What are some of the best 6 string acoustic guitars?

The best 6 string acoustic guitars depends on a number of factors like budget, style, brand etc. Martin and Gibson produce iconic acoustic guitars that are instantly recognisable, there are also brands like Taylor or Lowden that provide incredible, hand made acoustic 6 strings that will last a lifetime.

Do all 6 string guitars sound the same?

No. 6 String Guitars have a wide variance in sound and style. Even within the obvious distinction of acoustic and electro acoustic there is a huge variance of sound within each of these categories.

Are 6 string guitars easier to play than 12 string?

Yes. 6 string guitars are easier to pick up, however there is not a huge skill gap for experienced 6 string players who are looking to transition to 12 string.

What is the standard tuning for a 6 string guitar?

The standard tuning for a six string guitar starting from the lowest, thickest string and working towards the thinnest is E A D G B E.

6 String Guitars | guitarguitar

Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster Shadow Burst Rosewood Fingerboard

(5)

£899.00 £1,049.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Black Friday

Gibson Slash J-45 November Burst

£2,499.00 £2,799.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Gibson Hummingbird Original Antique Natural

(2)

£3,099.00 £3,299.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Ocean Turquoise

£1,599.00 £1,999.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Yamaha FSCTAVT Transacoustic FS Cutaway Vintage Tint

£699.00 £779.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Yamaha FG820 Autumn Burst Walnut Fingerboard

£299.00 £429.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Yamaha FG820II Natural Walnut Fingerboard

£299.00 £429.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Yamaha FG820 Sunset Blue Walnut Fingerboard

£299.00 £429.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Yamaha APX600VW Vintage White

(4)

£299.00 £379.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Yamaha FGX5 Red Label

(7)

£1,799.00 £2,014.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

Taylor K24ce Builder's Edition Grand Auditorium All-Koa Kona Burst

£5,831.00 £6,479.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Taylor 322ce 12-Fret Grand Concert All Mahogany

£2,299.00 £3,034.80

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Taylor 914ce Grand Auditorium V Class Bracing

£5,199.00 £6,814.80

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Tanglewood TW4 E AVB Winterleaf Super Folk Electro Acoustic

£399.00 £449.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Yamaha FSX800C Sandburst

£399.00 £479.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Faith Venus Blue Moon

(1)

£829.00 £1,199.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Faith Naked Venus

(9)

£549.00 £659.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender CC-140SCE Sunburst

(3)

£329.00 £369.99

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Natural

£1,599.00 £1,999.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog Deluxe Round Neck

(7)

£649.00 £799.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Black Friday

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge Heritage Cherry Sunburst

£3,999.00 £4,999.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Ibanez V50NJP Acoustic Jampack Vintage Sunburst

(8)

£99.00 £109.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

In Stock

Ibanez PC14MHCE Weathered Black

(1)

£225.00 £259.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Ibanez AEG70 Trans Charcoal Burst

(1)

£359.00 £409.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Ibanez AC340-OPN Artwood

(1)

£269.00 £299.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Ibanez AEWC400 Trans Black Burst

(3)

£559.00 £599.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Martin Road Series GPC-13E Ziricote

£1,549.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Martin Custom Signature Series 000-28EC Sunburst Eric Clapton

£4,499.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Martin Standard Series D35 Re-imagined

(3)

£3,449.00 £3,659.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Martin Dreadnought Junior Spruce

(8)

£599.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

National Reso-Phonic NRP 14 Fret Steel

(1)

£3,199.00 £3,699.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Sigma GMC-STE

(3)

£349.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Sigma 000M-18

(3)

£459.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe

(1)

£4,499.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Martin Standard Series HD35

(5)

£3,849.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Martin D16E-02

(1)

£2,095.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Martin Road Series 00012E Koa

(3)

£1,449.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Martin 00028E Modern Deluxe

£5,195.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Martin Custom Shop North Street Edition OM-18 Sinker Mahogany

£4,999.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Martin Custom Shop North Street Edition D-28 Herringbone East Indian Rosewood

£4,999.00

Get it Saturday, Nov 23

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Stores Nationwide

Free Next Day Delivery

Sell your Guitar

Expert Advice

Extended Exchange

6 String Guitars

Filter

Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster Shadow Burst Rosewood Fingerboard

Gibson Slash J-45 November Burst

Gibson Hummingbird Original Antique Natural

Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Ocean Turquoise

Yamaha FSCTAVT Transacoustic FS Cutaway Vintage Tint

Yamaha FG820 Autumn Burst Walnut Fingerboard

Yamaha FG820II Natural Walnut Fingerboard

Yamaha FG820 Sunset Blue Walnut Fingerboard

Yamaha APX600VW Vintage White

Yamaha FGX5 Red Label

Taylor K24ce Builder's Edition Grand Auditorium All-Koa Kona Burst

Taylor 322ce 12-Fret Grand Concert All Mahogany

Taylor 914ce Grand Auditorium V Class Bracing

Tanglewood TW4 E AVB Winterleaf Super Folk Electro Acoustic

Yamaha FSX800C Sandburst

Faith Venus Blue Moon

Faith Naked Venus

Fender CC-140SCE Sunburst

Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Natural

Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog Deluxe Round Neck

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Ibanez V50NJP Acoustic Jampack Vintage Sunburst

Ibanez PC14MHCE Weathered Black

Ibanez AEG70 Trans Charcoal Burst

Ibanez AC340-OPN Artwood

Ibanez AEWC400 Trans Black Burst

Martin Road Series GPC-13E Ziricote

Martin Custom Signature Series 000-28EC Sunburst Eric Clapton

Martin Standard Series D35 Re-imagined

Martin Dreadnought Junior Spruce

National Reso-Phonic NRP 14 Fret Steel

Sigma GMC-STE

Sigma 000M-18

Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe

Martin Standard Series HD35

Martin D16E-02

Martin Road Series 00012E Koa

Martin 00028E Modern Deluxe

Martin Custom Shop North Street Edition OM-18 Sinker Mahogany

Martin Custom Shop North Street Edition D-28 Herringbone East Indian Rosewood

Keep up with our latest offers, news & events