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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.
Sold2015 Taylor T3
We love the T3, one of the most versatile and good sounding semi-hollowbody electric guitars ever made. Taylor Vintage Alnico Humbucker Pickups with coil taps makes this guitar for just about any kind of music. This beauty boasts a top-shelf flame maple top and is in excellent condition with only light fret wear and almost no signs of play. With Hard shell case in excellent condition.
Sold1997 Gibson ED-S1275 SG
The Gibson EDS-1275 was introduced in 1963 and still in production. Popularized and raised to iconic status by musicians such as John McLaughlin and Jimmy Page, it was called "the coolest guitar in rock." This one is in very good condition, plays great and comes with its original hard shell case.
Sold2022 Alembic Spectrum Guitar - Cocobolo
The body is contoured not only for its beauty, but also to offer a familiar, wonderfully natural fit to your own. Clean, clear electronics allow your musical ideas to translate from thought into reality. With the Spectrum's low-pass filter, you can find warm, broad sounds right through to strong, bright sounds. Features: Cocobolo top Long scale 25.5" Ebony fingerboard Abalone ovals Maple body accent laminates Mahogany back Tummy & elbow contours continuous wood backplates Cocobolo front & back of peghead 1Beveled peghead In-line peghead Alembic pickups ST-ST-HB Alembic electronics volume, filter, Q-switch, 5-way pickup selector switch, mono output Alembic solid brass hardware Adjustable nut, bridge, Alembic Bird tailpiece Chrome hardware Chrome strap locks Chrome Alembic Gotoh tuners Hardshell Case included
Sold2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard
This 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard plays and sounds great and comes with it’s case and all case candy and is in practically un-played, excellent condition. This Les Paul Standard pays tribute to Gibson's Golden Era of innovation and brings authenticity back to life. w/ hard shell case
Sold2017 Gretsch G6118T-60VS
In excellent condition and inspired by the original 1958 Anniversary model released to honor Gretsch's 75th anniversary, the G6118T-60 Vintage Select Edition '60 Anniversary™ Hollow Body with Bigsby® is the "it" guitar. A pair of highly dynamic TV Jones® Hilo'Tron™ single-coil pickups tops the laminated maple body, cranking out brilliant highs, warm lows and rocking mids. The traditional control complement - separate bridge and neck volume controls, three-way pickup switching, three-way tone switch and master volume - allows for near-infinite tonal variations. Add the new Gretsch "Squeezebox" capacitors and you get incredibly silky vintage high end. The standard "U"-shaped maple neck bears a 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard with 21 durable medium jumbo frets for a memorable playing experience that works with any style. 1959-style trestle bracing couples the top and back of this unique instrument, generating warm, balanced tone. A pinned Space Control™ bridge lets you dial in string spacing to match your personal playing style - wide for fingerstyle players and narrower for flatpickers. Add expressiveness to your playing with the Bigsby B6CVT vibrato tailpiece while the expertly cut bone nut lets the strings slide freely, without binding in the slots, and enhances the guitar's natural tone. Celebrating the past while meeting the needs of any player, this instrument retains the in-demand features that made the Gretsch Anniversary an icon - nickel G-arrow control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, gloss urethane 2-Tone Smoke Green finish and nickel Grover® Sta-Tite tuning machines. Honor your commitment to your music with the G6118T-60 Vintage Select Edition '60 Anniversary Hollow Body with Bigsby - a serious instrument for serious players. With - Hard Shell Case
Sold2022 Fender Custom Shop Ltd 59 Telecaster Custom Super-heavy Relic
This great feeling guitar has a super-cool Chocolate 3 tone sunburst. Other features include a lightweight 2 piece Alder body, a ’59 large C neck and HW Twisted Tele Neck and Broadcaster Bridge Pickups. It weighs in at 7 lb 7 oz and comes with its original hard shell case, COA and all case candy. It is in excellent, all original condition.
Sold2016 Nash S57 - Surf Green
This lightly-aged Ash body three-pickup beauty is in excellent condition and features a 3-ply Pearloid Pickguard, 3 Lollar pickups and Gotoh Vintage Style locking tuning machines. This instrument has been upgraded with a Mag-Lok by Super-Vee intended to keep better tune when using the tremolo (note the term has been blocked in place by the prior owner). This guitar plays and sounds great! With/original deluxe hard case
Sold2014 Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-225
The 1959 ES - 225 Historic is built to exacting vintage specs. The fully-hollowbody has a 3-ply maple top and back, and creates a lively and vibrant sound with incredible sustain. The mahogany neck has a maple spline, enhancing the strength and preventing twisting or warping. And the P-90 pickups sport black plastic covers, standard on early ES models before switching to nickel covers. This guitar is in excellent condition and features an upgraded Mojoaxe compensated bridge (original bridge included in the case). W/HSC
SoldCollings I-35 LC Vintage - Jet Black
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.
Sold2023 American Professional II Jazzmaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Mercury
The American Professional II Jazzmaster® draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player. Our popular Deep "C" neck now sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod II Jazzmaster single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while delivering the sparkle and chime the Jazzmaster is known for. The bridge pickup has a tap function that allows both a powerful, throaty sound or a lower-output vintage sound. At the flip of a switch, the rhythm circuit puts both pickups in series for a thicker tone with increased output, controlled by independent volume and tone roller pots. The new Panorama™ Tremolo system with pop-in tremolo arm dramatically increases the range of vibrato available, allowing for deep, Strat-style dives, in addition to classic Jazzmaster warble. The American Pro II Jazzmaster delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments. FEATURES Two V-Mod II single-coil Jazzmaster pickups Panorama™ Jazzmaster tremolo with pop-in arm and bridge with brass Mustang saddles Deep "C"-shaped neck profile Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easier bending Series Mode Rhythm Circuit Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case
SoldAlembic Spectrum Guitar - Cocobolo!
If you like 3 pick-ups and a 5-way selector switch, this guitar will open huge sonic vistas for you! The body is contoured not only for its beauty, but also to offer a familiar, wonderfully natural fit that "S" players love. This guitar can't be beat if that's your bag...it's got the sound that you've been fighting to reach until now! Clean, clear electronics allow your musical ideas to translate from thought into reality. With the Spectrum's low-pass filter, you can find the warm, broad sounds right through to strong, bright sounds that you've only dreamt of until now! Features: Long scale 25.5" Ebony fingerboard Abalone ovals Side LEDs red Cocobolo top Maple body accent laminates Mahogany back Tummy & elbow contours for model Continuous wood backplates (3) Cocobolo front & back of peghead Beveled peghead Inline peghead Alembic pickups ST-ST-HB Alembic electronics volume, filter, Q-switch, 5-way pickup selector switch Mono output Alembic solid brass hardware Adjustable nut, bridge Alembic Bird tailpiece Chrome hardware Chrome straplocks Chrome Alembic Gotoh tuners Hardshell Case
SoldFender Custom Shop 1957 Telecaster® Journeyman Relic®
Weighing in at a svelte 7 lbs, 8 oz, the Fender Custom Shop introduces the '57 Telecaster Journeyman Relic. An expertly crafted incarnation of the Telecaster from a particularly prized model year, it's loaded with looks, sound and vibe that authentically evoke the instrument in the second half of its debut decade. The two-piece select ash body produces sweet midrange and tight lows, and wears striking Journeyman Relic lacquer finishes in Aged White Blonde, Wide Fade Two-Color Sunburst and Aged Candy Tangerine. This special treatment imparts the look of a guitar that has changed hands or been handed down over the years, mostly played around the house and the occasional jam session or weekend gig. This generally well-cared-for look includes light finish checking, several "friendly" down-to-the-wood nicks and dings, some dulling of the hardware, and general moderate playing wear. The look of a very lucky find, in short. The one-piece quartersawn maple neck is sculpted with a '57-style Soft "V" profile for comfortable and period-correct full-hand feel, topped by a 9.5" radius maple fingerboard with 21 narrow tall (6105) frets and a bone nut. Dual Custom Shop hand-wound '58 Telecaster pickups with Fat '50s Tele wiring deliver clear, crisp highs with well-balanced midrange and low end. Other premium features include a single-ply parchment pickguard, three-way pickup switch, '55-'57 Telecaster® bridge with steel barrel saddles, vintage-style tuners, wing string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
Sold1969 Fender Swinger Dakota Red
Here we have a unique and rare vintage 60s Fender model called the Swinger in its quintessential Dakota Red. A nod to the space age spirit of the sixties, this guitar has a bit of a modern rock n' roll attitude. A favorite model of well known artists such as Ben Kweller on his debut album and Tina Weymouth of the Talking Heads this is a compact guitar with style. The wiring on the inside is really tight so we weren't able to open it up for photos, but we have no reason to believe that this guitar is not all original except for the case. Comes with a Fender Hard shell case that is non-original but fits the guitar well. There is the usual pickguard shrinkage on the pickguard. The original finish has a great look, it has the usual checking and a few dings/dents here and there. Medium fret-wear, sounds great! The low e-string is a bit close to the edge of the fretboard, so you may choose to eventually bring it to your tech for adjustment for optimal playability. The nut width is slim with a 1 7/16" nut and the short scale makes this super easy to play. Overall a super cool collectors piece or ready to rock in your studio or on stage!
SoldFender Vintera® II '60s Stratocaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
Revive the timeless sound of the '60s with the Vintera® II '60s Stratocaster® and experience the iconic looks, inspiring feel, and incomparable tone that only a Fender can deliver. The Vintera® II '60s Stratocaster® features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that's full of punch and clarity. The slim "C" shape neck is based on a classic '60s profile for an intuitive and inviting feel, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provides vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you'll find a trio of vintage-style '60s pickups that deliver all the sweet and sparkling, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo lets you dive and wail with abandon, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package. Experience the unmistakable vintage feel and unmatched sound of a classic Fender with the Vintera® II '60s Stratocaster® today and start making music history! FEATURES Alder Body 7.25" Radius Rosewood Fingerboard with Vintage Tall Frets '60s "C"-Shape Neck Vintage-Style Mid-'60s Pickups Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles Vintage-Style Tuning Machines Includes deluxe gig bag
SoldFender Vintera® II '60s Telecaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Fiesta Red
Revive the timeless sound of the '60s with the Vintera® II '60s Telecaster® and experience the iconic looks, inspiring feel and incomparable tone that only a Fender can deliver. The Vintera® II '60s Telecaster® features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that's full of punch and clarity. The early-'60s "C" shape neck is based on a classic '60s profile for an intuitive and inviting feel, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provides vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you'll find a pair of vintage-style '60s pickups that deliver all the crystal-clear chime and raw, steely twang that made Fender famous. The vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with slotted steel saddles offers authentic '60s twang, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package. Experience the unmistakable vintage feel and unmatched sound of a classic Fender with the Vintera® II '60s Telecaster® today and start making music history! FEATURES Alder Body 7.25" Radius Rosewood Fingerboard with Vintage Tall Frets Early-'60s "C"-Shape Neck Vintage-Style Mid-'60s Pickups Vintage-Style 3-Saddle Bridge with Slotted Steel Saddles Vintage-Style Tuning Machines Includes deluxe gig bag
Sold2023 Fender JV Modified '50s Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard, White Blonde
The JV Modified Series combines classic aesthetics with modern playability to suit the needs of today's guitarist. Taking cues from the now highly sought-after "Japanese Vintage" reissues from the early '80s, JV Modified guitars are a refined take on a modern classic. The '50s Telecaster is equipped with a resonant basswood body and dual single-coil pickups voiced to replicate classic Tele tone. A 4-way switch allows players to quickly select each pickup individually or both pickups in either series or parallel wiring. A push-pull pot on the tone control allows players to flip the pickups in and out of phase in switch positions 2 and 4. The Soft "V"-shaped maple neck has a silky-smooth satin finish and plays effortlessly thanks to the 9.5" radius maple fingerboard and medium jumbo frets. For the player seeking classic Fender instruments with a twist, the JV Modified Series delivers a unique combination of vintage Fender style and modern playability. FEATURES Basswood body finished in White Blonde Thick soft "V" maple neck with 9.5" radius maple board Vintage-voiced pickups 3 brass barrel saddle bridge and vintage-style locking tuners 4-way switch with 'series' mode, push-pull pot on tone activates out-of-phase mode Medium Jumbo frets
Sold2023 Fender JV Modified '50s Stratocaster® HSS, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst
The JV Modified Series combines classic aesthetics with modern playability to suit the needs of today's guitarist. Taking cues from the now highly sought-after "Japanese Vintage" reissues from the early '80s, JV Modified guitars are a refined take on a modern classic. The '50s Stratocaster HSS has a resonant basswood body and features a pair of vintage-voiced single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions and a powerful humbucking pickup in the bridge position. A push-pull pot on Tone 2 splits the humbucking pickup for sparkling single-coil sounds, making this Strat extremely versatile. The Soft "V"-shaped maple neck has a silky-smooth satin finish and the 9.5" radius maple fingerboard and medium jumbo frets provide effortless playability. For the player seeking classic Fender instruments with a twist, the JV Modified Series delivers a unique combination of vintage Fender style and modern playability. This is new old stock being sold as clearance and is sold as-described. FEATURES Basswood body finished in 2-Color Sunburst Thick "V" maple neck with 9.5" radius maple board Vintage-voiced pickups 6-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and vintage-style locking tuners Push-pull pot on tone 2 coil-splits humbucker Medium Jumbo frets
SoldFender Highway Series™ Parlor, Rosewood Fingerboard, Natural
At the intersection of time-honored acoustic guitar craft and relentless innovation, Highway Series™ instruments transport players to a new era of performance in a way that only Fender® can. Merging a thin, ergonomic form factor and a groundbreaking Fishman® Fluence® Acoustic Pickup system designed around a revolutionary bracing structure, Highway Series guitars exhibit the tactile charm and unplugged resonance of acoustics twice their size, adding unmatched on-lap comfort for a truly unique acoustic experience. Crafted with either a solid Sitka spruce or genuine Mahogany top inlaid into a fully chambered Mahogany body, Highway Series guitars are engineered with a proprietary internal architecture including a tapered floating X bracing pattern and inventive thinline design, producing remarkable resonance and dynamic, organic tone. With fidelity and performance at its core, the Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup system incorporates an elegantly curved magnetic Fluence® Core™ pickup with innovative all-analog technology to deliver pure and truly musical amplified tone with astonishing sonic realism, clarity and feedback resistance. The Fender Highway Series represents not a revision, but a re-imagining of the acoustic experience, inviting players to throw away the map and get lost on the open road of creativity. FEATURES Ergonomically contoured body, 2.25" depth Solid Sitka spruce or mahogany top, fully-chambered thinline mahogany body Bolt-on mahogany neck with Indian rosewood fingerboard Proprietary Fishman® Fluence® Acoustic analog electronics Innovative body design and bracing architecture Deluxe Gig Bag
Sold2016 Taylor T5z Standard
The T5z Standard offers a playing experience all its own, making for an excellent addition to any player's sonic toolkit. Three pickups—two high-definition humbuckers and an acoustic body sensor—combine to generate a rich array of sounds, from high-octane electric leads to warm, mellow acoustic tones perfect for fingerpicking or strumming. A five-way switch allows for on-the-fly tone shifting and blending of sounds between pickups, and the jumbo frets and 12" fretboard radius make for a fast, electric-friendly feel that's sure to impress acoustic and electric players. Featuring white binding, classic F-holes and Small Diamond fretboard inlays.
SoldFender Custom Shop '62 Jazzmaster Journeyman Relic Rosewood Fingerboard Super Faded Aged Sonic Blue
This is one cool Jazzmaster. The pictures tell it all along with these specs: Body: 2-Piece Select Alder Body Finish: Lacquer Control Knobs: Vintage Plastic Fingerboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Neck Finish: Lacquer Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell Position Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot Neck Material: Maple Neck Shape: 1962 Jazzmaster Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm) Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm) Number of Frets: 21 Fret Size:Medium Vintage String Nut: Bone Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm) Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Jazzmaster Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Jazzmaster Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle Pickup Configuration: SS Bridge: RSD Jaguar®/Jazzmaster Tuning Machines: Vintage Style Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Hardshell Fender SKU #9235001601
SoldCollings Soco Deluxe Doghair
Here’s an electric dream-come-true! A Soco with a Jet Black European Spruce Top and an elegant Doghair finish on the back. Mother of Pearl tapered dots, an Ivoroid Truss Rod Cover, Ivoroid Knobs and Ivoroid Rings offset the black finish. A ThroBak SLE101 Plus MXV neck pick-up and a ThroBak SLE101 Plus MXV bridge pick-up deliver fabulous vintage tone. A hardshell case is included.
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.