Electric Guitars
SoldI-35 LC Vintage Electric Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst
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.
SoldFender Custom Shop Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition '57 Stratocaster Relic - Faded Aged Daphne Blue
Looking for the perfect mix of feel, tone and vibe? Look no further. This Strat really has it all! With HSC, COA and all case candy.
Sold2020 Fender American Professional II Telecaster Roasted Pine
The Roasted Pine Strat is one of Fenders coolest current models! This one is in excellent condition and features a deep C shaped Maple neck (.850" 1st fret and .920" 12th fret), maple fingerboard with 6105 fret wire (narrow-tall) and rolled edges, 9.5” radius, 1.685 bone nut, 25.5” scale, V-Mod II Telecaster single-coil pickups, Push/Push on tone control which goes to Series Mode in the middle position, offering a boost in output (like position 4 on a 4-way switch), top-load/string-through telecaster bridge with compensated “bullet” saddles. It is in excellent condition and comes with its original hard shell case and case candy.
Sold2017 Gibson Memphis ES 335 Block ‘70s Walnut
The ES-335 may be the most versatile guitar on the planet! This one is in very good to excellent condition with light signs of playing and two very small impressions on the back edge of the lower bought, just inside the binding. Features include: Dark rosewood fingerboard with small block inlays, Kluson style tuners and "Witch Hat" knobs, rounded "C" neck shape, 57 Classic Humbucker pickups and ABR-1 bridge with titanium saddles. Comes with original case.
Sold2019 Fender American Ultra Stratocaster
Minor use/normal wear over a couple years of play. The only blemish is a very small chip in the finish of the back corner of the guitar (a couple millimeters in size). Otherwise, needs no work and is in excellent condition. With original hard shell case.
SoldHeritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-150 Gold Top
This guitar is crafted in Kalamazoo, and features a gold top and a lightweight genuine mahogany back. A gold nitrocellulose finish with vintage gloss adds a subtle shine and velvety smooth feel to this guitar, and ages beautifully over time. With a redesigned carve top, 17° headstock and 4.5° neck angle, the Custom Core H-150 is optimized for excellent playability. This guitar is fitted with Heritage Custom 225 Classic humbuckers. Designed and wound in-house, these vintage-inspired pickups are tuned for the Heritage Custom Core H-150 and excel in both clean and overdriven tones. Other notable features include a '50s C-shaped neck profile, a locking bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece and the optional Vibramate with Bigsby B7. The headstock has a holly veneer and carries the 'Heritage' logo with a Twin Arrow inlay. With hard shell case.
Sold1979 Fender Stratocaster
Here's a great playing Stratocaster in very good to excellent condition that is loaded with vintage feel and tone. This late 70's Strats has it all, a natural Ash body and maple board paired with classic pickups! It is mostly original with replaced CTS pots, a lefty volume knob (numbered backwards) and it was given a fret job. It comes in at a reasonable 8 lbs 14 oz and comes with its original hard shell case.
Sold2020 Fender Custom Shop Chris Fleming Masterbuilt 1956 Stratocaster
11/56 NECK, 2 TONE SUNBURST, LORETTA HAND-WOUND PICKUPS - This is one sweet Masterbuilt guitar in excellent condition and with COA and case candy built by Chris Flemming. now retired, Chris Fleming was born in Long Beach, California, and grew up in Orange County, California, not far from the first Fender factory during the surf music and folk/country rock era in Southern California. Fleming joined Fender in 2000 as a guitar builder in the Custom Shop. His first assignment was as the Master Builder assistant to Custom Shop trailblazers John English, Alan Hamel and Fred Stuart. Before his retirement, Fleming held a variety of positions with Fender that have allowed him to further hone his skills, including Master Builder Apprentice, Chief Engineer, Guitar R&D, Director of Build standards and OEM Manufacturing, and most recently the Director of Custom Operations for all FMIC custom brands. This one-owner guitar is in excellent condition. With COA. This Strat has it all, feel, tone, vibe! Here's some specs: Body Wood: Sort for Lightweight Off-center 2 Piece Alder Finish Type: Nitro Lacquer Finish Color: 2 Tone Sunburst Aging: Closet Classic Neck Wood: Rift Sawn Maple Neck Carve: 11/56 off center "V" Scale Length: 25.5'' Neck Dimensions: .860'' - .980'' Neck Radius: 7.25'' Frets: 21 - 6105 Narrow Tall Nut Width 1.650'' Nut Material: Bone Neck Finish: Medium Tinted Neck Pickup: Loretta Hand-Wound 56 Strat Middle Pickup: Loretta Hand-Wound 56 Strat (RWRP) Bridge Pickup: Loretta Hand-Wound 56 Strat Pickguard: 1-Ply White Hardware: Nickel/Chrome Bridge: Vintage Fender Tremolo Tuners: Vintage Fender Controls: 1 Master Volume, 2 Tone and 5-Way Switch Case: Fender Custom Shop G&G Tweed Hardshell Case Weight: 7.45 Pounds (7 lbs 7 oz)
Sold2022 '61 Gibson ES-335 / Murphy Lab - Lightly Aged
The expert craftspeople at the Gibson Custom Shop have rendered every contour, profile, inlay and color of the priceless vintage ES™ models in magnificent detail in this Historic Reissue ES-335. The 1961 Reissue models utilize rounded cutaways, SlimTaper™ neck profiles scanned from originals, dot inlays and vintage-replica parts. It also features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. Specs include a SlimTaper™ 60s C neck and two unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups. This one owner guitar is in excellent, unplayed condition.
Sold2017 Campellone Special Series 17" Archtop
This fine archtop with a Premium Quilted Maple back and rim and Amberburst finish is in Excellent Condition with just light signs of play including very light fret-wear, a very small ding on the lower bought, small finish blemish on the headstock and slight patina on some of the plating. Overall, it's a stunner! Mark's website has pics - its guitar # 509 - the amber burst one. OHC by Cedar Creek included. This beautiful guitar sports the following features: Venetian cutaway body with carved, hand graduated top of solid 4A spruce carved, hand graduated back of solid 4A figured maple with matching solid maple rims multi-bound top, back, fingerboard, peghead and f-holes, multi-bound tortoise-shell style pickguard figured maple neck ebony fingerboard with abalone side dots and five-piece ‘keystone’ position markers in mother of pearl and abalone ebony bridge with inlaid full contact base Special Series peghead inlay rear peghead inlay shell veneer truss rod cover Special Series tailpiece of gold plated brass with ebony appliqué gold Grover tuners with Imperial buttons floating pickup with pickguard mounted thumbwheel volume and tone controls Original Cedar Creek hard-shell case
Sold1959 Guild T-100
This is one sweet 64 year-old axe, perfect for jazz, blues and rock and roll! The frets are great and it plays easy and in tune all the way up the neck....a fine musical instrument! Introduced in 1958 this early example is a thin-bodied laminate, full-hollow, single cutaway model with 16” width and single Franz designed P-90. It has all original finish and frets and has had a small bit of binding repair. The guitar's original Ghost label is in great shape too. No case is provided.
Sold2013 Gretsch Brian Setzer Nashville G6120SSUGAR
This classic hollow body model with Bigsby tremolo is a super-versatile guitar that sounds great and is a blast to play. Signature Setzer "Dice" knobs are included in the case for when you're ready to get your Rockabilly on! This guitar is in excellent condition and plays easy. It's original hard shell case is included.
Sold2021 Ibanez Prestige S6570SK
Ibanez's Japanese-made finest...this super light (7 lbs 2.6 oz)double cut 3 pick-up guitar is a tone monster featuring DiMarzio Air Norton, True Velvet and Tone Zone pickups and a Macassar Ebony fretboard. This elegant instrument is in in excellent, almost unplayed condition and comes with its original hard shell case.
Sold1987 Gibson EDS1275 Double-neck
Here is a gorgeous double-neck 6/12 is in super clean condition with nice low action on both necks and only light signs of play on the back. This guitar is marked as a factory second due to a touch-up on the back of the headstock that we cannot detect. It's lighter than it looks to coming in at a svelte 11 lbs 9.4 oz. Get ready to break out your Hotel California and Stairway to Heaven licks or take off into new territory with this incredible guitar. Its original hard shell case is included.
SoldFender Player Jaguar®, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Tidepool
Sleek and stylish and with a voice that’s a modern twist on our classic sound, the Player Jaguar has a uniquely slinky playing feel. It encourages you to play differently, to reach for new chords and melodic twists and to explore new sounds and tonalities. Decked out with spotlight-ready chrome accents, it has the authentic sound, features and feel that’s inspired countless artists to write new songs and create new genres of music.
SoldFender Custom Shop LTD 63 Strat Heavy Relic - Sonic Blue
Heavy Relic® Lacquer Finish; 2-Piece Select Alder Body; Quartersawn Maple Neck with '63 Style "C" Back-Shape; Round-Lam Rosewood Fingerboard; 9.5" Radius; 21 Narrow Tall (6105) Frets; Hand-Wound Fat '60s Pickups with RWRP Middle; Vintage Modified #2 Wiring with Tone-Saver Bleed; 5-Way Switch; 3-Ply Mint Green Pickguard; Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo; Vintage-Style Tuning Machines; Bone Nut; Wing String Tree with Tall Metal Spacer; Deluxe Hardshell Case; Strap; Certificate of Authenticity. Weight: 7lb14oz
SoldHeritage H-530 - Original Sunburst
This is one killer hollow-body with plenty of acoustic volume and great sounding pickups. one of the best we’ve seen. It also has a really great feel that gives the competition a real run for their money. The folks at Heritage in Kalamazoo really know what they’re doing! The H-530 is the lightest guitar in the Heritage lineup and uses the same laminate maple rim set as its H-535 sibling. An open construction, Lollar P-90 pickups and lack of a full center block are hallmarks of this thinline guitar and exactly what jazz and rock players love. A hard case is included.
Sold1967 Rickenbacker 365 OD Fireglo S
This 365 has that 60's sound that really can’t be achieved from any other make of electric guitar The 365 was the secret ingredient in countless hits of the ’60s and beyond. Even Bob Weir used one back in the Grateful Dead’s early days. Features include a laminated maple/mahogany/maple “through neck”, Bubinga fingerboard with shark’s-tooth inlays, 24.75-inch scale length, two single-coil “toaster top” pickups and Rick-O-Sound wiring with stereo and mono outputs. This guitar was once converted to a 12 string and has been masterfully restored to its original 6 string configuration. There are no drill holes as the luthier replaced the headstock overlay. This guitar is in excellent condition, sounds just great, has nice low action and no issues. It comes with a non-original gig bag.
Sold1969 Gibson SG Junior with Vibrola
Wow! This thing is cool. This real 1969 Gibson SG Junior features the Vibrola bridge and is in great shape for a guitar of its year. Super easy to play and my favorite thing about this guitar is the pickup. That solitary P90 is Punchy with a capital P. I put it straight into a little tube amp and it provided plenty of signal to overdrive the amp into a quite exciting tone. Overall a super fun and exciting SG Junior w/ Vibrola. Comes with a Gibson hard shell case.
Sold1970 Fender Telecaster Blonde
If you are a Telecaster lover this guitar is for you. This Blonde 1970 Telecaster has a wonderful tone and feel. It is in very good to excellent condition for a guitar of that year and is a total jaw dropper. I love the look of this guitar with the ash tray installed and it actually serves a nice practical purpose as it is more comfortable to rest ones hand on it rather than the intonation pole-pieces. This guitar also features a super nice neck, quite comfortable and appears to have a gloss finish. This is an absolute keeper, will not last long in our inventory and will be sorely missed when it is sold and gone. Comes with a new deluxe G&G case with gold crushed velvet interior.
Sold2004 Gibson Les Paul Studio - Alpine White
This original Les Paul Studio has an ebony fretboard with trapezoid inlays in the same style as higher end Les Pauls, and 490R/498T Humbuckers for killer tone. This 2004 Alpine White model is in excellent condition with good frets and no dings, dents or scratches. The hardware is untarnished though the finish shows slight pink discoloration at top edges of the body (see photos) and there is some light finish checking. It a deluxe hard shell case that is in very good condition to excellent 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.