Trusted Partner
Banker is the First Boutique Builder to join forces with Gibson Brands as Part of their Authorized Partner Program. This program grants Banker license to utilize certain historical body and headstock designs which are trademarked by Gibson Brands.
Our Story
Banker was founded by owner and luthier Matthew Hughes. It is the definitive boutique guitar shop, every instrument is scratch built by hand from start to finish. The mission is exactly the same today as it was from the beginning- capture the magic of the greatest vintage guitars in the world and infuse it in modern instruments that can meet the needs of today's professional musicians.
Meet The Team
Matthew Hughes
Chairman of the Boards
Guitar Builder Extraordinaire
Custodial Engineer
Getaway Driver
Sarah "Darby" Hughes
Office Manager
Customer Service
Full Time Hype Man for Matt
Victoria's Secret Super Model (Retired)
Sunny
Shop Dawg
Rough Mill Work/Saw Dust Enthusiast
Part Time Model
Eater of Sand Paper
Mossie
Shop Dawg Apprentice
Time Clock Thief
Social Media Influencer
Scrap Wood Recycling Manager