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Eco Friendly Guitar Cable? Pro Guitar Cable With A Green Heart :) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eco Friendly Guitar Cable? Pro Guitar Cable With A Green Heart :)

Cordial ECOHEMP – A Sincere Step Forward for the eco conscious among us. It’s about time, isn’t it? For decades, guitar cables have all followed...

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Looking For an Eco Friendly Acoustic Guitar? You Need To Know About Dowina Guitars - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Looking For an Eco Friendly Acoustic Guitar? You Need To Know About Dowina Guitars

In today's eco-conscious landscape, industries are reevaluating practices to align with sustainability, and the guitar-making sector is no exception. Dowina Acoustic Guitars has taken a...

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About "Tree Nation" The Amazing Charity Who Have Helped Our Customers Plant 4500 Trees!

I am SO proud to be involved with Tree Nation.  I THINK its been about 2 years now?  Thereabouts? With a gift of a tree...

Richard Cholerton
Helping Remove Plastic From The Ocean With Ocean Co! - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Helping Remove Plastic From The Ocean With Ocean Co!

Every person who makes a purchase with Richards Guitar is now contributing to the collection of plastic in the ocean!  How cool is that? I...

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Over 2500 Trees Now Planted Due To Your Guitar Purchases - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Over 2500 Trees Now Planted Due To Your Guitar Purchases

Who would have thought when I posted my first update in December 2021 that just over a year later I would be telling you that...

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£600 Raised For Butterfly Conservation (So Far) Through Our SMJ Strap Sales :) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

£600 Raised For Butterfly Conservation (So Far) Through Our SMJ Strap Sales :)

A couple of years ago I created my guitar strap brand "SMJ", dedicated to and inspired by the work of my parents, transforming a stretch...

Richard Cholerton
Dowina

Dowina "Tribute To Honduran Mahogany" Custom - 4 Only & So Excited To Show You!

I am SO excited to tell you about my latest VERY special Dowina guitar. This is what I love about working with Dowina - Every...

Richard Cholerton
How Your Purchases Are Making A Difference - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

How Your Purchases Are Making A Difference

£1 From every SMJ Accessory Supports Butterfly Conservation £100 A Month Mental health awareness is a subject very close and personal to me and so...

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SMJ Guitar Accessories Have Made a Difference Already! WOW! - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

SMJ Guitar Accessories Have Made a Difference Already! WOW!

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SMJ Reserve Collection Guitar Straps - NOW AVAILABLE! - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

SMJ Reserve Collection Guitar Straps - NOW AVAILABLE!

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SMJ Nature Reserve - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

SMJ Nature Reserve

For the past 2 decades my parents have been regenerating a 3/4 mile stretch of old railway line - transforming it from a darkened, overgrown...

Richard Cholerton
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Furch Red Pure Deluxe Limited Run Malaysian Blackwood With Alpine Solid Cedar Top (2026 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Sale price£ 3,999.00
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Save £ 200.00Buy Eastman AR480ce John Pisano 30th Anniversary Archtop Electric Guitar. Personally Hand Picked & Best Example In UK (Custom Pro Exclusive) Eastman AR480ce John Pisano 30th Anniversary (Price inc. Custom Pro Setup Package) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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Eastman AR480ce John Pisano 30th Anniversary Archtop Electric Guitar. Personally Hand Picked & Best Example In UK (Custom Pro Exclusive) Sale price£ 1,599.00 Regular price£ 1,799.00
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Buy Eastman AR405 P90/TV Archtop Electric Guitar (Custom Pro Exclusive) Buy Eastman AR405 P90/TV Archtop Electric Guitar (Custom Pro Exclusive) 
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Eastman AR405 P90/TV Archtop Electric Guitar (Custom Pro Exclusive) Sale price£ 1,169.00
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Buy Valenti Nebula “Paradise” Buy Valenti Nebula “Paradise” 
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Valenti Nebula “Paradise” Sale price£ 6,499.00
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Buy Valiant Jupiter, Ginger Cream Gloss Electric Guitar Buy Valiant Jupiter, Ginger Cream Gloss Electric Guitar 
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Valiant Jupiter, Ginger Cream Gloss Electric Guitar Sale price£ 2,699.00
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Buy Veelah V4 OM Solid Top Rosewood Armrest Natural Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag Buy Veelah V4 OM Solid Top Rosewood Armrest Natural Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag 
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Veelah V4 OM Solid Top Rosewood Armrest Natural Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag Sale price£ 329.00
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Buy Dowina Rosewood OMG Exquisite Custom w' Flame Maple Bindings & Japanese Cherry Inlays Buy Dowina Rosewood OMG Exquisite Custom w' Flame Maple Bindings & Japanese Cherry Inlays 
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Dowina Rosewood OMG Exquisite Custom w' Flame Maple Bindings & Japanese Cherry Inlays Sale price£ 2,519.00
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Buy Cort ESSENCE GA4 Special BRSG Electro Acoustic Guitar Buy Cort ESSENCE GA4 Special BRSG Electro Acoustic Guitar 
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Cort ESSENCE GA4 Special BRSG Electro Acoustic Guitar Sale price£ 419.00
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Furch Vintage 1 D-SR a LEFT HANDED with CNR Active System (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFurch Vintage 1 D-SR a LEFT HANDED with CNR Active System (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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Furch Vintage 1 D-SR a LEFT HANDED with CNR Active System (Used) Sale price£ 1,449.00
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Furch Vintage 1 OM-SR a LEFT HANDED with CNR Active System (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFurch Vintage 1 OM-SR a LEFT HANDED with CNR Active System (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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Furch Vintage 1 OM-SR a LEFT HANDED with CNR Active System (Used) Sale price£ 1,449.00
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Faith FNCEBMB (B-stock/Damaged) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFaith FNCEBMB (B-stock/Damaged) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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Faith FNCEBMB (B-stock/Damaged) Sale price£ 449.00
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Buy Eastman E40 OM SB (B-Stock) Buy Eastman E40 OM SB (B-Stock) 
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Eastman E40 OM SB (B-Stock) Sale price£ 1,849.00
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Buy Auden Artist Rosewood Marlow (B-stock) Buy Auden Artist Rosewood Marlow (B-stock) 
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Auden Artist Rosewood Marlow (B-stock) Sale price£ 999.00
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Buy Tanglewood Heritage TW15-HE (Used) Buy Tanglewood Heritage TW15-HE (Used) 
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Tanglewood Heritage TW15-HE (Used) Sale price£ 550.00
Buy Furch Yellow Gc-CR Left Handed Acoustic Guitar (Used) Buy Furch Yellow Gc-CR Left Handed Acoustic Guitar (Used) 
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Furch Yellow Gc-CR Left Handed Acoustic Guitar (Used) Sale price£ 1,899.00
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Buy Martin OOO-VS (Used) Buy Martin OOO-VS (Used) 
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Martin OOO-28VS (Used) Sale price£ 3,200.00
Buy Martin D-15S 12 Fret Dreadnought (Used) Buy Martin D-15S 12 Fret Dreadnought (Used) 
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Martin D-15S 12 Fret Dreadnought (Used) Sale price£ 1,799.00
Buy Faith FECV Venus Eclipse (Used) Buy Faith FECV Venus Eclipse (Used) 
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Faith FECV Venus Eclipse (Used) Sale price£ 499.00
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Save £ 150.00Buy Furch Vintage 3 D-SR (Used) Buy Furch Vintage 3 D-SR (Used) 
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Furch Vintage 3 D-SR (Used) Sale price£ 2,149.00 Regular price£ 2,299.00
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Buy PRS 30th anniversary custom 24 Faded Whale Blue (Used) Buy PRS 30th anniversary custom 24 Faded Whale Blue (Used) 
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PRS 30th anniversary custom 24 Faded Whale Blue (Used) Sale price£ 3,019.00
Buy Gordon Smith GS2 Deluxe Export 2019 [used] A1 Condition Buy Gordon Smith GS2 Deluxe Export 2019 [used] A1 Condition 
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Gordon Smith GS2 Deluxe Export 2019 [used] A1 Condition Sale price£ 1,869.00
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Fender California Series Newporter Classic ACB Electro - Acoustic (used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFender California Series Newporter Classic ACB Electro - Acoustic (used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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Fender California Series Newporter Classic ACB Electro-Acoustic (used) Sale price£ 469.00
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Furch D 32 SM (Used) Sale price£ 1,544.00
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Faith FNCEBMB (B-stock/Damaged) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFaith FNCEBMB (B-stock/Damaged) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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Faith FNCEBMB (B-stock/Damaged) Sale price£ 449.00
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Buy Eastman E40 OM SB (B-Stock) Buy Eastman E40 OM SB (B-Stock) 
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Eastman E40 OM SB (B-Stock) Sale price£ 1,849.00
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Buy Auden Artist Rosewood Marlow (B-stock) Buy Auden Artist Rosewood Marlow (B-stock) 
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Auden Artist Rosewood Marlow (B-stock) Sale price£ 999.00
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Buy Furch Yellow Gc-SR Grand Auditorium 12-String Acoustic Guitar Buy Furch Yellow Gc-SR Grand Auditorium 12-String Acoustic Guitar 
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Furch Yellow Gc-SR Grand Auditorium 12-String Acoustic Guitar Sale price£ 2,299.00
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Furch Little Jane LJ 10-MM - Deluxe Travel Acoustic Guitar Sale price£ 1,199.00 Regular price£ 1,499.00
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Save £ 200.00Furch Vintage Pure OOM-SM, Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) guitar for sale ukFurch Vintage Pure OOM-SM, Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) guitar for sale uk
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Furch Vintage Pure OOM-SM, Acoustic Guitar (2026 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Sale price£ 1,099.00 Regular price£ 1,299.00
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Furch Red OM - LR Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar - Out Of This World! (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFurch Red OM - LR Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar - Out Of This World! (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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Furch Red OM-LR Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar - Out Of This World! (2026 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Sale price£ 3,699.00
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Save £ 19.00SMJ LEGEND Series Acoustic "Control" Pedal - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonSMJ LEGEND Series Acoustic "Control" Pedal - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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SMJ LEGEND Series Acoustic "Control" Pedal Sale price£ 20.00 Regular price£ 39.00
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