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Sold2017 Michael Tulloch
You will get old school tone in spades from this interpretation of a classic model from Chelsea, Vermont luthier Michael Tulloch. This guitar is a real steal and has all the tone and vibe that one would expect from this size model. It features highly figured mahogany back and sides and a bear-claw sunburst spruce top. It has a big bold tone and a very playable old school neck. A pick-guard was added by the owner. It's in very good condition with just a few small dings, pick wear and minimal fret wear. It is gig-ready with an LR Baggs pick-up system installed. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case. This fine instrument is the luthier's tribute to and interpretation of a classic design and does not conform exactly to original model or current factory specs. Some Specs: 1 3/4" Nut Width 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing 25 1/2" Scale Length 4" Upper Bout Depth 4 5/8" Lower Bout Depth 4 lb 10 oz Weight
Sold2019 Taylor 714ce LTD
Capitalizing on the opportunity to play with new tonewood combinations for Taylor's limited edition guitars, this 2019 714ce LTD features a unique combination of Indian rosewood back and sides with a sinker redwood top. Indian rosewood is an all-star tonewood with a vibrant sonic personality that ranges from warm and responsive in the bass range to rich and shimmery on the treble end, with a scooped midrange that makes it an ideal wood choice for guitarists who sing while they play. Sinker redwood, though, might be even more alluring—sourced from sunk logs found in California riverbeds, this tonewood takes on a gorgeous striped red hue and a tone profile with serious attitude, often described as cedar on steroids. You’ll find much of cedar’s warmth and soft-touch response here, plus the added power and headroom that sinker redwood brings. This model is also outfitted with V-Class bracing for enhanced volume and sustain, which also helps pull out more of rosewood’s natural overtonal complexity. Artfully detailed with abalone inlays and koa body binding, this limited edition 714ce is truly a rare find, and includes ES2 electronics and a hardshell case.
SoldTaylor Builder's Edition 652ce sn1207020019
Joining the growing family of master-crafted Builder’s Edition guitars, this 652ce is a 12-string for a new generation of acoustic guitarist. Built with figured Big Leaf maple for the back and sides with a torrefied Sitka spruce top, this model’s shimmering, octave-rich tone benefits from maple’s clarity and focus, offering an expressive, easily-recorded sound that will inspire players to expand their sonic palette. V-Class bracing delivers a unique boost in the 12-string configuration, adding texture and tonal bloom as notes resonate with increased sustain and power, while the guitar takes on additional punch resulting from the reversed string orientation. Placing the fundamental string at the top of each pair adds warmth and body, and Taylor's new double-mounted string anchoring system provides cleaner intonation with each string crossing the saddle at the same point. Taylor's special roasting process draws a more aged-in, sweetened response from the torrefied spruce top, and the 12-fret setup brings the bridge closer to the center of the lower bout for stronger midrange presence and a slinkier, more relaxed feel for your fretting hand. This 652ce is appointed to deliver a playing experience that matches its robust tone, with chamfered body and fretboard edges, a smooth Curve Wing bridge, and beveled armrest and cutaway providing a truly fluid, intimate connection between player and instrument. Like many of its Builder’s Edition counterparts, this 12-string is finished in an edgburst-hued Silent Satin sheen that reduces incidental noise for clean recordings, along with Scepter inlays in shell and mother-of-pearl for an artful, eye-catching visual character. It ships with ES2 electronics in a deluxe Taylor hardshell case.
Sold2007 Santa Cruz H13 Custom
This is one lightweight, easy playing, super-sweet sounding guitar! The H-13 is one of our favorite styles from Santa Cruz with a comfortable size, great fret access and a bridge placed right in the sweet spot of the top for warm tone. The custom features on this 1 3/4" width nut,13 fret beauty include a figured mahogany back, an Adirondack Spruce top, Herringbone top border, zipper back strip, tortoise body and fingerboard binding, a solid VJ style peghead, and custom finish. This guitar shows some light signs of play and wear but has no issues or damage. The frets are in about 80-85% shape and have lots of life left in them. The original plush-lined hard-shell case is included.
Sold2007 Goodall RGCC Custom
Straight from Hawaii, this Grand Concert bent-custom cutaway has that Goodall wai kula sound! It plays great with a 25.5" scale and 1 3/4" nut width. The tone is brought to life with East Indian Rosewood and AAA Sitka Spruce. Custom features include Curly Koa body and heads tock binding, Ebony peg-head veneer, fretboard binding, bridge and fret board, bone nut, saddle, bridge and end pins, a satin finish neck and a clear pickguard. There's a high quality LR Baggs M80 pick-up installed so this guitar is even gig ready! The original Gotoh 510 tuners are in the case and a nice set of gold Grovers are installed. This guitar only shows slight signs of play, the clear pick-guard has served well. It has a great, big, warm sound and is sure to please. It comes with its original plush lined, deluxe hard shell case.
SoldTaylor 412ce-R
The solid rosewood/spruce 412ce-R features Taylor’s compact Grand Concert body shape, a shorter 24-7/8-inch scale length for extra fretting comfort, and a Venetian cutaway that offers greater access to the upper register. Rosewood’s full-spectrum tonal range features a splash of extra top-end sparkle, while the smaller body will accentuate crisp tonal detail, allowing the guitar to articulate well in a mix with other instruments. V-Class bracing has been added to enhance this model’s volume and sustain, adding power and presence to a guitar that performs across genres and situations. Taylor’s Expression System® 2 pickup delivers clear, natural-sounding amplified tone for gigging or recording. Aesthetic details include white binding, Renaissance fretboard inlays, a three-ring rosette, and a full-gloss body. The guitar ships in a Taylor deluxe hardshell case.
SoldSanta Cruz Custom OM Carpathian Spruce and Cocobolo
The Santa Cruz OM is one of the Holy Grails of the guitar world! This beautiful example features Cocobolo back and sides a premium Carpathian Spruce top along with Adirondack Spruce bracing attached with hot hide glue. Other nice touches include a 1929 style rosette, a Buttered Toast sunburst top and bone bridge and end pins. The 1 3/4" nut width makes this custom guitar a pleasure to play. It comes with its hard shell case. View the full size photos on Google Drive.
Sold2019 Bourgeois 00C 12-Fret Coupe
We love the 12 fret Coupe! They play easy and sound great! This one features an Aged Tone Sitka top and Indian Rosewood back and sides. The 1 3/4" nut and short scale make this play like a dream. Aged Tone Torrefied bracing just adds to the tonal goodness! This guitar is in excellent condition and comes with its original hard shell case.
Sold2016 Bourgeois OM Large Soundhole
This beautiful large sound-hole OM delivers tone in spades! It features an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides. It has a 1 3/4" nut with 2 5/16" bridge spacing. Special features include AT finish, bracing, hide glue and a satin headstock. This guitar is gig-ready with an LR Baggs pick-up and in excellent condition and comes with a hard shell case.
Sold2020 Collings D2h A TS
An Adirondack Spruce top adorns this fine dreadnought from Collings. It is loaded with features to make it play, sound and look great including a great Nitro Tobacco Sunburst finish! It features new traditional specs and appointments and a small bridge plate. It was built to be lightweight and has animal glue construction. It features small herringbone binding and a wood rosette. It has a custom profile neck with rounded edges on the fingerboard with Traditional neck carve and 1 3/4" nut width. The special finish is a thin, all lacquered Darkburst vintage satin waging toner on the entire guitar. It has a 2 51/16" belly bridge and an ivoroid bridge and pins with black dots as well as Waverly nickel gears. This guitar is in excellent condition and comes with the much sought-after, lightweight, Collings Traditional case.
SoldBourgeois OM DB Signature Legacy Series AT Sitka Cocobolo
Here is a custom long scale OM that is hard to beat! We picked out the incredible woods for this guitar with Dana Bourgeois on a visit to his close-by shop. This guitar features a spectacular Bearclaw Figured Aged Tone Sitka top and highly figured Master Grade Cocobolo back and sides. It feels great with a roomy 1 3/4" nut width and 2 5/16“ string spacing at the bridge. Animal protein glue construction and Aged Tone bracing and body finish add to the tone of the guitar and Waverly Snakewood and gold tuners keep it in great tune. It is also gig ready with a Bourgeois installed LR Baggs Lyric pick-up system with a hidden volume control recessed in the sound hole. A hard shell case is included. View the full size photos on Google Drive.
SoldBourgeois Heirloom Series OMC Custom Italian Spruce AP Glue
This gorgeous Heirloom Series OMC Custom features a 1 3/4" nut with 2.2" string spacing at the bridge and a to make this guitar feel really great. It features a useful cutaway and has an Italian Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides that give it a full clear tone. Appointments like the Abalone Squares and Diamonds fingerboard inlays and a Ziricote Headstock overlay lend this guitar an elegant look. This is one sweet custom guitar! It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
SoldCollings OM3
This beautiful Collings Orchestra Model is appointed with a fully bound neck and peghead as well as an abalone rosette and gold Waverly tuners. Its modified v-neck is super comfortable to play and has a 1 ¾ nut width. The Pre-War scalloped X-bracing and nitrocellulose lacquer enhance the great sound of it’s East Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce tonewoods. A TKL hard shell case is included.
SoldCollings 0001 Adirondack
The slot-head OOO 12-Fret is one of our favorite guitars! 12-fret models let the bridge to be placed on the spot on the guitar top that yields the warmest and sweetest tones. This OOO1 has a 1 ¾” width nut and features an Adirondack Spruce top and Honduran Mahogany back and sides. It sports a comfortable modified V neck profile and a 25 ½” scale. The Pre-War scalloped X-brace and nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhance the tone of its premium tone woods. It comes with a hard shell case.
SoldTaylor 522ce
Newly enhanced with Taylor's game-changing V-Class bracing design, this all-mahogany cutaway Grand Concert packs plenty of mahogany’s signature midrange warmth and focus into a lap-friendly body size. The hardwood mahogany top adds natural compression across the tonal spectrum, which helps smooth out your attack to produce a linear response that tracks well for solo recording and playing with other instruments. V-Class bracing delivers even more projection and sustain, while serving up beautifully calibrated intonation. The shorter-scale (24-7/8-inch) neck helps with fretting and bending strings, making this a fun option for blues and other roots music genres. The modern-vintage aesthetic includes a shaded edgeburst body and neck, faux tortoise shell binding, a rosette of faux tortoise shell framed by grained ivoroid, and a grained ivoroid Century fretboard inlay. A Venetian cutaway invites you up the guitar neck, while Taylor’s plug-and-play ES2 acoustic electronics relay the guitar’s natural sonic nuances in an amplified setting. The 522ce comes with a hard shell case.
SoldSeagull Coastline Momentum Acoustic/Electric | Holiday Sale!
Seagull guitars have earned a reputation for uncompromising quality since the creation of the multi-award winning S6 in 1982. That momentum carries forward into 2017 with the aptly named Coastline Momentum. This hand-crafted guitar features an exceptionally thin High Gloss Custom Polished finish that accentuates the pure natural beauty of the Wild Cherry back and sides all the while allowing the solid Cedar top to vibrate freely. This luxurious yet affordable instrument features a smooth satin hand-finished Silver Leaf Maple neck, Adirondack Spruce bracing, Seagull’s new High Ratio tuners, Fishman Sonitone electronics, Tusq® nut and saddle and Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. This guitar is being sold as a Holiday Clearance Special and has been marked down accordingly. All Holiday Clearance Special sales are final. Guitars being sold on clearance are considered used and do not come with factory warranty.
SoldArt and Lutherie Roadhouse Bourbon Burst
Wild Cherry Back & Sides (3-layer solid lamination) Select Pressure Tested Solid Spruce Top Silver Leaf Maple Neck Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge 1.72" Nut Width 24.84” Scale 16” fingerboard radius Graphtech Tusq™ Nut & Saddle Double-action Truss Rod Open-gear 16:1 antique brass tuning machines Hand-crafted in Quebec, Canada 95% Canadian wood Comes with a gig bag
Sold2016 Santa Cruz 1929 OO Sunburst
Figured Mahogany back, sides, and top. Its 12 fret v-shape neck and 24.75" scale length lends it an easy tension and extra-sweet sound and it's ebony Santa Cruz branded Schaller tuners keep it in great tune. It comes with a hard shell case. This instrument is USED and does not come with Manufacturer Warranty. Was originally $5499.
Sold2015 Bourgeois Aged Tone Mahogany 00
#7115 Bourgeois Aged Tone Mahogany OO Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top with Ziricote binding. Mahogany sides and back with ebony fretboard. A truly timeless guitar, this instrument's most striking feature is its 1 23/32" Fossilized Mamoth Ivory Nut! Comes with a Bourgeois hard shell case. This instrument was originally $5995 List price. This guitar is USED and does not come with Manufacturer Warranty.
SoldSeagull Coastline Momentum HG A/E | Holiday Sale!
Seagull guitars have earned a reputation for uncompromising quality since the creation of the multi-award winning S6 in 1982. That momentum carries forward into 2017 with the aptly named Coastline Momentum. This hand-crafted guitar features an exceptionally thin High Gloss Custom Polished finish that accentuates the pure natural beauty of the Wild Cherry back and sides all the while allowing the solid Cedar top to vibrate freely. This luxurious yet affordable instrument features a smooth satin hand-finished Silver Leaf Maple neck, Adirondack Spruce bracing, Seagull’s new High Ratio tuners, Fishman Sonitone electronics, Tusq® nut and saddle and Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. This guitar is being sold as a Holiday Clearance Special and has been marked down accordingly. All Holiday Clearance Special sales are final. Guitars being sold on clearance are considered used and do not come with factory warranty.
Sold1966 Gibson C-L Classical Guitar
This 1966 Gibson C-L is in good condition, with dents on the top at the lower bout, some pick wear, and a chip in the wooden nut which has been reattached with cyanoacrylate glue. It has moderately high action and the bridge has been replaced with a bridge which doesn't appear to match the original design. It comes with a chipboard case. This is a fun guitar, with a very unique tone. It has a quite pronounced resonance at D4, 293.63Hz.
SoldSeagull S6 QIT by Godin - Cedar & Canadian Wild Cherry
The award-winning S6 Original Series gets revamped without compromising the classic appeal it is known for. The S6 Original QIT includes a pressure tested cedar top, a silver leaf maple neck, a custom polished semi-gloss finish, and a bolder look on the neck, back and sides. The combined tone woods and thin yet durable finish allow the S6 QIT to project with a crisp midrange and tight bottom end; making it a tonal essential for any player. It comes equipped with the custom Godin QIT electronics—a system specifically voiced to bring out the harmonic richness and clarity of the S6 Original QIT.
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.