About this site

Beyond The Headstock is an independent publication founded by Jeroen Verraest in August 2026. It focuses on independent guitar builders across Europe. It's about the craft, the workshops, the instruments, and the musicians who play them.

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Meet the makers

Discover the people, ideas, and working methods behind distinctive guitars and basses.

Explore the craft

Go inside the workshops to learn how materials, design, and handwork shape each instrument.

Hear the instruments

Read about guitars and basses in the hands of musicians and understand how they perform in real musical settings.

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