{"title":"Guitars \u003e Acoustic \u003e Rathbone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the Rathbone acoustic guitar collection, featuring beautifully crafted instruments with rich tone, comfortable playability and timeless style. Whether you’re searching for your first acoustic guitar, a dependable songwriting companion or an inspiring instrument for live performance, Rathbone offers models to suit a wide range of players and musical styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore Rathbone acoustic guitars in a choice of body shapes, finishes and specifications, including versatile electro-acoustic models ready for the stage or studio. Browse the collection below to find a characterful, great-value acoustic guitar built for years of playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rathbone-no-7-spruce-mahogany","title":"Rathbone No. 7 - Spruce\/Mahogany","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"MagicToolboxSelectors2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue 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'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Solid Sitka Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Solid Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eFretboard: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Wood\u003cbr\u003eNut \/ Saddle: Bone (Nut 42mm)\u003cbr\u003eStrings: D'addario EXP-16\u003cbr\u003eMachineheads: Open-Gear Chrome\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Gloss Lacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUITAR DIMENSIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper Bout Width: 289mm\u003cbr\u003eLower Bout Width: 392mm\u003cbr\u003eUpper Bout Depth: 83mm\u003cbr\u003eLower Bout Depth: 105mm\u003cbr\u003eBody Length: 491mm\u003cbr\u003eGuitar Length: 42.2” \/ 1072mm\u003cbr\u003eSoundhole Diameter: 100mm\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 400mm\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25.5” \/ 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rathbone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309895561593,"sku":"RS7SM","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0262\/0221\/files\/rs7sm---2025---front.png?v=1764758514"},{"product_id":"rathbone-no-8-mahogany-electro-cutaway","title":"Rathbone No. 8 - Mahogany Electro Cutaway","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"MagicToolboxSelectors2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MagicToolboxSelectors2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFishman Presys preamp controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVolume, Bass, Mid and Treble. Phase switch. Low battery indictor. 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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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RNSMCE features a Rathbone Navigator compass headstock and fingerboard inlay and elegant star fret markers with a crescent moon 12\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efret inlay. 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