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Acoustic Guitars

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  • 2018 Collings C10-35 SB
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    2018 Collings C10-35 SB

    The Collings C10-35 is the newest addition to the company's acoustic line-up. It features a compact and comfortable body size, with specially selected ultra-lightweight tonewoods, non-scalloped Adirondack bracing, and other vintage-inspired features for an entirely new C10 experience. Like its big brother, the popular CJ-35 model, the C10-35 produces a dry, punchy tone with a snarly attack and incredibly even response. In other words, the Collings C10-35 is a high-quality acoustic guitar with a unique sound and feel that is sure to appeal to a wide range of players.
  • Taylor 814ce Builder's Edition
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    Taylor 814ce Builder's Edition

    The 814ce has long been considered Taylor's flagship acoustic-electric guitar thanks to its mix of lush tone, playing comfort and all-purpose musical appeal. Here, Taylor is thrilled to present the next evolution of this classic model: the Builder's Edition 814ce. For this version, they've kept the solid Indian rosewood back and sides and paired them with a four-piece Adirondack spruce top, a combo that yields an enticing blend of low-end warmth, treble-range clarity and remarkable power, with our V-Class bracing inside to draw out more of the blooming overtones and rich sustain that players love. A handful of comfort-focused enhancements, such as a beveled armrest and cutaway and a subtle body taper, elevate the relaxed, accommodating feel of the Grand Auditorium body, while a striking full-body gloss finish and Kona burst for the back and sides raise this model's visual profile. Whether you're looking for an all-purpose musical workhorse or an heirloom-quality guitar to augment your collection, the Builder's Edition 814ce makes a compelling case as the most quintessentially "Taylor" guitar they've ever built.
  • National Reso-Phonic M1 Tricone
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    National Reso-Phonic M1 Tricone

    We love the M-1, it’s the Tri-Cone resonator guitar with a big, warm wood tone, plenty loud if you want it to be but with no harshness. Featuring vintage Tri-Cone styling, the M-1 is constructed of laminated mahogany with a solid mahogany body for rich wood tone. This guitar is great for the blues but it works great for all kinds of Americana styles. W/ hard shell case.
  • National Reso-Phonic El Trovador
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    National Reso-Phonic El Trovador

    Designed in collaboration with Mike Dowling, this all-Mahogany single cone guitar is patterned after the famous El Trovador produced from 1932-1933. Similar to its predecessor, our El Trovador guitar features a large, 4" deep body constructed of mahogany. The body is bound in multi-layer celluloid, with a matching purfling border around the coverplate. A wood soundwell houses the resonator. An ebony fretboard is mated to a solid mahogany neck, capped with a rosewood headstock overlay. The El Trovador's deep, unique voice has made it one of the most popular National models in recent years. W/HSC
  • Bourgeois The Banjo Killer SD - Sunburst!
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    Bourgeois The Banjo Killer SD - Sunburst!

    This killer Sunburst finish guitar sounds even better than it looks. This beauty features a highly figured Bearclaw Aged Tone Sitka Spruce. The sides and back are Figured Mahogany. It also has gorgeous Ziricote fingerboard, headstock overlay, and belly bridge appointments. The full Aged Tone package is completed with Aged Tone bracing attached with animal protein glue. Designed for flatpicking, it’s also great for fingerpicking! Features include a 1 23/32" nut width for easy playing, a satin neck finish, and Waverly Nickel/Ivoroid tuners. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
  • 2020 Taylor Builder's Edition 652ce 12-String
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    2020 Taylor Builder's Edition 652ce 12-String

    Big Leaf maple Coupled with a torrefied spruce top, maple produces a vibrant sound with a transparent quality that emphasizes the unique style of each player, while the special roasting process for the soundboard adds a touch of aged-in sweetness.The comfortable Grand Concert body is appointed with an armrest, rolled edges, a beveled cutaway and Expression System 2 electronics. This guitar is in very good condition and comes with a Taylor Gig Bag.
  • 2015 Taylor 514ce-N
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    2015 Taylor 514ce-N

    We love Taylor nylon string models. Their Hybrid features like a radiused neck and slightly narrower than traditional neck width makes them guitar easy to play and great for Folk, Bossa Nova, Country and other styles as well as classical. This guitar is in excellent, near mint condition with the exception of two very small top dings, w/ original hard shell case.
  • Collings CW Indian A
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    Collings CW Indian A

    This CW Series dreadnought is designed for maximum power and volume. It features an Adirondack top and bracing, no tongue brace, an enlarged soundhole and Indian Rosewood back and sides. It features a 1 23/32” nut width and a 2 1/4” belly bridge. Named after the well-loved Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, the Collings Winfield is a highly modified version of our standard dreadnought that features options commonly requested by flatpicking specialists. The combination of the stiff Adirondack spruce top with enlarged soundhole, supported by a top bracing pattern based on the earliest 14-fret dreadnoughts, make the CW a bluegrass powerhouse. Everything about this model is designed to provide plenty of headroom and projection for aggressive playing, but not at the expense of good tone. With hard shell case.
  • Bourgeois 00-12/C Custom Maple
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    Bourgeois 00-12/C Custom Maple

    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 Aged Tone Curly Maple give this beauty a rich resonance. The short scale Aged Tone Figured Maple neck and cutaway makes this OO a dream to play. The tortoise binding, slotted squares and diamonds fingerboard inlays and Waverly Nickel/Ebony tuners add and elegant flair to fantastic instrument. W/ HSC
  • Bourgeois L-DB
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  • 1968 Martin D-35
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    1968 Martin D-35

    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 professionally serviced having two small top cracks repaired and a neck reset.
  • 1971 Martin 00-18C
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    1971 Martin 00-18C

    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 Spruce top. Features include a Brazilian Rosewood Bridge and Fingerboard. With hard shell case.
  • 1969 Martin D12-20
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    1969 Martin D12-20

    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 having only the bridge and machine keys replaced and a new pickguard. It comes with a non-original Collings Hard Shell Case.
  • Collings D2H A SB T S
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    Collings D2H A SB T S

    This beautiful Traditional Series dreadnought is designed and crafted to showcase the most desirable characteristics present in coveted pre-war instruments. This one features a satin finish with a gorgeous sunburst along with a cut-through saddle. Bracing and tone woods are adjusted for weight and thickness to create a voicing characterized by warm, rounded highs and a present low midrange, while retaining a quick attack and strong projection. The 1 3/4" nut width, 25 1/2" scale length and 2 5/16" bridge spacing make this guitar comfortable to play. The Adirondack Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides. It comes with a hard shell case.
  • 2021 Bourgeois OMS/C Signature Deluxe
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    2021 Bourgeois OMS/C Signature Deluxe

    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 by fingerstylists – and not a few flatpickers. For superior tone, we selected the Cocobolo and Redwood top at the Bourgeois shop and also chose appointments like the Koa binding, DB Signature Herringbone purfling and Snakewood Waverly tuners. It comes with a hard shell case.
  • Santa Cruz Vintage Southerner
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    Santa Cruz Vintage Southerner

    This Vintage Southerner is a killer traditional slope-shoulder guitar! Beautiful Mahogany topped with Sitka Spruce and Adirondack Bracing attached with hot hide glue give this guitar the kind of killer tone that you thought couldn't be found any more. The 1 3/4" width nut varies just a hair from tradition but gives you a roomy, luxurious feel. A hard shell case is included.
  • Bourgeois Hogtop OM Professional Series
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    Bourgeois Hogtop OM Professional Series

    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 and foundational presence that you expect from every Bourgeois guitar. W/deluxe hard shell case
  • Bourgeois Vintage Heirloom Series OM
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    Bourgeois Vintage Heirloom Series OM

    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 Finish and animal protein glue. Its back and sides are premium Indian Rosewood. The long scale neck and 1 3/4” width nut make the guitar a breeze to play. and this tap-tuned guitar is balanced with great sustain and a robust complex tone. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
  • Collings C10-35 Sunburst
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    Collings C10-35 Sunburst

    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 model features specially selected ultra-lightweight tonewoods, non-scalloped Adirondack bracing, a long cutthrough saddle, and other vintage-inspired features for an entirely new C10 experience. Like its big brother, the popular CJ-35 model, the C10-35 produces dry punchy tone with a snarly attack and incredibly even response in a compact and comfortable package.
  • 2021 Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS | Madagascar Rosewood & Adirondack
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    2021 Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS | Madagascar Rosewood & Adirondack

    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 from premium Adirondack spruce and stunning Madagascar rosewood this instrument sounds rich, round, warm and mature along with possessing impressive dynamic range this guitar will knock your socks off! This guitar was gently handled and is in excellent overall condition. Comes with original deluxe Martin hard shell case. 1 3/4" nut width, 25.5" scale length and 2 5/16 string spacing.
  • 2013 Santa Cruz 1929 OO
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    2013 Santa Cruz 1929 OO

    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 guitar is in very good to excellent condition with only a few signs of play including a few minor dings on the edges of the lower bout and light fret wear. There are no scratches on the top, back or sides. The guitar is fully set up, plays like butter and is road-ready for its next musical journey. It comes with its original deluxe hard shell case.
  • 1993 Froggy Bottom K | Indian Rosewood & Spruce
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    1993 Froggy Bottom K | Indian Rosewood & Spruce

    What a gem! This 1993 Froggy Bottom K boasts a beautiful clear, wonderfully articulate tone and has opened up beautifully over it's 30 year life. Back from a fresh neck reset at the guitar doctor, this guitar has nice low action and is good to go for years to come with lots of meat on the saddle. The lovely Indian Rosewood and Spruce combination is finely balanced. The curly maple binding has stood the test of time nicely and we love the abalone Froggy emblem in the head stock. This guitar is unique and will turn heads at your next jam session. Comes with a hard shell case of a similar vintage. This is one hot ticket, so don't blink, act now and get it before its gone! 1 3/4" nut width, 25.25 scale and approximately 2 3/16 string spacing.
  • Bourgeois Banjo Killer D / Legacy Series
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    Bourgeois Banjo Killer D / Legacy Series

    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 also has a great looking Ziricote fingerboard, headstock overlay, and belly bridge. The tone is aided by Aged Tone bracing attached with animal protein glue. We know that it’s designed for flatpicking but it’s also great for fingerpicking! Other features include a 1 23/32" nut width for easy playing, a satin neck finish, and Waverly Nickel/Ivoroid tuners. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.

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.