Acoustic Guitars
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Bourgeois The Banjo Killer SD
Original price $10,724.00
Current price $9,650.00| /This killer guitar sounds even better than it looks. This beauty features a highly figured Bearclaw Aged Tone Sitka Spruce. The sides and back are ...
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2020 Taylor Builder's Edition 652ce 12-String
$2,399.00| /Big Leaf maple Coupled with a torrefied spruce top, maple produces a vibrant sound with a transparent quality that emphasizes the unique style of e...
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2015 Taylor 514ce-N
$2,499.00| /We love Taylor nylon string models. Their Hybrid features like a radiused neck and slightly narrower than traditional neck width makes them guitar ...
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Collings CW Indian A
$7,375.00| /This CW Series dreadnought is designed for maximum power and volume. It features an Adirondack top and bracing, no tongue brace, an enlarged sound...
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Bourgeois 00-12/C Custom Maple
Original price $10,494.00
Current price $9,445.00| /We hand selected the woods for this custom OO cutaway at the Bourgeois shop. The combination of sumptuous Aged Tone Swiss Alpine Moon Spruce and Ag...
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1968 Martin D-35
$7,499.00| /The Brazilian Rosewood tone shines on this beauty. It has light signs of play and is in excellent condition for its age. It has just been professio...
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1971 Martin 00-18C
$1,799.00| /This nice little classical guitar is in excellent condition with some signs of wear on the back and sides but with a Martin supplied new Sitka Spru...
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1969 Martin D12-20
$2,999.00| /Martin's original 12-string model. This guitar sounds super-sweet and plays like butter thanks to a fresh neck-reset. It is in excellent condition ...
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Collings D2H A SB T S
$8,725.00| /This beautiful Traditional Series dreadnought is designed and crafted to showcase the most desirable characteristics present in coveted pre-war ins...
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Taylor AD26e Baritone-6 Special Edition
$2,199.00| /Baritone guitars have appeared periodically throughout the Taylor line for years, and now they’re thrilled to offer this incomparable sound and pla...
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2021 Bourgeois OMS/C Signature Deluxe
$8,395.00| /This mint condition 2021 custom OMS cutaway combines a slotted headstock, 1 13/16" nut and a 25.5” scale neck to recreate a classic design coveted ...
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Santa Cruz Vintage Southerner
Original price $8,460.00
Current price $7,599.00| /This Vintage Southerner is a killer traditional slope-shoulder guitar! Beautiful Mahogany topped with Sitka Spruce and Adirondack Bracing attached ...
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Bourgeois Hogtop OM Professional Series
Original price $5,699.00
Current price $5,130.00| /This good-looking All-Mahogany OM offers rich, woody and velvety tonalities with bell-like highs and clear balanced lows. It has the killer sustain...
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Bourgeois Vintage Heirloom Series OM
Original price $7,199.00
Current price $6,840.00| /This OM seals the deal with Bourgeois's full Aged Tone Package which includes an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top, Aged Tone Adi bracing, Aged Tone ...
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Collings C10-35 Sunburst
$6,750.00| /As the newest addition to Collings acoustic line-up, the C10-35 brings a new voice to one of their favorite body sizes. This limited-production ...
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2021 Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS | Madagascar Rosewood & Adirondack
$5,995.00| /If you love Martin dreadnoughts, this one is for you. Built in the style of the great dreads of 1937 this guitar is an absolute tone cannon. Built ...
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2013 Santa Cruz 1929 OO
$3,999.00| /This is one sweet little all-Mahogany guitar! Its 12 fret v-shape neck and 24.75" scale length lends it an easy tension and extra-sweet sound. This...
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1993 Froggy Bottom M | Indian Rosewood & Spruce
$4,995.00| /What a gem! This 1993 Froggy Bottom M boasts a beautiful clear, wonderfully articulate tone and has opened up beautifully over it's 30 year life. B...
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Bourgeois Banjo Killer D / Legacy Series
Original price $8,974.00
Current price $8,077.00| /This guitar has killer sound and looks. It features a highly figured Bearclaw Aged Tone Sitka Spruce. The sides and back are Figured Mahogany. It a...
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Bourgeois Professional Series Vintage 00
Original price $5,899.00
Current price $5,299.00| /This OO is the perfect size for responsive picking and strumming and is loud, warm and balanced. Its AT Sitka top and Indian Rosewood back combine...
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Taylor 212ce
$1,099.00| /With a solid Sitka spruce top, layered rosewood back and sides, and an easy-playing Taylor neck, the 212ce offers an exceptionally comfortabl...
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Taylor 222ce-K DLX
$1,899.00| /This deluxe Grand Concert acoustic-electric boasts a gorgeous visual profile thanks to back, sides and top of beautiful Hawaiian koa. A solid...
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Acoustic Guitars for Sale at Northern Lights Music - Best Quality Brands
Discover top-notch boutique acoustic guitars at Northern Lights Music, featuring sought-after brands such as Santa Cruz Guitars, Bourgeois Guitars, and Collings Guitars. Whether you're searching for a brilliant Brazilian OM or a warm mahogany dreadnought, we have the perfect guitar for you. Can't find what you're looking for in our inventory? Our featured brands are custom shops that can build a guitar to match your imagination and budget. Looking for an affordable option or just starting out? We also offer high-quality, budget-friendly acoustic and electric guitars from Taylor Guitars, Seagull Guitars, and Yamaha Acoustic Guitars.
What is an Acoustic Guitar and its Characteristics
An acoustic guitar is a type of stringed instrument that uses a hollow body and a soundboard to produce sound, instead of relying on electronic amplification. The soundboard is usually made of wood, and the body can be crafted from wood or synthetic materials. Steel strings are typically used, but acoustic guitars can also be strung with nylon or other types of strings. Acoustic guitars can be played with a pick or fingers and are popular in various music genres, including folk, country, blues, and classical.
Reasons to Choose an Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic guitars have a lot to offer, attracting players for different reasons. The rich and warm sound that an acoustic guitar produces is often described as "full" or "rounded," and is appreciated by many players. The versatility of the instrument allows it to be played in a variety of styles and genres, such as folk, country, blues, and classical. The simplicity of an acoustic guitar is also appealing, as it does not require electronic amplification or other equipment. Furthermore, the portability of acoustic guitars makes them convenient for playing at home, with friends, or on the go.
History of the Acoustic Guitar
The acoustic guitar has a rich and diverse history that stretches back centuries. The modern acoustic guitar is derived from various stringed instruments developed in different parts of the world. The lute, one of the earliest known stringed instruments, was developed in ancient Egypt and was popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. The lute was a pear-shaped instrument with a long neck and a hollow body and was used to play melodies and accompaniments.
The guitar as we know it today is believed to have evolved from the lute, and it was first developed in Spain in the 15th century. Early guitars had four courses (pairs) of strings, which were tuned in fourths and were played with the fingers. They were used to play a wide range of music, including folk, popular, and classical. Over time, the guitar has undergone many changes and has been adapted to meet the needs of different musicians and musical styles. Today, the acoustic guitar is a popular instrument used in various music genres, including folk, country, blues, and classical.
Best Guitars for Beginners
There are many great options for beginner acoustic guitars, and the best one for you will depend on your budget, playing style, and preferences. A budget-friendly option for beginners is the Yamaha FG800, known for its excellent sound quality and playability. The Yamaha FG800 has a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, which give it a warm and full sound. For those who prefer a North American-made guitar, Taylor is a great step-up option. Try out a few different guitars to find the one that works best for you and your playing style.