Farida M-2
Since hitting the UK in 2007 the M-2 has been one of the surprise success stories of the UK guitar market, and one of Farida's best sellers. Guitarist magazine gave this model a glowing five-star review, declaring it 'a big hearted vibrant-sounding parlour that's an absolute snip', and praising its 'clear quick response'.
Add to this the praise heaped on this guitar by a multitude of happy customers online and it is no surprise that this model has acquired such an awesome reputation, and is often pre-sold before it reaches UK shores.
The M-2 is clearly inspired by 1920's design principles, with its small 'parlour' size focusing on player-comfort, and its Canadian red cedar top radiating a soft, even tone.
For such a boutique styled instrument to garner such interest is a testament to the breadth of musical styles to which the M-2 lends itself. Completely at home with Hawaiian, Bluegrass, and open-tuned playing styles, this guitar is also a favourite of anyone from Indie-strummers to Classical pickers new to steel-string models.
Quite simply far too good for its price-tag.

