Thompson & Ball Guitars

Beautiful Hand Made Guitars from Somerset, England

We are Tony Thompson and Nathan Ball, dedicated luthiers with over 40 years of combined experience.
From our workshop in Somerset, we use traditional skills, tools and techniques to create sonically and aesthetically beautiful Acoustic guitars.
Our unique instruments are hand crafted with passion and precision using only the finest materials available.

  • ...Thompson and Ball guitars are exemplary world class instruments.

    Steve Everitt 'Composer/Musician/Sound designer'

  • ... I think it has taken a long time for modern luthierie to reach the peak represented by this guitar, with it's balance of sound, artistic creation, and sheer musicality.

    R.J Stewart, Musician/Composer

  • "This guitar achieves a timeless warmth that new builds on the whole struggle to do. I love it."

    Ruth Theodore 'Musician/songwriter/composer'

  • These guitars are not  only phenomenal instruments to play and hear, but great works of art. The level of Nathans craftsmanship is profound.

    John Fairhurst, Musician/Composer.

  • "I like it, Beautiful guitar, Very resonant sound."

    Pierre Bensusan

  • ...Not only is this guitar a thing of great beauty (the inlay work both unique and stunning), but it's also an incredible instrument. Resonant and unbelievably responsive.

    Nigel Longley, Musician

  • "It’s not my imagination is it? But this is one hell of a guitar!" "The guitars of  Nathan Ball are not only beautiful creations but have  a divinely sweet tone that  accompanies his outstanding craftsmanship. A treat for the eye and ear."

    Gordon Giltrap MBE

  • Songs and Tunes spill out from the instrument and it feels like there is a lifetime of treasures waiting in this guitar.