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Sold2001 PRS Limited Edition Brazilian Single Cut
Solid Brazilian Rosewood neck and Red Tiger finish are what makes this outstanding guitar really special. It plays and sounds just great! It has a one piece mahogany body with a 10-top two piece maple cap, one piece Brazilian Rosewood neck and fingerboard and original PRS 7 pickups. The guitar is in Very Good + condition and has light play wear and the metal hardware is lightly tarnished. With original hard shell case.
Sold2022 Tom Anderson Raven Classic Bullitt Green w/ Gold Hardware
If you are reading this, you have already been swept off your feet by this stunning Tom Anderson. The sparkly Bullitt Green finish paired with Gold Hardware/ PH1 PH3 pickups is the stuff of dreams, pure eye candy. The sound of the guitar is also angelic and it plays great. Overall condition is excellent, it was gently used by a single owner who took good care of it. Other notable features include a swamp ash body, caramel Maple Neck and tortoise guard. Comes with the original Anderson hard shell case.
SoldCollings I-35 LC Vintage Electric Guitar - Faded Cherry
Drawing 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. 6 lbs 15.2 oz.
Soldc. 1960 Fender Studio Deluxe Lap Steel w/ Legs, Cover and Case
In very good condition. This great-sounding, classic instrument is ready to jam, record and gig!
Sold2023 Collings 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 a deluxe hard shell case.
Sold2013 PRS Private Stock Modern Eagle | Madagascar RW Neck | MOP w/ White Gold Surrounds
This is a truly unique Private Stock PRS Modern Eagle with exquisite details including: Madagascar Rosewood neck, fingerboard, backplates, tuning buttons, pickup rings, control knobs, truss rod cover, headstock veneer, and switch tip. Fingerboard and headstock inlays featuring white Mother of Pearl with White Gold outlines and white mother of pearl purfling around the fingerboard and headstock! Even the truss rod cover has white mother of pearl purfling. One of the most incredible parts of this guitar is that the Mother of Pearl eagles on the fingerboard and headstock are actually etched to give the birds the appearance of having feathers, absolutely stunning! One piece master grade curly maple top with charcoal burst. Signed by Paul Reed Smith on the back of headstock and on the certificate of authenticity. Pickups are 53/10 on the treble and bass and electronics are a volume, push-pull tone with 3-way toggle. Comes with its original Private Stock leather guitar case. COA is in case and has a full list of build specs on it. In overall excellent condition, was gently handled as a collectors piece, no wear of note. 8 lbs 1.2 oz.
Sold2005 Taylor T5-C1
This Taylor T5 is one of the best gigging and recording guitars available. It is the perfect guitar for the acoustic player that wants to get into electric playing and the working guitar player who needs a versatile rig. This Maple-top Tobacco Sunburst model is in very good to excellent condition with light signs of playing and very light fret-wear. It comes with its original hard shell case.
Sold2011 Godin Icon Type 3 x/P90's!
This burgundy beauty is in excellent, hardly played condition. It features a set mahogany neck and 3 Lollar P90 pickups. The ICON Type 3 features a chambered solid mahogany body with a carved mahogany top and a 22-fret set mahogany neck with a 16 "-radius ebony fretboard and a 24 ¾" scale. The Type 3 sports a Graph Tech ResoMax bridge with graphite saddles and a Graph Tech Tusq nut, and its three P-90s pickups are selected with a 5-way switch and signed on the back by Jason Lollar. Its original bag is included and is in excellent condition.
SoldFender Custom Shop American Custom Telecaster® NOS
The American Custom Telecaster® NOS is not only beautiful, but it represents the best in player-friendly specifications and Fender style. Meticulously crafted with a two-piece select ash body (with offset seam) and one-piece 3A roasted flame maple neck—finished in NOS lacquer—this Tele® is the pinnacle of modern-facing Custom Shop instruments. From Custom Shop hand-wound Loaded Nocaster® pickups to Fat ‘50s Tele® wiring, every detail of this guitar was chosen to highlight its tonal qualities and enhance its performance. Sapphire Blue Transparent and Honey Blonde finishes are paired with a black anodized aluminum pickguards to create stunning instruments with unrivaled aesthetics. Other premium features include '57-style Soft "V" back-shape, contoured heel, 9.5" to 12" compound radius, 21 jumbo (6100) frets, 3-way switch, '51 Nocaster® bridge with compensated RSD brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines with white pearloid buttons, bone nut, disc string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Specs: 1-Piece Roasted 3A Flame Maple Neck Fingerboard, Honey Blonde Model Number: 9236091135 Series: American Custom Color: Honey Blonde Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash with Offset Seam Body Finish: WLS Undercoat Neck Material: 1-Piece 2A Roasted Birdseye Maple Neck Shape: 1957 Soft "V" Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm) Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" to 12" Compound Radius Number of Frets: 21 Fret Size: Jumbo (6100) String Nut: Bone Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm) Headstock: Telecaster® Neck Plate: 4-Bolt "Limited Edition" Engraved with Custom Shop Logo and Serial Number Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Fingerboard: 1-Piece Roasted 3A Flame Maple Neck Position Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot - 0.25" Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster® Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster® Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1: Neck Pickup, Position 2: Neck and Bridge Pickup, Position 3: Bridge Pickup Pickup Configuration: SS Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender® Logo, White Pearl Buttons Orientation: Right-Hand Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome Switch Tips: Barrel Style, Black Strings: .010-.046 Gauge Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity. Features and Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice
SoldCollings 470 JL Antiqued Sunburst
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.
Sold2020 Collings I35LC Deluxe
This Pelham Blue beauty is in excellent condition and boasts deluxe ivoroid fingerboard and peghead binding,ivoroid "top hat" knobs and pickup rings. Comprised of both Collings' in-house custom laminate recipe and their handmade ivoroid appointments, this guitar is truly a unique Collings creation. With a balanced and articulate tone due to its laminate construction, the I-35 LC Deluxe offers a strikingly elegant appearance to match its great sound. Parallelogram Fingerboard Inlays and a Half Parallelogram Headstock inlay complete the look of this great guitar. It feels and sounds pretty incredible! With original hard shell case.
Sold1964 Gibson ES-335
This is a great sounding, great playing guitar! Dated by the serial number, this guitar was made in 1962-64. You can see that this guitar has been played a lot which means that it's a good one that feels perfectly worn-in! It is pretty much original. The Maestro Vibrola has been replaced with a stop tailpiece, the gears have been replaced as well as two saddle pieces. The finish is pretty checked and there is some overspray on the lower part of the body. There is fret wear but they are worn in evenly and feel really good. The neck feels great...not too thin, not too fast (measuring .81" depth at 1st fret, .93" at the 12th). The all original pick-ups sound great and this is one soulful sounding guitar... a real find that has been in the hands of one player for the past 30 years. With the original hard shell case in good condition with lots of stickers on it.
Sold1970s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe
This is one great player with screaming Seymour Duncan P90s driving the tone machine. P90s are a popular mod on Deluxes since they drop right into the mini-humbucker route and the mod is reversible. The action is nice and low and this guitar plays and sounds great. It has one tuner replaced though the original is supplied and is functional but bent. The neck looks like it was reset once but the repair is solid and the guitar is ready for its next 100,000 miles. With all that in mind and considering its age and the finish wear, we'd rate this guitar as in a very usable Good + condition. With a hard shell case.
SoldFender Custom Shop Artisan Maple Burl Dual P90 Telecaster®
The Artisan Dual P90 Maple Burl Telecaster combines the finest hand-selected figured woods with a host of streamlined player-centric features and a set of Custom Shop P90s for an exceptional contemporary playing experience. The lightweight and resonant thinline vintage Kalamazoo body has a 4A maple burl top, while the roasted 3A flame maple neck features a '60-style "oval C" profile; compound-radius (9.5"-12") round-lam rosewood fingerboard, and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets for exceptional play along the entire length of the neck. Custom Shop P90 pickups are combined with a three-way switch and a Fat '50s Dual P90 wiring for strong, balanced tone and perfect resonance in any position. Other features include a brown shell pickguard, "sawed-off" Tele bridge with RSD compensated brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines with brown shell buttons, bone nut and a wing string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity. SPECS: Body Material: 1-Piece Vintage Michigan Mahogany Body Finish: Lacquer Neck Neck Material: 3A Roasted Flame Maple Neck Shape: 1960 Oval "C" Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm) Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" to 12" Compound Radius Number of Frets: 21 Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105) String Nut: Bone Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm) Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Fingerboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood Position Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot Electronics Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop P90 Neck Pickup: Custom Shop P90 Controls: Volume, Tone Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge, Position 2. Bridge and Neck, Position 3. Neck Pickup Configuration: SS Hardware Bridge: 6-Saddle Hardtail with "Pat. Pend." Saddles Tuning Machines: Vintage Style Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome Switch Tips: Black Miscellaneous Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity.
SoldTaylor T5z Custom Koa
With new comfort-focused enhancements and visual upgrades, the T5z Custom delivers a new level of musical appeal. A lightweight Urban Ash body and a beautifully figured Hawaiian koa top, along with chamfered edges and an integral armrest on the upper body edge and a fast-playing neck with jumbo frets, offer exceptional playing comfort to help you discover new musical territory every time you pick up the guitar. This model's three-pickup design, consisting of a concealed neck humbucker, a visible humbucker in the middle position and an acoustic body sensor, yields a dynamic array of sounds ranging from lush acoustic tones to searing electric output, controlled by five-way switching and conveniently placed active circuitry for remarkable on-the-fly tone-shaping abilities. All told, the T5z Custom delivers for player seeking an unparalleled musical experience.
SoldFender Player II Stratocaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® — a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Player II Stratocaster radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern “C”-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies available in both classic Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® pickups offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. The 5-way blade switch lets you dial in everything from glassy neck pickup cleans to rowdy bridge pickup snarl and all points in between, while a 2-point tremolo and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. Perfect for crafting your own sound, the Player II Stratocaster has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers. Features Contoured Alder, Chambered Ash or Chambered Mahogany Body Modern "C" Neck Profile 9.5“-Radius Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® Pickups 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles ClassicGear™ Tuning Machines
Sold1992 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Alpine White
This beautiful Alpine White is in excellent condition with barely any wear considering it’s vintage. The action is low and the all original electronics work perfectly and sound great. There is one small dent in the finish on one corner of the headstock that does not look bad in person and may look worse in photos. It comes with its original hard shell case. Weight: 10 lbs 2.4 oz
SoldFender Player II Telecaster® HH, Maple Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Telecaster® HH — a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Player II Telecaster HH radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern “C”-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. A classic alder body is available in both timeless Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico II humbuckers offer articulate highs, muscular mids and chunky lows that elevate any genre. The 3-way blade switch lets you dial in everything from creamy neck pickup warmth to rowdy bridge pickup roar and all points in between, while a 6-saddle bridge, bent steel saddles and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. Perfect for crafting your own sound, the Player II Telecaster HH has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers. Features Alder Body Modern "C" Neck Profile 9.5“-Radius Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges Player Series Alnico II Humbuckers 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat®-Style Hardtail Bridge with Bent Steel Saddles ClassicGear™ Tuning Machines
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: Ziricote top Book to center top Ziricote back Beveled Peghead Ebony Peghead front Ziricote Peghead back Inlaid Logo in Sterling Silver w/ Mother of Pearl & Abalone Ebony center neck laminate with maple pinstripes Ebony fingerboard Side LEDs violet Birds Eye Maple fingerboard binding with Ebony veneer Black Tahitian Mother of Pearl ovals Sterling Silver surround for ovals Chrome Alembic Gotoh tuners Purpleheart core Further neck, Flame Maple/ Purpleheart/ Maple pin/ Ebony/ Maple pin/ Purpleheart/ Flame Maple Interior peghead veneers are purple/ maple
Sold2014 Collings I35 LC
We think that his beauty lives up to its reputation as the best "35" style guitar you can get today! It features a custom laminate maple top, an all mahogany neck, sides and back, Lollar Low Wind Imperial pickups and an Aged Tone finish and hardware. This is one of the most solid feeling and sounding guitars available today and it will make you happy every time that you play it! It comes with a Deluxe Hardshell Case. This instrument is in excellent condition with some light signs of play. Semi hollow w/ maple/spruce center block construction Maple laminate Body and Top Honduran mahogany neck Body Binding Non-grained ivoroid Body Binding TonePros Bridge and tailpiece Rosewood w/ MOP long dots Fingerboard 12" Fingerboard Radius Lollar Low Wind Imperial Humbucker Pickups DiMarzio 500K / Xicpn Pots/Caps Amber top hat Knobs Cream Pickup Rings Nut Width: 1 11/16" Scale Length: 24 7/8" Neck Joint: Extra long mortise & tenon Haircut Peghead Profile Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo tuners 50s style Wiring High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Tobacco Sunburst Pickguard :None Truss Rod Cover: Ebony Deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage Nut Width : 1 11/16" Scale Length : 24.875"
Sold2022 Fender Custom Shop 1959 250K Jazzmaster CC
The Fender Custom Shop's the ’59 250K Jazzmaster Journeyman Relic is loaded with looks, sound and vibe that expertly evoke the Jazzmaster in its original era, plus some modern modification discerning players will appreciate. This used guitar is in excellent condition W/COA and non-original head shell case. Body Wood: Ash • Neck Wood: Quarter Sawn Maple • Neck Profile: 62 Jazzmaster • Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood • Fingerboard Inlay: Vintage Clay Dot • Radius: 7.25"-9.5" Compound Radius • Scale Length: 25.5" • Nut Material: Bone • Color: Wide Fade 2 Tone Sunburst • Pickups: Hand Wound Jazzmaster Flat Mag • Bridge: Custom Shop RSD
Sold1991 Fender Strat Plus
The Strat Plus Series was introduced by Fender in 1987 and was the highest-end production model next to Fender’s Custom Shop guitars. It features 3 Fender Lace Sensor pickups, a roller nut and locking tuners. This instrument is in excellent condition with light signs of play and age, a ding or two and very light fret-wear
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.
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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.