ABOUT
The Case Guitars team is small enough to provide the personal touch when commissioning your guitar or bass. We want you to enjoy the entire commissioning experience and will keep you informed with visual updates on the progress of your build. Visitors are welcome …
“May 2024. While in London, I took a side trip to Kent, England, to visit the guitar shop of Jon Case and his son Joseph. Joseph was kind enough to pick me up at the station and they spent a good two hours showing me their work shop and letting me play their wonderful guitars.”
GRANT (USA)
Our aim has always been to create unique guitars that possess a timeless beauty and produce the classic vintage tones from the 50s and 60s.
The asymmetry of our designs is not just for good looks, it gives a Case Guitar excellent balance and superior access to the top frets. Positioning of the machine heads allows for a straighter string pull aiding tuning stability, while the 'wave' theme running throughout creates a sense of harmony to the overall design.
My passion for guitars began when I saw the Beatles on TV; the sound and the looks of the guitars really captured my imagination.
I am self taught but learned a great deal at my secondary school where my favourite subjects were woodwork, art and technical drawing. I started to make the guitars I wanted but could not afford to buy. After leaving school I attended Canterbury Art College, and then pursued a successful career in graphic design. The excitement of building and playing my own guitars never left me and so in 2000 I put the skills gained as a designer into creating a guitar and built several prototypes to show to professional musicians. Their positive response gave me the confidence to develop the guitar into a range and later exhibit at the London Guitar Shows.
Jon Case - Luthier & Founder
I am inspired by the vibe and simplicity of 60s-era instruments. That inspiration, combined with our offset theme and modern specs makes for exciting builds made to last.
It’s amazing to share our passion with customers and craft their ultimate, inspiring instrument.
When I’m not building, I enjoy music and the arts in and around my local area.
Joseph Case - Luthier
our Workshop
Design registration numbers:
J1 3011952 J2 4003158
J3 3010843 JV 4003159
