Forsyths - The Complete Music Shop

Printed Music Retailer of the Year 2010-11

Other Makers Acoustic Guitars

Whilst the website is growing every day with new additions, we still have a large range of instruments which have yet to grace these pages. In addition to the brands with their own sections on the website, Forsyths are main dealers for the following brands:

 

Crafter

One of our longest running brands, Crafter are simply unbeatable value for money whether for a beginner or a serious player on a tight budget. The new solid topped Lite (£159) and HiLite (£179) series have instantly become our best selling guitars.

 

Aria

Aria have been making excellent instruments at all ends of the market, from the cracking entry level AW-20 (£99) acoustic to sumptuous D’Aquisto branded jazz guitars (£3000 +). We generally have a couple of dozen Aria models covering acoustic, electric and folk instruments but as a starting point check out the Sandpiper range of electro-acoustics, and the lovely, Martin inspired AD models. 

 

Godin

Ok, where to start? Robert Godin must be the hardest working man in the industry, managing numerous brands and factories around the Quebec area in Canada. The Simon & Patrick and Seagull brands, made side by side on the same production line, follow the same basic construction but with distinctly neck profiles, the S & P having a fairly standard modern nut width and profile whilst the Seagull is wider and deeper. Art & Luthierie are officially the budget range, but the cost cutting is limited to cosmetic detail and, whilst a little dowdier to look at, they’ll happily give their siblings a run for their money in the tone department.   

 

Dell Arte, Loar and Recording King

Part of the AXL family of brands, these are speciality instruments made to a high standard in the Far East. Dell Arte have their roots in a boutique brand of Gypsy Jazz guitars from the US, and are fine examples of the Django guitar on a reasonable budget. Loar take their name from the ’20s Gibson genius Lloyd Loar, the man responsible for the L-5 jazz guitar and F-5 mandolin, and offer great instruments of the arched variety. Recording King is another old US name, and we currently carry several of their fine resonator instruments (mandolins and ukes too!)

 

And the rest…

Whilst we try to represent a healthy selection of instruments from each of the brands we carry, when other companies offer us something particularly unusual or impress we just can’t seem to say no. The current selection are shown below.


Altimira MO1D Guitar Front Altimira MO1D Guitar Back

Altimira MO1D

Altimira MO1D

Selmer style grande bouche gypsy jazz guitar with pickup

Price:£799 Ask a Question

Alvarez AG-75CE Guitar Front Alvarez AG-75CE Guitar Back

Alvarez AG-75CE

Alvarez AG-75CE

RRP: £492.5 Now: £469 Ask a Question

Aria Range of acoustic guitars from £99 Guitar Front Aria Range of acoustic guitars from £99 Guitar Back

Aria Range of acoustic guitars from £99

Aria Range of acoustic guitars from £99

model pictured Aria AP standard £199. Please email or call for details of models available.

from £99 Ask a Question

Crafter Range of acoustic guitars from £169 Guitar Front Crafter Range of acoustic guitars from £169 Guitar Back

Crafter Range of acoustic guitars from £169

Crafter Range of acoustic guitars from £169

model pictured Crafter Hilite TE/CD VTG £279. Please email or call for details of available models.

from £169 Ask a Question

Dell'Arte The Hommage Guitar Front Dell'Arte The Hommage Guitar Back

Dell'Arte The Hommage

Dell'Arte The Hommage

RRP: £549 Now: £460 Ask a Question

Gretsch G9220 Bobtail Guitar Front Gretsch G9220 Bobtail Guitar Back

Gretsch G9220 Bobtail

Gretsch G9220 Bobtail

Deluxe mahogany bodied round neck resonator with pick-up in sunburst.

RRP: £500 Now: £419 Ask a Question

Gretsch G9200 Boxcar Guitar Front Gretsch G9200 Boxcar Guitar Back

Gretsch G9200 Boxcar

Gretsch G9200 Boxcar

Standard mahogany bodied round neck resonator guitar.

RRP: £346 Now: £289 Ask a Question

Recording King RM-991-S Guitar Front Recording King RM-991-S Guitar Back

Recording King RM-991-S

Recording King RM-991-S

Square-neck tri-cone resonator

RRP: £529 Now: £425 Ask a Question

Recording King RM-999-4 Guitar Front Recording King RM-999-4 Guitar Back

Recording King RM-999-4

Recording King RM-999-4

round neck tri-cone resonator

Price:£529 Ask a Question

Recording King RM-998-1R Guitar Front Recording King RM-998-1R Guitar Back

Recording King RM-998-1R

Recording King RM-998-1R

Biscuit resonator. Chromed bell brass.

RRP: £429 Now: £399 Ask a Question

Simon and Patrick CW GT Vintage Burst cedar A3T Guitar Front Simon and Patrick CW GT Vintage Burst cedar A3T Guitar Back

Simon and Patrick CW GT Vintage Burst cedar A3T

Simon and Patrick CW GT Vintage Burst cedar A3T

RRP: £840 Now: £699 Ask a Question

Simon and Patrick Woodland cedar Guitar Front Simon and Patrick Woodland cedar Guitar Back

Simon and Patrick Woodland cedar

Simon and Patrick Woodland cedar

Left-hand in natural with bag

RRP: £540 Now: £449 Ask a Question

Simon and Patrick Woodland Spruce Guitar Front Simon and Patrick Woodland Spruce Guitar Back

Simon and Patrick Woodland Spruce

Simon and Patrick Woodland Spruce

RRP: £510 Now: £425 Ask a Question

Vintage VE2000GG Guitar Front Vintage VE2000GG Guitar Back

Vintage VE2000GG

Vintage VE2000GG

Solid cedar and mahogany Gordon Giltrap signature electro with hard case

RRP: £499 Now: £435 Ask a Question