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Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Surf Green
$2,419.99The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone. By 1963, a new combination of tonewoods married the punch and focus of alder with the warmth added by a round-lam rosewood fingerboard, enhancing the signature Tele® twang. Featuring Pure Vintage ‘63 Telecaster® pickups, triple threaded-steel saddle bridge and a comfortable “C”-shape maple neck, the American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original. Characteristic of production in 1963, this Tele features clay dots (narrow-spaced at the 12th fret), a 7.25” radius fingerboard fingerboard and is offered in three colors: Crimson Red Transparent over mahogany and 3-Color Sunburst or Surf Green over alder. The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends. Alder or Mahogany Body Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele® pickups “C”-Shaped Neck Profile Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele® with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles Pure Vintage Single-Line “Fender Deluxe” Tuners
Collings I-35 LC Vintage Blonde
$7,650.00Drawing inspiration from the best instruments of the 1960s, Collings newest offering in the I-35 lineup provides an exceptionally loose and organic feel, achieved through a ground up reworking of everything from its laminate and center block recipes to its neck construction. Custom Throbak pickups and Bumblebee capacitors bring its open, acoustic response to life, expanding its versatility and proving that, although it looks every bit the part of a time-tested instrument, its appeal is more than just skin deep. With hardshell case.
Collings City Limits - Candy Apple Red
$7,050.00This gorgeous Collings City Limits plays like a dream! It features a Candy Apple Red nitro-finished Maple top and a Honduran Mahogany body and neck. It has 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.
Fender Custom Shop '58 TELECASTER Journeyman - 3TSB
$4,350.00The ’58 Telecaster Journeyman Relic featuring a two-piece select ash body wears a slightly worn-in Journeyman Relic lacquer finish for the look and feel of a well-played and loved guitar. The one-piece quartersawn maple neck has a 10/’56 “V” profile, 9.5” fingerboard radius and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets. Dual Custom Shop hand-wound ’58 Tele pickups are connected to Fat ’50s Tele wiring and a three-way switch for robust Tele tone and transparent bloom with each note. Other features include a single-ply parchment pickguard, period correct top-load/string-through Tele bridge with threaded steel saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and wing string tree. Also includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
Collings City Limits - Jet Black - Black Doghair back and sides - Parallelograms
$7,050.00This gorgeous Collings City Limits plays like a dream! It features a Jet Black Maple top and Honduran Mahogany body and neck both in Dog-hair and paralleogram inlays. It has 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.
Collings City Limits - Iced Tea Burst
$7,000.00We think that Collings makes the ultimate single-cut guitar! This maple-capped, mahogany beauty weighs in a svelete 8 lbs 3.2 oz and is finished in an aged tone gorgeous Iced Tea Burst. It also features aged tone hardware, a pair of Thro-Bak KZ115 pickups and parallelogram inlays. This is a guitar that will not disappoint and should greatly exceed your expectations. A Collings hard shell case is included.
Fender American Performer Jazzmaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
$1,579.99Born in Corona, California, the elegant American Performer Jazzmaster delivers the exceptional tone and refined feel you expect from an authentic Fender—with new player-oriented features that make it even more inspiring to play. It comes with a gig bag.
Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst
$2,649.99For players who demand the ultimate in performance and tone, American Ultra is our most advanced series of guitars and basses. Featuring stainless-steel frets and eye-catching custom colors with matching painted headcaps, the American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster is Ultra – elevated. The American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster features a unique Augmented “D” neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for endless playing comfort and a tapered neck heel that allows easy access to the highest register. A speedy 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard with 22 stainless steel medium-jumbo frets means effortless and accurate soloing, while the Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups and advanced wiring options provide endless tonal possibilities – without hum. Sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional, supremely comfortable in any playing position. Other features include sealed locking tuning machines, chrome hardware and TUSQ™ nut. This versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights. Includes premium molded hardshell case.
Fender Custom Shop '65 Telecaster Custom - Heavy Relic
$5,250.00This Limited Edition Heavy Relic sports a three-tone sunburst and weighs in at comfortable 7lb 3.2oz. This killer Tele looks great, feels even better with a 60’s oval “C” neck and has top-shelf Tele tone. It comes with its hard shell case, COA and all case candy. This is new old stock being sold as clearance and is sold as-described.
Collings City Limits - Tobacco SB
$6,300.00This gorgeous Collings City Limits plays like a dream and has explosive tone! It 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.
2022 Fender Player Jazzmaster®, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Polar White
$709.99$622.00With a fat, thick sound all its own and sleek, elegant style, the Player Jazzmaster stands out under the spotlight. It’s an inspiring instrument with a flexible, authentic Fender tone—a voice that works with any kind of music. The Jazzmaster keeps turning up in the hands of musical visionaries and rebels; it’s the ideal foundation for your sound. Rugged, raw and powerful, this guitar is ready to throw down. This is new old stock being sold as clearance and is sold as-described.
Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster - Journeyman Relic
$4,080.001956 was a great year for Rock and Roll and the ’56 Stratocaster was a big part of it! This Sunburst Alder is just bursting with vibe and delivers vintage tone in spades and it’s 6105 fret makes it play real smooth. The Vintage Modified # 2 wiring provides great tonal versatility and the the Journeyman package gives you that nice broken-in feel right away. Here are some specs: BODY: ALDER COLOR: 2 COLOR SUNBURST 2 PC SPREAD LIGHT WEIGHT: 7 lb 8.4oz. BODY FINISH: NITRO LACQUER CUSTOM NECK: BACK SHAPE 10/56 "V" FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 7.25" RADIUS NECK THICKNESS AT 1ST FRET: .880" NECK THICKNESS AT 12TH FRET: .980" NECK:MAPLE SIDE DOT MICARTA: BLACK 3/32" FACE DOT MICARTA: BLACK .250 FRET WIRE: NARROW TALL / 6105 NUT: BONE NECK FINISH: LIGHT TINT NECK FINISH: NITRO LACQUER FINGERBOARD: NONE BIND HEAD CAP: NO BIND FINGERBOARD: NO FINISH PACKAGE: JOURNEYMAN PLATING: CHROME/NICKEL HARDWARE STANDARD PICKGUARD BRIDGE ASSEMBLY: AM VINT STRAT BRG REL OUTPUT ASSEMBLIES: VINT STRAT REL CONTROL ASSEMBLY: STRAT VINT MOD WIRING #2 REL NECK PLATE:V LOGO SN REL BACK PLATE & TREM COVER: STRAT PARCH REL REAR CONTROL COVER: NONE STRAP LOCKS NO STRAP LOCKS TREMOLO ARM TIP WHITE REL TUNER KEY: VINT W/FENDER LOGO REL STRING SETS FOR GUITAR 010-013-017-026-036-046 TREMOLO ARM: VINT STRAT REL STD PICKGUARD: ASM STRAT 56 STRAT REL CASE FCS: STRAT/TELE TWEED STANDARD NECK ASSEMBLY 56 STRAT CC/REL DECALS: HEADCAP FOR 54 - 60 STRAT W/OCB
2021 Fender KURT COBAIN JAG-STANG® Fiesta red
$1,349.99$925.00Few artists in music history can be credited with changing the industry nearly overnight and continuing to influence music culture three decades after the height of their popularity. Kurt Cobain and his bandmates in Nirvana appeared on the scene in the early ‘90s as generational talents who combined raucous, heavy tones, punk-infused energy and melodic hooks to create a sound that quickly attracted millions of fans and established grunge and alternative rock as a genre with legitimate mainstream appeal. Although Kurt was seen playing a variety of Fender guitars over the years, his Fender Jaguar® and Mustang® remain the most iconic due to their use on the “Nevermind” tour and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video. Kurt designed the Jag-Stang® to combine his favorite elements of both instruments and brought it to life with help from the Fender Custom Shop in 1993. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Nirvana’s seminal record “Nevermind,” this Jag-Stang comes equipped with the same features that made it Kurt’s ideal instrument. The alder body delivers a punchy tone perfect for big power chords, the 24” short-scale reduces string tension for easier playing, and the 7.25” radius rosewood fingerboard with maple neck has a comfortable feel that won’t fatigue your hands when chording. The vintage-style single-coil and custom humbucking pickups are perfect for recreating Kurt’s classic tones, while the Mustang slider switches provide the flexibility to dial in four distinct settings for a variety of in or out-of-phase tones. This is new old stock being sold as clearance and is sold as-described.
Sold2011 Collings 290 - Doghair!
This 290 is in excellent condition and plays and sounds as beautiful as it's black dog-hair finished Honduran Mahogany body. It weighs in at an easy-to-manage 7 lbs. 12.2 oz. 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. Its solid mahogany body and neck are complemented by a Pearloid headstock overlay and two Lollar SoapBar P90 pickups for a tone that shows off an amazing harmonic range and dynamics. It comes with its original hard shell case.
Sold1957 Gibson ES-125T
This cool thinline archtop ports a single Gibson P-90 pickup. This beauty is in very good original condition with a newer hand carved bridge and comes with what we believe is its original hardshell case.
SoldAlembic LSG6II Long scale Series II Guitar
Alembic's top of the line, the pinnacle of their craft, the Series II is where the standard list of specifications reads like a custom build. This was a custom order - let us customize a series I or II for you! Everything cool Alembic offers is already included on these guitars: stereo electronics, side LEDs, inlaid logo with mother of pearl and abalone, gold plated hardware, continuous wood backplates. But rarely do they make one of these fine instruments strictly to the spec sheet. Most people add their own touches to make the guitar unique in the world. This beauty features: Long scale , 25.5" 7"Radius fingerboard Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard Birds Eye Maple bound fingerboard Side LEDs Blue Darling Heart Omega Body Tummy & Elbow contours Quilted Cocobolo top Book to center top Quilted Cocobolo back Ebony front of peghead Quilted Cocobolo back of Peghead Ripple Abalone ovals Sterling Silver Surround for ovals Continuous wood truss rod cover Continuous wood back plates (3) Chrome Alembic Gotoh tuners Chromed Alembic solid brass hardware Chrome straplocks Sterling Silver Alembic inlaid logo
SoldAlembic Further 6-String Guitar
It just doesn't get any better than this! The lightest change of touch and the smallest adjustment of knobs yields deep and inspirational tonal variations. This is a great guitar for any style of playing! The Further has it all...history, beautiful craftsmanship, great feel and versatile sound thanks to individual low pass filters, one for each of the three pickups. Modeled after one of Alembic's early guitar experiments (later known as "Wolf"), the Further guitar is quite simply one of the coolest little guitars around. Features include: Susan's Stash Cocobolo Susan's Stash Cocobolo back Continuos wood backplates Cocobolo front and back of peghead Ebony fingerboard Birds Eye Maple bound fingerboard Side LEDS red Mahogany core Alembic Pickups ST-ST-HB Alembic Further electronics Inlaid Logo Alembic brass hardware Gold Alembic Gotoh tuners Gold Straplocks hard shell case
SoldTurner RS6 Renaissance Steel String
Wow! This guitar reproduces full-frequency acoustic tone for recording and performing. It's thinline body is built like a fine acoustic guitar, but with an added cedar center block to cut feedback. A Turner piezo bridge pickup feeds full-spectrum signals to an 18-volt D-TAR Eclipse pre-amp. Constructed like true acoustic instruments, with bent sides and a braced tone wood top and back, the Renaissance series truly represents the best way to achieve acoustic tone plugged in. The construction feature that sets this instrument apart is the Western Red Cedar center block that prevents feedback and yet provides an acoustically live foundation for the D-TAR Eclipse preamp. This Renaissance Series instrument feature D-TAR Eclipse, 18-volt preamp Turner's own coaxial piezo pick-up system which produces a full-frequency amplified acoustic tone. This unique instrument is perfect for recording and live performance under any conditions, and has have proven roadworthy around the world. This RS6 features: Port Orford Cedar Cherryburst top Mahogany backs and sides Gloss finish Tortoise binding Gotoh tuners Ice fingerboard Gator Transit bag
SoldCollings 470 JL Antique Blonde
The Collings 470 JL is the result of years-long conversations, engineering, testing, tweaking, playing, and listening. And then doing it all over again until it was right. From first sketches through plugging in the final prototypes, every aspect of this model inside and out is the result of a unique approach, technique, and style - both from the builder’s and player’s point of view - culminating in a one-of-a-kind electric guitar experience.
Sold2021 Taylor T5z Custom Koa
A figured koa top with a shaded edgeburst evokes the exotic beauty of Hawaii on the T5z Custom. Distinctive features compared to the original T5 include a more compact body, a 12-inch fretboard radius, and jumbo frets, which together deliver a familiar size and setup for electric players. Like the T5, the T5z is equipped with a three-pickup configuration of an acoustic body sensor, a concealed neck humbucker, and a visible bridge humbucker, plus five-way switching and onboard tone controls, giving players an incredibly versatile electric/acoustic guitar. Additional appointments include white binding, gold hardware and Taylor’s progressive Spires inlay scheme. The guitar ships in a T5z with Aerocase.
Sold2010 Taylor T5-C2 Hawaiian Koa
This T5-C2 features stunning Hawaiian Koa on the top. With a rich and complex tonal palette the range of tones achievable on this is wide ranging. I just love the deluxe fingerboard inlay and overall elegance of the design of this guitar. Has a nice acoustic tone when not plugged in and sounds beautifully when plugged in to both electric and acoustic amps. Light fret-wear and overall very good condition, there is a slight texture to the back of the neck's finish, which does not affect it's playing. Comes with it's original Taylor hard shell case.
Sold2015 PRS Custom 22 30th Anniversary Vine
The 30th Anniversary PRS Custom 22 features a jaw dropping maple neck/top combination along with a luxurious mother of pearl fine inlay on the fingerboard. The dazzling curly maple neck is comfortable and fast with a gorgeous dark ebony fingerboard, truss rod cover and headstock overlay. The headstock overlay and truss cover are also inlayed with that gorgeous vine inlay so it travels all the way up the fingerboard, over the truss cover and through the Paul Reed smith logo. To match the golden Maple the hardware is beautiful brass and nickel accents. To top it all off this guitar comes with its original PRS hard shell case, with has a beautiful black Damask outer pattern. Tremolo bar is in the case and works great! The guitar is in excellent overall condition with little to no visible fret-wear. On the edge of the fingerboard the finish as some imperfection where there may have been some fretsprout through the years (see photos). Paul Reed Smith signed the back of the head stock and wrote "to Doug" above his signature in the same gold pen.
Sold2022 Fender American Original 60s Telecaster® Thinline, Maple Fingerboard, Aged Natural Finish
This svelte, 6 pound 5 ounce beauty is in Excellent / Unplayed condition with its plastic protective wrap still on the pickguard! Beloved by country players and indie rockers alike for its semi-hollow warmth, rounder twang and elegant appearance, the Telecaster® Thinline is a classic in its own right within the venerable Telecaster lineup. The American Original '60s Telecaster Thinline recreates this sophisticated six-string with tastefully modernised playability. Tim Shaw designed '60s Telecaster Thinline pickups deliver authentic late sixties Tele tones, while the 21 Vintage Tall frets and a 9.5" radius contribute to comfortable playability. Other touches include original-era body radii, vintage-style hardware - including F logo tuners, vintage-style hardshell case and a lacquer finish that lets the wood breathe naturally with resonant tone, and wears in a distinctively appealing way. W/original hard shell case and case candy. Some specs: Body: Ash Neck Material:Maple Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm) Fingerboard Material:Maple String Nut: Bone Nut Width1.650" (42 mm) Nut Material: Bone Pickup Configuration:SS Controls, Master Volume, Master Tone Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Sold2018 Fender American Elite Telecaster - Aged Cherryburst
This svelte 7 lb. 14 oz ounce beauty is in Excellent Condition / Unplayed condition with plastic protective wrap still on the pickguard! Packed with a baker's dozen of innovations, the American Elite Telecaster is the original solidbody electric guitar reimagined for modern players who want bleeding-edge performance and timeless visual style. The future of workhorse guitar design, this Tele® guitar's stunning style, easy playing feel and flexible sound that meets any musical need, was made to tear it up on stage or in the studio. Featured on all American Elite instruments, the fourth generation Noiseless pickups represent a quantum leap in pickup design. Combining authentic, vintage-style sound with effectively noise-free performance, these are the pinnacle of Fender's noiseless pickup designs, generating sparkling cleans and fat, overdriven tones that scream with pure rock 'n' roll power. Engineered for fast playing and effortless position changes, the compound-profile neck with a 9.5"-14" compound-radius fingerboard is ideal for all playing styles. A modern "C"-shape at the nut, the profile morphs along the length of the neck to a modern "D"-shaped profile at the updated neck heel, providing plenty of comfortable support for fret hand antics. New locking short-post tuning machines provide increased break angle at the synthetic bone nut for buzz-free performance. The truss rod wheel is positioned at the butt end of the neck for easy accessibility when adjusting neck relief. Fender is renowned for head-turning style, and this guitar is no different - from the refined ergonomic rear contour that hugs the player's body to the black chrome headstock logo and large pearloid fret markers this instrument will dazzle the audience with elegant style. The American Elite Telecaster is a bold new addition to the Fender family tree, a top-notch performer that can handle whatever music you might you throw at it. Includes an Elite Molded Case with TSA locks to provide increased protection for your cherished instrument. Some specs: Neck Material: Maple Body material: Alder Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm) Nut Material: Bone Some features: Single cutaway electric guitar Two all-new fourth generation Noiseless single-coil Telecaster pickups S-1™ switching switches between parallel and series pickup wiring Compound profile neck; redesigned contoured neck heel 9.5"-14" compound radius fingerboard Locking short-post tuning machines Includes redesigned ABS Elite Molded Case with TSA locks
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.