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"Visually Inspired" Acoustic Guitar Tone? Faith Guitars & Why I Stopped Selling Them. Blame the Mangos!

May 16, 2026

I was chatting with a customer online the other day about the old days and how brands I recommend evolve over time whilst one or...

Richard Cholerton

Veelah Guitars Body Dimensions - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Veelah Guitars Body Dimensions

May 13, 2026

Veelah guitars have made an incredibly strong impression on me and its been fascinating hearing about how Veelah represent another one of "those" factories that...

Richard Cholerton

Malaysian Blackwood Explained - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Malaysian Blackwood Explained

April 16, 2025

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

Guitar With Built In Drum Machine? You Got It! The Lava ME3 - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Guitar With Built In Drum Machine? You Got It! The Lava ME3

January 4, 2025

LAVA ME 3: The Smart Guitar Revolution The LAVA ME 3 is a groundbreaking smart guitar that combines cutting-edge technology with exceptional craftsmanship. Among its...

Richard Cholerton

“Best” Acoustic Guitars ? Acoustic Guitar Advice Is Here’

June 10, 2024

Are you searching for the best acoustic guitar online? Look no further – Richards Guitars is here to help. With 29 years of experience in...

Richard Cholerton

What Are The Benefits Of A Short Scale Acoustic Guitar?

November 9, 2023

My friends at Dowina Guitar are now offering a short scale option on their custom builds. I have to admit I have been badgering them...

Richard Cholerton

Best Acoustic Guitar Under £1000 & Why You'll Likely Never Hear One! - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Best Acoustic Guitar Under £1000 & Why You'll Likely Never Hear One!

December 22, 2022

I know many people who viist this page will want an answer - fast! So for you guys I will give you my top recommendations...

Richard Cholerton

Best Acoustic Guitar Under £200. Advice You Will Never Hear From A Guitar Shop - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Best Acoustic Guitar Under £200. Advice You Will Never Hear From A Guitar Shop

December 20, 2022

Looking for the best acoustic guitar under £200? Do not be fooled by "best acoustic guitar under £200" recommendations you find on guitar shop websites and...

Richard Cholerton

Acoustic Guitar Buying Advice - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Acoustic Guitar Buying Advice

December 12, 2022

Click Here For MORE Guitar Buying Advice Blogs From Richard Looking for acoustic guitar advice? Confused with the hundreds of guitar brands available in the...

Richard Cholerton

Faith Guitars - Why No longer Avilable At Richards Guitars? - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Faith Guitars - Why No longer Avilable At Richards Guitars?

December 12, 2022

Edit: I cannot believe in this long blog I didn't mention an important detail that I worried about at the time it occurred - and...

Richard Cholerton

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Eastman AR480ce John Pisano 30th Anniversary Archtop Electric Guitar. Personally Hand Picked & Best Example In UK (Custom Pro Exclusive) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman AR480ce John Pisano 30th Anniversary (Price inc. Custom Pro Setup Package) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman AR480ce John Pisano 30th Anniversary Archtop Electric Guitar. Personally Hand Picked & Best Example In UK (Custom Pro Exclusive)

£ 1,599.00

£ 1,799.00

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Valenti Nebula “Paradise” - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Valenti Nebula “Paradise” - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Valenti Nebula “Paradise”

£ 6,499.00

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Valiant Jupiter, Ginger Cream Gloss Electric Guitar - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Valiant Jupiter, Ginger Cream Gloss Electric Guitar - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Valiant Jupiter, Ginger Cream Gloss Electric Guitar

£ 2,699.00

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Eastman AR405 P90/TV Archtop Electric Guitar (Custom Pro Exclusive) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman AR405 P90/TV Archtop Electric Guitar (Custom Pro Exclusive) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman AR405 P90/TV Archtop Electric Guitar (Custom Pro Exclusive)

£ 1,169.00

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Buy Veelah V4 OM Solid Top Rosewood Armrest Natural Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag

Veelah V4 OM Solid Top Rosewood Armrest Natural Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Veelah V4 OM Solid Top Rosewood Armrest Natural Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag

£ 329.00

Veelah V1 OMCE Solid Top Spruce Electro Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Veelah V1 OMCE Solid Top Spruce Electro Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Veelah V1 OMCE Solid Top Spruce Electro Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag

£ 299.00

Veelah V1 GAC M Solid Top Mahogany Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Veelah V1 GAC M Solid Top Mahogany Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Veelah V1 GAC M Solid Top Mahogany Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag

£ 239.00

Veelah V2 GAC Solid Top Spruce Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Veelah V2 GAC Solid Top Spruce Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Veelah V2 GAC Solid Top Spruce Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag

£ 279.00

Eastman AC330 - 12E Jumbo 12 string (B - Stock) (Price inc. Custom Pro Setup Package) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman AC330 - 12E Jumbo 12 string (B - Stock) (Price inc. Custom Pro Setup Package) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman AC330-12E Jumbo 12 string (B-Stock) (Price inc. Custom Pro Setup Package)

£ 599.00

Eastman PCH1 - GACE Electro Acoustic Guitar, (B - stock/Transit Damage) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman PCH1 - GACE Electro Acoustic Guitar, (B - stock/Transit Damage) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman PCH1-GACE Electro Acoustic Guitar, (B-stock/Transit Damage)

£ 149.00

Cort Core OC Blackwood (B - stock) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Cort Core OC Blackwood (B - stock) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Cort Core OC Blackwood (B-stock)

£ 190.00

Cort Gold O6 (B - stock/Damaged) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Cort Gold O6 (B - stock/Damaged) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Cort Gold O6 (B-stock/Damaged)

£ 199.00

Tanglewood Heritage TW15 - HE (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Tanglewood Heritage TW15 - HE (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Tanglewood Heritage TW15-HE (Used)

£ 550.00

LAVA ME4SPRUCE 36" with Lite Bag ~ Woodgrain Brown/Burleywood (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

LAVA ME4SPRUCE 36" with Lite Bag ~ Woodgrain Brown/Burleywood (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

LAVA ME4SPRUCE 36" with Lite Bag ~ Woodgrain Brown/Burleywood (Used)

£ 499.00

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Furch Yellow Gc - CR Left Handed Acoustic Guitar (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch Yellow Gc - CR Left Handed Acoustic Guitar (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch Yellow Gc-CR Left Handed Acoustic Guitar (Used)

£ 1,899.00

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Martin OOO - VS (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Martin OOO - VS (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Martin OOO-VS (Used)

£ 3,200.00

Martin D - 15S 12 Fret Dreadnought (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Martin D - 15S 12 Fret Dreadnought (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Martin D-15S 12 Fret Dreadnought (Used)

£ 1,799.00

Buy Faith FECV Venus Eclipse (Used)

Buy Faith FECV Venus Eclipse (Used)

Faith FECV Venus Eclipse (Used)

£ 499.00

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Buy Furch Vintage 3 D-SR (Used)

Buy Furch Vintage 3 D-SR (Used)

Furch Vintage 3 D-SR (Used)

£ 2,149.00

£ 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 30th anniversary custom 24 Faded Whale Blue (Used)

£ 3,019.00

Buy Gordon Smith GS2 Deluxe Export 2019 [used] A1 Condition

Buy Gordon Smith GS2 Deluxe Export 2019 [used] A1 Condition

Gordon Smith GS2 Deluxe Export 2019 [used] A1 Condition

£ 1,869.00

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Fender California Series Newporter Classic ACB Electro - Acoustic (used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Fender California Series Newporter Classic ACB Electro - Acoustic (used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Fender California Series Newporter Classic ACB Electro-Acoustic (used)

£ 469.00

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Fender USA Acoustasonic Telecaster - Shell Pink (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Fender USA Acoustasonic Telecaster - Shell Pink (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Fender USA Acoustasonic Telecaster - Shell Pink (Used)

£ 1,019.00

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Furch D 32 SM (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch D 32 SM (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch D 32 SM (Used)

£ 1,544.00

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Eastman AC330 - 12E Jumbo 12 string (B - Stock) (Price inc. Custom Pro Setup Package) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman AC330 - 12E Jumbo 12 string (B - Stock) (Price inc. Custom Pro Setup Package) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman AC330-12E Jumbo 12 string (B-Stock) (Price inc. Custom Pro Setup Package)

£ 599.00

Eastman PCH1 - GACE Electro Acoustic Guitar, (B - stock/Transit Damage) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman PCH1 - GACE Electro Acoustic Guitar, (B - stock/Transit Damage) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Eastman PCH1-GACE Electro Acoustic Guitar, (B-stock/Transit Damage)

£ 149.00

Cort Core OC Blackwood (B - stock) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Cort Core OC Blackwood (B - stock) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Cort Core OC Blackwood (B-stock)

£ 190.00

Cort Gold O6 (B - stock/Damaged) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Cort Gold O6 (B - stock/Damaged) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Cort Gold O6 (B-stock/Damaged)

£ 199.00

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Furch Blue Performance Dc - EW a EAS - VTC - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch Blue Performance Dc - EW a EAS - VTC - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch Blue Performance Dc-EW a EAS-VTC

£ 1,399.00

£ 1,699.00

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Furch Vintage Pure OOM-SM, Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) guitar for sale uk

Furch Vintage Pure OOM-SM, Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) guitar for sale uk

Furch Vintage Pure OOM-SM, Acoustic Guitar (2026 CNR Active Upgrade Model)

£ 1,199.00

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Furch Vintage Pure D - SM, Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch Vintage Pure D - SM, Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch Vintage Pure D-SM, Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (2026 CNR Active Upgrade Model)

£ 1,149.00

£ 1,299.00

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Furch GNc 2 - SW GNc (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch GNc 2 - SW GNc (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon

Furch GNc 2-SW GNc (2026 CNR Active Upgrade Model)

£ 1,299.00

£ 1,499.00

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