A Father And Son Venture
Handcrafted Instruments Built by a Father and Son Team
Custom guitars, repairs, modifications, and unique instrument builds made with care, precision, and character.
A Father And Son Venture
Handcrafted Instruments Built by a Father and Son Team
Custom guitars, repairs, modifications, and unique instrument builds made with care, precision, and character.
About Strasdin Instruments
Strasdin Instruments is a father and son workshop focused on building, repairing, and modifying unique stringed instruments. Every project is shaped by hands-on craftsmanship, careful material selection, and a love for instruments with personality. From custom electric and acoustic guitars to renewed vintage pieces, our work combines traditional woodworking with practical playability.
Hand Crafted Details
Repair work with respect for the original instrument
Modern hardware and electronics when the build calls for it
Gallery
Explore finished builds, custom bodies, finish work, fine details, and behind-the-scenes workshop photos.
Instrument Services
Choose the kind of work your instrument needs, from a ground-up build to focused repair, parts, or modification work.
Handmade Acoustic and Electric Guitars
Handmade acoustic and electric guitars designed around your preferred style, sound, materials, and playing needs.
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Setup Work, Wiring, Hardware and General Repairs
Setup work, wiring, hardware and general repairs for well-loved instruments.
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Custom Parts and Modifications
Body work, pickup swaps, bridge changes, electronics upgrades, and unique visual modifications.
Learn moreRecent Projects
See selected projects from the Strasdin Instruments workshop, including custom builds, experimental designs, finish work, and client instruments.
Custom Blue Guitar Table
A unique furniture piece combining instrument craftsmanship with functional design.
SI150001 Dreadnaught Martin style.
Malcolm built this at Blackforest under the guidance of Doug McLean. This Dreadnought acoustic is labelled as our first official build. Ebony back and sides, sitka spruce soundboard, purple heart headstock
SI150002 Railcar Telecaster
Malcolm’s first electric guitar. Built in LaRivierre Manitoba under the guidance of Jeremy Hamm (Hamm-Tone Guitars) swamp ashe body, walnut neck and century old oak salvaged from an original Canadian rail car (floor