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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.
SoldSeagull S6 by Godin - Cedar & Canadian Wild Cherry
The award-winning S6 Original Series gets revamped without compromising the classic appeal it is known for. Being known as the flagship of the Seagull line, the S6 Original includes a pressure tested cedar top, a silver leaf maple neck, a custom polished semi-gloss finish, and a bolder look on the neck and cherry back and sides. The combined tone woods and thin yet durable finish allow the S6 to project with a crisp midrange and tight bottom end; making it a tonal essential for any player.
SoldTaylor Builder's Edition 912ce
The first Builder’s Edition guitar from the 900 Series blends the style and sound of a rosewood/spruce Grand Concert with inviting, player-friendly features. Built to the exacting specifications of comfort and tone developed by Andy Powers, this 912ce features back and sides of solid East Indian rosewood paired with a Lutz spruce top. The Grand Concert’s compact frame makes it an ideal choice for players who value finesse and a delicate touch, offering wide dynamic range to allow you to explore your musical ideas all the way across the tonal spectrum. V-Class bracing is a natural partner with Indian rosewood, helping that wood’s naturally textured overtones to bloom and resonate with greater sustain while adding overall volume and musicality. This Builder’s Edition is crafted for an optimal, seamless playing experience that allows you to sound and feel your best, thanks to a beveled armrest, contoured body and fretboard edges, and a beveled cutaway that makes it easier than ever to access the higher notes on the neck. Aesthetic appointments include stunning abalone and mother-of-pearl inlays in a new Bellefleur design. The guitar ships with ES2 electronics in a deluxe hardshell case.
SoldGodin Rialto JR Satina Gray HG Q-Discrete, Scratch and Dent Special!
From GodinGuitars.com : " The Godin brand reveals a new maverick side to its already prominent line of electric guitars, namely the Limited Godin Acoustic Series. Designed with elements of prestige in terms of tonewoods and build components, the Godin JR Rialto Satina Gray EQ will take you on an inspiring acoustic journey right from the first strum. The Rialto Series offers plenty of eye candy through its classic yet modern design, while allowing for rich and astonishingly big tones for its size. The Godin Acoustic Series—play it once, play it forever." Specs Back and Sides Canadian Wild Cherry Top Solid Spruce Top Neck Silver Leaf Maple Fingerboard Richlite Fingerboard Radius 16" Scale Length 24.84" (630.936 mm) Nut Width 1.72" (43.688 mm) Nut Type Graphtech Frets 19 Machine Head Ratio 16:01 The Godin Rialto JR comes with a gig bag. SCRATCH AND DENT
SoldCollings D1 T Traditional
Sitka Spruce top, Honduran Mahogany back and sides, 1 11/16" nut width, with a hard shell case. This guitar is a cannon! The Traditional Series or "T-Series” guitars reflect Bill Collings' return to his guitar making rootsand offer a new tonal variation on the distinctive Collings sound. Each T-Series guitar is built using animal protein glue and a very thin, all nitrocellulose lacquer finish, making them exceptionally dynamic and responsive. 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.
SoldSanta Cruz Firefly Custom Koa
This Custom Santa Cruz Firefly features Master Grade Hawaiian Koa top back and sides, a 1929 style rosette, Koa binding, and a comes with a hard shell case. If you’ve been looking for the perfect sounding smaller bodied instrument with a short scale for easy reach, you’ll love the luxury of playing this guitar! It has a 24” scale and 1 11/16” width nut and incredible all-Koa tone. It comes with a hard shell case.
SoldSanta Cruz Custom Koa OO with 1929 Appointments
If you are searching for a spectacular Koa OO, look no further! This all Koa dream feels and sounds as incredible as it looks. It boasts Master grade Koa top/back and sides with a thin black back strip, Koa body binding, unbound peghead with Koa overlay. The all-Koa look is offset by black fingerboard binding and a 1929 style rosette and top border. A hard shell case is included.
Sold2019 Bourgeois L-DBO Custom Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce Figured Mahogany
This spectacular, mint condition, custom instrument's woods and features were hand-selected by us with Dana Bourgeois at the Bourgeois shop to replicate his personal L-DBO. It features an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top and master grade figured mahogany on the back and sides. The fingerboard and 2 5/16" bridge are made with smooth feeling, highly figured Madagascar Rosewood. The nut width is 1 3/4" inches on this short scale neck. Other cool features include Waverly tuners with snakewood buttons and Abalone Diamonds and Arrows fretboard inlay. The original hard shell case is included.
SoldBourgeois L-DBO Custom Aged Tone Sitka Spruce and Maple Black
Aged Tone Curly Maple and an Aged Tone Sitka Spruce top make this little beauty ring like a magic bell! The short scale 14 fret and the 1 23/32" width nut make this guitar play like a dream. The Ziracote fingerboard and bridge lend an elegant look to this incredible Tuxedo Black beauty. A deluxe hard shell case is included.
SoldTaylor 312ce-SB LTD
This Limited Edition Taylor 312ce-SB LTD features Sapele back and sides, a Sunburst Sitka Spruce top, and an ES2 pickup.
SoldSanta Cruz OM Pre-War Cocobolo & Adirondack
This Orchestra Model guitar has all the right ingredients for incredible Santa Cruz tone. It features an Adirondack Spruce top and Adirondack Bracing attached with Hot Hide Glue and a gorgeous set of Cocobolo back and sides. The 1 3/4" nut width gives you lots of room easy picking. It comes with an Ameritage hard shell case. View the full size photos on Google Drive.
Sold2015 Santa Cruz H Custom 12 Fret Brazilian Rosewood Adirondack Spruce
This is one of the rare, great ones! This cut-away, deep body, 12 fret variation with short scale length and 1 3/4" width nut sounds and plays as good it gets. This custom instrument features an incredible Tier 1, quartersawn, master grade, highly figured Brazilian Rosewood body and an Adirondack Spruce top with Adirondack bracing attached with hot hide glue. It features a soft V neck (more like Santa Cruz's OO models than the standard H sharp V), an Ivoroid bound pegged and zipper back-stripe. The look of this guitar is topped off with a Torch pegged inlay and 42 stye fingerboard inly. It is excellent to near mint condition and comes with its original hard shell case. View the full size images on Google Drive.
SoldBourgeois L-DBO The Standard Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce Figured Mahogany
The L/DBO guitar has become one of the very most popular size instruments that we carry because it puts out a lot of sound for a relatively small and comfortable guitar. This L/DBO features an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top and Figured Mahogany back and sides. The short scale and 1 23/32" width nut make this L/DBO a dream to play. The Madagascar Rosewood bridge and fingerboard, short patter Abalone slotted squares & diamonds fretboard inlays and Ivoroid Waverly tuners add a touch of elegance to this guitars appearance. It come with a hard shell case. View the full sized images on Google Drive.
SoldBourgeois Slope D Banjo Killer
This is a guitar that sounds as good as it 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 torrefied bracing attached with animal protein glue. Other features include a 1 23/32" nut width for easy playing, a satin neck finish, and Waverly Nickel/Ivoroid tuners. Hard shell case is included. View the full size photos on Google Drive.
SoldTaylor 814ce DLX V-Class
This luxurious rosewood/spruce acoustic-electric Grand Auditorium reaches new levels of performance thanks to our patented V-Class bracing. By coaxing a more orderly response from the top, this game-changing bracing design allows the 814ce DLX to produce more powerful notes everywhere on the fretboard, along with stronger projection, longer sustain, and improved intonation, creating a more musical and expressive playing experience for guitarists. The classic pairing of Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce sparkles with new intensity thanks to the new internal bracing architecture, bringing out more of rosewood’s naturally warm overtones and producing clear, bell-like highs. Premium details include a radius-style rosewood armrest and Gotoh 510 tuners that feature a precise 21:1 gear ratio, delivering an ultra-smooth playing experience. And with deluxe features like maple binding, mother-of-pearl Element fretboard and peghead inlays, a smoky ebony fretboard, rosewood top trim, and maple fretboard/peghead purfling lines, it’s easy to see why the 814ce DLX is one of our most appealing rosewood models. It comes with a hard shell case. The new Taylor V-Class bracing system:
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.