Electric Guitars
Electric Guitars for Sale at Northern Lights Music. Shop electric guitars now. We are proud to offer a wide selection of top guitar brands. We offer for sale a wide range of new and used electric guitars from leading brands including Fender, Collings, Taylor and more. As authorized dealers, we have many high-quality electric guitars in stock and ready to ship.
Why are electric guitars great for beginners?
Electric guitars are perfect for beginners because electric guitars have smaller necks and lighter strings compared to acoustic guitars, making them easier to play. However, they do require amplification through guitar amps to produce a louder sound. For the actual technique of playing guitar Berklee is a great resource.
What is the history of electric guitars?
The Inception of Electric Guitars: A Brief History The invention of electric guitars dates back to the 1930s, when guitar players needed louder instruments to keep up with larger bands and eventually rock and roll. Electric guitars work on the principle of magnetism, where a magnetic pickup detects the vibration of the metal strings and converts it into an electric signal that is amplified through a guitar amplifier.
Iconic Electric Guitar Designs from the 1950s and 1960s The history of electric guitars took off in the 1950s with the introduction of iconic models from brands like Leo Fender and Gibson. The popular Fender Telecaster was one of the earliest electric guitar designs and featured a solid maple neck and two pickups. The Fender Stratocaster, introduced later, had a contoured body and three single coil pickups. The Gibson Les Paul, another classic design, featured humbucking pickups and a solid mahogany body and neck, making it a favorite for driving amplifiers into distortion in rock and roll and later, metal. These iconic designs, the Les Paul, Telecaster, and Stratocaster, remain popular to this day and are replicated by numerous brands with their own twists on headstock design, color options, and pickups.
You can learn more about guitar history here.
How Much Do Electric Guitars Cost?
The cost of electric guitars varies widely, ranging from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars for rare vintage models.
Why Choose a Small Independent Guitar Store?
Support local economies and family-owned businesses by choosing to buy from a small independent guitar store like Northern Lights Music. Unlike big chain stores like Guitar Center, Sweetwater, and Musicians Friend, which are owned by hedge funds and other investors, small independent stores offer a more personalized experience, individual attention, and lasting relationships.
How do I find my unique sound on the electric guitar?
Finding Your Sound and Choosing Your Tone Start by exploring the music of your favorite artists to find the right electric guitar for your style. Pay attention to the style of guitar they play and the pedals and amplifiers they use, as these are key to their signature sound.
What is the difference between Solidbody electric guitars and ones that are chambered or hollow?
Solidbody vs. Chambered Body Guitars Solid body guitars, such as the Stratocaster and Telecaster, are made from solid chunks of wood and have little acoustic tone. Les Pauls can also be solid, but sometimes, guitarists prefer chambered body guitars to reduce weight during long gigs or extended playing. Chambered body guitars have pockets of wood removed from inside the body, such as the Thin-line telecaster, which features a visible chambered body.
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2015 Taylor T3
$1,695.00| /We love the T3, one of the most versatile and good sounding semi-hollowbody electric guitars ever made. Taylor Vintage Alnico Humbucker Pickups wit...
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1997 Gibson ED-S1275 SG
$3,250.00| /The Gibson EDS-1275 was introduced in 1963 and still in production. Popularized and raised to iconic status by musicians such as John McLaughlin an...
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2022 Alembic Spectrum Guitar - Cocobolo
$9,999.00| /The body is contoured not only for its beauty, but also to offer a familiar, wonderfully natural fit to your own. Clean, clear electronics allow yo...
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2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard
$1,999.00| /This 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard plays and sounds great and comes with it’s case and all case candy and is in practically un-played, excellent co...
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2017 Gretsch G6118T-60VS
$1,850.00| /In excellent condition and inspired by the original 1958 Anniversary model released to honor Gretsch's 75th anniversary, the G6118T-60 Vintage Sele...
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2022 Fender Custom Shop Ltd 59 Telecaster Custom Super-heavy Relic
$3,999.00| /This great feeling guitar has a super-cool Chocolate 3 tone sunburst. Other features include a lightweight 2 piece Alder body, a ’59 large C neck a...
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2016 Nash S57 - Surf Green
$1,499.00| /This lightly-aged Ash body three-pickup beauty is in excellent condition and features a 3-ply Pearloid Pickguard, 3 Lollar pickups and Gotoh Vintag...
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2014 Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-225
$2,350.00| /The 1959 ES-225 Historic is built to exacting vintage specs. The fully-hollowbody has a 3-ply maple top and back, and creates a lively and vibrant ...
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Collings I-35 LC Vintage - Jet Black
$7,650.00| /Drawing inspiration from the best instruments of the 1960s, Collings newest offering in the I-35 lineup provides an exceptionally loose and organic...
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2023 American Professional II Jazzmaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Mercury
$1,299.00| /The American Professional II Jazzmaster® draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's...
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Alembic Spectrum Guitar - Cocobolo!
Original price $16,450.00
Current price $13,160.00| /If you like 3 pick-ups and a 5-way selector switch, this guitar will open huge sonic vistas for you! The body is contoured not only for its be...
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Fender Custom Shop 1957 Telecaster® Journeyman Relic®
$4,750.00| /Weighing in at a svelte 7 lbs, 8 oz, the Fender Custom Shop introduces the '57 Telecaster Journeyman Relic. An expertly crafted incarnation of the ...
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1969 Fender Swinger Dakota Red
$3,600.00| /Here we have a unique and rare vintage 60s Fender model called the Swinger in its quintessential Dakota Red. A nod to the space age spirit of the s...
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Fender Vintera® II '60s Stratocaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
$1,149.99| /Revive the timeless sound of the '60s with the Vintera® II '60s Stratocaster® and experience the iconic looks, inspiring feel, and incomparabl...
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Fender Vintera® II '60s Telecaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Fiesta Red
$1,149.99| /Revive the timeless sound of the '60s with the Vintera® II '60s Telecaster® and experience the iconic looks, inspiring feel and incomparable t...
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Fender Vintera® II '50s Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst
$1,209.99| /Revive the timeless sound of the '50s with the Vintera® II '50s Stratocaster® and experience the iconic looks, inspiring feel and incomparable...
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2023 Fender JV Modified '50s Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard, White Blonde
Original price $1,299.99
Current price $963.00| /The JV Modified Series combines classic aesthetics with modern playability to suit the needs of today's guitarist. Taking cues from the now ...
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Fender Vintera® II '60s Telecaster® Thinline, Maple Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
$1,369.99| /Revive the timeless sound of the '60s with the Vintera® II '60s Telecaster® Thinline and experience the iconic looks, inspiring feel and incom...
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2023 Fender JV Modified '50s Stratocaster® HSS, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst
Original price $1,329.99
Current price $983.00| /The JV Modified Series combines classic aesthetics with modern playability to suit the needs of today's guitarist. Taking cues from the now...
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2023 Fender Limited Edition H.E.R. Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Blue Marlin
Original price $1,349.99
Current price $975.00| /Dynamic R&B performer H.E.R. has wooed audiences and earned Grammys with her powerful performances and emotional songs - her smooth rhythms...
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Fender Highway Series™ Parlor, Rosewood Fingerboard, Natural
$999.99| /At the intersection of time-honored acoustic guitar craft and relentless innovation, Highway Series™ instruments transport players to a new era o...
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Fender Vintera® II '50s Nocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst
$1,209.99| /Revive the timeless sound of the '50s with the Vintera® II '50s Nocaster® and experience the iconic looks, inspiring feel and incomparable tone ...
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2016 Taylor T5z Standard
$1,499.00| /The T5z Standard offers a playing experience all its own, making for an excellent addition to any player's sonic toolkit. Three pickups—two h...
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Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Butterscotch Blonde
$2,569.99| /The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical histor...
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