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Sold2005 Gretsch 1962 Country Classic G6122-1962
This is an excellent playing and sounding instrument. The last owner was justifiably unsatisfied with the original factory frets on this guitar and had a full fret replacement done by Circle Strings of Burlington, Vt. and so it has a very professional and solid feel. The guitar is very clean except for the detachable back pad which is replaceable. The natural tone is amplified by a hot pair of Gretsch Filter'Tron pickups and authentic Bigsby vibrato for classic tone with a modern feel. It comes with it’s original hard shell case.
SoldGodin 5th Avenue CW Kingpin II Cognac Burst | Holiday Sale!
The 5th Avenue CW Kingpin features a Cutaway body design and the added sounds of two Godin Kingpin P90 single-coil pickups, which deliver all that classic vintage tone with presence, clarity, and a little attitude thrown in for good measure! With the soul of a 1950s archtop, the 5th Avenue is a true vintage spirit of yesterday with today’s level of modern playability. With more projection & volume in the low/mids than traditional archtop acoustic guitars, the dynamically rich tone of the 5th Avenue makes this sophisticated instrument a dream to play but not a nightmare on your wallet. The Godin 5th Avenue Series now makes the dream of owning an affordable North American archtop a reality! From Alt-Country, Delta Blues, Slide, Jazz to Rock, the 5th Avenue can really deliver both acoustically and electrically. Made from Canadian Wild Cherry, the body of the 5th Avenue features a molded arched top and back, as well as an adjustable bridge, classic F-holes, contoured high-gloss headstock, floating pickguard, and cream binding. Also, the rustic beauty of its Custom Polished Finish creates a gorgeous satin sheen reminiscent of the 19th century. Was listed at $995, on sale for $745 !!! This is a holiday clearance sale item. Discounted closeout sales are final.
Sold2019 Collings I-30 LC Tobacco Sunburst
This I-30 is in excellent to near-mint condition with only the lightest sign of pinkie-planting on the pick guard and plays and sounds like a dream. It features fully hollow construction with parallel trestle braces and a maple laminate top and body that offers incredible tone. It features a 1 11/16" width nut and a 24 7/8" scale length. The high gloss nitro Tobacco Sunburst finish looks great and the Lollar P90 dog-ear pickups sound great! It comes with an Ameritage hard shell case.
SoldCollings I-35 Deluxe Iced Tea Burst Premium Quilted Maple
Collings’ I-35 Deluxe model takes classic laminate semi-hollowbody tone to the next level with a hand-carved premium solid quilted Maple top. The Iced Tea Burst and Ivoroid knobs give the instrument a super-cool look. It features Lollar Low-Wind Imperial pickups and has a wide range of killer, useable tones. This guitar is just fun to play! It comes with a hard shell case.
Sold2014 Collings I-35 Deluxe
This is one hip-looking, Merlot finished I-35 Deluxe with Broken Glass fingerboard and headstock inlays. The neck feels great and features a Madagascar Rosewood fingerboard. The solid, carved maple top and Lollar Low-wind Imperial Humbuckers give you a wide range of touch-responsive inspiring tones. This guitar is in excellent condition and only shows minor signs of play. It comes with its Ameritage hard shell case.
SoldCollings City Limits Dark Cherry Burst
The Collings City Limits single-cut guitar is legendary for it's feel, tone and quality. It is crafted with the finest seasoned maple and Honduran Mahogany and is built for tone in spades! Lightweight, resonant mahogany combined with a carefully hand-set mortise and tenon neck joint bring tonal complexity and sustain to the table. It is sleekly contoured for comfort and style and brings new life to an American classic. A hard shell case is included.
Sold2010 Gibson SG Special Faded Cherry
This is what sometimes happens when an acoustic player decides to branch out into electric guitar. It doesn’t get played much. So here’s a great used Gibson in great shape for a great price. The action is low and the tone is great. There are no dents, dings, scratches or any issues with the guitar. This guitar will fill the bill if you’ve been looking for a great workhorse SG! It comes with a useable, used hard shell case in good condition but with a couple of bad latches.
Sold2018 Collings Soco LC
This Soco sports a beautiful Iced Tea Burst top and Parallelogram fingerboard inlays. It is in incredible, near-unplayed condition. This single-cut, semi-hollow model has a 15” lower bout for a comfortable and balance feel. It features Lollar Low-Wind Imperial pickups and has a wide range of killer tones. It comes with its original hard shell case.
Sold5th Avenue Kingpin P90 Cognac Burst | Holiday Sale!
The Godin 5th Avenue brings you back to a time when the archtop acoustic guitar reigned supreme. With the soul of a 1950s archtop, the 5th Avenue is a true vintage spirit of yesterday with today’s level of modern playability. With more projection & volume in the low/mids than traditional acoustic archtop guitars, the dynamically rich tone of the 5th Avenue makes this sophisticated instrument a dream to play but not a nightmare on your wallet. The Godin 5th Avenue now makes the dream of owning an affordable North American archtop a reality! From Alt-Country, Delta Blues, Slide, Jazz to Rock, the 5th Avenue can really deliver both acoustically and electrically. The Godin Kingpin P90 single-coil pickup delivers all that classic vintage tone with presence, clarity, and a little attitude thrown in for good measure! Made from Canadian Wild Cherry, the body of the 5th Avenue features a molded arched top and back; as well as an adjustable bridge, classic F-holes, contoured high-gloss headstock, floating pickguard, and cream binding. Also, the rustic beauty of its Custom Polished Finish creates a gorgeous satin sheen reminiscent of the 19th century. Was $799 on sale for $599 !!! This is a Holiday Clearance Sale item, all discounted clearance sales are final. Back and Sides Canadian Wild Cherry Top Canadian Wild Cherry Neck Silver Leaf Maple Fingerboard Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 16" (406.4 mm) Scale Length 24.84" (630.936 mm) Nut Width 1.72" (43.688 mm) Nut Type Graphtech Frets 21 Machine Head Ratio Bass side 18:1, Treble side 26:1
Sold2020 Godin 5th Ave Night Club Indigo Blue with case
The 5th Ave Night Club can be described by one word: Classy. Adorned in a stunning Indigo Blue finish, this guitar is not only a treat to look at but has awesome playability and a rich tone that matches its beauty. No detail is spared with this model – from the all-high gloss body, the tortoise brown pick guard, and the vintage style volume and tone knobs. The single TV Jones Classic pickup is perfectly suited for Jazz and Blues and the inclusion of a Bigsby tremolo bridge lets you take this guitar to a variety of musical directions. Back and Sides Canadian Wild Cherry Top Canadian Wild Cherry Neck Silver Leaf Maple Fingerboard Richlite Fingerboard Radius 16" (406.4 mm) This is a holiday clearance sale item, all sales on closeout items are final. Scale Length 24.84" (630.936 mm) Nut Width 1.72" (43.688 mm) Nut Type Graphtech Frets 21 Machine Head Ratio Bass side 18:1, Treble side 26:1 Show More
SoldGodin 5th avenue CW Kingpin II HB Cognac Burst with case
The 5th Avenue CW Kingpin II HB features a Cutaway body design and the added sounds of two Godin Humbucking pickups, which deliver all that classic vintage tone with presence, clarity, and a little attitude thrown in for good measure! With the soul of a 1950s archtop, the 5th Avenue is a true vintage spirit of yesterday with today’s level of modern playability. With more projection & volume in the low/mids than traditional archtop acoustic guitars, the dynamically rich tone of the 5th Avenue makes this sophisticated instrument a dream to play but not a nightmare on your wallet. The Godin 5th Avenue Series now makes the dream of owning an affordable North American archtop a reality! Whether you play Alt-Country, Delta Blues, Slide, Jazz or Rock, the 5th Avenue can really deliver both acoustically and electrically. Made from Canadian Wild Cherry, the body of the 5th Avenue features a molded arched top and back, as well as an adjustable bridge, classic F-holes, contoured high-gloss headstock, floating pickguard, and cream binding. Also, the rustic beauty of its Custom Polished Finish creates a gorgeous satin sheen reminiscent of the 19th century. Specs Back and Sides Canadian Wild Cherry Top Canadian Wild Cherry Neck Silver Leaf Maple Fingerboard Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 16" (406.4 mm) Scale Length 24.84" (630.936 mm) Nut Width 1.72" (43.688 mm) Nut Type Graphtech Frets 21 Machine Head Ratio Bass side 18:1, Treble side 26:1
SoldGodin 5th Avenue Uptown Custom Havana Brown with case #047802
Continuing on the 5th Ave philosophy of playability and style, the Uptown Custom has something different to offer. The unique pickup configuration of the Godin Kingpin P90 in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan ’59 Humbucker in the bridge offers a completely versatile tone palette. The Havana Brown finish is the final piece to this amazing looking and sounding 5th Ave. Canadian Wild Cherry Top Canadian Wild Cherry Neck Silver Leaf Maple Fingerboard Richlite Fingerboard Radius 16" (406.4 mm) Scale Length 24.84" (630.936 mm) Nut Width 1.72" (43.688 mm) Nut Type Graphtech Frets 21 Machine Head Ratio Bass side 18:1, Treble side 26:1
Sold2022 Fender Player Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde
Bold, innovative and rugged, the Player Telecaster is pure Fender, through and through. The feel, the style and, most importantly, the sound—they’re all there, waiting for you to make them whisper or wail for your music. Versatile enough to handle almost anything you can create and durable enough to survive any gig, this workhorse is a trusty sidekick for your musical vision.
Sold2003 Guild Benedetto Stuart Model
This is a beautiful, California made, sunburst example of this rare and beautiful guitar. It is in excellent condition, signed by Benedetto and feels and sounds just great! According to Guild, the Stuart Benedetto Signature model was the ultimate in electric jazz guitars, the pride of their sound engineers and wood craftsmen. Its distinctive fast action, 5-piece neck is fashioned of select flame Maple with an Ebony fretboard elegantly inlaid with deluxe two-tone Abalone and Mother-of-Pearl position markers. The Stuart’s full Venetian cutaway body is 17" wide by 3" deep and boasts the same graduated, carved solid Spruce top as the Artist Award and 1.69" nut width. Gold plated hardware and engraved harp tailpiece add the final touch to this superb instrument. It has a 25.5" scale length, an all maple neck, Benedetto A-6 pickups, inlaid Benedetto logo at the 12th fret and a hand carved solid European spruce top and the back and sides are solid figured German maple. More specs can be found on Guitar-list at: https://www.guitar-list.com/ guild/electric-guitars/guild- x-700-stuart-benedetto It comes with it's original alligator hard shell case.
SoldTaylor T5z Classic Koa Top
Along with its chameleonic tone-shifting powers and cross-genre versatility, our T5z Classic has always borne a minimal, functional aesthetic that reflects its musical utility. Here, we’re kicking up the visuals with a stunning Hawaiian koa top rich with organic variegation and natural hues—a style usually reserved for Custom or Pro T5z models. Musically, the T5z Classic is as bold and pragmatic as you’d expect from our line of hollowbody hybrids, with a comfortable neck that feels easy in the fretting hand whether you’re playing cowboy chords or flying lead licks. The five-way switching system allows you to shape your tone around three pickups—an acoustic body sensor and two humbuckers—so that you can bend between warm acoustic sounds and searing electric sizzle on a dime. Details for this model include a handsome shaded edgeburst top treatment, a satin finish and two F-holes on an unbound body, showcasing Hawaiian koa’s natural beauty. Small Diamond fretboard inlays in Italian acrylic and satin black tuners round out the visuals. This model ships in a Taylor deluxe hardshell case.
Sold2020 Gibson Les Paul Junior
The Les Paul Junior is in near mint condition and the pickguard still has it's plastic protector. The single cutaway slab mahogany body, single dogear P-90 pickup, single volume and tone controls all add up to a whole lot of guitar which is greater than the sum of its parts. The fat 50's-style neck profile and wraparound bridge add to the equation for rock solid tone. It weighs in at 7 lbs 1 oz and comes with it's original hard shell case.
Sold2002 Gibson Les Paul Standard
This 2002 Gibson Les Paul Standard is in good condition, with a noticeable head-stock repair and light fret wear.
SoldCollings I-30 LC Tobacco Sunburst
The I-30 features fully hollow construction with parallel trestle braces and a maple laminate top and body that offers incredible tone. It features a 1 11/16" width nut and a 24 7/8" scale length. The high gloss nitro Tobacco Sunburst finish looks great and the Lollar P90 dog-ear pickups sound great. It comes with an Ameritage hard shell case.
SoldCollings City Limits Dark Cherry Burst
The Collings City Limits single-cut guitar is legendary for it's feel, tone and quality. It is crafted with the finest seasoned maple and Honduran Mahogany and is built for tone in spades! Lightweight, resonant mahogany combined with a carefully hand-set mortise and tenon neck joint bring tonal complexity and sustain to the table. It is sleekly contoured for comfort and style and brings new life to an American classic. A hard shell case is included.
Sold2015 Jackson SCX 3HX Series Monarch
This 2015 Jackson SCX 3HX Series Monarch is in very good condition with some fret wear and one dent in the back.
Sold2019 Collings I-35 Deluxe Iced Tea Sunburst Premium Quilted Maple Top Honduran Mahogany
This is an excellent example of the I-35 Deluxe, one of our favorite guitars! It features a carved solid Maple Premium Quilted top with Iced Tea Sunburst finish. This is one of the best feeling and sounding guitars available today. This guitar sold for $7057 new and is near mint condition. It comes with it's original hard shell case.
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.