I own two guitars by this lot oakwood instruments
I won't make claims they're the 'best' - but they made 'em exactly like I specified - and I love 'em!

As they are 'local' to me (West Yorkshire) I can pop in any time and get a tweak whenever required
(such as when I decided on a major string gauge re-think and needed a re-set).
Working closely with a local luthier has many such benefits.

Just to show no bias...
I constantly hear good reports about...
pete barton
....also local, but not known to me at the 'time'.
Close friends have 'used' him and find his work exceptional too.

I also read, a while back, in the foreword of 'Direct Roots' (Vol Two)
- a strong recommendation from 'Show of Hands' for seeking out yer local craftsmen.
It's a path I subscribe too wholeheartedly.
Cheers - Duncan