Article: How To Get Your Hands On a Dowina Acoustic Guitar. The Best Hand Made Acoustic Guitars Made In Europe

Dec 29, 2022Dowina Guitars

How To Get Your Hands On a Dowina Acoustic Guitar. The Best Hand Made Acoustic Guitars Made In Europe

In the pas 3 years or so we have become Europes #1 Dowina Guitar Specialist. After specialising in quality acoustic guitars for 27 years and being a Main Dealer for most of the leading brands in the market such as Martin & Taylor guitars - Dowina stand out as being something very special with a uique offering to guitarists due to the meticulous and personalized way they are made. These characteristics are unique to Dowina in the acoustic guitar market so if you want something genuinely exclusive, limited in availability and highly personalised - made with love and care - Dowina are for you.

I created this little animation to try and explain why Dowina guitars are SO important for people to try....

Dowina produce just 3 guitars on average a day. Every single acoustic guitar is built from the ground up ensuring whatever personalisation is required is available to the buyer.

Since working with Dowina guitars - using their original templates and my 27 years experience = we have come up with a pretty exclusive range, personalized to my customers needs and requirements. Pound for pound there is nothing in the market that can offer the combination of specification and price - its incredible.

The "core" range is around 30 guitars but in reality its next to impossible to keep these guitars in stock because they sell as soon as they arrive in.

You can't really try one somewhere else because in most cases I have requested very specific requirements and if you could find one similar it would most likely be in Slovakia or Germany or another part of the World.

This does make life "interesting" for my customers who want to experience the very best acoustic guitars available. Even as a specialist its so hard for me to keep guitars in stock for people to try.

So here is my advice...

Good things come to all those that wait - and in this case - INCREDIBLE things can come to those that wait!!

If you have the patience to wait what would hopefully be a maximum of 12-16 weeks (as we constantly have our core range being built for us) you will be rewarded with a world-class guitar.

If you would like to try a Dowina, please make a reservation at no cost so we can make sure it is allocated to you to try in the showroom alongside our other personal recommendations.

We also have a "back in stock" button next to every guitar which enables you to register your interest - I strongly recommend you click on that as a minimum so we can get in touch and help you in some way.

Written by Richard Cholerton

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Why bother have a phone number

Rang numerous times, no one answers, tried to purchase Furch Red Deluxe twice and not in stock but on the wedsiteand still waiting for notification of availability,

Do you think it would be possible for me to discuss the issues you have had?

I really do feel an explanation would put your mind at ease and help us help you.

I will try and convey my sincerity as follows:

I introduced the brand to the UK market over 20 years ago
I am the UKs largest dealer and have been for 20 years
I know the products like the back of my hand - every single one set up to perfection to your requirements
I personally spend hours and hours revising, calculating, forecasting stock to try and ensure the very best balance of models in stock at all times, ensuring all my favorite models are either in stock or about to arrive shortly.
I currently have 67 models in stock in the building
I have 30 guitars allocated in stock at Furch
I work tirelessly to provide the very best personalised service - as a dedicated specialist.
I employ just 2 other people in sales to answer calls - it is a workshop environment and we are incredibly personal in our service.

Sadly - this means that sometimes - especially if someone is off sick - we may be stretched to reply to every phone call in real time but we always have an answer phone and we always return calls.

Life is a balance - we try our best - its not always going to be a perfect scenario but its how our customers treat us - and how we treat them in response - that ultimately ends up with the majority being overwelmingly happy.

I never take any sale for granted and I also ensure my success helps incredibly positive projects - which may or may not be of interest - so I wont bore you with that side!

I would love to help you further

Richard

A well made ,great sounding and high quality guitar

Sometimes buying a guitar online can be a disappointment ( I've been there on a few occasions) but not this time. The guitar is everything I expected and more . Even better , my guitar teacher was most impressed. A great sounding guitar. It came with a set of 12's but I changed them to 10's as they suit me better. Nice low action . Sustain was better than my Taylor 324e . All said and done a good purchase and was recommend Richards Guitars! Case was great too!
SPA a great sounding pick-up .

One of the best purchases I have ever made. I was helped from start to finish helping me choose the right guitar then setting up and delivering. The guitar made me a beginner sound good. Thanks

Dream Guitar and a Well Deserved 5 Stars.

Just picked up my beautiful new Kremona Sofia ST-C classical guitar from Richards Guitars in Stratford upon Avon.

What a sensational instrument!

Great build quality and materials, and a sublime sound. I can’t believe how these instruments can be sold for such a competitive price. It plays beautifully after being set up by Richard’s team.

A personal thank you to Jon for his advice, guidance and sharing is detailed product knowledge.

A happy customer and a great purchasing experience.

Very good guitar

Son très rond, bon sustain, j’adore, ma meilleure OM

First Class In Every Respect.

I sought advice about purchasing a guitar of excellent quality at a reasonable price for my daughter to learn on.
Jon and Jake are trusted advisers in all matters of guitar. They guided me through options with patience and sagacity but without any pressure. This took time as I wanted to get it right.
I chose this Eastman PCH model.
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Thank you.

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I wanted this guitar for 18 months before I ordered it. It’s not super-expensive but getting it to Australia really jacks up the cost. It was absolutely worth it though! I’ve already recorded my new single with the guitar. It’s great!

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I am satisfaid, strings are a bit higher.. Otherwise is really nice and pleasent sound.. Need time to get use to strings...

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My second guitar from Richards Guitars and I couldn’t be more delighted. I wanted a good quality guitar for everyday gigging. My trusty Yamaha APX500iiEW is a great workhorse but lacked the tone I wanted.
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How To Get Your Hands On a Dowina Acoustic Guitar. The Best Hand Made Acoustic Guitars Made In Europe

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