Guitars Stratford

  Our guitar showroom consists of recommendation after recommendation.  Richard only wants guitars around him that have a reason to be there - a guitar that will suit someone for a specific purpose or requirement.  We only promote benchmark products that have unique properties or  supreme levels of quality.

The best things in life are rarely the easiest to find.  If something is TOO easy to get hold of its highly unlikely to be the best in class.   That sums up the guitar industry.   Most shops cram their walls with easy to sell, easy to supply guitars made in high volume.   Over 23 years research Richard found the most wonderful guitars that cost no more than the mainstream brands yet offer so much more.

Let Richard know when you want to visit and we will book you our private demo room where you can be left to your own devices or have Richard talk you through the pros & cons of various models.

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If we know you are coming we will prepare a selection of personal recommendations in advance of your visit.  Chat to Richard for details.

If you give Richard notice of your visit everything within his power will be done to ensure your visit is as enjoyable as it could be.  What is most important is you feel your visit was worthwhile .  There is never ANY pressure or focus on sales at any stage.

Richard is here to advise, guide and assist in any way possible - so never feel uncomfortable about visiting and please throw aside any preconceptions you may have based on experiences in other shops.  

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I needed a special guitar found to replace my old one which exploded after 1000 gigs, Richard and his team scoured the UK Europe and final found what I was looking for in Asia, . 

I drove 3500 km to collect my new beauty and wasn't disappointing their shop is easy to find and all the team are friendly and welcoming. 

Richard gives you as much or a little attention as you like and is on hand to offer friendly and practical advice should you wish to take it.

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I don't buy a new guitar everyday but the next time I shall be straight back to Richards to see if they can help once more, calling in at Richards shop isn't like shopping it is like visiting your friends house!

For me - there is no difference between personal and business life - It is all my life. Interconnected and therefore highly personal. Every guitar I sell (EVERY) is one I can tell you the backstory - about the people who make them - the ethos of the brand and how they align with my own - they are a genuine personal recommendations based on 28 years in the industry.

With the industry dominated by marketing, hype, and blinkered brand loyalty - retailers focus on what they get asked for - with little effort in raising awareness of guitars that are better than the one you asked about. This leads to a lot of poor buying decisions!

Guild X 350 Stratford

Here is a quick introduction to the brands I often refer to as my babies but really you could simply refer to them as benchmarks. Check the prices - check the specs - check the quality and back story - and find me a brand that does it better - or even close. The fact is you cant buy a bad guitar from Richards Guitars - you will only find the best - set up to your personal requirements.

I have the honour and privilege to be Englands exclusive dealer for Dowina guitars. A completely unique approach to guitar building that blends passion, art and craft producing the most inspiring and wondrous acoustic guitars that represent so much more than the materials they are made from.

I introduced Furch to to the UK over 20 years ago - with my good friend Keith Twine who has since retired.

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At the time I was a leading supplier of brands such as Gibson, Martin & Taylor. Experiencing Furch guitars made me realize there is what you know and what you should know. Just because you DON'T - doesn't mean it doesn't exist!

What does all this mean? Forget what you think you know and open your mind to the possibility that you can find better - and we will guarantee you an experience you will never forget - with help from Furch and my other personal finds from over the decades.

With an incredible Back story - A Truly Brtiish yet global brand utilising the shared skills of the Gordon Smith Team in England and a small boutique workshop in China - The result? Unbelievable quality that far surpasses that of recognised mass produced brands at the same price.

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Originally known for their extraordinary quality, hand made arch tops - produced by violin makers - as their reputation spread they developed into the World of electric and acoustic guitar production which continue to be made by hand.

Eastman have now become a hugely dominant force in the Guitar World producing the best in class in any guitar genre they opt to focus on.

I first became entwined with Gordon Smith in 1995 when I began selling guitars. My first experience was on receiving what I later learned to be a Gordon Smith Gypsy.

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So powerful an impact that guitar had on me that I kept it and gave it to my Dad. Its the ONLY guitar in 28 years I havent parted with (well - My Dad has it and continues to enjoy it at 82).

The Gordon Smith Legacy rocketed to new heights when Doug Sparkes took over about 10 years ago - taking this great British Electric Guitar brand into new realms not just in terms of value but extreme quality too - making them not just a choice for people who want to support British Guitar Building but for people who want the finest electric guitars too.

Godin have been solving problems for performing acoustic and electric guitar players for over 30 years, producing the most divine instruments which are stylish, of the highest quality whilst serving the practical needs of the modern performing professional

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You could say Godin is the antithesis to Gibson! Godins reputation is built largely on the word of mouth of professionals and session musicians who need their instruments to be highly reliable and consistent night after night.

I have to thank Stuart - Director of UK Distributor Selectron for thinking of me when he made a very special find in the guise of Luigi - A man building what can only be described as playable works of art. An extraordinary man - extraordinary guitars and I can only thank Luigi & Stuart for thinking of me as a perfect fit to help represent Luigis work in the UK.

I have been promoting Vintage brand guitars since the day they were born some 20+ years ago! In this time they have just got better... and better... and better! Not just that but the range has just become EPIC. Something for everyone!!

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In the past couple of years ProShop has become one of the mmost exciting UK hand built guitars- using the Vintage range as the building blocks to create wonderful and exciting guitars that would normally cost thousands of pounds.

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