Prices Down Spring 2010

The pound has recently improved against the Euro and so we have been able to CUT PRICES on many of the guitars we import directly from the makers. Have a look at

• Ahambra classical, flamenco and cutaway-classical
• Hanika classical, flamenco and electro-classical

Yamaha - New Promotional Prices

We have some ex-demo Yamaha guitars at very special prices but we have taken this opportunity to cut prices accross the entire Yamaha range

• Yamaha Cutaway Electro-Classical Guitars, all at special prices plus some ex-demo guitars at very special prices
• Yamaha steel string acoustic guitars
• Yamaha jazz guitars
• Yamaha bass guitars

Spring Specials

Lots of special prices on accessories when bought with a guitar - from quality cases to strings to amplifiers.

See if the guitar of your choice has any offers in its "Options" panel. Phone if it doesn't and ask us to add some!!

Extended "New Year Sale"

• Ex-Demo guitars
• End-of-line guitars
• Ex-display guitars

Everything has to go!!!

The Largest Range of Cutaway Classicals, Electro-Classicals, and Crossover Nylon String Guitars - Anywhere???

We have been expanding our stock of electro-classicals and electro-flamenco guitars steadily over the last 3 years and now carry examples for the beginner, for the professional, and everyone in between

Alhambra crossover models blazed the trail for the steel string guitarist wanting to move into nylon string playing.

Yamaha have caused ripples in the pond with their 2009 NCX-electro-cutaway-classicals and their NTX-crossover ranges

Hanika offers some truly professional quality electro-classical-cutaway models.

Some great cutaway guitars can be found from other Spanish makers too - Esteve, Paco Marin/Guisama/Prudencio Saez.

We think that the Water Mill WG210CWE is the best-sounding entry level classical-cutaway there is.

Acoustic Steel String Guitars

Steel string guitars from Alhambra bring a whole fresh perspective to the acoustic guitar. The design is strongly influenced by the Spanish classical tradition and it shows through in the tone of these extremely attractive instruments.

We have significantly extended our range of much-praised Blueridge Historic and Contemporary Steel String Acoustics.

Yamaha's range of steel string acoustics need no introduction from us. However we particularly like the captivating tones of the Compass series.

Semi-Pro Authentic Maccaferri reproductions from Acoustic France

Some of the best Maccaferri (Manouche Jazz / Gypsy Jazz / Django style) guitars, and these are actually made in France by luthier Serge Gallato and his small but enthusiastic team.

There is also their entry level Django model - astounding quality and price, made in China to Serge Gallato's design.

New from Alhambra

2009 Linea Profesional - a great addition to the middle of the Alhambra range of classicals.

And probably the broadest range of Alhambra guitars you can find.

And, last but far from least, Classical guitars from Europe's leading luthiers at prices for all pockets ...

We start with guitars with budget prices but selected for their tone and musicality, not just their under £300 price.

Then there are models to suit the intermediate player at prices from about £300 to about £1500

More advanced players can select instruments with prices ranging from £1000 to about £6000.

All our guitars - whatever their price - are played and checked before they are offered for sale.

Helpful, Professional Service

I personally -

• Check and play every guitar when it arrives and ask our suppliers to sort out any problems I find
• Spend time with everyone who comes to try guitars in our small studio

If you are unhappy in any way with anything you buy from us then please phone and ask for me. I will do my very best to sort things out.

Visitors to our shop said...

"You have so many more (cutaway electro classical) guitars to choose from than any of the major London stores I visited last month"
Wendy Partridge in person February 2010

"I'm emailing to thank you for excellent service and for selling me a fantastic guitar. When I travelled up from Cornwall to try out some Flamenco guitars, you were very welcoming and allowed me to try out the instruments without ever trying to sway me in order to make a sale. I was also very happy that you were able to arrange next day delivery when I phoned upon arriving home to buy the guitar."
Paul Trudgian February 2010

In stock now

• 150+ different models of quality guitar - classical, flamenco, jazz, acoustic
• 100+ types of guitar string for classical, flamenco, jazz and acoustic guitars
• 100+ essential guitar accessories

You can use the menu on the right

• to browse the guitars and compare detailed specifications
• to buy on-line at any time for rapid delivery (anywhere in the world) with complete confidence given our "fair and sensible terms"

Or, you can phone 01363 881174

• to arrange undisturbed time to try guitars of your choice in our studio (9am - 6pm weekdays; evenings and weekends by arrangement)
• for help choosing the right instrument

*** Special Offers ***

We usually have a number of discounted special offers available

These are often brand new, perfect condition guitars where we just have 1 or 2 too many in stock. At other times they are end-of-line or else slightly marked instruments.

Take a look at what is on offer today.

Recent Feedback

"Thanks for your time and advice on Saturday" Stephen Woodman, November 2009

"All-in-all a very enjoyable purchase, with excellent communication throughout. I won’t hesitate to recommend your online store whenever the opportunity arises." Roger Dalton, November 2009

"Really enjoyed coming down to meet with you and have the chance to play several different guitars before settling on the first one I played!!!" Mike Hall, November 2009

"Thanks for setting it up for me, it plays like a dream" Jeff Dingman, California, October 2009

See what our customers have said about us.

Stunning tone and lots of volume from our own Water Mill range ... and unbeatable price/quality too

These guitars were good when they left China but their next stop was Germany where they were re-fitted and set up in the workshop of master luthier Armin Hanika. There are 3 models

• WG-210 cedar soundboard, Indian rosewood back and sides
• WG-210 CWE as above with cutaway and Fishman pickup / electronics
• WG-310 cedar soundboard and solid mahogany back and sides

Special Set Up for Yamaha NX series

We have successfully set up Yamaha NX series guitars to give a brighter tone and lower action than they come with as standard.

This involves restringing - strings of your choice, making and fitting a new lower, compensated bone saddle, and setting the neck relief.

You pay only for the strings and the blank bone. Please phone when ordering.

"thanks for your time and advice on saturday, the guitar [Yamaha NCX900FM] sounds fantastic ... it sings! plugged in it has the best natural sound i've ever heard. My long and frustrating search for a top quality high volume nylon string sound is finally over! the tap-plate went on great as well, thanks again for your friendly service. all the best," Stephen Woodman, November 2009