Acoustic Guitars

Jimi Hendrix, Queen’s Brian May, Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, The Eagles’ Don Felder and even Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell - amongst many, many others - have all used the haunting and ethereal 12 string sound to great effect. With the low strings tuned in octaves and the highest two strings in unison, a 12 string needs to be heard to be believed. But the good news is, you dont need to play any differently! You can switch between 6 and 12 string guitars with ease, choosing whichever fits your mood at any given time. Made of the same high-quality material as the 6 strings BTK50, and equipped with the same pickup and preamp system, you’ll have everything you need for your first serious 12 string stage guitar. Spruce Top • Mahogany Back and Sides • Enclosed Die-Cast Machineheads • Composite Technical Wood Fingerboard and Bridge • Gloss Finish • Pickup and Preamp with 3 Band EQ and integrated tuner.   SPECIFICATION SERIES BTK Series SHAPE Grand Auditorium Cutaway COLOUR Natural BACK / SIDE Sapele GUITAR STYLE Acoustic-Electro ORIENTATION Righthanded TOP WOOD Spruce FINISH Gloss MACHINE HEAD Die-cast Closed back BRIDGE Composite Wood FINGERBOARD Composite Wood

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The RS8MCE Rathbone No.8 Grand-Auditorium is an all-solid tonewood model that uses all-Mahogany tonewoods to deliver a wonderfully woody and warm tone with a natural voice. The Grand-Auditorium shape is the natural evolution of the Concert and Auditorium models. Larger in both lower width and overall depth, the all-solid Rathbone No.8 Grand-Auditorium is designed to deliver an extra serving of power from every direction. The perfect all-rounder, the No.8 has the same scale length as the Orchestra Model but body dimensions closer to a classic dreadnought. The larger body cavity naturally produces greater bass tones, but without sacrificing clarity, and that's the beauty of the Grand-Auditorium. However, a larger body does not mean an unwieldy instrument. Far from it, in fact. The beautiful curves around the waist of the Rathbone No.8 ensure the guitar will sit comfortably on a knee or hang perfectly from your shoulders. This Rathbone guitar is fitted with an excellent Fishman Presys preamp system and Fishman Sonicore pickup to bring its mature character to life and give you maximum tonal control when plugged in. Fishman Presys preamp controls: Volume, Bass, Mid and Treble. Phase switch. Low battery indictor. Built-in tuner with LED display. Quick Spec Body Size Grand-Auditorium Type Cutaway Electro-Acoustic Top Solid Mahogany Back & Sides Solid Mahogany Orientation Right-handed Neck Mahogany Pickup Fishman Presys Preamp w. Fishman Sonicore Pickup Gigbag Not Included

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The RS7SM Rathbone No.7 Orchestra Model is an all-solid tonewood beauty that pairs a solid Sitka Spruce top with solid Mahogany back and sides for a much-loved traditional aesthetic and sound. The OM body shape produces a naturally responsive and voluminous tone which is further enhanced through the use of a classic combination of all-solid Spruce and Mahogany tonewoods. You can expect a sweet and warm voice delivered with superb poise and balance. So, if you’re a guitarist with an affection for a truly authentic acoustic sound paired with a timeless vibe, the RS7SM delivers both in equal measure.   Due to the environment in which it was initially designed to be used, the 'OM' was not a large-bodied guitar. In fact, few of the early 'modern' guitars would be considered large today. So, the 'OM-sized' Rathbone No.7 is not a large bodied guitar either, but the neck joins the body at the 14th fret, so the scale length is one that we would recognise from most modern guitars. When first used, this 'long' scale length was found to help deliver a remarkably, and some may say disproportionately, powerful and dynamic tone. The tuned strings are under greater tension than on shorter scale guitars, so they give a far greater tonal response and 'punch'.  Quick Spec Body Size Orchestra Model Type Acoustic Top Solid Sitka Spruce Back & Sides Solid Mahogany Orientation Right-handed Neck Mahogany Pickup N/A Gigbag Not Included

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Chart your exciting musical course of discovery with the Rathbone Navigator RNSMCE. This charming guitar features a short scale length and a compact Baby Grand-Auditorium body design, making it the perfect comfortable six-string musical companion for any intrepid explorer. The Navigator pairs a Solid Spruce top with a Mahogany back and sides to deliver an articulate and mature voice that compliments the stunning rust brown, aged topwood finish perfectly. Featuring a cutaway for easy access to higher frets, the Navigator’s Baby Grand-Auditorium body shape and shorter scale length is also perfectly suited to smaller framed and younger players seeking an electro-acoustic guitar that delivers a much bigger performance than its small form suggests. Offering greater versatility than a simple all-acoustic travel guitar, the Navigator comes complete with onboard electronics… because you never know when the opportunity to perform onstage will arise while on your travels. The RNSMCE features a Rathbone Navigator compass headstock and fingerboard inlay and elegant star fret markers with a crescent moon 12thfret inlay. Includes a Rathbone padded gigbag. Quick Spec Body Size Baby Grand-Auditorium Type Cutaway Electro-Acoustic Top Solid Sitka Spruce Back & Sides Mahogany Orientation Right-handed Neck Mahogany Pickup Belcat - 3 Band EQ with Tuner Gigbag Included

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The No.6 exquisitely captures the spirit of Rathbone Guitars with its time-honoured short-scale Parlour design matched with visually captivating and great sounding tonewoods. The all-mahogany tonewoods of this R6ME Parlour model exude a classy vibe and deliver a warm and mellow tone that performs especially well as an accompaniment instrument. It responds well to strumming and fingerpicking, occupying the midrange with balance and personality.   No.6 models are the first series in the Rathbone Guitars range to feature slotted headstocks. This headstock design increases the angle at which strings cross over the nut, thus increasing the downward tension which gives strings – particularly open strings - greater tonal clarity and note articulation. Furthermore, as smaller bodied Parlour shaped guitars like the No.6 have a naturally delicate voice, the slotted headstock design works in harmony with the 12th fret neck join to deliver all-important tonal warmth, punch and dynamics… so not only will your Rathbone No.6 radiate a traditional Troubadour aesthetic, it’ll sound fantastic too! Electro-acoustic model featuring an onboard Belcat preamp with 3 Band EQ with Tuner.  Quick Spec Body Size Parlour Type Electro-Acoustic Top Solid Mahogany Back & Sides Sapele Mahogany Orientation Right-handed Neck Mahogany Pickup Belcat - 3 Band EQ with Tuner Gigbag Not Included

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The No.6 exquisitely captures the spirit of Rathbone Guitars with its time-honoured short-scale Parlour design matched with visually captivating and great sounding tonewoods. The all-mahogany tonewoods of this R6M Parlour model exude a classy vibe and deliver a warm and mellow tone that performs especially well as an accompaniment instrument. It responds well to strumming and fingerpicking, occupying the midrange with balance and personality.   No.6 models are the first series in the Rathbone Guitars range to feature slotted headstocks. This headstock design increases the angle at which strings cross over the nut, thus increasing the downward tension which gives strings – particularly open strings - greater tonal clarity and note articulation. Furthermore, as smaller bodied Parlour shaped guitars like the No.6 have a naturally delicate voice, the slotted headstock design works in harmony with the 12th fret neck join to deliver all-important tonal warmth, punch and dynamics… so not only will your Rathbone No.6 radiate a traditional Troubadour aesthetic, it’ll sound fantastic too! Quick Spec Body Size Parlour Type Acoustic Top Solid Mahogany Back & Sides Sapele Mahogany Orientation Right-handed Neck Mahogany Pickup N/A Gigbag Not Included

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Traditional aesthetics meet 21st Century technology.  The R5SM Rathbone Dreadnought 'Double Top' features a technologically advanced sound-table made of two super-thin layers of Spruce with a Carbon Fibre lattice in-between. This ‘Double-Top’ construction enables the sound-table to be a little thinner than a single solid piece of spruce but remain strong and ultra-responsive. The result is a super-resonant and voluminous guitar with bags of both character and all-out power. Learn more about Rathbone Double-Top Guitar Technology HERE Combining this remarkable Double-Top technology with the Sapele Mahogany back and sides ensures that along with your Rathbone’s power comes a warm and colourful tone synonymous with historic dreadnought designs. The larger, traditional dreadnought-sized body naturally enhances the low to mid frequencies and is therefore incredibly versatile. This powerhouse can be used in any musical environment delivering an ideal balance of volume, clarity and player-comfort. So if you're looking for a that big -sounding acoustic, look no further!   Electro-acoustic model featuring an onboard Belcat preamp with 3 Band EQ with Tuner.  Quick Spec Body Size Dreadnought Type Electro-Acoustic Top DOUBLE TOP - Spruce / Carbon Fibre / Spruce Back & Sides Sapele Mahogany Orientation Right-handed Neck Mahogany Pickup Belcat - 3 Band EQ with Tuner Gigbag Not Included

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Traditional aesthetics meet 21st Century technology.  The R5SM Rathbone Dreadnought 'Double Top' features a technologically advanced sound-table made of two super-thin layers of Spruce with a Carbon Fibre lattice in-between. This ‘Double-Top’ construction enables the sound-table to be a little thinner than a single solid piece of spruce but remain strong and ultra-responsive. The result is a super-resonant and voluminous guitar with bags of both character and all-out power. Learn more about Rathbone Double-Top Guitar Technology HERE Combining this remarkable Double-Top technology with the Sapele Mahogany back and sides ensures that along with your Rathbone’s power comes a warm and colourful tone synonymous with historic dreadnought designs. The larger, traditional dreadnought-sized body naturally enhances the low to mid frequencies and is therefore incredibly versatile. This powerhouse can be used in any musical environment delivering an ideal balance of volume, clarity and player-comfort. So if you're looking for a that big -sounding acoustic, look no further!   Quick Spec Body Size Dreadnought Type Acoustic Top DOUBLE TOP - Spruce / Carbon Fibre / Spruce Back & Sides Sapele Mahogany Orientation Right-handed Neck Mahogany Pickup N/A Gigbag Not Included

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Created specifically for Lefthanded guitarists.  A fingerstyle dream, the R3SRCE combines Solid Spruce on the top with Rosewood on the back and sides. This classic pairing delivers perhaps the most sought after tone in the guitar world: Lots of low end, lots of brilliant high-end with a little scoop in the middle. Rosewood also helps naturally create resonant and harmonic overtones which allow every note to be fully articulated.  The perfect all-rounder, the No.3 has the same scale length as the Orchestra Model but body dimensions closer to a classic dreadnought. The larger body cavity naturally produces greater bass tones, but without sacrificing clarity, and that's the beauty of the Grand-Auditorium. However, a larger body does not mean an unwieldy instrument. Far from it, in fact. The beautiful curves around the waist of the Rathbone No.3 ensure the guitar will sit comfortably on a knee or hang perfectly from your shoulders. Quick Spec Body Size Grand-Auditorium Type Cutaway Electro-Acoustic Top Solid Sitka Spruce Back & Sides Rosewood Orientation Left-handed Neck Mahogany Pickup Belcat - 3 Band EQ with Tuner Gigbag Not Included

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A fingerstyle dream, the R3SRCE combines Solid Spruce on the top with Rosewood on the back and sides. This classic pairing delivers perhaps the most sought after tone in the guitar world: Lots of low end, lots of brilliant high-end with a little scoop in the middle. Rosewood also helps naturally create resonant and harmonic overtones which allow every note to be fully articulated.  The perfect all-rounder, the No.3 has the same scale length as the Orchestra Model but body dimensions closer to a classic dreadnought. The larger body cavity naturally produces greater bass tones, but without sacrificing clarity, and that's the beauty of the Grand-Auditorium. However, a larger body does not mean an unwieldy instrument. Far from it, in fact. The beautiful curves around the waist of the Rathbone No.3 ensure the guitar will sit comfortably on a knee or hang perfectly from your shoulders. Quick Spec Body Size Grand-Auditorium Type Cutaway Electro-Acoustic Top Solid Sitka Spruce Back & Sides Rosewood Orientation Right-handed Neck Mahogany Pickup Belcat - 3 Band EQ with Tuner Gigbag Not Included

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A bright focused combination, the R3SMPCEBK combines Solid Spruce on the top with Maple on the back and sides. This pairing delivers a bright immediate tone with superb projection, Maple is a very dense hardwood, This makes it a good choice for live performance because the clarity of tone cuts through the mix well. The perfect all-rounder, the No.3 has the same scale length as the Orchestra Model but body dimensions closer to a classic dreadnought. The larger body cavity naturally produces greater bass tones, but without sacrificing clarity, and that's the beauty of the Grand-Auditorium. However, a larger body does not mean an unwieldy instrument. Far from it, in fact. The beautiful curves around the waist of the Rathbone No.3 ensure the guitar will sit comfortably on a knee or hang perfectly from your shoulders. Quick Spec Body Size Grand-Auditorium Type Cutaway Electro-Acoustic Top Solid Sitka Spruce Back & Sides Maple Orientation Right-handed Neck Mahogany Pickup Belcat - 3 Band EQ with Tuner Gigbag Not Included

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This wonderful R3SKCE combines the greater size of the Grand Auditorium body shape and the breath-taking beauty of Koa to stunning effect. Clear, bright and sparkly in tone thanks to the Solid Spruce and Koa combination, this instrument is powerful and linear in its delivery. Ideal for strident strumming and well-articulated fingerstyle playing.  The perfect all-rounder, the No.3 has the same scale length as the Orchestra Model but body dimensions closer to a classic dreadnought. The larger body cavity naturally produces greater bass tones, but without sacrificing clarity, and that's the beauty of the Grand-Auditorium. However, a larger body does not mean an unwieldy instrument. Far from it, in fact. The beautiful curves around the waist of the Rathbone No.3 ensure the guitar will sit comfortably on a knee or hang perfectly from your shoulders. Quick Spec Body Size Grand-Auditorium Type Cutaway Electro-Acoustic Top Solid Englemann Spruce Back & Sides Koa Orientation Right-handed Neck Mahogany Pickup Belcat - 3 Band EQ with Tuner Gigbag Not Included

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