Dark Side of the Wood

Dark Side of the Wood Turning trash into treasure from reclaimed, recycled and repurposed wood. Professional luthier building and repair services est. 2009

Collectible wooden gifts - handmade and harvested from locally sourced lumber; albeit diseased, dead or storm fell trees. Dark Side of the Wood started out as a jewellery company making plugs from scrap guitar lumber in Maryland, 2011, while luthier Matthew Barrett was working in a production line as a finish hall worker for Paul Reed Smith. Upon acquiring new tools and techniques as he traveled

the country, the art produced has expanded ten fold. In late 2017, Matt relocated back to Bucks County, PA in a small suburb of Langhorne, to care for his family. Now, the company sells wood locally sourced from diseased, dying, or naturally fell trees for customers to make their own art projects. The handmade items produced can be purchased at Richland Antiques and Collectibles in Quakertown, PA. The goal of the company is to provide sustainable lumber practices for the local community to support.

It looks and feels great to have updated signage to increase visibility of the artists New Hope Arts.
06/15/2026

It looks and feels great to have updated signage to increase visibility of the artists New Hope Arts.

06/14/2026

If we all have access to the same information at the speed of light, why do you return to your guitar techs?

If you answered anything but "sick dance moves" or "sweet lyrics" then this is not the repair shop you are looking for.

Come to the Dark Side, we unlock your inner goof.

06/08/2026

Are you having a hard time playing your instrument?

Come to the Dark Side, and let's figure out why.

Sometimes, it's a bad quality set up from the factory.

Other times, it is from improper storage.

You must care for your instruments as they undergo changes with the environment.

Proper temperature and humidity are key, which is why my shop door is self-closing, and I maintain 65-70° with 40% humidity.

Bring your instrument by and show me how you play so I can match it to your personal style - not just an industry standard.



05/30/2026

Welcome to Dark Side of the Wood. Open from 10-6 Sat and 12-5 Sun in New Hope, PA.

Not your grandpa's woodworking. But I may be using some of his tools.

Visit to see wooden art, jewelry and guitar picks made from storm fell trees and leftover project lumber.

Bring your instrument in for a tune up or book a music or woodworking lesson.

Have a custom project you want to discuss? Let's get you an appointment to bring that vision alive.

05/18/2026

Do you believe in tone wood?

Stainless steel and wood items are being restocked and new utensils and vessels are coming soon.Open Saturday 10-6 and S...
05/17/2026

Stainless steel and wood items are being restocked and new utensils and vessels are coming soon.

Open Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-5

Pet friendly. ADA accessible.

05/02/2026

May the 4th be with you.

12/21/2025

Happy winter solstice 🌨❄️☃️

Ornament inspired by the play "A Levittown Christmas Carol" by .jolly at

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43 W Bridge Street #D
Langhorne, PA
18938

Opening Hours

Saturday 10pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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