Rich Tone Music Reviews 

16,403
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 137 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently share that the staff members are exceptionally helpful, polite, and knowledgeable, guiding buyers smoothly through every step of purchasing or trading musical gear. Buyers also deeply appreciate the fair trade-in values, secure packaging, and competitive pricing offered for all kinds of quality instruments. Some reviewers were not happy with specific issues, mentioning frustrating problems like poorly adjusted instruments, missing items, or unexpected communication breakdowns during transactions. A few customers additionally encountered difficulties regarding confusing valuation processes, string tension issues upon delivery, or items being sold to other people.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My last few purchases have been with Guitarguitar and Anderton, both of whom are spot on. Saw a PRS Tonare P20E on Rich Tone site, and did a nice trade in. All aspects excellent, I have a new supplier... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been visiting Rich Tone for 15 or more years. Bought 4 guitars, plus loads of other equipment- strings, amps, pedals etc. I have always found the same high level of friendly helpful (and very ex... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You won’t find better service and more helpful staff. They helped me choose my first instrument at a price point that cannot be compared. They guided me towards a secondhand instrument that fitted my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve bought from Rich Tone occasionally and sold to them many times and always found them to be exceptionally good. They make selling to them particularly straightforward and for that reason I’ve stop... See more


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  1. Musical instrument shop
  2. Music shop

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Rich Tone Music are an independent, specialist guitar and instrument retailer. We stock and sell a vast range of guitars, basses, amps and accessories along with other related equipment.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best guitar shop I’ve been to

Selling and buying were both super easy, the employees were super helpful without being pushy and the range of guitars they’ve got is unreal. Definitely recommend it!

18 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Gave a fair offer price within half an hour of emailing details. Checked out everything whilst I waited at their brilliant shop and then paid the money into my bank within 2 hours.
Fantastic service and really friendly and knowledgeable bunch to deal with. Nothing not to like.

16 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent shop all round

Have been visiting Rich Tone for 15 or more years. Bought 4 guitars, plus loads of other equipment- strings, amps, pedals etc. I have always found the same high level of friendly helpful (and very expert) help and advice, whether spending £10 or a £1000.
Recently sold a couple back and was pleasantly surprised by the very fair and honest valuations . Would not hesitate to recommend 100per cent.

9 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with sale

I recently sold a guitar to Rich Tone and I can honestly say the the experience was great, very professional. I sold from a distance away and was offered collection from me and packaging which I paid for. Communication was exceptional and payment was very fast. The amount I was offered far exceeded what other online companies offered and they stuck to their word. Would definitely use Rich Tone again. Thanks again guys. Rick.

1 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple, transparent process

Bought an EVH Wolfgang from Rich Tone and sold them a Tele and various bits and bobs. Great email communication the whole time, and an easy sales process where they offered me a price for my kit, even using the packaging from my purchase to send them my guitar. No hassle, everything was delivered and collected quickly with constant communication. I live miles away from their store but will happily use them again.

20 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Store, nice staff

I bought a SH Fender Jazz Performer from RTM about 18 months ago, but never really warmed to it and traded it in for a SH Ultra P- bass, also from RTM.
Both were second hand’ ex demo’ / Fender mail order returns in near mint condition at about 30% off list price. They gave me about 2/3rds of what I paid for the Jazz as a trade in, less than I could have got on eBay (maybe) but which seemed reasonable for the convenience and they have their overheads to cover. Both times I went to the store and the staff were great.

I was surprised then to see so many poor reviews, so I had to read them! Folks complaining about the phone not being answered should know that while I was there the phones rang constantly, but the staff were all dealing with in-store customers, which is as it should be, but maybe they could use a separate call centre?

The website does tend to show stuff that’s been sold, but I find that useful as you can see what’s been around and it’s simple enough to hide sold items by clicking the ‘show in stock’ button. Lots of other guitar sites do this, so it hardly warrants a 1 star review.

Buying used is always a risk, best to go and see it and processing a refund often takes 2 weeks and it isn’t the merchants fault - just trying returning something to Sports Direct if you want to see slow refunds. Again doesnt really warrant 1 star.

The stores really good and they let you try stuff out, so IMHO it’s well worth the drive.

8 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It must be the best guitar shop in th…

It must be the best guitar shop in th UK. I’ve been there many ,many times and have always been impressed by the staff. They are friendly and knowledgeable. I’ve bought quite a few used guitars from Richtone and traded in quite a few too. Highly recommend place to visit and browse.

7 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company

Over many months I have sold unwanted guitars and equipment to Rich Tone Music. The process was straightforward and without any stress. I received a fair price for the goods and the money was in my account within a few hours. I go into Rich Tone Music fairly regularly and I find all of the staff polite and professional. I will certainly do business with Rich Tone Music in the years to come and I wish them every success. Great Company

10 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are a pleasure to deal with.

I have dealt with Rich Tone quite a few times over the years.I find them to be extremly helpful and knowledgable on every occassion.As a customer selling equipment to them I find them very fair with their prices.As a buyer they will always give you as much time as you want to try out their instruments.All in all, a pleasure to deal with. First class.

10 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The easiest way I’ve found to sell guitars

I’ve bought from Rich Tone occasionally and sold to them many times and always found them to be exceptionally good. They make selling to them particularly straightforward and for that reason I’ve stopped selling guitars by any other means. Tried many others, but recently I’ve been using Rich Tone exclusively (and I live 180 miles away).

10 October 2025
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