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Durango & Jazz Series

Words cannot do justice to the outrageous nature of these acoustic guitars. Stonebridge (Furch) literally threw away the rulebook when they decided on how much fun you can have with a £500 guitar! Utilising a combination of what we believe may be a high pressure laminating technique on the back and sides with a bowed back which gives wonderful projection and additional strength (so much so that the need for internal bracing is eradicated which further improves resonance), they share the tonal properties of an all solid acoustic - and not just ANY acoustic - A Stonebridge acoustic!

Please trust me when I say your journey will not be wasted if you take the time to travel over and try these Eastern European gems!

Millenium Series

If you have been following my recommendations over the past 13 years you will know that I believe Stonebridge represent the finest acoustic guitars in the World. Tonally, I have never heard an acoustic instrument that can mirror the clarity, depth and bell like tone that resonates from the body of a Stonebridge. The most commonly recommended instruments tend to focus around the 22CM & 23CR. I would be happy to discuss the reasons why if you want to give me a call on 01926 833389 or email me via our contact us page.

Bluegrass Series

The Bluegrass range are all out Vintage. However these instrument don't just fain a Vintage vibe - they are as close to a Vintage instrument as you will ever hear without paying thousands for a pre War classic Martin.

The secret behind the Bluegrass tone lies in the "aging" process which organically changes the wood in structure and composition to resemble an 80-year-old piece of wood. The wood is exposed to enzymes and micro-organisms that eat away everything from the wood that would decay naturally over time. What you are left with is anon-hydro scopic piece of wood that is completely dry and much lighter. It is open and light and produces a tone that is closeto that of a vintage instrument.

Left Handed Stonebridge Guitars

Every Stonebridge Guitar is available left handed. Click on the link for details.

Personal Service & European Delivery Just £15

I personally handle enquiries with customers from all around Europe. Every guitar is set up to the customers personal requirements and delivered to their door for just £15.

No other store in Europe offers such specialisation and personal service. I manage this by handling only the brands for which I have a personal passion and extensive knowledge.

Please contact me for further advice.

Stonebridge Fact #1

Richards Guitars was the first shop in the UK to test drive a Stonebridge. Due to my reputation for scrutinising acoustic guitars for quality and tone the Director of the UK distributor sent me a box of 6 guitars prior to them being available in the UK for my personal opinion. This was one of the most important days in my 16 years of retailing and have been working closely with them ever since to promote the Stonebridge name.

Stonebridge Fact #2

Richards Guitars sells more Stonebridge guitars per year than any other store in the UK. A result of my comprehensive knowledge of the range, desire to find the right guitar to meet the needs of the player and my tireless approach to quality control and setups - and of course a close working relationship with the UK distributor. They will vouch for my dedication to the Stonebridge range.

Stonebridge Fact #3

I have never witnessed a negative comment about Stonebridge guitars in the 6 years I have been promoting them. Overwelming praise has been the average feedback from players who have thorough knowledge and experience of Martin, Taylor, Avalon and all the leading "brand names". Stonebridge are World Class and THE standard setter in their price point.

Stonebridge Fact #4

As a general rule you can expect to find a comprehensive selection of Stonebridge guitars on display from all their various series. It is always a good idea to have a chat with me via the live help facility if you are considering a visit to ensure the right models are in stock for you to try that relate to your specific requirements.

Needless to say I am always here to help at pretty much any time - so don't hesitate to get in touch.

If you want to stay in touch, send me a friends request and I will keep you posted!

Kevin Ramessar playing his Stonebridge

Stonebridge Guitars

Stonebridge acoustic guitars are quite simply the most exciting find in my 13 years of guitar retail. Exquisite tone, simple and understated styling and character that overshadows even the likes of Taylor and Martin. As the first guitar store in the UK to try one when they were imported for the first time we rapidly became the largest dealer in the UK, effectively killing off our Taylor (my former love!) and Martin sales. For this reason I now dedicate my time to Stonebridge and just love to help anyone who wants to share my passion for these wonderful guitars.

Ranging from £450 - £1500 Stonebridge represent the finest instruments on the market today and I hope I can help you further.

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Stonebridge 23 SF (GS,OMS,SS, DS) £1,399.00(Euro 1,586.47) Why have I never tried the SF range before? Utterly exquisite and possibly a new favourite ?- certainly appeals equally to me to the GS23 CR which I have been raving about for years. I just love this guitar and know that anyone who loves Stonebridge tone will fall in love too. You can also chose from body body shapes D, G & OM top (solid) sitka cedar soundhole decoration abalone ring + b-w lines back & sides flamed maple (solid) binding tortoise imitation fingerboard, bridge ebony fingerboard inlays Abalone flower inlay endpins tortoise imitation neck mahogany tuning machines Schaller Gold/tortoise pins strings Elixir Ph-Br Nanoweb 012-53 wide of nut 45 mm No.of frets 20 scale 650 mm finish high gloss pickguard transparent,anti scratch case arched-top, hard case cutaway optional 12-string version optional lefthand version optional slotted paghead optional electronic optional find out more	Cort M 600 Electric Guitar (Over £100 Added Value FREE) £399.00(Euro 452.47) From the producer of Ibanez, Schecter, G&L & other leding guitar brands is the M600. A true benchmark example of why so many guitar brands use Cort manfucturing. Bottom line is you will not find a nicer example of this genre of guitar at the money. Forget PRS SE! find out more	Gordon-Smith Gypsy Honey Burst £650.00(Euro 737.10) A stunning example of the Gordon Smith Gypsy. The Gyspy has a thicker body than the GS2 and features an adjustable bridge as standard along with a nicely polished lacquered gloss top. Twin hand wound pickups, both coil tapped is also standard. This won't be around long so get your order in if you want to save a 3 month wait for production! find out more

Faith FNHG Neptune Hi Gloss Acoustic Guitar £608.00(Euro 689.47) The Faith Neptune is possibly my favourite of all Faith guitars. The body is deep enough to provide enough volume and bass response which I personally love in an acoustic. As you will see from the pictures the build quality and general asthetic beauty is second to none. As with all Faith guitars the Neptune comes with fitted hardcase and if you want your guitar to look as good as it sounds you will not find a better guitar on the market. Trust me! find out more	Godin Summit (Over £100 Added Value FREE) £779.00(Euro 883.39) The most exquisite, highly specified electric guitar money can buy under £1000 Specs Mahogany neck Ebony Fingerboard 16" fingerboard radius 24 3/4 " Scale 1 11/16" nut width Solid Mahogany body Highly figured carved flame maple solid top 2 x Seymour Duncan humbuckers (Alnico 2 neck / '59 bridge) Controls: 5-way switch, 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 1 x Godin High-Definition Revoicer Colors: Natural Flame, Sunburst Flame & Trans Black Flame find out more	PRS McCarty A1 Condition with Hardcase £1,150.00(Euro 1,304.10) A1 condition. Set up to your personal specification. A true investment opportunity and stunning guitar. find out more

Unique & Exclusive Added Value with Every Guitar (worth over £100)

When you buy a guitar from Richards guitars the first thing to take into account is that I (Richard) overseas the entire process beginning to end. The only aspect not handled by myself is the setup itself. I even personally pack the guitar after I have tested the guitar post setup.

Quality Control & Setup (worth £55)

Your guitar will be meticulously setup to the very highest of standards - even to your personal specification if you have one. This only occurs once the guitar has been inspected visually for any cosmetic flaws that occur in production instruments. Nobody in the industry cares more about the quality and playability of their guitars - guaranteed.

6 Month & 12 Month Checkup/Reset (worth £25 a visit)

Every day my workshop is responsible for checking guitars that have been brought back for their 6 and 12 month checks. During this process my technicians will check the setup, make any adjustments necessary and give the guitar a general overhaul bringing it back to its former glory. This healthcheck sets my service apart from all other retailers in the UK. I believe this service to be unique and am extremely proud to offer it to every customer if they wish to take advantage.

Showroom Opening Hours

10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Closed 1pm to 2pm for lunch

For Showroom Visitors...

I offer a bespoke service and deal with every sale personally. I follow the progress of each sale from beginning to end, personally book deliveries for dispatch and wrap and pack the guitars. I do this to provide a consistent, meticulous level of detail, giving myself the peace of mind that the beautifully setup guitars we generate do not get spoilt in transit. 1 guitar damaged in 3 years of delivering guitars around the World (around 10 a week) is testiment to the quality of my packing (Sad as it sounds I could bore you to death on how to deliver a guitar sucessfully!). This all takes up my time of course. For this reason I DO NOT promote the sale of accessories. My showroom opening hours enable customers to try and test my personal collection of recommended new and used guitars - whilst allowing me time to handle the various aspects of my customer enquiries (in store and online) - and of course deal with customers requiring guitar workshop repairs.

I DO NOT sell 3/4 size guitars. It is impossible to provide any level of taylored service at this price point and would feel nervous about supporting these guitars under warranty as they are built to a price. However, I will always be available to offer help and advice. I am here if you want some honest, professional direction.

I warmly welcome all guitar enthusiasts to visit me any time!

Formerly 2 Regent Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5HW, TEL:(01789) 26 33 33, EMAIL: richard@richardsguitars.co.uk

Richards Guitars new home is at 5 Tiddington Road, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7AE)

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