Best Stretton Payne in 2026

IDEAL BEGINNER STARTER KIT – The Stretton D1 acoustic guitar kit includes everything a beginner needs to get started on acoustic guitar. The package includes a quality steel string acoustic guitar with specially selected tonal woods, spruce top and purple heart fretboard and bridge with a dual action truss rod for a great action and playability. It includes a chromatic guitar tuner, strap, gig bag, spare strings, plectrums and beginner to advanced guitar lessons from Rock Star Academy.

SPECIALLY SELECTED TONAL WOODS – The type of tonal wood used to build a guitar body is key to a great sounding instrument. The type of wood used in the neck, fretboard and bridge is also very important in producing a quality guitar that plays well. See below for a list of the carefully selected tonal woods we used to make this guitar with an explanation of the tonal properties you can expect from the guitar.

INSTRUMENTS THAT DON’T COST THE EARTH – Stretton are a proudly British company making quality musical instruments for over 20 years. We have a strong commitment to producing guitars that have a positive impact on our environment and so in addition to using responsibly sourced woods, Stretton Payne own 50 acres of woodland in the UK, which are protected and managed, with the sole purpose of absorbing more carbon than is produced from the production and transportation of your instrument.

IDEAL BEGINNER PACKAGE - Acoustic 3/4 size kids classical guitar, an ideal beginner guitar for kids with free online lessons, designed for kids to get them learning to play and support their guitar lessons.

RECOMMENDED BY GUITAR TUTORS - This junior classical guitar is recommended by music tutors for 7-11 year olds and is designed to make playing comfortable, easy and enjoyable; classical nylon strings are softer on small fingers and a ¾ scale length and wide fretboard makes it an easy children’s guitar to learn on.

QUALITY GUITAR - A good quality ¾ classical guitar that promotes good playing habits, encouraging the correct posture and hand placement that's essential to progressing.

IDEAL BEGINNER PACKAGE - Acoustic 3/4 size kids classical guitar, an ideal beginner guitar for kids with free online lessons, designed for kids to get them learning to play and support their guitar lessons.

RECOMMENDED BY GUITAR TUTORS - This junior classical guitar is recommended by music tutors for 7-11 year olds and is designed to make playing comfortable, easy and enjoyable; classical nylon strings are softer on small fingers and a ¾ scale length and wide fretboard makes it an easy children’s guitar to learn on.

QUALITY GUITAR - A good quality ¾ classical guitar that promotes good playing habits, encouraging the correct posture and hand placement that's essential to progressing.

IDEAL BEGINNER PACKAGE – Includes everything a player needs to get started on a full sized classical nylon string acoustic guitar. Includes a guitar strap, guitar gig bag, plectrums, spare set of strings and lessons designed to support you learning to play.

RECOMMENDED BY GUITAR TUTORS - This full size classical nylon string guitar is recommended by music tutors for children aged 11+ and adults. It is designed to make playing comfortable, easy and enjoyable; classical nylon strings are softer on fingers and a wide fretboard makes it an easy guitar to learn on.

SPECIALLY SELECTED TONAL WOODS - Constructed from spruce and linden, with a mahogany neck and hardwood fingerboard. These tonewoods are environmentally friendly, whilst producing a mellow, balanced and defined sound. It's also resilient and durable, so the guitar can handle journeys to school and lessons.

IDEAL BEGINNER PACKAGE – Includes everything a player needs to get started on a full sized classical nylon string acoustic guitar. Includes a guitar strap, guitar gig bag, plectrums, spare set of strings and lessons designed to support you learning to play.

RECOMMENDED BY GUITAR TUTORS - This full size classical nylon string guitar is recommended by music tutors for children aged 11+ and adults. It is designed to make playing comfortable, easy and enjoyable; classical nylon strings are softer on fingers and a wide fretboard makes it an easy guitar to learn on.

SPECIALLY SELECTED TONAL WOODS - Constructed from spruce and linden, with a mahogany neck and hardwood fingerboard. These tonewoods are environmentally friendly, whilst producing a mellow, balanced and defined sound. It's also resilient and durable, so the guitar can handle journeys to school and lessons.

ELECTRO ACOUSTIC GUITAR - Electro Acoustic guitars are made for the person who wants the ability to play the guitar through an amplifier or pa system or recording studio. It’s for the gigging musician, recording artist or home recording studio. The guitar has all the tonal benefits of a dreadnought guitar with the extra ability for the player to reach the lower frets on the cutaway body.

ACTIVE PICKUP - An active pickup is a pre amp built in to the guitar that utilises a power source (the reason for the word active), usually in the form of a 9v battery which is also housed in the guitar. The active pickup uses electronics to enhance or modify the signal from the guitars strings to produce a variety of tone from the guitar when plugged in to a PA system or amplifier.

BUILT IN CHROMATIC TUNER – Keep your guitar perfectly tuned with the inbuilt easy to use chromatic tuner. Ideal for down tuning or alternate tunings to suit your chosen style of music.

ELECTRO ACOUSTIC GUITAR - Electro Acoustic guitars are made for the person who wants the ability to play the guitar through an amplifier or pa system or recording studio. It’s for the gigging musician, recording artist or home recording studio. The guitar has all the tonal benefits of a dreadnought guitar with the extra ability for the player to reach the lower frets on the cutaway body.

ACTIVE PICKUP - An active pickup is a pre amp built in to the guitar that utilises a power source (the reason for the word active), usually in the form of a 9v battery which is also housed in the guitar. The active pickup uses electronics to enhance or modify the signal from the guitars strings to produce a variety of tone from the guitar when plugged in to a PA system or amplifier.

BUILT IN CHROMATIC TUNER – Keep your guitar perfectly tuned with the inbuilt easy to use chromatic tuner. Ideal for down tuning or alternate tunings to suit your chosen style of music.

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with 80/20 (80% copper, 20% zinc) bronze wrap wire

Played for a crisp, bright tone with an expressive, vibrant presence

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire

Played for a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

Ultra thin coating

Feels like a traditional guitar string

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with 80/20 (80% copper, 20% zinc) bronze wrap wire

Played for a crisp, bright tone with an expressive, vibrant presence

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

Warm, rich tone with excellent projection and clarity

Ernie Ball’s Rock and Blues 10-52 gauge includes a plain G-string, similar to most electric string sets, making this set optimal for playing leads on acoustic guitar

Phosphor bronze wound on a hex-shaped, high-carbon steel core wire

PRECISION WOUND - D’Addario 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound over a hexagonal high carbon steel core.

BOLD, BRIGHT SOUND - The 80/20 Bronze wrap wire provides bold, bright acoustic sound, with crisp projection that fills the room.

THE ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC STRING - 80/20 Bronze was originally created by John D’Addario Sr. and renowned guitar maker John D’Angelico in the 1930s.

CORROSION-RESISTANT, PRECISION WOUND – D’Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire, over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core.

WARM, BALANCED TONE - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.

MOST POPULAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRING -  Now the standard in acoustic guitar strings, Phosphor Bronze strings were originally pioneered by D’Addario in the 1970s.

80/20 Bronze

Extra light

10-14-23-30-39-47

Includes 3 individually wrapped sets

Bright, balanced tone with excellent projection and clarity

Wound Strings are 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around high-carbon steel core wire

Includes 3 individually wrapped sets.

Warm, rich tone with excellent projection and clarity.

Medium Light, the most popular gauge, consists of plain steel strings (.012, .016.) and phosphor bronze wound strings (.024, .032, .044, .054).

80/20 Bronze

Extra light

10-14-23-30-39-47 (12 strings)

STANDARD CLASSICAL TONE - Pro -Arte’ Nylon strings offer the standard classical guitar tone many players hold dear.

RESPONSIVE PLAYABILITY & WARM TONE - Utilizing our multi-filament nylon core basses and clear nylon trebles, Pro-Arte’ Nylon strings provide beautifully responsive playability and sweet, mellow tonal warmth.

TIE ENDS - This set features tie-ends, nylon monofilament material, and silver-plated copper wrap wire.

Gauges: 13-17-26-35-45-56

Genuine phosphor bronze alloy retains flexibility as well as brilliant tone for many hours of hard play

The EJ17 acoustic guitar strings feature a computer-controlled wrapping around a hex core that ensures consistency and extends life

VERSATILE: UberTuner has dedicated modes for Guitar (Acoustic & Electric), Bass, Violin, and Ukulele and offers a Chromatic mode that allows for key changes (Bb, C, D, Eb, F) so you can tune any string, brass or woodwind instrument. With a 360º swivel mechanism and the largest clip opening available, it fits onto almost any instrument.

FAST, ACCURATE & EASY TO USE: The UberTuner's highly sensitive Piezo Sensor detects the instrument's vibration via direct contact and accurately tunes in a flash without interference from ambient noise. It's intuitive interface is easy enough to used by a beginner and feature-rich enough for use by a touring musician. Turn it on, clip it on, and you're ready to tune.

BRIGHT HIGH-CONTRAST DISPLAY: The large color LCD display allows you to easily see if you're flat (yellow), sharp (red), or dead-on (green) from any angle. With 3 points of adjustment and a 1.25" x 1.25" viewing surface, you can position the tuner for optimal visibility.

12-point opening fits double hex (12-sided), hex, and square-shaped fasteners

Socket geometry is designed to apply force to flat sides of fasteners and not the corners, preventing round-off

Deep-length sockets reach into wells and accommodate the excess threads of longer shafts

COMPLETE ALL-IN-ONE GUITAR KIT: No need to buy any additional accessories; this all-inclusive set comes with an e-tuner, gig bag, guitar strap with pick holder, extra nylon strings, 6 celluloid guitar picks, a capo, and a cloth

ULTIMATE BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GUITAR: This handcrafted acoustic guitar is designed with a classic shape, elegant finish, and features a beautiful rosette for a modern acoustic look

FIT FOR ALL AGES: Playing guitar is easy with 7 accessories, and a classic acoustic guitar shape for a comfortable experience, perfect for teenagers and adults alike

COMPLETE ALL-IN-ONE GUITAR KIT: No need to buy any additional accessories; this all-inclusive set comes with an e-tuner, gig bag, guitar strap with pick holder, extra nylon strings, 6 celluloid guitar picks, a capo, and a cloth

ULTIMATE BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GUITAR: This handcrafted acoustic guitar is designed with a classic shape, elegant finish, and features a beautiful rosette for a modern acoustic look

FIT FOR ALL AGES: Playing guitar is easy with 7 accessories, and a classic acoustic guitar shape for a comfortable experience, perfect for teenagers and adults alike

COMPLETE ALL-IN-ONE GUITAR KIT: No need to buy any additional accessories; this all-inclusive set comes with an e-tuner, gig bag, guitar strap with pick holder, extra nylon strings, 6 celluloid guitar picks, a capo, and a cloth

ULTIMATE BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GUITAR: This handcrafted acoustic guitar is designed with a classic shape, elegant finish, and features a beautiful rosette for a modern acoustic look

FIT FOR ALL AGES: Playing guitar is easy with 7 accessories, and a classic acoustic guitar shape for a comfortable experience, perfect for teenagers and adults alike

COMPLETE ALL-IN-ONE GUITAR KIT: No need to buy any additional accessories; this all-inclusive set comes with an e-tuner, gig bag, guitar strap with pick holder, extra nylon strings, 6 celluloid guitar picks, a capo, and a cloth

ULTIMATE BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GUITAR: This handcrafted acoustic guitar is designed with a classic shape, elegant finish, and features a beautiful rosette for a modern acoustic look

FIT FOR ALL AGES: Playing guitar is easy with 7 accessories, and a classic acoustic guitar shape for a comfortable experience, perfect for teenagers and adults alike

COMPLETE ALL-IN-ONE GUITAR KIT: No need to buy any additional accessories; this all-inclusive set comes with an e-tuner, gig bag, guitar strap with pick holder, extra nylon strings, 6 celluloid guitar picks, a capo, and a cloth

ULTIMATE BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GUITAR: This handcrafted acoustic guitar is designed with a classic shape, elegant finish, and features a beautiful rosette for a modern acoustic look

FIT FOR ALL AGES: Playing guitar is easy with 7 accessories, and a classic acoustic guitar shape for a comfortable experience, perfect for teenagers and adults alike

FOR PARLOR OR VINTAGE GUITARS - The tone and feel of Silk & Steel is ideal for parlor guitars and vintage instruments.

WARM & MELLOW - With their low tension and reduced finger noise, Silk & Steel sets are incredibly warm and mellow, great for fingerstyle playing.

SILVER PLATED COPPER WINDINGS - Silk & Steel strings are made with silver-plated copper windings, over a combination silk and steel core.

MOST POPULAR – Pursue your passion with D’Addario’s most popular coated acoustic guitar string set. The EXP17 Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings delivers the ideal balance of volume, projection and comfortable playability. With EXP coated phosphor bronze strings you get a warm, bright, well balanced acoustic tone and 4 times more life than uncoated strings.

WITH EXCLUSIVE NY STEEL – These coated light acoustic guitar strings feature plain steel strings and hexagonal cores made of our revolutionary NY High Carbon Steel that delivers unprecedented strength and pitch stability.

COATED THEN WOUND – Unlike other coated strings, D’Addario strings feature an ultra-fine layer of EXP coating that is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire and then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a barrier against corrosion and a consistent, long-lasting tone.

ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRING SET: Martin Guitar Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 acoustic strings are now offered in a box of 25 sets. These bulk strings are packaged in an easy-to-use system and designed for corrosion resistance. Choose between a medium, light, and custom light gauge, and you’ll be ready to rock-n-roll.

GUITAR ACCESSORIES: Every guitarist knows that their sound comes down to the strings. These Martin Guitar strings are engineered using a new, patented anti-corrosion treatment only available from Martin. It protects the core and wrap wire to prevent corrosion without compromising tone or feel. Change your Martin strings as often as you like.

ROCKIN’ FEATURES: This amazing guitar strings set is just another example of our company’s mission to constantly improve the tone and playability of our guitars. Each set is priced so guitar players can keep a spare set of strings in their gig bag and a few extra sets in the van, in the studio, and at home, making it a great gift for musicians.