Whitstable Guitars
A selection of good quality, used guitars and specialising in imports from Japan since 2008
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Welcome to the new, improved version of Whitstable Guitars website.​​
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This website was created by me in 2008 to display a selection of used guitars for sale, almost exclusively made in Japan, and occasionally from the USA & other countries.
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Whitstable guitars will be closed for business from Friday 6th until Saturday 27th February 2026. All guitars will go into storage and I will be unable to handle any sales. Should you see a "must have" guitar on my website, please send me an email and I will be in touch on a "first come, first served" basis on my return to the UK.
Thanks for your understanding. Rob
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I really like Japanese Fenders but many other Japanese guitars like Tokai, Bacchus, FGN, Yamaha, Aria Pro II, Greco, Orville, Burny, etc are all superb. For me, the build quality & playability is excellent. I play a Japanese Fender Hybrid II Telecaster guitar when I am out gigging because it suits my needs perfectly.
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I pride myself on giving the best service I can. Over the years almost 50% of my sales have been from repeat business.
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I have an arrangement with a major instrument supplier in Japan & I regularly import used guitars. These are all in excellent condition and often have unusual specifications such as USA pickups & "domestic market only" finishes. Please look at what I have to offer & why not own & play something just a little different :)
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I have a very active Facebook page which will always feature new arrivals first and also daily features on different guitars. Please follow/like my page
www.facebook.com/bubbleguitars
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The restrictions on the import of Rosewood have now been lifted for musical instruments so I am now able to order a full range of used Japanese made guitars from my supplier.
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​I also spend time restoring, fixing and building the odd guitar and I have documented some of my work here too. Unfortunately, I am not able to undertake any customer work at present other than setup, servicing & pickup replacement. However, Please email me and I will to point you to a fine luthier who specialises in all of these things. All of my guitars and other items can be purchased safely, securely & quickly using Paypal, Debit & Credit card or online Bank Transfer.
If you have any general enquiries, please email me here.
I always try and respond within 24 hours
Thanks for visiting!
Rob Hayes
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