Electric Guitars
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SoldGodin Summit Classic SG Matte Green
From GodinGuitars.com "The Summit Classic SG Matte Green packs both bark and bite with lively and rich tones, thanks to its Canadian Laurentian Basswood body and Godin Custom humbuckers in the neck and bridge. An Ergocut Rosewood fingerboard promises an incredibly comfortable playing experience." Specs Neck Maple Fingerboard Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 12" (304.8 mm) Scale Length 24.75" (628.65 mm) Nut Width 1.65" (41.91 mm) Nut Type Graphtech Frets 22 Machine Head Ratio Bass side 18:1, Treble side 26:1 Neck Pickup Godin Custom Zebra Humbucker Bridge Pickup Godin Custom Zebra Humbucker
SoldGodin Montreal Premiere Sunburst HG
From GodinGuitars.com : "The Godin Montreal Premiere is a thinline electric guitar that is destined to become an instant favorite within your guitar collection with its set-neck, short-scale, and semi-hollow body. This model is a vibrant & versatile electric guitar for rock, blues, and jazz players alike! It features an innovative and unique “breathe-through” carved spruce core, which gives the body of the Montreal Premiere an astounding resonance unlike any other guitar in its class." Specs Back and Sides Canadian Wild Cherry Top Canadian Wild Cherry Neck Mahogany Set-Neck Fingerboard Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 12" Scale Length 24.75" (628.65 mm) Nut Width 1.72" (43.688 mm) Nut Type Graphtech Frets 22 Machine Head Ratio Bass side 18:1, Treble side 26:1 The Godin Montreal Premiere Sunburst HG comes with a gig bag.
Sold1999 Jim Triggs Master 400 Cutaway
From Triggs Guitars, this 25 1/2" scale, 1999 Master 400 Cutaway with an 18" lower bout is in excellent condition and comes with its original hard shell case. It has one dent in its back, and some fingerprints in the brass hardware, otherwise it would be flawless. This instrument has a very large top which contributes to a fantastic bass response.
SoldCollings I-35 LC Dark Cherry Sunburst Aged Finish and Hardware
Dark Cherry Sunburst I-35 LC This beauty plays and sounds as great as it looks and features a custom laminate maple top, an all mahogany neck, sides and back, and l ow wind Imperial pickups. This is one of the most solid feeling and sound guitars available today and it will make you sound great every time that you play it! It comes with a Deluxe Hardshell Case.
SoldCollings 290 DC 1959 Faded Crimson
Solid body double cutaway with Honduran Mahogany body and neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Ebony headstock overlay, Lollar P90 pickups, 1 11/16" nut width, 24 7/8" scale length, with an Ameritage hard shell case.
SoldCollings I-35 Deluxe Caramel
This I-35 Deluxe features a carved solid flame maple top finished in Lucious Caramel for an extra-elegant looks. Parallelogram inlays on the fingerboard and peghead complete the vibe. This guitar has great tone for everything from Rock and Roll to Jazz, Blues and beyond. Collings guitars are known for their great feel and this guitar is as good as it gets!
SoldCollings City Limits Iced Tea Sunburst
We think that Collings makes the ultimate single-cut guitar! This maple-capped, mahogany beauty is finished in a gorgeous Iced Tea Burst. This is a guitar that will not disappoint and should greatly exceed your expectations. A Collings hard shell case is included.
SoldCollings 290 Crimson - Lollar P90s - Solid Honduran Mahogany - Nitrocellulose Finish
Named for the scenic 290 highway that winds past the Collings shop though the Texas Hill Country, the 290 is a modern day tribute to the original working man's rock'n roll guitar. A solid mahogany body and neck are complimented by two Lollar Soap Bar P90 pickups for a tone that shows off the amazing harmonic range and dynamics of this often underrated configuration. Specifications Construction Solid body single cutaway Body Honduran mahogany Neck Honduran mahogany Body Binding None Fingerboard Binding None Peghead Binding None Bridge Kluson ABR-1 (Nickel-plated Zinc) Tailpiece Kluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs) Fingerboard Rosewood w/ ivoroid long dots (5mm non-tapered) Pickups Lollar P90s Pots/Caps DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow Knobs Amber or black top hat Pickup Rings Cream or black Nut 1 11/16" Scale Length 24 7/8" Neck Joint Extra long mortise & tenon Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo Peghead Profile Haircut Tuners Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo Wiring 50s style Fingerboard Radius 12" Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Pickguard Black/Cream/Black Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black with 290 logo Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049") Case Deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage
SoldCollings CL City Limits Figured Maple Tobacco Sunburst
The Collings City Limits features a Figured Maple top in Tobacco Sunburst, and a Honduran Mahogany body and neck. It has a high gloss Nitrocellulose finish, Dual Lollar standard Imperial humbuckers, CTS 500K pots, and Jupiter Yellow Vintage Tone capacitors. The CL comes from Collings with 11-49 strings, and it comes with a Collings deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage.
SoldNational Reso-Phonic Resolectric
The Resolectric has gone through a few changes in its 19 years of production. The current model uses an audiophile-quality Highlander preamp to mix both the magnetic and piezoelectric pickups. A Jason Lollar P-90 pickup sits in the neck position, and a Highlander piezo transducer is fitted under the saddle. The output of each pickup is controlled by independent volume knobs, with a master volume knob to control the instrument's overall output level. A 3-way toggle switch selects which pickups are active. The solid mahogany body is capped with a figured maple top bound in ivoroid. The figured maple neck clears 14 frets to the body, highlighted with a diamond inlaid, rosewood fretboard. It comes with a 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.