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Specialising in teaching the creation of Steel String Acoustic, Classical Guitars, Bouzoukis, and Ukuleles.

Lloyd Edward Guitars

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Instrument Building Classes

Learn to build your own Instrument in my workshop from start to finish.

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Custom Guitars

Beautiful custom Guitars built to your specification.

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Lloyd Edward Guitars

Based in new premises in the picturesque village of Roundwood, Co.Wicklow (just a 15-minute drive from the N11), Lloyd Edward Guitars hosts many students of varying degrees of experience.

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Instrument-building Courses

We have courses available for the absolute beginner; those who are more advanced wishing to complete a project; or those who simply need some time and a dedicated space to work away on their own projects.

Build a Steel String Accoustic Guitar

Full-time / Part-time

You will learn everything needed to build your own Guitar as Lloyd instructs you through the build from beginning to end.


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Build a Classical Guitar

Full-time / Part-time

Build your own Classical Guitar. Classical Guitars are built using more traditional methods developed by the original Luthiers.


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Build your own Ukulele

Full-time / Part-time

Most Ukulele first time builds are the Tenor Ukulele, however by request we can build any style size of Ukulele e.g.: Soprano, Concert, Tenor and Baritone.


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Build a Bouzouki

Full-time / Part-time

This versatile instrument has become a leading presence in the sound of traditional Irish music today. Our course offers a standard flat top, 8 string instrument.


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“I have had the great pleasure and honour to be guided by Lloyd McCann over 2 years in building my very first guitar for my 1st grandson

His easy and kind approach, patience and incredible knowledge of wood, carpentry and music has made this a wonderful journey and a delight in learning from a master.

I I loved every minute in Lloyds company and not only made a guitar that sounds better than I ever expected but also got to know a man of real class and found a new friend.
Pat O'BrienSteel-string Guitar Course

...making guitars with Lloyd, I had such a fantastic time!

There was always a willingness to get right into the details, meet my current curiosity and yet also step back when needed so I could learn for myself, a wise teacher indeed.

He offers a great set of skills and tools... makes a cracking cup of coffee too!
Stephane NagtegaalSteel-string Guitar Course

Lloyd was the reason my guitar got done - couldn’t have built it without Lloyd, wouldn’t have built it without Lloyd.

With great patience and humour, Lloyd balances hand-holding and tuition while drawing out the best of the learner.
Eugene WindrimSteel-string Guitar Course

I had the pleasure to be mentored by Lloyd while building my first acoustic guitar...

His passion for Lutherie, his pedagogical approach and his patience helped me build the instrument of my dreams although I had no previous experience with woodwork.

Thank you, Lloyd, I’m looking forward to building the next one!
MathieuSteel-string Guitar Course

Lloyd / Lloyd Edwards Guitars made two very special guitars for me recently

As someone who was more than happy with the instrument I used day in, day out for over 20 years, I didn’t think it was possible for another to challenge the position of my favourite guitar.

With innovative craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a nose for beautiful timbers, Lloyd managed to build a guitar that - by quietly dominating my latest record, both in writing and recording - even surprised me.

In fact, I liked it so much I had him make a second one as a special gift to a rather cool friend of mine, who I know loved his too.
Declan O'RourkeMusician
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Instructor Introduction

Meet Lloyd

Lloyd specialises in teaching the creation of Steel-string Acoustic, Classical Guitars, Bouzoukis, and Ukuleles.

 

Lloyd was under the tutelage of Sam Irwin and advanced to be able to take over as tutor back in Hill Picket Studio, where he taught for next five years.

 

In time he built his own workshop in which to create his own guitars and has been lucky enough to secure commissions from local and international artists. It was at his custom-built workshop that he began to run some of his own classes and is where Lloyd Edward Guitars was born.

2013 - 2018

Lutherie Tutor, Hill Picket Studio

2018 -

Lutherie Tutor, Lloyd Edward Guitars

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Lloyd was the reason my guitar got done – couldn’t have built it without Lloyd, wouldn’t have built it without Lloyd.

With great patience and humour, Lloyd balances hand-holding and tuition while drawing out the best of the learner.
Eugene Windrim

Steel-string Guitar Course

Making guitars with Lloyd, I had such a fantastic time! There was always a willingness to get right into the details, meet my current curiosity and yet also step back when needed so I could learn for myself, a wise teacher indeed.
Stephane Nagtegaal

Steel-string Guitar Course

Lloyd’s easy and kind approach, patience and incredible knowledge of wood, carpentry and music has made this a wonderful journey and a delight in learning from a master.

Pat O'Brien

Classical Guitar Course

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