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Rob Collins luthier
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Luthier and musician in Tyneside, UK
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A new batch of necks, at various stages of shaping.
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#luthier #ukulele #mandolin
Five partially completed ukulele and mandolin necks from the workshop of UK luthier Rob Collins.
February 16, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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The next soprano ukulele is on its way. This one is Australian blackwood, a close relative of koa.

#handmade #luthier #ukulele #sopranoukulele #madeinuk
A soprano ukulele body on the workbench of British luthier Rob Collins.
February 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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It's the classic, "in progress" pic. Gluing the linings into a baritone ukulele body.
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#luthier #handmade #baritoneukulele #madeinuk #ukulele
A baritone ukulele body on the workbench of UK luthier Rob Collins.
February 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Starting work on a new commission - a 5 string baritone ukulele.
#ukulele #handmade #luthier #acoustic #baritoneukulele
Baritone ukulele sides in the mould on luthier Rob Collins' workbench.
February 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Check out the figure on this soprano ukulele. Completed yesterday.

#ukulele #handmade #luthier #sopranoukulele #curlykoa
Spectacular curly figured koa soprano ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins Spectacular curly figured koa soprano ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins Spectacular curly figured koa soprano ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins Spectacular curly figured koa soprano ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins
January 30, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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The truoil finish really brings out the figure on this koa soprano ukulele.
#ukulele #handmade #luthier #sopranoukulele #curlykoa
January 23, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Birdseye maple cap on this electric soprano ukulele.
#handmade #ukulele #luthier #electricukulele #madeinuk
An electric ukulele on the workbench of UK luthier Rob Collins
January 22, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Selecting the woods for a soprano ukulele. This one's Australian blackwood.
#ukulele #handmade #luthier #sopranoukulele #acoustic #madeinuk #northshields
January 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Here's a quick demo of the latest addition to my online shop, a sopranino ukulele in solid Brazilian mahogany.
#ukulele #handmade #luthier #sopranino #mahogany
January 19, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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My latest completed instrument, a pineapple style sopranino ukulele in Brazilian mahogany. Available now in my shop.

#luthier #handmade #ukulele #sopraninoukulele
A sopranino ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins A sopranino ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins Closeup of a sopranino ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins.
January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Check out the natural wood colour on this concert ukulele body.

#luthier #ukulele #handmade #madeinuk #northshields
January 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Back to work - on the bench right now I have instruments ranging in size from a sopranino ukulele up to a super-jumbo tenor guitar.
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#Luthier #acoustic #Handmade #ukulele #tenorguitar
Part finished instruments on UK luthier Rob Collins' workbench.
January 7, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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My newest model, available now. The mandolin has a sweet tone when played softly and really comes alive when played harder.
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#mandolin #handmade #folk #acoustic #luthier #madeinuk #northshields
December 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Dear left - handed ukers. I know you're out there!

I have two lefty ukuleles in my online shop and my birthday discount code is still valid until Thursday. Use the coupon code, "birthday" for 15% off.
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#ukulele #lefthanded #luthier #tenorukulele #sopranoukulele #handmade
A left handed tenor ukulele available for sale at www.tinguitar.com/shop A left handed soprano ukulele available for sale at www.tinguitar.com/shop
December 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Picking out a pair ferro set for a customer quote.
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#luthier #bespoke #handmade #acoustic #tenor #tonewood
Pao ferro tone wood on the workbench of UK luthier Rob Collins
December 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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First varnish coat on the mandolin.
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#mandolin #luthier #handmade #woodworker #acoustic #northshields #madeinuk
A partially completed mandolin on the workbench of UK luthier Rob Collins
December 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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I'm back at Whitley Bay Big Local for today's makers market. Doors open 10am. It's a great venue and the cafe is superb!

#whitleybay #buylocal #handmade #luthier #mandolin #ukulele
Luthier Rob Collins' stall at the Whitley bay big local makers market
December 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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My birthday is soon, so to share a bit of happiness, there's 15% off in my online shop.
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#ukulele #mandolin #acoustic #luthier #handmade #woodworker #MadeInUK #northshields
Birthday discount at tinguitar.com online shop. Use voucher code birthday.
December 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Some photos of the completed mandolin.
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#mandolin #luthier #handmade #acoustic #mando
A flat top mandolin from the workshop of UK luthier Rob Collins
December 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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The koa soprano is coming together nicely.
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#luthier #handmade #ukulele #sopranoukulele #woodworker #northshields #madeinUK
British luthier rob Collins is building a soprano ukulele using Hawaiian koa wood.
December 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Here's a quick tune on the new flat top mandolin.

#luthier #handmade #woodworker #mandolin #acoustic
December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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I just finished the soundboard bracing for the jumbo-bodied tenor guitar.
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#luthier #woodworker #handmade #tenorguitar #guitar #acousticguitar #madeinuk #northshields
A view of the soundboard of a tenor guitar in the workshop of UK luthier Rob Collins
November 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Very nearly finished work on the flat top mandolin.
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#luthier #handmade #mandolin #acoustic #woodworker #MadeInUK
A flat top mandolin on the workbench of UK luthier Rob Collins
November 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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This is destined to be a landmark build - my 700th instrument.

It's going to be a cello guitar in ovangkol and Sitka spruce, based on a jumbo guitar body. Tuned in fifths with a longer scale length than a regular tenor guitar.
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#luthier #woodworker #handmade #acousticguitar #tenorguitar
A guitar soundboard being assembled in the workshop of UK luthier Rob Collins
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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The mandolin is part way through it's varnish coats.
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#luthier #handmade #mandolin #folkmandolin
A flat top mandolin by British luthier Rob Collins
November 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM