Kinsman
Kinsman
Kinsman is a musical accessories brand founded in 2004 by John Hornby Skewes, the Leeds-based UK distributor behind labels including Vintage, Fret-King, and Encore. The brand was created as a one-stop range of essential items for players, focusing on practical utility and value rather than boutique specialization.
The catalog spans a broad swath of everyday gear: gig bags and hard cases for el...
Kinsman is a musical accessories brand founded in 2004 by John Hornby Skewes, the Leeds-based UK distributor behind labels including Vintage, Fret-King, and Encore. The brand was created as a one-stop range of essential items for players, focusing on practical utility and value rather than boutique specialization.
The catalog spans a broad swath of everyday gear: gig bags and hard cases for electric, acoustic, classical, and bass guitars, plus ukulele, mandolin, and banjo cases; drum bags and covers; music and conductor stands; microphone stands, cables, and guitar stands and wall hangers; tuners; and pedalboards. Kinsman also produces a line of small-format amplifiers, including the KGX10 practice guitar combo and the KAA25 acoustic amp with onboard vocal and effects channels.
Kinsman products are widely stocked through UK retailers such as Andertons, Gear4music, Guitarbitz, and Ivor Mairants Musicentre, which gives the brand a strong presence in the British student, hobbyist, and stage-musician market rather than a high-end pro niche.
Kinsman has 3 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Combo Guitar Amplifiers, Acoustic Guitar Amplifiers, and Stands.
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