Sire Acoustic Guitars Buyers Guide

Included in the Sire range are two body types: dreadnoughts and grand auditoriums; the former possessing strong acoustic projection and a rich low-end tone, with the latter focused on the upper register and manoeuvrability for smaller players or those on the go.

You've also got two classic finishes to pick from. Once you've made up your mind, it's time to get stuck into strumming and fingerpicking. These are trustworthy workhorse guitars geared up to be played in over time.

Sire A3 acoustics are perfect for players looking for an upgrade on their beginner guitar. They're kitted out with great specs - not only for the price, but full stop. Making up the bodies are mahogany backs and sides and a roasted spruce top, with a mahogany neck and rustic rosewood fretboard.

A key feature Sire like to use across all their instruments is roasted wood. This process, otherwise known as torrefaction or baking, rids the wood of impurities and makes it even hardier than it was before. You can be safe in the knowledge that a roasted wood guitar will survive plenty of bumps and scrapes.

The A4 possesses many of the same traits as the A3, but with one main difference: a solid mahogany wood body. Solid woods in acoustic building are always a sign of real quality. Not only do they look even better than their laminated counterparts, but they're more resilient, and most importantly of all, produce a richer full-body tone.

Sire guitars feel great to play and their rolled fretboard edges add to the fantastic playing experience. They offer a seamless feel – there are no jagged edges or rough finishes digging into your fretting hand. Standard appointments across the A3 and A4 series also include a low profile “C” neck shape and flat 16” radius fretboards. Keeping tuning stability in and intonation in check are real bone nuts and saddles.