Acoustic Guitars
Sold2012 Santa Cruz PJ
The PJ is one of the sweetest parlor size guitars available today. The Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood give a big sound and the 1 11/16” width nut and 24” scale length make this guitar easy to play and reach chords on. This guitar is in very clean condition with only slight signs of play and minimal fret wear. It comes with it’s original Ameritage hard shell case.
Sold2005 Huss and Dalton Custom DS
This is an amazing DS. The Red Spruce top compliments the tone of the black walnut sides, back…and neck! It also has a great set up for gigging with a Fishman Rare Earth Blend and a Fishman piezo under the saddle with a stereo output. As a bonus, a Fishman Blender with cables is included. Here are the specs: Red spruce top Black Walnut Back and sides and neck Waverly 4060 tuning machines BUILD STYLE: Radius Top BODY BINDING: Maple NECK BINDING: Maple TOP PURFLING: B/W/B ROSETTE: DS Style BRIDGE STYLE: Belly PICKGUARD: Tortoise TUNERS/BUTTONS: 4060 Nickel Waverly/Nickel FRETBOARD INLAYS: Short Pattern Snowflakes NUT WIDTH: 1 23/32 inches BODY WIDTH: 15 3/4 inches BODY DEPTH: 4 7/8 inches BODY LENGTH: 20 inches SCALE: 25.4 inches SADDLE SPACING: 2 7/32 inches SOUNDHOLE: 4 3/8 inches w/Vintage Tweed Guitar Case
Sold1970’s Alvarez Yari Model #5022
This 50 year old classic vintage collectable guitar in amazing condition. If you’re looking for an affordable, cool workhorse, look no further. It comes with a hard shell case.
Sold2015 Gibson L-00 TV Custom Shop
This light-weight Custom Shop guitar plays easy with nice low action and great small-body Mahogany tone. It comes with it’s COA in its original hard shell case.
Sold2021 Martin M36
A three-piece back, bound neck, and body that's wide like a jumbo and thin like a 000, for a sound as distinctive as those who play it. East Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce work with scalloped bracing to produce a tone that's big, balanced and ideal for studio recordings. Enclosed gear tuners and a modified low oval neck with narrow taper and a 1 3/4” nut offer superb playability. It comes with it’s hard shell case.
Soldc. 2005 Guild F30
The folk guitar! First introduced in 1954, the F-30 features the sweet and balanced tone inherent in orchestra style instruments. Sitka and Mahogany. Made in Tacoma. It’s gig ready with a built-in D-TAR pickup with volume control. With it’s original hard shell case.
Sold2005 Larrivée OM-05E
This OM is one of Larrivée’s best models and features a Sitka Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides. It is gig ready, easy playing and great sounding! It comes with it’s hard shell case.
SoldTaylor AD17e Blacktop
Built with solid ovangkol back and sides and a black, solid spruce top, the Grand Pacific AD17e asserts itself with a bold throwback aesthetic that complements its vintage-inspired tone. Ovangkol brings warmth and pleasing midrange focus, which, in concert with our V-Class bracing architecture, delivers a stunning tonal blend of power, sustain and musicality. Chamfered body edges and the trademark comfort of the Taylor neck make this Grand Pacific dreadnought a dream to play, offering guitarists of all styles and musical needs a versatile solid-wood option at a more accessible price. Simple appointments highlight this model’s musical focus, featuring a black top treatment with a black pickguard, single-ring rosette, 4mm dot fretboard inlays, and an ultra-thin matte finish. It comes with built-in ES2 electronics and ships in a light yet strong AeroCase.
SoldTaylor GT Urban Ash
Designed from the ground up for comfort, playability and rich tone, the GT Urban Ash debuts a new compact body shape with a big, resonant acoustic voice. The GT (Grand Theater) shares the basic footprint of the jumbo-sized Grand Orchestra shape, but its proportions have been scaled down (including a shallower body depth), creating a fun, inviting feel in a package that you can take virtually anywhere. The GT also features a uniquely proportioned neck with a scale length of 24-⅛”, a bit longer than the GS Mini and a bit shorter than the Grand Concert. The neck provides a slinky fretting feel thanks to reduced string tension. It comes together in the GT Urban Ash, built with solid back and sides of the responsibly sourced tonewood that gives the guitar its name. A solid spruce top helps charge the GT’s tonal response with projection that belies its small frame, powered by the new asymmetrical C-Class bracing design, which translates the tone-enhancing properties of V-Class bracing into a sonic engine that’s appropriate for this new body shape. Expect a warm, punchy midrange accentuated by crisp treble notes, with an impressive bass response that owes its surprising power to the new bracing scheme. A beautiful fretboard of responsibly sourced smoked eucalyptus delivers the feel of a rosewood fretboard with the tonal character of ebony, while a thin matte finish preserves the guitar’s resonance. A clean-cut appointment package includes Pinnacle inlays in Italian acrylic, a three-ring koa rosette and a dusky Urban Sienna stain on the ash back and sides. It ships in a super-durable yet lightweight AeroCase™.
SoldBourgeois GA Vintage Heirloom Series
The GA is the perfect size if you want something comfortable that still has plenty of richness. The Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top and Premium Indian Rosewood combination yields a classic tone. The long scale neck with a 1 23/32” nut width makes it a breeze to play. It comes with its hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois OM Country Boy HS
This is a special one, designed by Ben. The inspiration for this was a 1933 Martin OM-18, but this one has some modern twists. Added to this guitar is a striking Bearclaw Sitka top that makes this guitar pop, and a gloss neck without volute similar to what you might find on a Collings. The headstock has a beautiful full gloss Brazilian Rosewood headstock overlay. So this instrument takes a page from tradition and adds high-end modern appeal. The tone is balanced and clear, articulate and rich. With the full harmonic response of a Dana Bourgeois guitars. They know how to pick Mahogany at Bourgeois, this set is striking and tonally exceptional. The nut is 1 3/4", the scale is regular long scale and this instrument comes with a deluxe Bourgeois hardshell case.
Sold1991-2 Lowden LSE II
From renowned builder, George Lowden, this is a great gigging guitar that sounds as good plugged in as it does acoustically. Acoustically, this satin finish, 30 year old guitar sounds warm and broken in. It features a Cutaway, Sitka Spruce top, and Indian Rosewood sides and back. Conditionwise: The back and sides are nearly 100%, the top is about 95% with a few very small dings and signs of play and a clear pickguard that covers a spot with light play wear. Overall, it looks really good for 30 year old guitar that was loved. The frets have light wear and have good life left in them. The orignal hard shell case is in very good condition.
SoldBourgeois Luthier's Choice Series - Odyssey Deluxe OMS/C
Representing the epitome of the Luthier’s art, this masterpiece's incredible tone is courtesy of a Redwood top and Reserve Grade Brazilian Rosewood. The top port projects sound to the player and the arm bevel makes the guitar feel extra comfortable.The gorgeous Morning-glory inlay theme is carried from the bridge to the headstock. This is a one-of-a-kind heirloom piece that has it all, to-die-for playability, tone and looks. It comes with a hard shell case.
SoldSanta Cruz OM/Pre War Fiddleback Mahogany
This magic Pre-War OM features a Master Grade set of fiddleback Mahogany body and an Old Growth Sitka Spruce top as well as Advanced X Adirondack Spruce bracing attached with hot hide glue all of which add up to killer mahogany tone! An Ebony peghead overlay and Tortoise body/neck/fingerboard binding are custom features that add to the elegance of the instrument. The neck feels great and it's 1 3/4” nut width gives you plenty of room for fingering chords. It comes with a hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois OOO Vintage
This beautiful tap-tuned OOO delivers real vintage tone thanks to an Aged Tone Sitka top and master grade Indian Rosewood back. This short scale guitar is easy to play and features a 1 ¾” nut width. It comes with it’s original hard shell case.
Sold2021 Martin D-10E Sapele Top
This 2021 Martin D-10E is the Sapele top variant. It's in excellent shape having been lovingly cared for by its previous owner. It features a built in sound hole tuner, and comes with a gig bag.
Sold2021 Taylor BTe-Koa
Perfect for fireside jams, basement practice sessions, and practicing on the go, the Baby Taylor has delighted players with its comfortable size and tuneful sound for years. We’ve refreshed this versatile ¾-size guitar with back and sides of layered Hawaiian koa and a solid koa top whose striking visual character makes this model as fun to show off as it is to play. Whether you’re a beginner in need of a small starter guitar or a seasoned pro in need of a travel companion, the BTe-Koa has you covered.
Sold2021 Taylor Baby Mahogany (BT2)
The Baby Taylor has long been a gateway for new learners into the world of the acoustic guitar, and with the all-mahogany BT2, players now have another option in both look and sound. A solid top gives this three-quarter-scale guitar a surprising sonic punch for its size, and the slim, comfortable neck makes it easier to hold down the strings to form notes and chords. An ideal beginner's or kid's guitar but also great for experienced players who want a decent-sounding travel guitar, the BT2 is a fun-sized blend of musical excitement and utility. It includes a soft gig bag.
Sold1995 Gibson J-200
The iconic J-200 has been played by everyone from the Everly Brothers to Pete Townsend to Emmylou Harris. This one has been played some but is in great gig-ready shape with an LR Baggs Lyric pickup already installed.The action is nice and low on it and the frets are in great shape. The guitar shows play but no signs of abuse. There is light buckle-rash on the back and there are two fully-repaired top splits. We’ve also tried to show a shot of the typical drying lines at the end of the fret board that seem stable to us. All in all, a very nice Gibson! It comes with it’s original hard shell case.
Sold1975 Martin D-28
This nearly 50-year old beauty D-28 is fully serviced and ready to play. The action is low and the tone is awesome! It has received a neck reset, new bridge, new pickguard and a full fret replacement all performed by renowned luthier, Pat DiBurro of Exeter, NH. Now, it’s all buffed up, clean and ready for it’s next 100,000 miles with it’s new owner. It comes with it’s original hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois D Vintage / HS Heirloom Series
This Heirloom Series Dreadnaught has a great combination of step-up features that lend it great looks and authoritative tone. It features a genuine Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top and top-grade Indian Rosewood sides and back and bone bridge pins. It has a Mother of Pearl logo set in a Madagascar head veneer. The 1 23/32” width nut and 2.2” bridge spacing give you a sleek feel for playing traditional and contemporary styles. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois D Country Boy - Professional Series
Nothing beats a Bourgeois Country Boy for great traditional Mahogany tone. This beauty features an Aged Tone Sitka Spruce top and genuine Mahogany back and sides. The long scale, satin finished neck feels fast and easy with a 1 23/32” width nut. Of course a hard shell case is included.
SoldBourgeois D Vintage / HS Heirloom Series
This Heirloom Series is our most popular Bourgeois Dreadnought with features that lend it great looks and a winning tone. It features a genuine Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top and top-grade Indian Rosewood sides and and Animal Protein glue construction. The 1 23/32” width nut and 2.2” bridge spacing give you a sleek feel for playing traditional and contemporary styles. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois SD - Standard Series
Look no further if you're after a killer Slope D. This Country Boy SD has the sound you are looking for in a Sinker Mahogany Slope thanks to a beautiful Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top. It’s as easy on the fingers as it is on the eyes thanks to a satin finished neck with a 1 23/32” nut width. A hard shell case is included.
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.