Electric Guitars
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 Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Black
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
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
SoldFender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1958 Top-Load Telecaster
In 1958 Fender modified the design of the venerable Telecaster, switching from a string-through-body bridge to a top-loading bridge. A flexible guitar with authentic Fender tone, the Vintage Custom '58 Telecaster lets you choose either stringing method, courtesy of the Top-Load Tele bridge with period-accurate threaded steel saddles. The two-piece select ash body wears a pristine translucent Aged White Blonde NOS flash coat lacquer finish that makes it look like this instrument time-traveled from '58 to today. The tinted riftsawn maple neck's "U"-shaped profile fills the hand comfortably while the 7.25"-9.5"-compound-radius fingerboard flattens out as you go up the neck, making it easy to bend without fretting out, and 21 medium-vintage frets offer familiar playing feel. The pair of Hand-Wound '58 Tele single-coil pickups are packed with authentic twang and growl, tied together with vintage-style wiring. For those who want more modern tone, included is a Fat '50s Tele wiring and control assembly in the case. Other features include 3-way switch, 1-ply Eggshell pickguard, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and wing string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity. Specs: 7 lbs. 3.4 oz. Series: Vintage Custom Color: Aged White Blonde Body Shape: Telecaster® Body Material:Ash Body Finish:Flash Coat Lacquer Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple Neck Shape: 10/56 "V" 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 (50085) String Nut: Bone Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm) Headstock: Telecaster® Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Neck Finish: Tinted Flash Coat Lacquer Fingerboard: Maple Position Inlays:Black Dot Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '58 Single-Coil Tele® Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '58 Single-Coil Tele® Controls: Volume, Tone Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Pos 1. Bridge Pickup with Tone, Pos 2. Neck Pickup with Tone, Pos 3. Neck Pickup with Fixed Tone Pickup Configuration: SS Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele®, Top-Load or Strings-Through-Body with Threaded Steel Saddles Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Orientation: Right-Hand Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top Switch Tips: Top Hat Style Included Accessories: Fat 50's Tele® Control Assembly, Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
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
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
Sold2019 Ernie Ball BFR Majesty - Steakhouse
One of the most well-balanced and innovative instruments available, the Majesty features a neck-through-body design, unparalleled upper fret access, ergonomic in-line control knob placement, and an advanced pickup switching system, which effectively eliminates the delay between pickup selection. This beauty features a SteakHouse finish, a Mahogany Neck and Polished Ebony Fretboard. It is in excellent condition with only light signs of play and comes with its original hard shell case.
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.
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.