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Sold2008 Gibson CL 40 Artist
This guitar has tons of that big Gibson sound that everyone is looking for. This guitar is in excellent condition and sports a Sitka spruce top, solid rosewood backs/sides, an ebony fretboard, pearl headstock logo, angel wing inlays, an abalone rosette, and multiple-ply binding. It is in very good condition and plays great. With original hard case.
Sold2021 Collings Custom OM2H Cocobolo & German Spruce
Nobody selects Cocobolo quite like Collings. This guitar features an exceptionally straight grained and ruby red slice, perfectly book matched. Cocobolo to my ear reflects a wonderfully crisp, clear and shimmering tone to any Spruce top. Being paired with a German Spruce top puts this guitar totally over the top with a clarity and articulation second to none. This guitar is in excellent condition with no visible dings or dents. There is super light fret-wear on on the first three frets at the high E and B strings. The pick-guard has light pinky cuticle wear. There is a beautiful ebony strap button installed on the heel of the neck in the usual position. 1 3/4" Nut Width 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing 25.5" Scale Comes with original deluxe Collings Hard Shell Case
Sold2001 Goodall RGC
It is always a treat when we have a Goodall guitar in the shop. This one is no exception. Tonally it is crisp, clear and has a mature tone to it. The master grade Indian Rosewood back and sides gives it a wonderfully balanced tone to support this wonderfully tight grained spruce top. Despite being over twenty years old, this guitar has hardly been played at all. There is little to no fret-wear and I could see no dings or dents of note anywhere on the guitar. It is hard to see, but there is a clear pickguard on this instrument to protect the top. I love the elegant simplicity of this build, featuring a gorgeous Maple binding and a simple Abalone rosette for a little bling, but not too much. This guitar is nice and easy to play with excellent action. The neck is a round C shape without any V, enough wood there to not feel to slim, nor too bulky. It is quite comfortable. This Goodall comes with its original deluxe hard shell case.
Sold2001 Martin D-35
Here is an iconic Martin D-35 with that big classic Martin sound. Sitka Spruce and East Indian Rosewood combine to yield a full, rich sound. The guitar has good action and the frets show very little wear. The guitar shows some normal play sgn and a few very small dings here and there but nothing unexpected for a guitar that has been played for over 20 years…and it’s got a killer broken in sound! It comes with it’s original hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois Banjo Killer - SD Country Boy
This special guitar sounds even better than it looks. This winner 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 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.
SoldBourgeois 00-12 Soloist Legacy Series Custom
This is the first 00 that Bourgeois has built featuring an armrest for extra comfort. We designed and personally selected the woods for this 00 cutaway at the Bourgeois shop with Dana’s Bourgeois’ input. This great sounding 00 features a fantastic set of Brazilian Rosewood and a beautiful Redwood top. The cutaway and arm bevel make this short scale, 12-fret guitar a breeze to play and the 1 3/4” width nut gives you plenty of room for comfortable chording. It comes with a hard shell case.
Sold2022 Iris DE-11 w/ Gloss/Checked Finish and K&K Pure Mini Pickup
Burst with Ivoroid bindings Gloss/Checked Finish (no dings/dents added) Bone Bridge Pins K&K Pure Mini Pickup Comes with TKL Hardshell This demo model guitar is listed at a closeout price as we are no longer an authorized dealer for Iris guitars.
SoldIris AB Burst w/ Gloss/Checked Finish and K&K Pure Mini Pickup
Gloss/Checked Finish (no dings/dents added) K&K Pure Mini pickup Bone Bridge pins 1 3/4" nut Mahogany Back and Sides Sitka Top Rich warm tone with excellent volume. Comes with a TKL hard shell case.
SoldIris DF Smeck Burst 12-Fret Gloss/Checked Finish and K&K Pure Mini Pickup
Ivoroid Bindings Aged Finish (gloss/checked w/ no dings or dents added) 1 3/4" nut Bone Bridge Pins K&K Pure Mini Pickup Comes with TKL Hard Shell Case
SoldIris DF Burst 14-Fret Gloss/Checked Finish & K&K Pickup
Ivoroid Binding Aged Finish (gloss/checked w/ no dings or dents added) 1 3/4" nut Bone Bridge Pins K&K Pure Mini Pickup
Sold2022 Iris AB Natural w/ Gloss/Checked Finish & K&K PIckup
Maple Back and Sides Tortoise Bindings Aged Finish (gloss/checked w/ no dings or dents added) 1 3/4" Nut K & K Pure Mini Pickup with TKL hard shell case This demo model guitar is listed at a closeout price.
SoldTaylor 150e Twelve String
For years, Taylor’s sleek, ultra-playable necks have helped define a great 12-string experience. The 12-string Dreadnought 150e fits that signature playability and tonal clarity into an affordable package, making a quality 12-string more accessible to budget-minded players looking to broaden their musical palette. The Dreadnought body’s strong low-end response balances well with the crisp octave shimmer, producing a tone that’s lush and articulate, with lots of dynamic range. Features include layered walnut back and sides, a solid Sitka spruce top, 1-7/8-inch neck, matte-finish body, black binding and pickguard, and natural-sounding Taylor’s Expression System 2 pickup.
SoldTaylor 210ce Plus
With its layered Indian rosewood back and sides and solid Sitka spruce top, this 200 Series Dreadnought offers all the power and punch of its traditionalist body shape with the inimitable Taylor twist of clarity and balance. The larger body generates plenty of low-end warmth and projection, while the solid top brings articulation and a crisp high end that make it a good choice for all styles of music, whether you’re practicing at home or building your career as a musician. Upgraded appointments for this Plus model include black binding, a glossy finish, and Taylor nickel tuners. It ships with ES2 electronics and a Venetian cutaway in a new Aerocase™ designed to deliver lightweight damage protection when you transport your guitar.
SoldTaylor 814ce
Newly consolidated with the 814ce DLX, our flagship Grand Auditorium retains all of its sonic power with new features devoted to a smoother playing experience and updated aesthetics. In this 814ce, the classic tonewood combination of Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce still delivers its characteristic blend of warmth, low-end presence and high-range sparkle, elevated to new heights by V-Class bracing. Notes sustain longer, allowing rosewood’s rich overtones to bloom with more clarity than ever, and the advanced bracing scheme introduces greater power and tunefulness across the entire tonal spectrum for a rich and expressive sound. New features include a radius-style rosewood armrest and smoked nickel tuners, along with 800 Series standard appointments such as a smoky ebony fretboard sourced from Taylor’s Crelicam mill in Cameroon, maple binding, rosewood edge trim, an abalone rosette edged with rosewood, and mother-of-pearl Element fretboard and peghead inlays. The 814ce also includes a Venetian cutaway and our ES2 acoustic electronics, and ships in a deluxe hardshell case.
Sold2022 Klos Hybrid Travel Guitar with bag
The KLOS acoustic travel size guitars are durable, lightweight, and sound great for their size. They combine a full scale-length detachable neck and a small, portable body to give you a small guitar that plays unlike any small guitar you've ever held.
SoldKlos Hybrid Full Size Guitar
The KLOS acoustic full size guitars are durable, lightweight, and sound incredible. They use a body that's on the smaller end of the dreadnought size range to provide a familiar and portable guitar that feels amazing in your hands.
Sold2022 Klos Full Carbon Deluxe Acoustic Travel Guitar
The KLOS acoustic and acoustic electric travel size guitars are durable, lightweight, and sound great for their size. They combine a full scale-length detachable neck and a small, portable body to give you a small guitar that plays unlike any small guitar you've ever held. This is new old stock being sold as clearance and is sold as-described.
Sold2017 Taylor 312ce 12-Fret
Taylor’s 12-fret guitars update a classic steel-string design.The 312ce 12-Fret’s slightly condensed 24-7/8-inch scale length makes the fretting experience more accessible, while the solid sapele and Sitka spruce pairing produces a vibrant midrange with pleasing focus and projection. This guitar is gig-ready withES2 electronics. The guitar is in nearly-new condition with no dings, dents or scratches and the lightest, barely noticeable fret wear. The guitar comes with a Taylor deluxe hardshell case. Excellent condition.
SoldTaylor Custom 914ce Upgraded to Adirondack Top!
This gorgeous 914ce is upgraded to a fantastic sounding Adirondack Top giving it amazing dynamic range and frequency response. Combine that with gorgeous Indian Rosewood for a balanced and punchy tone. Top shelf tone and top shelf comfort. Featuring a luxurious armrest this guitar is a joy to play. Abalone inlay abounds for extra eye candy. This Taylor 914ce comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
SoldFroggy Bottom H12 2009
It is not often we get a nice pre-owned Froggy Bottom! On the top we have a sonically rich Adirondack top with gorgeous figured Honduran Mahogany sides and back. The combination has a rich meaty tone with plenty of complex overtones. The Maple binding makes this guitar visually pop. Abalone Froggy at the headstock, inlaid into a dazzling Brazilian Rosewood head-veneer. This one features beautiful scrimshaw heelcap, a $750 retail option which is no-longer available.1 3/4"nut width. The scale is 25.0" and a wide 2 3/8" string spacing at the saddle, great for getting your fingers between those strings for fingerpicking. With K and K pickup installed at the factory. Strap button at the heel of the neck. This guitar comes with its original AVS hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois Banjo Killer - SD Country Boy - 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.
SoldBourgeois GA Vintage/ Heirloom Series
We love the GA size! It has just the right balance of size and slimness that make it easy to play and gives it a rich sound. The long scale neck on this guitar features a 1 3/4” nut for a luxurious feel. It features an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top and premium grade Indian Rosewood back and sides. It has Aged Tone Bracing attached with animal protein glue as well as Aged Tone finish. The look of the woods are complemented by Ivoroid binding, 30’s style purfling and Waverly Nickel Butterbean tuners. It comes with it’s hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois Country Boy OMS - Professional Series
This is one sweet Mahogany OMS with great tone thanks to it’s Aged Tone Sitka Spruce top. The long scale and 1 3/4” width nut makes this guitar easy to play with great feeling string tension. It’s look is completed with Tortoise binding and a Black/Maple top border purfling and Waverly 3/Plate/Ebony tuners. It comes with a 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.