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Godin Connaisseur MJ Sunsetburst Maho Electro Acoustic Guitar. Wow! The Ultimate

Godin Connaisseur MJ Sunsetburst Maho Electro Acoustic Guitar. Wow! The Ultimate "Designer" Guitar! STUNNING.

I am so excited to bring you news of not only a wonderful new distributor — who I truly believe can finally help me bring...

Richard Cholerton
How to Choose the Best Electric Guitar Strings for Your Sound (2025 Guide) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

How to Choose the Best Electric Guitar Strings for Your Sound (2025 Guide)

Choosing the right strings for your electric guitar is one of the simplest upgrades you can make — yet it has a huge impact on...

Softiver
The Best Beginner’s Electric Guitar? Why I Keep Coming Back to Cort - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

The Best Beginner’s Electric Guitar? Why I Keep Coming Back to Cort

If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I don’t throw the word “best” around lightly — especially when it comes to beginner guitars. “Best”...

Richard Cholerton
The Best 12 String Electro Acoustic Guitar Under £500 - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

The Best 12 String Electro Acoustic Guitar Under £500

Best 12 String Acoustic Guitar Under £500?    It has to be the Lâg Sauvage Jumbo 12-String – Natural Character, Rich Voice The Lâg Sauvage...

Richard Cholerton

Who Make The Best Guitar Cables?

If you’re asking “Who makes the best guitar cables?” the real answer is: brands that publish honest specs and make sensible engineering choices. We carry...

Richard Cholerton
Furch Exotic Guitars. Limited Editions & World Exclusive Opportunity For 7 Lucky Furch Customers :) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch Exotic Guitars. Limited Editions & World Exclusive Opportunity For 7 Lucky Furch Customers :)

Launched at the June 2025 Furch Event at Furch H/Q in Czech Republic -  I made sure both Jon & Jake were able to take...

Richard Cholerton
What Is The Best Lava Guitar? What Do All The Terms Mean? Freeboost? HiLava? - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

What Is The Best Lava Guitar? What Do All The Terms Mean? Freeboost? HiLava?

LAVA Guitars: Breaking Down The Jargon & Finding The Best Lava Guitar For YOU If you are anything like me, you have visited the LAVA...

Richard Cholerton
Dowina Guitars Focus On Custom Builds From £2000 - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Dowina Guitars Focus On Custom Builds From £2000

This article discusses the difficulties for brands like Dowina, if trying to focus on price points below what are economically viable. ...

Richard Cholerton
An Explanation on Current Eastman Guitars Stock, Availability & Delivery Times - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

An Explanation on Current Eastman Guitars Stock, Availability & Delivery Times

With two massive guitar retail giants closing in the past month I thought it was a good time to explain the reality of guitar retail...

Richard Cholerton
Malaysian Blackwood Explained - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Malaysian Blackwood Explained

Malaysian Blackwood (also known as Diospyros ebonasea or Diospyros mun), has gained popularity for its striking aesthetics and unique tonal characteristics.   Signature Tone of...

Richard Cholerton
Furch Guitar Finishes & Anti Bacterial Necks - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch Guitar Finishes & Anti Bacterial Necks

The Full-Pore Finish One of the things I’ve always admired about Furch is how much thought goes into every part of the guitar – even...

Richard Cholerton
The Ultimate Resonance: Furch's New Soundport Is Here! - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

The Ultimate Resonance: Furch's New Soundport Is Here!

The Furch Soundport Booster Explained.   Everything you need to know about Furch's latest research, resulting in even more player friendly innovation to make your Furch...

Richard Cholerton
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Buy Cort CR300 Aged Vintage Burst With EMG RetroActive FAT 55 Pickups! Beautiful! Buy Cort CR300 Aged Vintage Burst With EMG RetroActive FAT 55 Pickups! Beautiful! 
Cort
Cort CR300 Aged Vintage Burst With EMG RetroActive FAT 55 Pickups! Beautiful! Sale price£ 535.00
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Buy Washburn R310 Victorian Parlor Guitar. Gorgeous, Authentic & Wonderful! Buy Washburn R310 Victorian Parlor Guitar. Gorgeous, Authentic & Wonderful! 
Washburn
Washburn R310 Victorian Parlor Guitar. Gorgeous, Authentic & Wonderful! Sale price£ 439.00
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Buy Cort G250 SE Olive Dark Green w'£225 Custom Pro Setup Package Buy Cort G250 SE Olive Dark Green w'£225 Custom Pro Setup Package 
Cort
Cort G250 SE Olive Dark Green w'£225 Custom Pro Setup Package Sale price£ 299.00
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Buy Cort ESSENCE-OC4 NSG Electro Acoustic Guitar Buy Cort ESSENCE-OC4 NSG Electro Acoustic Guitar 
Cort
Cort ESSENCE-OC4 NSG Electro Acoustic Guitar Sale price£ 369.00
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Buy Valiant Mini Bass Powder Blue Buy Valiant Mini Bass Powder Blue 
Valiant
Valiant Mini Bass Sale price£ 1,799.00
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Buy Kremona Soloist R65S-T Hand Made Nylon Strung Guitar With Solid Spruce Top & Stunning Walnut Back & Sides Buy Kremona Soloist R65S-T Hand Made Nylon Strung Guitar With Solid Spruce Top & Stunning Walnut Back & Sides 
Kremona
Kremona Soloist R65S-T Hand Made Nylon Strung Guitar With Solid Spruce Top & Stunning Walnut Back & Sides Sale price£ 499.00
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Walsall Hand Made Premium Padded Bridle Leather Guitar Leaf Green - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonBuy Walsall Hand Made Premium Padded Bridle Leather Guitar Strap Deep Ocean Blue 
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Walsall Hand Made Premium Padded Bridle Leather Guitar Leaf Green Sale price£ 119.00
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Walsall Hand Made Premium Padded Bridle Leather Guitar Strap Copper Ore - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonBuy Walsall Hand Made Premium Padded Bridle Leather Guitar Strap Deep Ocean Blue 
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Walsall Hand Made Premium Padded Bridle Leather Guitar Strap Copper Ore Sale price£ 119.00
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Tanglewood Heritage TW15 - HE (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonTanglewood Heritage TW15 - HE (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Tanglewood
Tanglewood Heritage TW15-HE (Used) Sale price£ 550.00
LAVA ME4SPRUCE 36" with Lite Bag ~ Woodgrain Brown/Burleywood (B - Stock) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonLAVA ME4SPRUCE 36" with Lite Bag ~ Woodgrain Brown/Burleywood (B - Stock) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Lava
LAVA ME4SPRUCE 36" with Lite Bag ~ Woodgrain Brown/Burleywood (B-Stock) Sale price£ 299.00
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LAVA ME4SPRUCE 36" with Lite Bag ~ Woodgrain Brown/Burleywood (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonLAVA ME4SPRUCE 36" with Lite Bag ~ Woodgrain Brown/Burleywood (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Lava
LAVA ME4SPRUCE 36" with Lite Bag ~ Woodgrain Brown/Burleywood (Used) Sale price£ 499.00
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Auden Artist 45 Chester Spruce/Rosewood Full Body (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonAuden Artist 45 Chester Spruce/Rosewood Full Body (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Auden
Auden Artist 45 Chester Spruce/Rosewood Full Body (Used) Sale price£ 1,449.00
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Furch Yellow OM - SR Orchestra model Acoustic Guitar (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFurch Yellow OM - SR Orchestra model Acoustic Guitar (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Furch
Furch Yellow OM-SR Orchestra model Acoustic Guitar (Used) Sale price£ 1,399.00
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Furch Yellow Gc - CR Left Handed Acoustic Guitar (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFurch Yellow Gc - CR Left Handed Acoustic Guitar (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Furch
Furch Yellow Gc-CR Left Handed Acoustic Guitar (Used) Sale price£ 1,899.00
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Taylor AD12e - SB (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonTaylor AD12e - SB (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Taylor
Taylor AD12e-SB (Used) Sale price£ 999.00
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Martin OOO - VS (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonMartin OOO - VS (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Martin
Martin OOO-VS (Used) Sale price£ 3,200.00
Martin D - 15S 12 Fret Dreadnought (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonMartin D - 15S 12 Fret Dreadnought (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Martin
Martin D-15S 12 Fret Dreadnought (Used) Sale price£ 1,799.00
Buy Faith FECV Venus Eclipse (Used) Buy Faith FECV Venus Eclipse (Used) 
Faith
Faith FECV Venus Eclipse (Used) Sale price£ 499.00
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Buy 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£ 2,299.00
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Buy PRS 30th anniversary custom 24 Faded Whale Blue (Used) Buy PRS 30th anniversary custom 24 Faded Whale Blue (Used) 
PRS
PRS 30th anniversary custom 24 Faded Whale Blue (Used) Sale price£ 3,019.00
Buy Furch G23 w/48mm nut Cedar/Rosewood (Used) (A1 condition) Buy Furch G23 w/48mm nut Cedar/Rosewood (Used) (A1 condition) 
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Furch G23 w/48mm nut Cedar/Rosewood (Used) (A1 condition) Sale price£ 1,769.00
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Buy Gordon Smith GS2 Deluxe Export 2019 [used] A1 Condition Buy Gordon Smith GS2 Deluxe Export 2019 [used] A1 Condition 
Gordon Smith
Gordon Smith GS2 Deluxe Export 2019 [used] A1 Condition Sale price£ 1,869.00
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Eastman AC630 - SB [Used] - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonEastman AC630 - SB [Used] - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Eastman
Eastman AC630-SB [Used] Sale price£ 1,869.00
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Cort G290 FAT II - Antique Violin Burst (used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonCort G290 FAT II - Antique Violin Burst (used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Cort
Cort G290 FAT II - Antique Violin Burst (used) Sale price£ 349.00
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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
Fender
Fender California Series Newporter Classic ACB Electro-Acoustic (used) Sale price£ 469.00
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Fender USA Acoustasonic Telecaster - Shell Pink (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFender USA Acoustasonic Telecaster - Shell Pink (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Fender
Fender USA Acoustasonic Telecaster - Shell Pink (Used) Sale price£ 1,019.00
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Furch D 32 SM (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFurch D 32 SM (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Furch
Furch D 32 SM (Used) Sale price£ 1,544.00
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Buy Furch Blue Performance Dc-EMa EAS-VTC Buy Furch Blue Performance Dc-EMa EAS-VTC 
Furch
Furch Blue Performance Dc-EMa EAS-VTC Sale price£ 1,699.00
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Save £ 300.00Furch Blue Performance Dc - EW a EAS - VTC - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFurch Blue Performance Dc - EW a EAS - VTC - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Furch
Furch Blue Performance Dc-EW a EAS-VTC Sale price£ 1,399.00 Regular price£ 1,699.00
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Furch 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£ 1,199.00
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Save £ 150.00Furch Vintage Pure D - SM, Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFurch Vintage Pure D - SM, Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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Furch Vintage Pure D-SM, Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (2026 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Sale price£ 1,149.00 Regular price£ 1,299.00
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Buy Furch Violet Deluxe Gc EM Engelmann Spruce Deluxe Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Buy Furch Violet Deluxe Gc EM Engelmann Spruce Deluxe Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) 
Furch
Furch Violet Deluxe Gc EM Engelmann Spruce Deluxe Acoustic Guitar (2026 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Sale price£ 1,199.00
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Save £ 200.00Furch Violet D - EM Engelmann Spruce Top All Solid Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFurch Violet D - EM Engelmann Spruce Top All Solid Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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Furch Violet D-EM Engelmann Spruce Top All Solid Acoustic Guitar (2026 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Sale price£ 999.00 Regular price£ 1,199.00
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Save £ 400.00Furch Violet Gc EM (Was SM - FREE Upgrade To Engelmann Spruce!) Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model), Acoustic Guitar for sale at Richards Guitars.Furch Violet Gc EM (Was SM - FREE Upgrade To Engelmann Spruce!) Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model), Acoustic Guitar for sale at Richards Guitars.
Furch
Furch Violet Gc EM (Was SM - FREE Upgrade To Engelmann Spruce!) Acoustic Guitar (2026 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Sale price£ 899.00 Regular price£ 1,299.00
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Save £ 50.00Furch LJ10CM Little Jane - Deluxe Travel Acoustic Guitar Left Handed (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFurch LJ10CM Little Jane - Deluxe Travel Acoustic Guitar Left Handed (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Furch
Furch Little Jane LJ10CM LH - Deluxe Travel Acoustic Guitar Left Handed Sale price£ 1,349.00 Regular price£ 1,399.00
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