About this Event
The Gordon Smith & Auden Open Day - Saturday 9th May 2026
Have you ever wondered how hand-crafted guitars actually get made? Join us in our Rushden, Northamptonshire workshop and see for yourself.
For the first time since moving to our new home, we’re opening the doors and welcoming you to our workshop to experience the magic of bespoke, UK handcrafted guitar building.
Take a tour of the factory where you’ll learn about the history of Gordon Smith & Auden, see the historic guitars, the prototypes, and the machinery that started it all. You’ll get an in-depth tour of each department in a small group where you can watch each step of the guitar building process up close and personal, and get to talk to our talented team of builders about what they do. You’ll even get an exclusive viewing of the wood library where you can dream about building your own bespoke Gordon Smith!
After the tour, take a beat and get refreshed at our food truck and listen to some live music by some of our exceptionally talented artists.
Once you’re rested, you’ll have ample time in the showroom where you can play dozens of Gordon Smith & Auden guitars and chat to our team about what makes them unique!This is a free entry event, and even better - each ticket comes with a free goodie bag, a £100 off voucher*, a meal ticket for our food truck, and automatic entry into our prize draw to win a £250 GSA gift card*.
We have a limited 100 places available over the course of the day, so be sure to snap up your ticket to guarantee your place.
GSA Team.
- Please click the register button and select the start time for your tour
- Each tour is 2 hours, including the factory tour, refreshment break, and time in the showroom
- Refreshments and food will be provided during your allocated time
- Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gordon Smith Guitars Ltd, 5 Brindley Close, Rushden, United Kingdom
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