About Us

Philip Porter was set up in 2002 based in Stockport

My interest in building guitars started at a young age. I can remember designing guitars at school. I took an art and design course at Stockport College where I made my first guitar in 1998.

Upon completion of this course I attended Leeds College of music taking a course in Music Instrument Technology to the level of National Diploma and Higher National Diploma taking me from 1998-2002. Taught by Ted Lee and associates

Here I learnt all the skills necessary to make and repair instruments. I also worked in this period for a music shop setting up and carrying out basic repairs and modifications.

After completing the course with distinction I moved back to Manchester with the idea of setting up my own guitar company, which I achieved in 2002.

Philip Porter Guitars has been growing ever since.

Now incorporating wood working machinery, spray booth, pick up winder and many other items of specialist equipment. We can now offer you a full comprehensive service. From the smallest repair to custom building you a hand made guitar we do it all in house.