshaw. This rare model belongs to David Cantrill.

A rare Guitar even by Grimshaw standards. GS Custom dating ...

Head from GS Custom was unique to this model. - A rare Guitar even by Grimshaw standards. GS Custom dating from 1979/80. This guitar now lives in Riga Latvia owned by Patrick Ganaga

Head from GS Custom was unique to this model.

The model of this guitar is unknown(GS Custom?) but it was bought by Erik Allary from Belgium in about 1980. See photo of Erik on players page and also his story on messages page. - Head from GS Custom was unique to this model.

The model of this guitar is unknown(GS Custom?) but it ...

A very unusual lefthanded GS30 this was previously owned by Bob Barton(Beckett) now owned by Tim Robinson serial number 699. Another example of bespoke guitars from Grimshaw GS30 possibly the last one made. Originally the top was Pink-Pearl finish. This guitar dates from 1974. - The model of this guitar is unknown(GS Custom?) but it was bought by Erik Allary from Belgium in about 1980. See photo of Erik on players page and also his story on messages page.

A very unusual lefthanded GS30 this was previously owned by ...

The hardware on this guitar, bridge and tailpiece, is standard off the shelf product in place of the earlier Grimshaw made items. Perhaps they had also run out of these? The pickup surrounds are also made from the same tortoiseshell as the binding. Also the tail piece is parralel to the bridge normally they were at an angle. - A very unusual lefthanded GS30 this was previously owned by Bob Barton(Beckett) now owned by Tim Robinson serial number 699. Another example of bespoke guitars from Grimshaw GS30 possibly the last one made. Originally the top was Pink-Pearl finish. This guitar dates from 1974.

The hardware on this guitar, bridge and tailpiece, is ...

Unusually the rear lip of the body is bound with tortoiseshell binding. If you were prepared to pay you could have it! - The hardware on this guitar, bridge and tailpiece, is standard off the shelf product in place of the earlier Grimshaw made items. Perhaps they had also run out of these? The pickup surrounds are also made from the same tortoiseshell as the binding. Also the tail piece is parralel to the bridge normally they were at an angle.

Unusually the rear lip of the body is bound with ...

All other GS 30,s had 50mm bodies, this one has 55mm also neck heal has tortoiseshell finish. Due to the extra depth of the body this guitar is extremely heavy. Bob Barton would have had shoulder ache after each gig. - Unusually the rear lip of the body is bound with tortoiseshell binding. If you were prepared to pay you could have it!

All other GS 30,s had 50mm bodies, this one has ...

The floral detail on the inlay was done to Bob Bartons spec, by 1974 all the wire type signature badges had been used, this one is a one off. From this date on they used a water slide type transfer. Only the odd custom built guitar got the hand applied signature of Emile jnr - All other GS 30,s had 50mm bodies, this one has 55mm also neck heal has tortoiseshell finish. Due to the extra depth of the body this guitar is extremely heavy. Bob Barton would have had shoulder ache after each gig.

The floral detail on the inlay was done to Bob ...

Schaller machine heads became standard fitment on all Guitars after 1972. A very high quality unit which are still good today. - The floral detail on the inlay was done to Bob Bartons spec, by 1974 all the wire type signature badges had been used, this one is a one off. From this date on they used a water slide type transfer. Only the odd custom built guitar got the hand applied signature of Emile jnr

Schaller machine heads became standard fitment on all Guitars after ...

A late model GS 30. Serial number 636. Very unusual combination of black body and natural neck. The contrasting black markers are also a pleasing feature. Jarmo Laine Finland - Schaller machine heads became standard fitment on all Guitars after 1972. A very high quality unit which are still good today.

A late model GS 30. Serial number 636. Very unusual ...

The stock of Grimshaw made bridges and tail piece had run out so std off the shelf items used, pity they did not angle the tail it was a distinguishing feature of the earlier GS30. - A late model GS 30. Serial number 636. Very unusual combination of black body and natural neck. The contrasting black markers are also a pleasing feature. Jarmo Laine Finland

The stock of Grimshaw made bridges and tail piece had ...

The wire badges had run out to be replaced by the cheaper transfer.This guitar dates from around 1974. - The stock of Grimshaw made bridges and tail piece had run out so std off the shelf items used, pity they did not angle the tail it was a distinguishing feature of the earlier GS30.

The wire badges had run out to be replaced by ...

Rear side showing nice contrast. This guitar is in Jarmo Laine collection Finland - The wire badges had run out to be replaced by the cheaper transfer.This guitar dates from around 1974.

Rear side showing nice contrast. This guitar is in ...

Nigeal Barkers rare left handed GS30, Grimshaw would always make special guitars to order. serial number 547 - Rear side showing nice contrast. This guitar is in Jarmo Laine collection Finland

Nigeal Barkers rare left handed GS30, Grimshaw would always make ...

Gary Hutchins Black GS30. serial number 458 - Nigeal Barkers rare left handed GS30, Grimshaw would always make special guitars to order. serial number 547

Gary Hutchins Black GS30. serial number 458

Peter Letitre,s rare green burst GS30. Now fitted with Dimarzio pickups. serial number 530 - Gary Hutchins Black GS30. serial number 458

Peter Letitre,s rare green burst GS30. Now fitted with ...

Good quality enclosed machine heads were used on most models until 1973. - Peter Letitre,s rare green burst GS30. Now fitted with Dimarzio pickups. serial number 530

Good quality enclosed machine heads were used on most models ...

GS 30 triple pick up. Rare version of GS30 dates from late 1960,s - Good quality enclosed machine heads were used on most models until 1973.

GS 30 triple pick up. Rare version of GS30 dates ...

GS 30 number 606 nice contrast of white against black owned by Ian Hamilton - GS 30 triple pick up. Rare version of GS30 dates from late 1960,s

GS 30 number 606 nice contrast of white against black ...

Phil Harris collection GS30,s serial numbers, 399,464,526 and 529. 464 is a Park badged-supplied guitar. - GS 30 number 606 nice contrast of white against black owned by Ian Hamilton

Phil Harris collection GS30,s serial numbers, 399,464,526 and 529. 464 ...

Phil Harris collection great shot of all four in the correct cases - Phil Harris collection GS30,s serial numbers, 399,464,526 and 529. 464 is a Park badged-supplied guitar.

Phil Harris collection great shot of all four in the ...

GS 30 serial number 484 owned by Steve Salthouse - Phil Harris collection great shot of all four in the correct cases

GS 30 serial number 484 owned by Steve Salthouse

Steve Dixon,s Cherry Sunburst GS30 mid 1960,s. This guitar had a major refit at Grimshaw in the late 1970,s see next photo of receipt for the work done. serial number 268 - GS 30 serial number 484 owned by Steve Salthouse

Steve Dixon,s Cherry Sunburst GS30 mid 1960,s. This guitar had ...

GS 30 serial number 305, awaiting restoration. Jarmo Laine collection Finland - Steve Dixon,s Cherry Sunburst GS30 mid 1960,s. This guitar had a major refit at Grimshaw in the late 1970,s see next photo of receipt for the work done. serial number 268

GS 30 serial number 305, awaiting restoration. Jarmo Laine collection Finland

GS 30 number 294 owned by Patrick Sugrue. Tobacco Sunburst the most popular colour for GS30,s - GS 30 serial number 305, awaiting restoration. Jarmo Laine collection Finland

GS 30 number 294 owned by Patrick Sugrue. Tobacco Sunburst ...

GS30 serial 397 black with chrome hardware belonging to Lawrence Drake - GS 30 number 294 owned by Patrick Sugrue. Tobacco Sunburst the most popular colour for GS30,s

GS30 serial 397 black with chrome hardware belonging to Lawrence ...

GS 30 serial number 495 belonging to Jan Bruintjes Holland - GS30 serial 397 black with chrome hardware belonging to Lawrence Drake

GS 30 serial number 495 belonging to Jan Bruintjes Holland

A rare GSG from approx 1978 serial number 1738 belonging to Lawrence McCormack. In good original order missing its pickups. Anyone have a spare set of pickups? - GS 30 serial number 495 belonging to Jan Bruintjes Holland

A rare GSG from approx 1978 serial number 1738 belonging ...

GSG rear view showing fixed neck and serial number stamped on head, this was usual on late guitars. - A rare GSG from approx 1978 serial number 1738 belonging to Lawrence McCormack. In good original order missing its pickups. Anyone have a spare set of pickups?

GSG rear view showing fixed neck and serial number stamped ...

GSG circa 1979 serial number 1738. Schaller tuners and Grimshaw London badge standard on all late models. - GSG rear view showing fixed neck and serial number stamped on head, this was usual on late guitars.

GSG circa 1979 serial number 1738. Schaller tuners and ...

Mel Day,s GS7 twin pickup from the early 1970,s switches not original - GSG circa 1979 serial number 1738. Schaller tuners and Grimshaw London badge standard on all late models.

Mel Day,s GS7 twin pickup from the early 1970,s ...

GS7 model early 70,s pickups are a variation on normal Grimshaw items. - Mel Day,s GS7 twin pickup from the early 1970,s switches not original

GS7 model early 70,s pickups are a variation on normal ...

GS 7 rebuilt using many original parts by Julian Hemingway 2011 - GS7 model early 70,s pickups are a variation on normal Grimshaw items.

GS 7 rebuilt using many original parts by Julian Hemingway 2011

Cornelius Bruisima,s very nice GS33 from 1969 - GS 7 rebuilt using many original parts by Julian Hemingway 2011

Cornelius Bruisima,s very nice GS33 from 1969

Dave Irlam,s GS11. A really nice example of this rare 1970,s model - Cornelius Bruisima,s very nice GS33 from 1969

Dave Irlam,s GS11. A really nice example of this ...

Transfer type signature badge and natural wood finish on head show this guitar is late 1970,s - Dave Irlam,s GS11. A really nice example of this rare 1970,s model

Transfer type signature badge and natural wood finish on head ...

David Barkers GS11 serial number 1712, switches are non original. - Transfer type signature badge and natural wood finish on head show this guitar is late 1970,s

David Barkers GS11 serial number 1712, switches are non original.

Late 1970,s with Grimshaw transfer badge had part number stamped on truss rod cover - David Barkers GS11 serial number 1712, switches are non original.

Late 1970,s with Grimshaw transfer badge had part number stamped ...

Early 1970,s models had wire Signature badges and wire type part numbers - Late 1970,s with Grimshaw transfer badge had part number stamped on truss rod cover

Early 1970,s models had wire Signature badges and wire type ...

Ron Barretts custom built Grimshaw 1968. This guitar also featured a comfort pad on back as fitted on some Gretsch models, due to all the complex electrics this guitar weighs about 40lbs. - Early 1970,s models had wire Signature badges and wire type part numbers

Ron Barretts custom built Grimshaw 1968. This guitar also ...

Triple humbuckers and florentine style cutaway body and Gibson vibrola. An expensive special order for Ron Barrett. - Ron Barretts custom built Grimshaw 1968. This guitar also featured a comfort pad on back as fitted on some Gretsch models, due to all the complex electrics this guitar weighs about 40lbs.

Triple humbuckers and florentine style cutaway body and Gibson vibrola. ...

Ron Barrett who was agent for Grimshaw via his shop in Redruth, ordered this guitar to his own very high technical spec in 1968 - Triple humbuckers and florentine style cutaway body and Gibson vibrola. An expensive special order for Ron Barrett.

Ron Barrett who was agent for Grimshaw via his shop ...

From the Guy Mackenzie collection a rare 1960,s bass guitar - Ron Barrett who was agent for Grimshaw via his shop in Redruth, ordered this guitar to his own very high technical spec in 1968

From the Guy Mackenzie collection a rare 1960,s bass guitar ...

This bass is a hybrid being part SS deluxe and part MS7 - From the Guy Mackenzie collection a rare 1960,s bass guitar

This bass is a hybrid being part SS deluxe and ...

Guy Mackenzie,s 1960,s bass guitar - This bass is a hybrid being part SS deluxe and part MS7

Guy Mackenzie,s 1960,s bass guitar

Brian Etherton,s lefthanded SS deluxe 1961, non original pickups and tone/volume knobs - Guy Mackenzie,s 1960,s bass guitar

Brian Etherton,s lefthanded SS deluxe 1961, non original pickups and ...

Roy Barfoot,s lefthanded SS de-luxe 1962 - Brian Etherton,s lefthanded SS deluxe 1961, non original pickups and tone/volume knobs

Roy Barfoot,s lefthanded SS de-luxe 1962

SS Supreme from early 1960,s with stepped pickups, tremolo and f holes. - Roy Barfoot,s lefthanded SS de-luxe 1962

SS Supreme from early 1960,s with stepped pickups, tremolo and ...

Graham Lovejoy,s SS de-luxe 1979 made for him as a replacement for his SS de-luxe which he sold in 1965. See players gallery

Graham Lovejoy,s SS de-luxe 1979 made for him as a ...

1979 SS de-luxe Replica, made for Graham Lovejoy as a replica of his original SS de-luxe - Graham Lovejoy,s SS de-luxe 1979 made for him as a replacement for his SS de-luxe which he sold in 1965. See players gallery

1979 SS de-luxe Replica, made for Graham Lovejoy as a ...

Jimmy Uprichard,s SS deluxe which he used whilst playing with The Majestic Showband in the late 1960,s - 1979 SS de-luxe Replica, made for Graham Lovejoy as a replica of his original SS de-luxe

Jimmy Uprichard,s SS deluxe which he used whilst playing with ...

Alex Well,s nice original SS de-luxe circa 1958. - Jimmy Uprichard,s SS deluxe which he used whilst playing with The Majestic Showband in the late 1960,s

Alex Well,s nice original SS de-luxe circa 1958.

Tony Locke SS deluxe early 1960,s(a rare attic find) - Alex Well,s nice original SS de-luxe circa 1958.

Tony Locke SS deluxe early 1960,s(a rare attic find) ...

Tony Longleys SS deluxe 1964 cherry red - Tony Locke SS deluxe early 1960,s(a rare attic find)

Tony Longleys SS deluxe 1964 cherry red

Tim Buckmaster,s SS deluxe 1958 rescued from a skip! - Tony Longleys SS deluxe 1964 cherry red

Tim Buckmaster,s SS deluxe 1958 rescued from a skip!

Roger Clarke,s Revelation hawaiian circa 1935 cost 16gns with shaped case - Tim Buckmaster,s SS deluxe 1958 rescued from a skip!

Roger Clarke,s Revelation hawaiian circa 1935 cost 16gns with shaped ...

Head design used on many 1930,s hawaiian models with crescent moon. - Roger Clarke,s Revelation hawaiian circa 1935 cost 16gns with shaped case

Head design used on many 1930,s hawaiian models with crescent ...

G6 acoustic 1950,s pickup is later accessory type. Owned by James Meehan Ireland - Head design used on many 1930,s hawaiian models with crescent moon.

G6 acoustic 1950,s pickup is later accessory type. Owned ...

G6 head. James Meehan uses this guitar for regular live performances in Ireland - G6 acoustic 1950,s pickup is later accessory type. Owned by James Meehan Ireland

G6 head. James Meehan uses this guitar for regular ...

Revelation de-luxe 1930,s this model is round hole flat top, also available as archtop

Revelation de-luxe 1930,s this model is round hole flat top, ...

Rear view of Revelation de-luxe - Revelation de-luxe 1930,s this model is round hole flat top, also available as archtop

Rear view of Revelation de-luxe

Resonator body and back shown separate on Revelation - Rear view of Revelation de-luxe

Resonator body and back shown separate on Revelation

Revelation back - Resonator body and back shown separate on Revelation

Revelation back

Revelation head EG logo in mother of pearl. This logo was standard on all Grimshaw models pre 1940 - Revelation back

Revelation head EG logo in mother of pearl. This logo ...

1930,s Revelation round hole showing Grimshaw signature and number - Revelation head EG logo in mother of pearl. This logo was standard on all Grimshaw models pre 1940

1930,s Revelation round hole showing Grimshaw signature and number

G5 Revelation. A rare 1945 G5 with built in pickup. Top of the range post war guitar. The resonator bodies were discontinued in the 1940,s. (the second attached pickup is later non standard addition. - 1930,s Revelation round hole showing Grimshaw signature and number

G5 Revelation. A rare 1945 G5 with built in ...

G5 Revelation head with later Klusson machines - G5 Revelation. A rare 1945 G5 with built in pickup. Top of the range post war guitar. The resonator bodies were discontinued in the 1940,s. (the second attached pickup is later non standard addition.

G5 Revelation head with later Klusson machines

Very rare tenor four string Revelation circa 1935 - G5 Revelation head with later Klusson machines

Very rare tenor four string Revelation circa 1935

Unusual name plate, possibly attached by some owner at a later date? - Very rare tenor four string Revelation circa 1935

Unusual name plate, possibly attached by some owner at a ...

Tuners were Banjo type pegs - Unusual name plate, possibly attached by some owner at a later date?

Tuners were Banjo type pegs

As with most 1930,s models this one is signed by Emile snr - Tuners were Banjo type pegs

As with most 1930,s models this one is signed by ...

Interesting banjo type tuning pegs. Believed to be some where in Germany. - As with most 1930,s models this one is signed by Emile snr

Interesting banjo type tuning pegs. Believed to be some where ...

1950,s four string tenor guitar. Used by The Smith Brothers, a vocal harmony group on the 1950,s. With its original case this guitar was sold on Ebay August 2010. - Interesting banjo type tuning pegs. Believed to be some where in Germany.

1950,s four string tenor guitar. Used by The Smith ...

Early Revelation from 1933, virually all the Revelation guitars were signed by Emile snr - 1950,s four string tenor guitar. Used by The Smith Brothers, a vocal harmony group on the 1950,s. With its original case this guitar was sold on Ebay August 2010.

Early Revelation from 1933, virually all the Revelation guitars were ...

Revelation showing Grimshaw patented adjustable bridge - Early Revelation from 1933, virually all the Revelation guitars were signed by Emile snr

Revelation showing Grimshaw patented adjustable bridge

EG logo on all 1930,s production guitars - Revelation showing Grimshaw patented adjustable bridge

EG logo on all 1930,s production guitars

Interesting Hartford with 12 frets to body? owned by Paul Goddard - EG logo on all 1930,s production guitars

Interesting Hartford with 12 frets to body? owned by Paul ...

Hayley William,s MS7. The MS7 was a late sixties model to replace the SS de-luxe, it had better electrics. - Interesting Hartford with 12 frets to body? owned by Paul Goddard

Hayley William,s MS7. The MS7 was a late sixties ...

John Smith,s double cutaway MS7. Strangely fitted with pickups and scratch plate from GS30. - Hayley William,s MS7. The MS7 was a late sixties model to replace the SS de-luxe, it had better electrics.

John Smith,s double cutaway MS7. Strangely fitted with pickups ...

GS 801 head, dates from late 1970,. Later Grimshaw London logo. - John Smith,s double cutaway MS7. Strangely fitted with pickups and scratch plate from GS30.

GS 801 head, dates from late 1970,. Later Grimshaw London logo.

GS 801 none original finish - GS 801 head, dates from late 1970,. Later Grimshaw London logo.

GS 801 none original finish

Hartford branded troubadour hawaiian circa 1955. - GS 801 none original finish

Hartford branded troubadour hawaiian circa 1955.

Hartford Troubadour hawaiian - Hartford branded troubadour hawaiian circa 1955.

Hartford Troubadour hawaiian

Vernon Coopers G6 (ex Terry Dene)see messages for full story - Hartford Troubadour hawaiian

Vernon Coopers G6 (ex Terry Dene)see messages for full story ...

Martin Davies,s J1 acoustic was the cheapest Grimshaw guitar in 1968 at £40. - Vernon Coopers G6 (ex Terry Dene)see messages for full story

Martin Davies,s J1 acoustic was the cheapest Grimshaw guitar in ...

J1 headstock showing 1960,s style wire signature badge - Martin Davies,s J1 acoustic was the cheapest Grimshaw guitar in 1968 at £40.

J1 headstock showing 1960,s style wire signature badge

J1 rear view a well made guitar for such a low price - J1 headstock showing 1960,s style wire signature badge

J1 rear view a well made guitar for such a ...

Amplifier and speaker built into case - J1 rear view a well made guitar for such a low price

Amplifier and speaker built into case

Premiervox electric hawaiian guitar available with amplifier built into case, distributed by Grimshaw circa 1936. - Amplifier and speaker built into case

Premiervox electric hawaiian guitar available with amplifier built into case, ...

Grampian valve amp - Premiervox electric hawaiian guitar available with amplifier built into case, distributed by Grimshaw circa 1936.

Grampian valve amp

Premiervox lap/hawaiian guitar assembled from parts supplied by Rickenbacker and some UK parts, There is a photo of one in use by Ivor Mairants in players gallery. - Grampian valve amp

Premiervox lap/hawaiian guitar assembled from parts supplied by Rickenbacker and ...

Premiervox in case, this model required separate amplifier - Premiervox lap/hawaiian guitar assembled from parts supplied by Rickenbacker and some UK parts, There is a photo of one in use by Ivor Mairants in players gallery.

Premiervox in case, this model required separate amplifier

Richard O,Brien (Rocky Horror Show/Cristal Maze) his early 1960,s Troubadour acoustic. Photo supplied by Chris Horton Productions - Premiervox in case, this model required separate amplifier

Richard O,Brien (Rocky Horror Show/Cristal Maze) his early 1960,s Troubadour ...

Pamela Springer collection. G6 acoustic early 1950,s (missing scratch plate) - Richard O,Brien (Rocky Horror Show/Cristal Maze) his early 1960,s Troubadour acoustic. Photo supplied by Chris Horton Productions

Pamela Springer collection. G6 acoustic early 1950,s (missing scratch ...

Pamela Springer collection. Plectric deluxe, which has pickup in neck and also second HF unit next to bridge which was an optional extra, or could be purchased as a later add on. - Pamela Springer collection. G6 acoustic early 1950,s (missing scratch plate)

Pamela Springer collection. Plectric deluxe, which has pickup in ...

Possibly the last Plectric made, has adj truss rod and all contemporary late 1960,s hardware. Perhaps a special order to replace a worn out 1950,s Plectric? - Pamela Springer collection. Plectric deluxe, which has pickup in neck and also second HF unit next to bridge which was an optional extra, or could be purchased as a later add on.

Possibly the last Plectric made, has adj truss rod and ...

Alex Pattersons special order Plectric made for him in 1967 - Possibly the last Plectric made, has adj truss rod and all contemporary late 1960,s hardware. Perhaps a special order to replace a worn out 1950,s Plectric?

Alex Pattersons special order Plectric made for him in 1967

Plectric 1967 see Alex Pattersons story on messages page - Alex Pattersons special order Plectric made for him in 1967

Plectric 1967 see Alex Pattersons story on messages page

Hartford 14 circa 1957, note the different style of head on Hartford models. - Plectric 1967 see Alex Pattersons story on messages page

Hartford 14 circa 1957, note the different style of head ...

Rare bass guitar from early 1960,s in need of refurbishment - Hartford 14 circa 1957, note the different style of head on Hartford models.

Rare bass guitar from early 1960,s in need of refurbishment ...

Unusual head on this bass model - Rare bass guitar from early 1960,s in need of refurbishment

Unusual head on this bass model

Supreme Bass circa late 1960,s serial number 65305. Hans Duijves, Netherlands. - Unusual head on this bass model

Supreme Bass circa late 1960,s serial number 65305. Hans Duijves, ...

Hohner Black Widow was designed by Alan Entwisle for Hohner, Alan based this guitar on a Grimshaw GS7 (info supplied by Paul Day) - Supreme Bass circa late 1960,s serial number 65305. Hans Duijves, Netherlands.

Hohner Black Widow was designed by Alan Entwisle for Hohner, ...

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, this is a chinese made copy of a Troubadour 2007. Grimshaw logo on headstock this guitar has no conection whatsoever to Grimshaw London. To brand as a Grimshaw is little more than a cheap marketing con. - Hohner Black Widow was designed by Alan Entwisle for Hohner, Alan based this guitar on a Grimshaw GS7 (info supplied by Paul Day)

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, this ...

Another oddity, The HG Ravenor, Chinese made guitar based on SS deluxe circa 2007, The Hutchins company is owned by Gary Hutchins(who owns a GS30). Gary commissioned this guitar as a tribute to Grimshaw. - They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, this is a chinese made copy of a Troubadour 2007. Grimshaw logo on headstock this guitar has no conection whatsoever to Grimshaw London. To brand as a Grimshaw is little more than a cheap marketing con.

Another oddity, The HG Ravenor, Chinese made guitar based on ...