Furch Red Gc LC Alpine spruce / Cocobolo (2025 CNR Active Upgrade Model)

I am blown away by the sound of this tiny guitar. I have had it for three weeks and not picked up any of my other guitars since (Martin/Faith/Yamaha). It is so easy to play and has a beautiful crisp clear sound. Also sounds amazing played through an acoustic amp. I am a beginner and my wife said that she couldn't believe that it was me playing!

So I've waited nearly a whole year before writing a review because I wanted to wait until the honeymoon phase was over...but it still isn't. I initially was going to get a spruce top blue series but I had a larger budget to play with just incase I fell in love with something else and a short version of the story is, I really fell in love with the Gc-CR.

The buying experiance was amazing, Beyond outstanding, No pressure sales tactics or any of that b/s just good advice and understanding of what I was looking for, In a lovely showroom full of luthier art & it was well worth the couple of hours drive!

I spent a few hours trying out different guitars, shapes, brands and giving feedback to Jake so he could understand what I was really looking for and the moment he placed that Yellow on the stand it was love at first note. I kept playing a few other guitars around the same budget but that Yellow Cedar top just spoke to me, It's so warm and beauitiful!! Even to this very day everytime I get it out of its case I just have a smile on my face from ear to ear, It has really inspired me to play alot more and just love it even more & In 30 years time I will look at that guitar and say "That was the best 2k I've ever spent".

Again a massive thank you to the whole team at Richards Guitars. Richard for all his hard work over the years and getting this brand known to people because I nearly bought a bloody Taylor before finding Richard on youtube but especially Jake who was looking after me that day and I had a wonderful time.

Furch guitars are great, fantastic service from Richard’s guitars, customer service is excellent-if you’re in the market for a new acoustic, Furch should be on the list. Many thanks to the guys at Richard’s guitars..

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So glad I made this purchase! Fantastic travel guitar and once it’s together you’d never know it comes apart.
Great customer service from Richards, thank you guys!

The guitar plays beautifully. The service I received from Jon was amazing - he found the perfect guitar for me. The set up is an amazing service. As Arnie once said "I'll be back!"

The guitar is exactly what my husband needed. The fret board is just the right width and depth. Older fingers don't stretch quite the way they did. He has been a professional guitar player since the age of 16, all over the world and is now 82 - music never leaves you. Thank you so much for your help.

I recently bought a Furch LJ 11-SR from Richard Guitars, and both the instrument and the experience exceeded my expectations. The guitar itself is stunning—beautiful craftsmanship, incredibly resonant for its size, and plays effortlessly. It’s everything I was hoping for in a high-quality travel-sized acoustic.

After some mixed experiences with larger retailers like Andertons, it was a breath of fresh air to deal with Richard and his team. Communication with Richard and Tom was excellent—they answered all my questions with care and clarity. When I visited the store to collect the guitar, Jake gave me a warm welcome and encouraged me to spend time trying several Furch models, which made the visit feel unrushed and genuinely enjoyable.

It’s clear this is a business that values its customers and its mission. I couldn’t be happier with the guitar or the service. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a top-notch instrument and a personal, supportive buying experience.

As always the service and customer care from the team is exceptional. The product is exactly what I was looking for and sounds amazing. Thanks Richard and the team

I recently bought a Furch violet series from these guys and it was my first time buying a reasonably expensive acoustic guitar. I was too far away to visit and they helped me pick out the perfect guitar to suit my needs and performance requirements. The guitar is perfect and I will be shopping here in the future for sure. Highly recommended!