I have now bought two CS Fenders from CHG. The experience was as good as it gets. Great communications, immaculately presented guitars and very well packaged shipping.
About Coffee House Guitars
A small shop.
A serious point of view.
Coffee House Guitars was an appointment-only boutique for exceptional pre-owned American and Japanese guitars—with unhurried advice, professional setups and properly made coffee.
- Opened
- January 2019
- Founder
- Julian Deverell
- Home
- Frome, Somerset
- Company
- 12330891
Julian launched Coffee House Guitars in 2019 as a part-time passion project alongside his main business, The Regency Chess Company. Both shared the same warehouse in Frome, Somerset.
The stock was deliberately tight: used, high-end instruments selected one at a time, with a particular knowledge of Fender alongside Gibson, PRS, Rickenbacker, Music Man and independent makers.
Every guitar was authenticity-checked, cleaned and sent to a trusted luthier for a professional setup before sale. Visitors could take their time with proper Fender amps and honest advice.
For buyers farther afield, guitars were sent through trusted couriers, fully insured and tracked. For showroom visitors, there was also a private coffee bar and an Italian espresso machine.
Why the shop ended
The doors closed.
The archive stayed open.
The surviving final notice says the premium guitar market had slowed. Coffee House Guitars was a solvent side business, and Julian chose to close it while it was still on good terms with customers.
Trading ended in February 2026. The physical showroom closed, but its reference work, original articles and product records were kept together here instead of disappearing with the shop.
- Opened
- Jan. 2019
- Closed
- Feb. 2026
- Trading span
- Seven years
- Present status
- Preserved archive
In their own words
Five stars.
No hard sell.
Five reviews preserved from the original Coffee House Guitars storefront, reproduced here exactly as they appeared.
All questions asked were answered promptly and politely. Julian, it was a pleasure meeting you and buying the Les Paul. I would certainly recommend Coffee House Guitars.
I have bought two guitars from Coffee House Guitars, and the service is excellent. It is great to try them out in a relaxed environment, and every guitar is impeccably set up.
All guitars are in excellent condition and presented at their best, having had a full professional service and setup before they go on the wall. Prices are fair too.
Had the pleasure of dealing with Julian and struck up a very good deal. Highly recommend making contact for your preferred guitar — so many classics to choose from.
Guitarists & brands
The players.
The makers.
Two independent A–Z directories preserve the people and companies behind the instruments.
Guitarist directory
Explore biographies, bands, signature instruments, equipment and musical legacies—from household names to cult players.
Brand directory
Trace the histories, ownership and craft behind major manufacturers, boutique workshops and specialist builders.
From the blog
Knowledge from
behind the counter.
First-hand notes on vintage values, collecting, selling and the small details that separate one great guitar from another.
Explore all 12 articles
Choosing Between a ’57, ’58, ’59 and ’60 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop Reissue
Four landmark years, four distinct feels. A practical guide to finding the Les Paul reissue that suits your hands and ears.
A Straightforward Guide to Selling a Guitar Collection
How to document, value and present a collection carefully, whether it contains three instruments or thirty.
Where Will the Vintage Guitar Market Be in 2040?
A long view of rarity, changing tastes and what the next generation of collectors may value.
The final shop floor
The guitars are gone.
The records remain.
Every listing from the final Shopify export, matched to its original photographs, specifications, condition notes and workshop record.
Browse all 216 guitars
Burns Shadows Custom Signature Fiesta Red
Limited edition 378 of 500, preserved with its original photography, specifications and shop notes.
Custom Shop Fender Caballo Tono Relic Telecaster
A limited-edition Fender Custom Shop record with its full original gallery and workshop detail.
Ernie Ball Music Man BFR Albert Lee
Ball Family Reserve edition 20 of 51, retained with the details buyers originally saw in the shop.
FGN J Standard Iliad Open Pore White
A Japanese-made shop listing preserved with its original image set and technical specification.