About Us
Based on the North Essex, South Suffolk border, Sandarac’s small team is dedicated to providing high quality acoustic stringed instruments, accessories and music related giftware.
Since the company's founding in 2008 the emphasis has been firmly on Quality, specialising in products for the acoustic player, and particularly in the Classical, Jazz, and Flamenco genres. Our small team works hard to bring instruments from some of finest master European luthiers to customers in the UK. None are mass produced; quality is paramount, and we endeavour to bring something a little different to our customers.
For all acoustic instrumentalists Sandarac is also proud to endorse and exclusively represent Canada's finest acoustic pickup maker, Schatten Design. With a pickup for almost every acoustic instrument you can think of, and probably more than a few more you couldn't, these products will get you heard over the loudest of band members. If you cannot find what you need or you have any questions, just give us a call. We are always looking for new stockists for these great pickups. Trade enquiries are welcome.
Sandarac was originally founded to source and supply affordable, high quality European made double basses for intermediate to advanced players in the UK. Since those early beginnings the product range has grown to encompass all bowed instruments and ultimately to the supply of fine quality acoustic, semi-acoustic, flamenco, jazz and classical guitars.
Throughout, Sandarac has sought to bring new things to the product range. This trend continues with the latest addition to the family, our music-related giftware. Here you should be able to find some great ideas for that special someone or indeed something with which to treat yourself. All products in the giftware range are carefully selected to remain true to our quality ethos of sourcing from UK or European makers. For giftware, as with our instrument range, we constantly strive to find something a little different to the mainstream and support the smaller makers, including some pieces made by our very own jewellery maker, wherever we can.
A new chapter for the business now begins with the launch of this new Sandarac Webstore. It remains true that for most of the instruments we supply we would expect to see you in the showroom to 'try before you buy'. After all, our instruments are all one-off, each one unique by its very nature. The new web store allows you to see what is currently in the showroom as well as browse the instruments against which we would be happy to take a deposit for a build to order. For the smaller items, such as accessories and giftware, you now have the opportunity to buy online and no longer have to drop in, email, or call with orders. Of course, you are welcome to continue to do this as we always love to see and hear from you. Ordering has just become so much easier.
We invite you to browse the new Webstore, like us on Facebook, and follow us on X/Twitter but don't forget you are still welcome to visit us at The Old Dairy to experience the richness and tonal warmth of our instruments for yourself. We are confident that you will find our beautiful instruments a delight to play and joy to own. We would like to take the opportunity here to thank you all for your continued support and hope you find something in these pages you like.