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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

What Strings Will Be On My Furch Guitar?

Daddario XS! For most of my time recommending Furch Guitars (over 25 years now), Furch were supplied with Elixer strings. In the early days they...

Richard Cholerton
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Eastman Limited Edition T64 TV - We Have just TWO Allocated of 15 For Europe - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Eastman
Eastman Limited Edition T64 TV - We Have just TWO Allocated of 15 For Europe Sale price£ 1,949.00
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Cort Gold MC6 Ovangkol Electro Acoustic Guitar w/Case w' £225 Custom Pro Setup & Support Package - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonCort Gold MC6 Ovangkol Electro Acoustic Guitar w/Case w' £225 Custom Pro Setup & Support Package - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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Cort Gold MC6 Ovangkol Electro Acoustic Guitar w/Case w' £225 Custom Pro Setup & Support Package Sale price£ 999.00
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Walsall Hand Made Premium Padded Bridle Leather Guitar Strap Mango - 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 Mango 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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Walsall Hand Made Premium Padded Bridle Leather Guitar Strap Bluebell - 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 Bluebell Sale price£ 119.00
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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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Buy Valiant Soothsayer Distressed Purple W' Stainless Steel Fret Upgrade Buy Valiant Soothsayer Distressed Purple W' Stainless Steel Fret Upgrade 
Valiant
Valiant Soothsayer Distressed Purple W' Stainless Steel Fret Upgrade Sale price£ 2,899.00
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Buy Valiant Olive Green Distressed "Extreme" w' Stainless Steel Frets Buy Valiant Olive Green Distressed "Extreme" w' Stainless Steel Frets 
Valiant
Valiant Olive Green Distressed "Extreme" w' Stainless Steel Frets Sale price£ 2,899.00
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Taylor 414ce (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonTaylor 414ce (Used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Taylor
Taylor 414ce (Used) Sale price£ 849.00
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 Pure D-SM (Used) Buy Furch Vintage Pure D-SM (Used) 
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Furch Vintage Pure D-SM (Used) Sale price£ 899.00
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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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Sold outBuy Dowina Acero GAc - Swiss Spruce and Maple (Used) Buy Dowina Acero GAc - Swiss Spruce and Maple (Used) 
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Dowina Acero GAc - Swiss Spruce and Maple (Used) Sale price£ 1,669.00
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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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Sold outBuy Ibanez JSM10-VYS (used) A1 condition. Buy Ibanez JSM10-VYS (used) A1 condition. 
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Ibanez JSM10-VYS (used) A1 condition. Sale price£ 919.00
Sold outBuy G&L USA Made ASAT - late 80s/early 90s [Used] Buy G&L USA Made ASAT - late 80s/early 90s [Used] 
G&L
G&L USA Made ASAT - late 80s/early 90s [Used] Sale price£ 1,569.00
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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Sold outFender American Standard Telecaster 2012 - Natural [Used] guitar for sale ukFender American Standard Telecaster 2012 - Natural [Used] guitar for sale uk
Fender
Fender American Standard Telecaster 2012 - Natural [Used] Sale price£ 1,269.00
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Fender
Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster - Dark Night [Used] Sale price£ 1,219.00
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Sold outBuy Martin 000-28vs 12 fret Parlour - well loved with some issues (used) Buy Martin 000-28vs 12 fret Parlour - well loved with some issues (used) 
Martin
Martin 000-28vs 12 fret Parlour - well loved with some issues (used) Sale price£ 1,769.00
Auden Artist Rosewood Emily Rose (used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonAuden Artist Rosewood Emily Rose (used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Auden
Auden Artist Rosewood Emily Rose (used) Sale price£ 1,549.00
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Auden Artist Chester Maple Fullbody (used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonAuden Artist Chester Maple Fullbody (used) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
Auden
Auden Artist Chester Maple Fullbody (used) Sale price£ 1,599.00
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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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Buy Dowina Dub (Slovak Oak) BV Parlour Left handed (Used) Buy Dowina Dub (Slovak Oak) BV Parlour Left handed (Used) 
Dowina
Dowina Dub (Slovak Oak) BV Parlour Left handed (Used) Sale price£ 1,299.00
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Sold outSave £ 500.00Furch Yellow Padauk Bariole Gc SX Exotic Ltd Series Acoustic Guitar - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonBuy Furch Yellow G-SR Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar (With Option Of Original G23CR Inlays - A Worldwde No Cost Exclusive) (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) 
Furch
Furch Yellow Padauk Bariole Gc SX Exotic Ltd Series Acoustic Guitar Just £2199 Sale price£ 2,199.00 Regular price£ 2,699.00
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Sold outSave £ 200.00Furch Red Bois De Rose OM SX Exotic Ltd Series Acoustic Guitar - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonBuy Furch Red Pure Gc-SR 43mm [Used] 
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Furch Red Bois De Rose OM SX Exotic Ltd Series Acoustic Guitar - World Exclusive Just £2799 Sale price£ 3,999.00 Regular price£ 4,199.00
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Save £ 400.00Furch Yellow Black Limba GC SX Exotic Ltd Series Acoustic Guitar - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonBuy Furch Yellow Black Limba GC SX Exotic Ltd Series Acoustic Guitar Just £1999 
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Furch Yellow Black Limba GC SX Exotic Ltd Series Acoustic Guitar Just £1999 Sale price£ 1,999.00 Regular price£ 2,399.00
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Save £ 200.00Buy Furch Vintage 1 OOM-SR Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Buy Furch Vintage 1 OOM-SR Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) 
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Furch Vintage 1 OOM-SR Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Sale price£ 1,699.00 Regular price£ 1,899.00
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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 (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Sale price£ 999.00 Regular price£ 1,199.00
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Save £ 200.00Furch Vintage 1 OM - SM, Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon AvonFurch Vintage 1 OM - SM, Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) - Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon
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Furch Vintage 1 OM-SM, Acoustic Guitar (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Sale price£ 1,599.00 Regular price£ 1,799.00
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Save £ 200.00Buy Furch Blue BARc SW (Spruce / Walnut / Cutaway) Acoustic Guitar. New 2025 CNR Active Upgrade Buy Furch Blue BARc SW (Spruce / Walnut / Cutaway) Acoustic Guitar. New 2025 CNR Active Upgrade 
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Furch Blue GC SW (Spruce / Walnut / Cutaway) Acoustic Guitar. New 2025 CNR Active Upgrade Sale price£ 1,099.00 Regular price£ 1,299.00
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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 (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model) Sale price£ 1,199.00
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