Poyntington Dorset

Pubs

24 Pubs in Poyntington in 4 categories

• Bars

  10 bars listed

• Gastropubs

  4 gastropubs listed

• Wine Bars

  1 wine bar listed

• Other Pubs

  9 other pubs listed

Restaurants

47 Restaurants in Poyntington in 15 categories

• Indian Restaurants

  9 indian restaurants listed

• Italian Restaurants

  7 italian restaurants listed

• English Restaurants

  5 english restaurants listed

• Thai Restaurants

  4 thai restaurants listed

• French Restaurants

  3 french restaurants listed

• Chinese Restaurants

  3 chinese restaurants listed

• Fine Dining Restaurants

  2 fine dining restaurants listed

• Breakfast Restaurants

  2 breakfast restaurants listed

• Family Restaurants

  1 family restaurant listed

• Ethiopian Restaurants

  1 ethiopian restaurant listed

• American Restaurants

  1 american restaurant listed

• Buffet Restaurants

  1 buffet restaurant listed

• Vegetarian Restaurants

  1 vegetarian restaurant listed

• Pizza Restaurants

  1 pizza restaurant listed

• Other Restaurants

  6 other restaurants listed

Banks

Banks in Poyntington

• Natwest - Sherborne, Dorset

  50 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BH

• Halifax - Sherborne

  92 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BJ

• Barclays - Sherborne, Dorset

  61 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BB

Hotels

Hotels in Poyntington

• Grange - Oborne, Sherborne

  Oborne, Sherborne, DT9 4LA

• Sherborne (Horsecastles Lane) - Sherborne

  Horsecastles Lane, Sherborne, DT9 6BB

• Pheasants BandB - Sherborne

  24 Greenhill, Sherborne, DT9 4EW

• Antelope Hotel - Sherborne

  Greenhill, Sherborne, DT9

• Kings Arms - Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne

  North Road, Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, DT9 4NS

• Ashcombe Farm - Caundle Marsh, Sherborne

  Caundle Marsh, Sherborne, DT9 5JA

• Premier Preservation - Sherborne

  Coombe, Sherborne, DT9 4AU

• Bakehouse - Sherborne

  1 Acreman Street, Sherborne, DT9 3NU

• Uplandholidayhomes - Over Compton, Sherborne

  Over Compton, Sherborne, DT9 4QS

• Eastbury Hotel - Sherborne

  Long Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BY

Shops

235 Shops in Poyntington in 73 categories

• Convenience Stores

  10 convenience stores listed

• Electronics Repair Shops

  8 electronics repair shops listed

• Bridal Shops

  8 bridal shops listed

• Farm Shops

  7 farm shops listed

• Gift Shops

  7 gift shops listed

• Antique Furniture Stores

  7 antique furniture stores listed

• Furniture Stores

  6 furniture stores listed

• Computer Stores

  6 computer stores listed

• Dress Shops

  6 dress shops listed

• Book Stores

  6 book stores listed

• Print Shops

  6 print shops listed

• Shoe Repair Shops

  5 shoe repair shops listed

• Model Shops

  5 model shops listed

• Discount Stores

  5 discount stores listed

• Barber Shops

  5 barber shops listed

• Fashion Accessories Stores

  4 fashion accessories stores listed

• Auto Repair Shops

  4 auto repair shops listed

• Picture Frame Shops

  4 picture frame shops listed

• Photo Shops

  4 photo shops listed

• Upholstery Shops

  4 upholstery shops listed

• Building Materials Stores

  4 building materials stores listed

• Coffee Shops

  4 coffee shops listed

• Bed Shops

  4 bed shops listed

• Dessert Shops

  3 dessert shops listed

• Auto Body Shops

  3 auto body shops listed

• Knit Shops

  3 knit shops listed

• Baby Clothing Stores

  3 baby clothing stores listed

• Cake Shops

  3 cake shops listed

• Bicycle Repair Shops

  3 bicycle repair shops listed

• DIY Shops

  3 diy shops listed

• Copy Shops

  3 copy shops listed

• Furniture Repair Shops

  3 furniture repair shops listed

• Tailors

  3 tailors listed

• Motorcycle Shops

  3 motorcycle shops listed

• Ski Shops

  3 ski shops listed

• Mobile Phone Repair Shops

  3 mobile phone repair shops listed

• Embroidery Shops

  3 embroidery shops listed

• Coffee Stores

  3 coffee stores listed

• Flooring Stores

  2 flooring stores listed

• Camping Stores

  2 camping stores listed

• Baking Supply Stores

  2 baking supply stores listed

• Cookie Shops

  2 cookie shops listed

• Feed Stores

  2 feed stores listed

• Boot Stores

  2 boot stores listed

• Bicycle Stores

  2 bicycle stores listed

• Art Supply Stores

  2 art supply stores listed

• Tattoo Shops

  2 tattoo shops listed

• Tobacco Shops

  2 tobacco shops listed

• Kitchenware Shops

  2 kitchenware shops listed

• Beer Stores

  2 beer stores listed

• Antique Stores

  2 antique stores listed

• Boot Repair Shops

  2 boot repair shops listed

• Designer Clothing Shops

  2 designer clothing shops listed

• Golf Shops

  1 golf shop listed

• Hobby Shops

  1 hobby shop listed

• CD Stores

  1 cd store listed

• Auto Parts Stores

  1 auto parts store listed

• Fruit and Vegetable Stores

  1 fruit and vegetable store listed

• Body Piercing Shops

  1 body piercing shop listed

• Carpet Stores

  1 carpet store listed

• Tool Repair Shops

  1 tool repair shop listed

• Bedroom Furniture Stores

  1 bedroom furniture store listed

• Cheese Shops

  1 cheese shop listed

• Off Track Betting Shops

  1 off track betting shop listed

• Chocolate Shops

  1 chocolate shop listed

• Quilt Shops

  1 quilt shop listed

• Baby Stores

  1 baby store listed

• Musical Instrument Repair Shops

  1 musical instrument repair shop listed

• Truck Repair Shops

  1 truck repair shop listed

• Blinds Shops

  1 blinds shop listed

• Motorcycle Repair Shops

  1 motorcycle repair shop listed

• Sign Shops

  1 sign shop listed

• Other Shops

  12 other shops listed

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Poyntington

• Shaftesbury - Shaftesbury

  21 Salisbury Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8EL

• Tesco - Yeovil, Queensway

  Tesco Yeovil Extra, Yeovil, Queensway, BA20 1EY

• Martins Stores - Castle Cary

  Market Place, Castle Cary, BA7 7AH

• Morrisons - Yeovil

  Lysander Road, Yeovil, BA20 2

• Charlton Horethorne - Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne

  Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, DT9 4NL

Takeaways

33 Takeaways in Poyntington in 7 categories

• Fish and Chips Takeaways

  8 fish and chips takeaways listed

• Chinese Takeaways

  7 chinese takeaways listed

• Indian Takeaways

  5 indian takeaways listed

• Sandwich Shop and Takeaways

  3 sandwich shop and takeaways listed

• Fried Chicken Takeaways

  1 fried chicken takeaway listed

• Pizza Takeaways

  1 pizza takeaway listed

• Other Takeaways

  8 other takeaways listed

Cinemas

Cinemas in Poyntington

• Cineworld - Yeovil

  Old Station Way, Yeovil, BA20 1NP

• Cinema Beds and Sofa Store - Yeovil

  Court Ash, Yeovil, BA20 1HG

Home improvement

166 Home improvement in Poyntington in 27 categories

• Architects

  13 architects listed

• Gardeners

  13 gardeners listed

• Builders

  11 builders listed

• Plumbers

  11 plumbers listed

• Kitchen Design and Installation

  9 kitchen design and installation listed

• Electricians

  9 electricians listed

• CCTV Equipment and Services

  9 cctv equipment and services listed

• Roofing Services

  9 roofing services listed

• Removal Services

  9 removal services listed

• Tiling Contractors

  8 tiling contractors listed

• Carpenters

  7 carpenters listed

• Interior Designers

  7 interior designers listed

• Audio Visual Consultants

  5 audio visual consultants listed

• Arborist and Tree Surgeons

  5 arborist and tree surgeons listed

• Curtains

  5 curtains listed

• Plasterers

  4 plasterers listed

• Painter Decorators

  4 painter decorators listed

• Central Heating Services

  4 central heating services listed

• Conservatory Supply and Installation

  4 conservatory supply and installation listed

• Curtain Maker and Retailers

  4 curtain maker and retailers listed

• Architectural Designers

  4 architectural designers listed

• Air Conditioning Contractors

  3 air conditioning contractors listed

• Flooring

  3 flooring listed

• Window Cleaners

  2 window cleaners listed

• Double Glazing Installers

  2 double glazing installers listed

• Locksmiths

  1 locksmith listed

• Fireplaces

  1 fireplaces listed

Health and beauty

172 Health and beauty in Poyntington in 39 categories

• Sports Schools

  20 sports schools listed

• Sportswear Stores

  12 sportswear stores listed

• Sports Shops

  11 sports shops listed

• Care Servicess

  10 care servicess listed

• Doctors

  9 doctors listed

• Alternative Medicine Practitioners

  9 alternative medicine practitioners listed

• Dental Clinics

  8 dental clinics listed

• Beautys

  7 beautys listed

• Massage Therapists

  6 massage therapists listed

• Spas

  6 spas listed

• Cosmeticss

  5 cosmeticss listed

• Opticians

  5 opticians listed

• Beauty Supply Stores

  4 beauty supply stores listed

• Clinics

  4 clinics listed

• Optometrists

  4 optometrists listed

• Beauty Salons

  3 beauty salons listed

• Swimmings

  3 swimmings listed

• Sports Massage Therapists

  3 sports massage therapists listed

• Childminders

  3 childminders listed

• Nail Salons

  3 nail salons listed

• Eye Care Clinics

  3 eye care clinics listed

• Hair Cares

  3 hair cares listed

• Hairdressers

  3 hairdressers listed

• Surgeons

  3 surgeons listed

• Spa and Health Clubs

  3 spa and health clubs listed

• Weight Loss Services

  2 weight loss services listed

• Hair Extension Technicians

  2 hair extension technicians listed

• Cosmetic Dentists

  2 cosmetic dentists listed

• Acupuncture Clinics

  2 acupuncture clinics listed

• Hair Salons

  2 hair salons listed

• Chiropractors

  2 chiropractors listed

• Gyms

  2 gyms listed

• Creches

  2 creches listed

• Mens Hairdressers and Barbers

  1 mens hairdressers and barbers listed

• Medical Centers

  1 medical center listed

• Gymnastics Clubs

  1 gymnastics club listed

• Sports Venues

  1 sports venue listed

• Contact Lenses Suppliers

  1 contact lenses supplier listed

• Dentists

  1 dentist listed

Attractions

54 Attractions in Poyntington in 13 categories

• Art Galleries

  11 art galleries listed

• Lakes

  7 lakes listed

• Aquariums

  7 aquariums listed

• Museums

  7 museums listed

• Theatres

  6 theatres listed

• Holiday Parks

  5 holiday parks listed

• Park and Gardens

  4 park and gardens listed

• Go Karting

  2 go karting listed

• Zoos

  1 zoo listed

• Exhibition and Trade Centres

  1 exhibition and trade centre listed

• Nature Reserves

  1 nature reserve listed

• Racecourses

  1 racecourse listed

• Golf Courses

  1 golf course listed

Property services

47 Property services in Poyntington in 8 categories

• Mortgage Brokers

  10 mortgage brokers listed

• Estate Agents

  8 estate agents listed

• Property and Estate Management

  7 property and estate management listed

• Property Developers

  7 property developers listed

• Commercial Estate Agents

  7 commercial estate agents listed

• Property Management Companies

  4 property management companies listed

• Property Investment

  3 property investment listed

• Other Property services

  1 other property services listed

Education

86 Education in Poyntington in 27 categories

• Primary Schools

  9 primary schools listed

• Driving Schools

  8 driving schools listed

• Riding School and Stables

  8 riding school and stables listed

• Independent or Preparatory Schools

  7 independent or preparatory schools listed

• Language Schools

  6 language schools listed

• Nursery Schools

  5 nursery schools listed

• After School Clubs

  4 after school clubs listed

• Tennis Instructors

  3 tennis instructors listed

• Business Schools

  3 business schools listed

• High and Secondary Schools

  3 high and secondary schools listed

• Music Schools

  3 music schools listed

• Martial Arts Schools

  3 martial arts schools listed

• Drama Schools

  3 drama schools listed

• Ballet Schools

  2 ballet schools listed

• Guitar Instructors

  2 guitar instructors listed

• Sailing Schools

  2 sailing schools listed

• Dance Schools

  2 dance schools listed

• Music Instructors

  2 music instructors listed

• English Language Schools

  2 english language schools listed

• Community Schools

  2 community schools listed

• Schools

  1 school listed

• Kung Fu Schools

  1 kung fu school listed

• Kickboxing Schools

  1 kickboxing school listed

• Tennis Lessons

  1 tennis lesson listed

• Taekwondo Schools

  1 taekwondo school listed

• Beauty Schools

  1 beauty school listed

• Aikido Schools

  1 aikido school listed

Business services

48 Business services in Poyntington in 8 categories

• Caterers

  9 caterers listed

• Web Hosting Companies

  8 web hosting companies listed

• Business Management Consultants

  8 business management consultants listed

• Cleaners

  7 cleaners listed

• Website Designers

  6 website designers listed

• Office Services

  5 office services listed

• Office Supply Stores

  4 office supply stores listed

• Office Equipment Suppliers

  1 office equipment supplier listed

Leisure

17 Leisure in Poyntington in 9 categories

• Car Servicing

  6 car servicing listed

• Wedding Flowers

  3 wedding flowers listed

• Dj Hire

  2 dj hire listed

• Wedding Entertainment

  1 wedding entertainment listed

• Venue Hire

  1 venue hire listed

• Photographers

  1 photographer listed

• Guitar Lessons

  1 guitar lessons listed

• Cake Makers

  1 cake maker listed

• Car Washes

  1 car wash listed

Best reviews

Top pubs in Poyntington

• Dolphin Inn - Stalbridge, Gillingham

  Bar

  1 Ring Street, Stalbridge, Gillingham, SP8 4HB

  10.6 miles away

  Excellent carvery good choice of meat and veg 17 of us enjoyed our birthday meal on Sunday well done Maggie ...

• Bell and Crown - Zeals, Warminster

  Zeals, Warminster, BA12 6NJ

  11 miles away

  Excellent food and hospitality.Have been here several times and always made to feel very welcome.

• Plough Inn - Manston, Sturminster Newton

  Shaftesbury Road, Manston, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1HB

  10.4 miles away

  Nestled cosily in the rolling countryside of Dorset I found this Gem of an Inn, and the Landlord Major John ...

• Queens Head - Milborne Port, Sherborne

  High St, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5DQ

  1.9 miles away

  very friendly nice place, great food

• Quarry Inn - Keinton Mandeville, Somerton

  High St, Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, TA11 6DZ

  9.4 miles away

  Had lunch here on Father's Day. Lunch was delicious, it was served hot. Service was great. Surroundings ...

Top restaurants in Poyntington

• Busy Bee - Yeovil

  Chinese Restaurant

  39 Forest Hill, Yeovil, BA20 2PH

  7.3 miles away

  Amazing! the food is killer and speedy and friendly delivery. I recommend the Kung paw chicken and fried wontons! Thanks guys ...

• Forester's Arms - Yeovil

  Eastern European Restaurant

  Holywell, Yeovil, BA22 9NF

  8.6 miles away

  FANTASTIC FREE HOUSE!! Good Food. Good Music. Good Beers, Ciders and Wines. Good Times.

• Salt Cellar - Shaftesbury

  British Restaurant

  2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LY

  13.3 miles away

  We were recommended to find this restaurant, in the most fantastic setting at the top of Gold Hill. Easily ...

• Chans Chinese Takeaway - Gillingham

  3 High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4AA

  10.6 miles away

  Very good food

• Burger King - Yeovil

  Cantabrian Restaurant

  2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ

  6.3 miles away

  Excellent Staff, great food, great management team.

Top banks in Poyntington

• Lloyds - Yeovil, Somerset

  9 High Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1RN

  6.3 miles away

  I want a REAL direct number to Yeovil branch

Top hotels in Poyntington

• Longpuddle Bed and Breakfast - Piddlehinton, Dorchester

  4 High Street, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, DT2 7TD

  14.5 miles away

  Go! Don't hesitate.....we can thoroughly recommend this b&b.Such a charming couple.Ann and Bertie are perfect hosts with nothing being too ...

• Milton Lodge Hotel - Gillingham

  Gillingham, SP8 5QD

  10.8 miles away

  Homophobic owner

Top shops in Poyntington

• Toy Barn - Sherborne

  Model Shop

  91 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 4JX

  1.5 miles away

  I strongly recommend this supplier both for excellent products and friendly, helpful and personal service.

• J & R Autos - Gillingham

  Auto Body Shop

  6 New Road, Gillingham, SP8 4JL

  10.6 miles away

  Great body shop reasonable prices highly recommended

• bunce body and paint - Sturminster Newton

  Auto Body Shop

  Butts Pond Industrial Estate, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AZ

  9.3 miles away

  Great family run business that are clearly passionate and highly professional in their approach and standard of work. Darren the ...

• Shepton Cobbler - Shepton Mallet

  Shoe Repair Shop

  49 High St, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AQ

  14.7 miles away

  Absolutely excellent in every way.

• Earthfare - Glastonbury

  45 High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DS

  15 miles away

  Great shop, great staff, massive range.

Top supermarkets in Poyntington

• Co op - Evercreech

  Victoria Square, Evercreech, BA4 6JP

  11.7 miles away

  Went into Evercreech Store today. Not a good experience.Trollies of stock everywhere.Not just large trollies but also the shopping trollies ...

Top takeaways in Poyntington

• Oriental Chef - Glastonbury

  Chinese Takeaway

  76 High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DZ

  15 miles away

  excellent food

• Chubbys - Langport

  Bow Street, Langport, TA10 9PS

  15 miles away

  Quick, easy service providing excellent food, in a very small town it makes a very big difference having a 5 ...

• R and T Fish Bar - Street

  Fish and Chips Takeaway

  45 Silver Road, Street, BA16 0JR

  14.5 miles away

  BEST FISH AND CHIPS! Me and my family always go here over anywhere else!

• Chipmonks - Street

  Fish and Chips Takeaway

  Street, BA16 0EB

  14.7 miles away

  Fresh fish and chips, well-presented in a box. The large cod is amazing in terms of taste and quality.

• Palmers Fish - Bunford Lane, Yeovil

  Fish and Chips Takeaway

  Bunford Lane, Yeovil, BA20 2EJ

  7.8 miles away

  very tasty, cooked just right, will buy my fish and chips again from here and advise others to do the ...

Top cinemas in Poyntington

Cinemas yet to be reviewed

Top home improvement in Poyntington

• Villeroy & Boch Factory Outlet - Clarks Village, Street

  Bathrooms

  Unit 1c, Homewares Pavilion Farm Road, Clarks Village, Street, BA16 0BB

  14.7 miles away

  Recently visited the outlet store and was served by Carley who was very good, but a little put off by ...

• W D Ritchie - Blandford Forum

  Builder

  1 Littletowns, Blandford Forum, DT11 7UR

  16.7 miles away

  A wonderful team of polite, skillful and empathetic trades. Following many years of project management overseas, i9t was a pleasure ...

• S R B Plumbing - Somerton

  Plumber

  1 Buckland Rd, Somerton, TA11 6SJ

  11.8 miles away

  Very good service. Simon very friendly does a goog job and very tidy after. I had a leaky radiator rang ...

• Johnson's of Shaftesbury Removals Company - Gillingham

  Removal Service

  Gillingham, SP8 4PZ

  10.6 miles away

  We moved from Gillingham, North Dorset to West Sussex on Monday 29th of November 2021. We got quotes from other ...

• R A Vallard Plumbers - Yeovil

  Plumber

  7 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, BA21 5UA

  5.1 miles away

  s clark was a fool. he was the one who planned his kitchen. & when it was fitted didn't ...

Top health and beauty in Poyntington

• Keating Will - Crewkerne

  Surgeon

  Birches East Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7PE

  12.3 miles away

  Excellent job. Good price completed on time. tidy worker. Very pleased. Thanks!

• Evergreen Arboriculture - Motcombe, Shaftesbury

  Surgeon

  63 Elm Hill, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, SP7 9HR

  12.8 miles away

  Excellent service, recommended.

• GG's Barber & Shop - Shaftesbury

  Hair Salon

  6 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AR

  13.3 miles away

  Friendly lads, quality finish and overall a fantastic barbers!

• Ashley's Barbers - Blandford Forum

  Hair Care

  1 The Plocks Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AR

  16.8 miles away

  Had a splendid haircut at Ashley's yesterday - very attentive service from the hairdresser - and well-priced!

• Lads & Dads Barber shop - Gillingham

  Mens Hairdressers and Barbers

  Gillingham, SP8 4QJ

  10.7 miles away

  Excellent barber shop.Cheerful staff and good value for money

Top attractions in Poyntington

• Cavalcade Of Costume Museum - Blandford Forum

  Museum

  The Plocks, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AA

  16.8 miles away

  We recently took a party of 18 to the museum . A very warm welcome awaited us. We enjoyed some ...

• Watermarque Aquatic Superstore - Yeovil

  Aquarium

  Houndstone Business Park/Lufton Way, Yeovil, BA22 8HA

  7.9 miles away

  Amazing selection & advice & equipment for reptile keepers

Top property services in Poyntington

• Jeanes Holland Burnell - Glastonbury

  Estate Agent

  30 High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DX

  15 miles away

  Was pressured into selling the house cheaper. Even at one stage they suggested that we find somewhere else to live ...

• Connells Estate Agents - Yeovil

  Estate Agent

  1-3 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EW

  6.4 miles away

  Horrendous company, don't do their job and then lie about it after costing the customers 1000's of pounds. Definitely not ...

• Palmer Snell - Yeovil

  Estate Agent

  16 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EW

  6.4 miles away

  Very very unhelpful staff, very rude and were not bothered about helping at all. Would definitely NOT recommend them!!

Top education in Poyntington

• Reality MASD (Martial Arts & Self Defence) - Somerton

  Kickboxing School

  Somerton, TA11 6LY

  11.6 miles away

  I have tried to edit the details on this site but have been unsuccessful.....please see Google for latest details as ...

• Samantha Rowland Driving Instructor - Shepton Mallet

  Driving School

  8 Society Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5GF

  14.9 miles away

  Can't believe the above review! As far as I am concerned this is so unfair. Sam is a wonderful ...

• Northover House Day Nursery - Ilchester

  Nursery School

  Northover House, Ilchester, BA22 8NG

  8.1 miles away

  Extremley poor experience. Avoid!

Top business services in Poyntington

• OVENOLOGY - Guy's Marsh, Shaftesbury

  Cleaners

  28 Denham Drive, Guy's Marsh, Shaftesbury, SP7 0AJ

  12.1 miles away

  Excellent service went above and beyond to fix my oven highly recommended

Top leisure in Poyntington

• Cats Inn - Longbridge Deverill, Warminster

  Dog Boarding

  47 Station Road, Longbridge Deverill, Warminster, BA12 7DL

  18.8 miles away

  A most helpful service. Sally went out of her way to help when one of our aging cats became ill. ...

• Baltonsborough Village Hall - Ham Street, Glastonbury

  Wedding Entertainment

  6 Chancellor Close, Ham Street, Glastonbury, BA6 8PX

  11.4 miles away

  A post code would help

• Wessex Music - Sherborne

  Guitar Lessons

  Compton Court Cold Harbour, Sherborne, DT9 4AG

  1.9 miles away

  Wessex music was terrible. I went in to get my a child a guitar something you would think to be ...