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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
SoldFender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1959 Telecaster® Custom NOS
By the late 1950s, the Telecaster had firmly established its reputation as the premier workhorse guitar, but for the player seeking a guitar with the versatility of a Tele and a more distinct personality, the choices were few and far between. Enter the Telecaster Custom, which debuted in 1959, sporting an elegant double-bound body and alluring rosewood fingerboard - both firsts for the Telecaster. The Vintage Custom 1959 Telecaster Custom boasts the same refined look as the original, along with some rare and compelling features from the Tele's formative years that we felt modern players and vintage tone hounds alike would appreciate. It comes equipped with hand-wound '58 Tele single-coil pickups and Fat '50s wiring for wide-open Tele tone that can easily handle any playing situation. The neck features a vintage 7.25"-9.5" compound radius, which we found on some rare examples, giving it a unique feel even among vintage-inspired models. It also features medium vintage frets, which are slightly larger than a vintage size and very comfortable to play. Other features include a NOS flash-coat lacquer chocolate 3-color sunburst finish, Closet Classic hardware, 2-piece off-center alder body, tinted rift-sawn maple neck with flat lam fingerboard and '59 large "C"-shaped neck profile, 21 vintage modified frets, 3-way switch, Fat '50s Tele control assembly, 1-ply parchment pickguard, '58-'63 Tele bridge with threaded steel saddles, bone nut, wing string tree and vintage-style tuning machines. An elegant take on a timeless classic, this Telecaster combines form, function and feel with the most important element - authentic Fender sound. Includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity. Specs: Rosewood Fingerboard, Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst Model Number: 9235000564 Series: Vintage Custom Color: Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst Body: Body Shape: Telecaster® Body Material: 2-Piece Offset Seam Alder Body Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer Neck Neck: Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple Neck Shape: 1959 Large “C” Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm) Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm) Number of Frets: 21 Fret Size: Medium Vintage String Nut: Bone Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm) Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Slotted Headstock: Telecaster® Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style Neck Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer Fingerboard: 3A Rosewood Position Inlays:Vintage Clay Dot Electronics: Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '58 Single-Coil Tele® Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '58 Single-Coil Tele® Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup Pickup Configuration: SS Hardware Hardware: Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele® with Threaded Steel Saddles Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Orientation: Right-Hand Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment Control Knobs: Knurled Dome Switch Tips: Top Hat Style Miscellaneous: Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
Sold2014 PRS "Core" Custom 24
The Custom 24 is the quintessential PRS guitar. This 2014 model in Livingston Lemondrop is in excellent condition and features 85-15 model Neck and Bridge pickups and PRS's Pattern Thin Neck that was previously called "wide / thin". With original hard shell case.
Sold2021 Collings CL - Tobacco Sunburst
You'll love jamming with this soulful Collings City Limits, it plays like butter! The Figured Maple top in Tobacco Sunburst, and a Honduran Mahogany body and neck have a high gloss Nitrocellulose finish. It is equipped with 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. This instrument weighs in a 8 lbs, 2.4 oz and shows some light signs of play but is in overall excellent condition as is its case.
Sold2021 Nash S-63
With its instantaneously recognizable body shape, extremely stable tremolo, and three single coil pickups, our S Model guitars are not only classic but versatile as well. While paying homage to the near perfect original design, they incorporate a few changes to update both playability and sound. They have a shade higher output bridge pickup and a much needed tone control. Together, these modifications provide enhanced flexibility and overall balance. This used instrument is in excellent condition and features an alder body, Lollar pickups and a sunburst finish with heavy relic. It comes with its original hard shell case.
Sold2022 Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster - Journeyman Relic
We are the original sellers of this used instrument. It is in excellent condition as is the case. We spec’d this 3 Color Sunburst beauty to be lightweight and play great with 6105 frets. The Vintage Modified # 2 wiring provides great tonal versatility. The Journeyman package gives you that nice broken-in feel right away. We love the shape of a ’63 Strat neck and you will too! Here are some specs: BODY: ALDER COLOR: 3 COLOR SUNBURST 2 PC SPREAD LIGHT WEIGHT: 7lb 8.6oz BODY FINISH: NITRO LACQUER CUSTOM NECK BACK SHAPE: 60 STYLE OVAL "C" FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 9.50" NECK THICKNESS AT 1ST FRET: .790" NECK THICKNESS AT 12TH FRET: .930" NECK: MAPLE SIDE DOT: MICARTA WHITE 3/32" FACE DOT: MICARTA WHITE .250 FRET WIRE: NARROW TALL / 6105 NUT BONE NECK FINISH: LIGHT TINT NECK FINISH: NITRO LACQUER FINGERBOARD: CITES RW AAA 9 MM 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: GTR V LOGO SN REL BACK PLATE & TREM COVER: GTR STRAT PARCH REL REAR CONTROL COVER: NONE 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 UPGRADED 60'S REL STD PICKGUARD: ASM STRAT 60 STRAT REL CASE FCS STRAT/TELE BROWN LIKE STANDARD NECK ASSEMBLY 63 STRAT CC/REL DECALS HEADCAP FOR GTR 63 STRAT - 3 PAT #
SoldCollings SoCo LC - Iced Tea Sunburst
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 a hard shell case.
SoldCollings I35LC - Tobacco Sunburst - Aged Finish and Hardware
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.
SoldFender Player Stratocaster, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Anniversary 2-Color Sunburst
The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring this classic sound - bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation - the Player Stratocaster is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It's ready to serve your musical vision, it's versatile enough to handle any style of music and it's the perfect platform for creating your own sound. FEATURES Alder body with gloss finish Three Player Series single-coil Stratocaster pickups "Modern C"-shaped neck profile 9.5"-radius fingerboard 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles
Sold2015 Taylor T3B
This 2015 Taylor T3B features humbuckers, a 3 way switch and a Bigsby. It's in excellent condition and comes with a gig bag.
Sold2019 Gibson Custom Shop '64 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola VOS
This custom shop SG features a gorgeous one piece lightweight mahogany body with VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The Mahogany neck is an authentic '64 Medium "C" profile, also VOS nitro finish. The fingerboard is beautiful Indian rosewood with a 12" radius along with 22 authentic medium jumbo frets and trapezoid inlays. This guitar has been Plek'd at the factory for maximum intoned playability up and down the neck. The two Custombucker Alnico III unpotted humbucker pickups will rip your head off as they ooze tone and will make your amp sing! The scale on this instrument is a comfortable 24.75" and features a 1.69" nylon nut. One of the main features of this guitar is the ABR-1 bridge, Maestro Vibrola tailpiece tying in that iconic look reminiscent of Santana at Woodstock. This guitar includes the Custom Shop certificate of authenticity and a gorgeous black Gibson hardshell case with plush gold interior. Proudly made in the USA. Condition: Little to no fret-wear. Superficial finish wear as you would expect on a gently handled collectors piece. No noticeable dings nor dents. In beautiful overall condition.
Sold1999 Gibson B.B. King Lucille
Get ready to channel your inner B.B. with this gorgeous custom ES-355 (with no f-holes per BB's request) which features a 6-way Varitone control and both mono and stereo outputs. This guitar is in overall excellent condition. The strings bend just right and the tone is fit for a King! Comes with its original hard shell case.
SoldFender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Butterscotch Blonde
Fusing classic Fender design with player-centric features and exciting new finishes, the Player Plus Nashville Telecaster® delivers superb playability and unmistakable style. Powered by a set of Player Plus Noiseless pickups, the Player Plus Nashville Tele® delivers warm, sweet Tele® twang - as well as Strat® in-between tones - without hum. A push-pull switch on the tone control engages the neck pickup in switch positions 1 & 2 for two additional tones. The silky satin Modern "C" Player Plus Tele® neck fits your hand like a glove, with smooth rolled edges for supreme comfort. The 12" radius fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets facilitate fluid leads and choke free bends. A modern 6-saddle Tele bridge with block steel saddles adds a touch of brightness while providing precise intonation and the locking tuners provide rock-solid tuning and make string changes quick and easy. With classic Fender style, advanced features and stunning new finishes, the Player Plus Nashville Telecaster is the perfect tool to spark your creativity and stand out from the crowd. FEATURES Player Plus Noiseless Telecaster® & Strat® pickups 12" radius fingerboard with rolled edges Modern 6-saddle Tele bridge with block steel saddles Push-pull tone control engages neck pickup in position 1 & 2 Locking tuning machines Includes Deluxe Gig Bag
Sold2021 Heritage Standard H-535 Trans Cherry
This classic semi-hollow body, the H-535, is a timeless guitar that's the perfect companion for everything from rock to blues and beyond. American built in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its Seymour Duncan '59 Humbuckers deliver a sweet, old-school tone at the bridge and a warm, full-bodied sound with great sustain at the neck. Perfect for rock, blues and more. It is in excellent condition as is its hard shell case.
Sold2023 Gibson SG Standard Heritage Cherry
The Gibson SG Standard rocks the classic looks and features associated with the late 60s style SG™ models sought after by many. A rounded profile mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard, long tenon 19th fret neck joint, and a solid mahogany body provide the backbone for singing sustain. The 490R and 490T Alnico 2 pickups provide the power to drive. A black, 5-ply, full-face pickguard set this SG Standard apart from others... a truly versatile classic.
Sold2018 Gretsch Wildwood Limited Falcon Jr/WHT
Only 16 made! The White Falcon Jr has a warm, woody, and overtone laden tonal character focus and enhanced upper end harmonics presence! This guitar is in excellent condition and comes with its original hard shell case in excellent condition as well.
Sold2021 PRS Custom 24
The PRS Custom 24 continues to set new standards in fit, finish, tone, beauty, and playability. This beauty features a “10 Top” and a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. This guitar is in excellent condition with only light signs of play and comes with its original hard shell case. It weighs 7 lbs 11.2 oz .
Sold2018 American Performer Mustang, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
Born in Corona, California, the 24"-scale American Performer Mustang delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender, along with a unique feel and new player-oriented features that make it even more inspiring to play. FEATURES Alder body Yosemite single-coil Mustang pickups; Greasebucket tone system Vintage-modern Mustang bridge "Modern C"-shaped neck with 9.5"-radius fingerboard; 22 jumbo frets ClassicGear™ tuning machines; silver '70s logo
Sold2015 Gibson ES-339
This ES-339 produced from 2015 features Burstbucker 1 & 2 pickups. It is in excellent condition with only light signs of play. It comes with its Certificate of Authenticity and original hard shell case.
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.
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.
SoldFender Custom Shop NOS Vintage Custom 1959 - Custom Telecaster®
This great Tele features a Rosewood Fingerboard and Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst finish. The neck has a large "C" shape and a 7.25" - 9.50" compound radius board and the '58 pick-ups give you the classic sound that you're looking for!- w/ Deluxe Hardshell Case
SoldCustom Painted, "The Caterpillar" Les Paul by Zach Johnsen of Baba Yaga
We are excited to present "The Caterpillar" Les Paul, custom painted by Zach Johnsen of Baba Yaga/Zenvironments. Zach is a local New Hampshire artist with a wonderful store on main-street here in Littleton. We love his whimsical, dreamlike artworks and asked him to paint this Les Paul tribute. The only prompt was, "make it psychedelic" and that got Zach's imagination jogging! He painted a Caterpillar from Alice and Wonderland blowing smoke all over the guitar. This Les Paul comes with a handsome leather padded carrying bag. This thing is not only visually stunning, we set it up to play great too!
Sold2016 Alembic Hawaiian Darling
Ready for a real treat? This gently used 2016 Alembic Darling is decked out with eye popping master grade Koa appointments along with an extra special floral inlay at the headstock. To keep with the theme of golden colored Hawaiian Koa wood, the Alembic logo, tuners and bridge hardware all share a golden hue. If you are not already familiar with Alembic there are a number of features that they pioneered since 1969 including through neck construction utilizing the "hippy sandwich" wood layering method, incredible active electronics with resonant filters and my favorite, LEDs in the side position markers. They are the original custom high-end electric guitar company. Other high-end features include the Koa wood backplates, stunning Abalone fretboard inlay and koa back-strap on the headstock. This thing isn't just visually stunning, it sounds amazing and has a solid feel. In excellent condition and comes with its original Alembic case. LED colors are blue with green at the 12th fret.
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.