Every guitar that leaves the shop is designed, cut, wound, and wired by one person — start to finish.
It was Christmas of 2009 when I reached under the tree and picked up a suspiciously lightweight gift. Inside was a certificate for music lessons from my grandmother. From that moment on, my love for music and the guitar took root and never faded.
Now, through Eleanor Guitars, I aim to honor her legacy by crafting instruments that feel like home and inspire you to create, write, and share your music with the world.
Like many builders, my journey began with a simple project — assembling a guitar from a purchased neck, a standard body shape, and off-the-shelf pickups. It wasn't long before I felt the urge to build something truly my own. That pursuit led to the Sheffield II: a guitar designed to outplay anything from the big manufacturers while delivering vintage tone with unmatched character.
The guitar is more than a tool — it's an art piece that reflects your personality and style. Here's how every Eleanor comes together.
The first step is deciding what you want: shape, pickup configuration, bridge selection, and controls. Each guitar is modeled in 3D, then cut on a CNC machine, so every component fits together perfectly.
Any colour or shape you want — enough said. This is where a raw, freshly-cut body starts to take on the character of the player it's being built for.
Every guitar comes with pickups wound in-house. I have standard specs I love the sound of, but if you're chasing something truly unique, we'll build pickups together that inspire you to write more music.
Nothing is more frustrating than a problem you can't see. I use high-quality components and take my time to ensure the electronics last a lifetime — every guitar comes with copper shielding to eliminate unwanted interference.
Every Eleanor guitar is proudly designed and crafted by myself in the culturally rich town of Fredericton, New Brunswick — my hometown, and a joy to build a brand in. I can't wait to build your dream guitar. Contact me below.