Acoustic Guitars
We are acoustic guitar specialists and carry around 70 different models of acoustic/electro-acoustic guitars priced from £85 to £1000. We have chosen the following ranges carefully and believe that they are some of the best instruments around. All guitars are set-up before sale to ensure maximum playability. Guitar shops in Newcastle and elsewhere don't do this. You also get free lifetime backup for setups and adjustment for any guitar bought in store.
Guitar lessons now available in the Hound Dog Music Workshop - ring for details.
Stonebridge
Handmade in Prague these new guitars are really special. The guitars have just arrived see the Stonebridge website for details. We have in stock the guitar pictured below and the orchestral model both at £799 with hard case. Also in stock the Durango models (solid top, laminated sides) at just over £400.
BLUERIDGE HISTORIC SERIES "000" GUITAR
Item Number: BR-143 £469
Blueridge "000" guitars are fast becoming the most popular guitar in its class. From folk to Fingerstyle, the BR-143 is an example of a guitar that really does it all. The solid mahogany and spruce combined with the smaller body size make for a truely enjoyable...and versitile guitar to play.
Select solid Sitka Spruce top with hand-carved parabolic top braces in authentic prewar forward X-pattern. Choice solid mahogany sides and back . "000" body style with 14th-fret neck joint . Dovetail neck joint . East Indian Rosewood fingerboard, bridge, and bridge plate. Saga’s exclusive Dalmatian tortoise pickguard. B/W/B plastic binding with fine black and white purfling on soundboard. Slim mahogany neck has adjustable truss rod and 1 11/16" nut width. Scale length of 25.5" . Rosewood peghead overlay adorned with a unique Mother-of-pearl and abalone design. Natural high-gloss finish with aging toner for the perfect vintage look. Accurate vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners with butterbean-style buttons. Shop Adjusted
BLUERIDGE HISTORIC SERIES DREADNAUGHT GUITAR
Item Number: BR-140 £469
Traditional bracing with solid mahogany back and sides give the BR-140 a pure vintage sound. This understated yet, perfect guitar for any style of acoustic music. Fine black and white top purfling and the original abalone and pearl inlay work on the headstock are touches of fine art. Other features include all solid Honduran mahogany back and sides and solid Sitka spruce top. The BR-140 boasts a sound and style perfect for any style of music. Buy yours and never miss a tone or lick.
Select solid Sitka Spruce top with hand-carved parabolic top braces in authentic prewar forward X-pattern. Choice solid mahogany sides and back. Dovetail neck joint. East Indian Rosewood fingerboard, bridge, and bridge plate. Saga’s exclusive Dalmatian tortoise pickguard B/W/B plastic binding with fine black and white purfling on soundboard. Slim mahogany neck has adjustable truss rod. Nut and saddle are made from bone. Rosewood peghead overlay adorned with a unique Mother-of-pearl and abalone design. Natural high-gloss finish with aging toner for the perfect vintage look. Accurate vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners with butterbean-style buttons. Nut width: 1 11/16". Scale length: 25.5". Shop Adjusted.
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BLUERIDGE HISTORIC SERIES "000" GUITAR
Item Number: BR-163
The Historic Series offers authentic vintage style, paying close attention to the details of the most sought after prewar instruments. The BR-163, built in the comfortable 000-sized body makes not only a truly enjoyable guitar to play, but the ultimate finger picking guitar in its price range. Crafted with a select solid spruce top, hand-carved X-bracing, choice solid rosewood back and sides, with herringbone top trim and a traditional dovetail neck joint.
Select solid Sitka Spruce top with hand-carved parabolic top braces in authentic prewar forward X-pattern. Solid, Select Indian Rosewood back and sides. Delicate herringbone top inlay and back center stripe. White binding "000" body style with a 14th-fret body joint. Dovetail neck joint. Slim mahogany neck has adjustable truss rod and 1 11/16" nut width. Scale length of 25.5". Rosewood bridge and bridge plate. Rosewood peghead overlay adorned with a unique Mother-of-pearl and abalone design. Saga's exclusive Dalmation style pickguard. Natural high-gloss finish with aging toner for perfect vintage look. Accurate vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners with butterbean-style buttons. Shop Adjusted.
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BLUERIDGE HISTORIC SERIES DREADNAUGHT GUITAR Item Number: BR-160
This Pre-war inspired "Herringbone" dreadnaught has it all! The BR-160's great sound and great looks are just part of what will make this one of the most desirable acoustic guitars in production today. Chosen by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine as the # 3 guitar on the market today. Look out #1!
Select solid Sitka spruce top with hand-carved parabolic top braces in authentic prewar forward X-pattern. Solid, Select Indian rosewood back and sides with center strip of delicate wood marquetry. White body binding with delicate herringbone inlay around top. Slim mahogany neck with dovetail neck joint has adjustable truss rod. Rosewood bridge and bridge plate. Rosewood peghead overlay adorned with a unique Mother-of-pearl and abalone design. Saga's exclusive Dalmation style pickguard. Natural high-gloss finish with agied toner. Accurate vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners with butterbean-style buttons. Nut and saddle are made from bone. Nut width: 1 11/16". Scale length: 25.5". Shop Adjusted
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Walden
As a Main Dealer we have a nice selection from the Walden range of acoustic, electro-acoustic & classical guitars. Great build quality, nice and light and with a well defined sound.
Walden D570 £160
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Walden G570 £160
Visit the Walden site here. We can get any model for you!
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Vintage
Please call for best low prices on all Vintage acoustics, we can get any model within a few days. We always have several models in stock.
See the Vintage catalogue here.
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Vintage EA-VTG 100VSB rrp £199 our price £139
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Vintage V400 rrp £159 our price £135
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Vintage V300N rrp £159 our price £135
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Vintage V400-12 rrp £179 our price £149
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Vintage V880N rrp £179 our price £159
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Crafter
We are a Crafter Supercentre and always have a good selection of Crafter guitars in stock. Some are pictured below but we always have more in stock. Call for models and prices.
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Crafter D6N £199
Visit the Crafter site here
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BRUNSWICK £85
Brunswick Folk Guitar. Featuring a distinctively smaller body than a regular dreadnought guitar, this folk model still produces a surprisingly big sound. Although a little larger than traditional travel guitars, the folk sized body lends itself to travel very well, and unlike regular travel guitars, it has a full, rich tone.
Laminate Spruce Top *Laminate Rosewood back and sides *Rosewood Neck *Die Cast Closed Back Machineheads *Tortoiseshell-Type Pick Guard.
Also available as a regular dreadnought model - £85
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