British luthier has some eye-catching designs. Above, an 8-string F-style electric. Solid mahogany neck and body; redburst cellulose lacquer finish; ebony fretboard with abalone dot markers; cream binding; solid ebony bridge; gold plated or polished brass hardware; 13.875" scale; twin blade humbucker with volume and tone controls.

Next, a 4-string single-cutaway design. Figured maple neck; mahogany body with jade green cellulose lacquer finish; chrome and polished brass hardware; 13.875" scale; flat-faced humbucker with volume and tone controls. Visit Alan's Web site for details.