ABOUT BOND GUITARS
Forged in Britain. Built to break rules.
From the workshop of Andrew Bond to a new era of re-engineered instruments.
Bond Guitars was born from over a decade of research and experimentation by designer and engineer Andrew Bond. His vision was to break free from convention — to create a guitar that redefined what was possible in sound, feel, and precision engineering.
The result was the Bond Electraglide: a revolutionary instrument built with carbon fibre and a stepped fingerboard unlike anything before it.
The design delivered absolute stability, accuracy, and playability — a radical departure from traditional wooden necks.
Each step of the fretboard was precision-engineered to improve intonation and reduce friction, making the Electraglide extraordinarily fast and expressive to play.
Its lightweight carbon-fibre body and digital electronics placed it decades ahead of its time.
Today, Bond Guitars Limited continues that legacy — blending British innovation, modern craftsmanship, and a rebellious spirit that refuses to follow the rules.
Born in Poole. Built to break rules.
THE TEAM
Where the passion began and where it's future lies
ANDREW BOND
Original inventor
Visionary designer and founder of the Bond Electraglide project.
ASHLEY BOND
Son of Andrew Bond
Carrying forward his father’s innovation through Bond Guitars Limited — reviving the Electraglide legacy for a new generation.
The one that stayed British
In 1984, while showcasing the Bond Electraglide™ at the Frankfurt Musik Messe, Andrew Bond drew the attention of major US manufacturers — including Gibson.
According to family accounts, Gibson representatives expressed strong interest in acquiring the design and bringing production to America, with talk of it being worth around a million pounds.
Andrew thanked them, but turned the offer down. He was determined that the Electraglide would remain a British-built instrument — engineered, machined and assembled at home.
That single decision defined the Bond ethos:
innovation without compromise, built on conviction rather than convenience.
It’s the same spirit that guides Bond Guitars Limited today.
Born in Poole. Built to Break Rules.