Used Guitars

This beautiful compact Lowden S-35M is a true treat to play. Being a comfortable 12 fret instrument this guitar plays with minimal effort. The tone just sings. Mahogany is a classic guitar tone wood that delivers rich warm sound in spades. This particular mahogany is a gorgeous figured wood both on the back and sides as well as the top. The figuring has a lush curl that extends from end to end of each piece of wood. Truly mesmerizing. When I play this guitar it has a great resonance that enlivens every note. Perfect for intimate finger style playing and light picking. The rich tonal complexity invites one to explore further into the tonal palette this instrument offers. Bold yet articulate this compact guitar is a joy. This instrument was gently and carefully handled by its single owner and displays only the light wear one might expect of such a well loved guitar. Little to no fretwear. There is a a little wear on the binding but you have to really look and feel closely to notice and a small patch of buckle rash on the back that you have to really search for to see. Overall this instrument is in excellent condition. Comes with a nice Hiscox hard shell case with the Lowden logo on the front.

Have you ever imagined what it might be like to play an acoustic guitar with the sound of an arch top and the comfort of a Les Paul shape? Well here you go. The David Myka Dragonfly has gobs of tone that will delight the ears. Beautifully appointed as-well with what appears to be a Hawaiian Koa head stock and tailpiece veneer. Ebony Waverly acoustic tuners. Honduran Mahogany back and neck seamlessly carved together. And a beautifully carved Sitka Spruce top. To top it all off it has a gorgeous Dragonfly in abalone inlayed at twelfth fret. This is a guitar that can do it all from jazz to blues to rock this fits the bill. A diverse and capable instrument. It even has a great acoustic tone unplugged. This is a bit of a hybrid instrument unique in its form and tone. The level of craftsmanship on this instrument is outstanding. The Bartolini pickup system on the guitar has amazing versatility. One volume, one tone and the other two knobs select which part of the pickup coil is engaged. This allows one to explore an incredibly diverse range of tones from this single guitar. In terms of condition, this instrument is in excellent condition considering its age. It was well loved and well taken care of. There are a few dings and dents in the top including a few marks where someone picked a bit heavy where one might place a pick-guard. Little to no fret-wear. Otherwise in beautiful condition. An amazing hybrid of acoustic guitar, archtop and electric guitar technology. Incredible. And fun to play! Comes with a snug fitting TKL hard case.

This really great sounding Brazilian Rosewood Martin is the perfect instrument for playing all kinds of Americana music. The action is low and the tone is rich and full like you’d expect from a vintage Martin dread. This classic guitar is really clean with only light top checking and minimal signs of play on the gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood. A one-owner guitar, it was thoroughly gone over so it will completely hassle-free to enjoy. You’ll be glad to know that these common age-related guitar ailments were addressed: a neck reset was performed and the bridge and pickguard were replaced. Also, loose back binding and a top crack were glued. Don’t wait if you have been thinking about getting one of these iconic Dreadnoughts. As time goes by, we are seeing fewer examples of Brazilian D-28’s this nice! It comes with its original hard shell case.

Contains a real vacuum tube.

This OOO-28VS combines a slightly longer Auditorium body with a Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood top produce great Martin tone and it is gig-ready with a built in LR Baggs Lyric pick-up. The slot-head neck is a 25.4” scale and has a 1 13/16” width nut for roomy playability. This guitar is in very good condition with signs of light living room and back-porch playing and there is plenty of life left in the frets too. This might be the perfect guitar if you’ve been looking for a great OOO! It comes with its hard shell case.

Originally listed by Sound Pure in North Carolina for $7470, this top of the line Goodall features the finest figured Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce. This instrument exudes warmth and depth, both in tone and volume while maintaining a crisp clarity. The Mahogany has a rich, musical balance paired with the Adirondack it goes from 0-60 in .01 seconds. Amazingly responsive to both finger-style and aggressive flat picking this guitar can do it all. Tying it all together is a beautiful figured Maple binding on body and neck. The traditional vintage appointments on the rest of the guitar give it a classic, understated look even with the top shelf tone woods. Being a 12 fret guitar every note is within reach making. Combine that with the medium sized neck (not too slim not too fat) you have an extremely comfortable instrument to play. Comes with original hard shell case. Condition: Excellent condition as would be expected of a well loved and cared for instrument with the usual light finish and fret wear. There is a dent on the back of the neck in the cowboy chord position that is only felt when playing the F chord. A pickup was installed by the skilled team over at the Music Emporium in Massachusetts. Specs: Shape: LD/TMhLD6657 Scale Length: 25.5” Scale 12-Fret Neck Width: 1.75” Neck Finish: Satin Body Finish: Gloss Catalyzed Urethane Pick-guard: Tor-tis Back/Side Wood: AAA Mahogany Top Wood: AAA Adirondack Spruce Binding: Maple Edge Trim: Ebony/ Maple Peg-head Overlay: Ebony Fretboard Wood: Ebony Bridge Pins: Boxwood Tuners: Waverly Nickel Tuner Buttons: Ebony Peghead Inlay: Blacklip MOPG & Wings Fretboard MOP Squares Rosette Material: Herringbone Nut/Saddle: Bone

This is an excellent playing and sounding instrument. The last owner was justifiably unsatisfied with the original factory frets on this guitar and had a full fret replacement done by Circle Strings of Burlington, Vt. and so it has a very professional and solid feel. The guitar is very clean except for the detachable back pad which is replaceable. The natural tone is amplified by a hot pair of Gretsch Filter'Tron pickups and authentic Bigsby vibrato for classic tone with a modern feel. It comes with it’s original hard shell case.

This 2012 Huss and Dalton Crossroads is a sweet little guitar with a Sitka Spruce top and Mahogany sides and back. It's in very good condition, with some pick-guard and play wear. The frets have lots of life left in them. It comes with its original tweed hard shell case. Here are some specs on the guitar: Neck Binding: Unbound/Blind Slot Rosette: Cream two-band Pickguard: Fire Stripe Fretboard Inlays: Pearl Dot Body Binding: Cream Top Purfling: None Bridge Style: Straight Tuners/Buttons: Gotoh 3-Plate Nut Width: 1 3/4 inches Body Depth: 4 5/16 inches Scale: 24.75 inches Soundhole: 4 inches Body Width: 14 5/8 inches Body Length: 19 1/4 inches Saddle Spacing: 2 5/16 inches

Attention Banjo aficionados! This banjo has been completely cleaned, restored and set-up to pristine playing condition and feels and sounds great! It sports a Mahogany neck with a Rosewood fingerboard and 5-Star planetary tuners and spikes at the 7 th and 9 th frets. It features a 3 ply Maple Rim and a Mahogany resonator. Brand new/replaced items are a Prucha Tension Hoop, AMB head, Purcell bridge, Prucha 2 Humo tailpiece and armrest and it is set up with a set of JD Crowe Signature strings (of course). In terms of playing use, there are two small dings and light finish checking on the resonator and light fret wear but no issues or problems. It comes with a hard shell case.

This I-30 is in excellent to near-mint condition with only the lightest sign of pinkie-planting on the pick guard and plays and sounds like a dream. It 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 an Ameritage hard shell case.

Excellent condition This is a great sounding and playing gig/ready guitar. The Sitka Spruce/ Mahogany Dread features a cutaway and a Fishman pickup with volume and tone controls. It is in very clean condition except for a minor ding or two on the back. It comes with its original Guild hard shell case.

This 2019 Martin 0-18 is a sweet little guitar. It's in excellent condition and comes with a hard shell case.

This is one hip-looking, Merlot finished I-35 Deluxe with Broken Glass fingerboard and headstock inlays. The neck feels great and features a Madagascar Rosewood fingerboard. The solid, carved maple top and Lollar Low-wind Imperial Humbuckers give you a wide range of touch-responsive inspiring tones. This guitar is in excellent condition and only shows minor signs of play. It comes with its Ameritage hard shell case.

Fashioned after Doc Watson’s prototype, this guitar sounds and plays just great with a loud rich Mahogany tone and nice low action. The guitar is in excellent condition but we are rating and pricing it as in “very good” condition as the Sitka spruce top had a center seam repair performed by Santa Cruz Guitars, but without full lacquer work, so it is still a little visible cosmetically if you're looking for it, but it is completely structurally sound. Otherwise, the guitar is as clean as whistle and has a great overall appearance. But it really the feel and tonal characteristic of this guitar that makes it outstanding. It is gig ready with a K&K Pure Mini pickup. It comes with its original hard shell case.

Here’s a super-sweet OO from Chelsea, Vermont builder Michael Tulloch! This is you opportunity to get an excellent locally-made hand made instrument with tap-tuned tone. This guitar features a beautiful sunburst German Spruce top (from Andreas Gleissner, Germany) and Cuban Mahogany back and sides. The neck is made from a one piece, 40 year old piece of premium Honduran Mahogany. The neck is a fat “C”, great for anyone that likes a substantial feeling neck. It has a 1 ¾” nut width, 20 frets with 14 clear of the body and a 25.4” scale length. The thin lacquer finish adds to the tone too. See the spec sheet for more details. It comes with a high quality hard shell case.

This is what sometimes happens when an acoustic player decides to branch out into electric guitar. It doesn’t get played much. So here’s a great used Gibson in great shape for a great price. The action is low and the tone is great. There are no dents, dings, scratches or any issues with the guitar. This guitar will fill the bill if you’ve been looking for a great workhorse SG! It comes with a useable, used hard shell case in good condition but with a couple of bad latches.

This Soco sports a beautiful Iced Tea Burst top and Parallelogram fingerboard inlays. It is in incredible, near-unplayed condition. 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 its original hard shell case.

This is one beautiful sounding guitar with really big, wide, balanced tone. The tonewoods on it feature a Swiss Alpine Moon Spruce top, gorgeous Master Grade Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, and Adirondack Spruce bracing. The Tropical Mahogany neck features a slim carve and a 1 13/16" width nut for easy, roomy playing. It features an asymmetrical X bracing pattern and 65' geometry. This guitar works equally well for any kind of pick playing and responds great for fingerstyle. It has great harmonics and a rich full bass. It kills in alternate tunings as well. If you don’t recall the brand, R. Taylor was Bob Taylor’s personal small shop label and the few of these guitars that were built are entirely hand made by his most experienced luthiers using the most select materials available. There are some light signs of use in the headstock and neck, but the body is shining and looks great after a professional and nearly invisible repair on the lower bout. This guitar sounds really rich and full and plays like a dream. It is gig-ready with a Taylor Stealth ES pick-up system installed and it’s original hard shell case.

Materials: This gently pre-owned OM Vintage features premium East Indian Rosewood back and sides with a beautiful Adirondack Spruce top and Honduran Mahogany Neck. Ebony fretboard and bridge along with a stunning Ziricote headstock overlay. The neck has a comfortable 1 3/4" nut width. Sound: This instrument has gorgeous finger and flat picking tone. The Adirondack top has opened up beautifully since its construction in 2014. It has a warm, lush tone that is dynamic with many subtleties to explore. The Indian Rosewood balances the instrument across the frequency spectrum. Excellent bass response, clear highs and vibrant mid range. Special Bonus Items: This instrument features an LR Baggs Anthem pickup, which combines a microphone and piezo to create a beautiful pickup tone. A strap button was added to the lower bout side of the neck heel so this instrument is gig ready! Condition: Excellent action and playability. Light fret and finish wear, as one might expect of a well loved pre-owned instrument. Small ding on the headstock, upper bout side corner (it happens).

2020 Bourgeois LDBO - A stunning instrument visually and oooh the sound. Easy and fun to play the LDBO has a comfortable form factor while featuring that amazing Dana Bourgeois sound. Has an extra comfortable 1 23/32" Nut and 2.2" belly bridge. Materials: This instrument is build with the most premium materials. Stunning Ziricote fretboard, bridge and fretboard binding. The Sinker Mahogany on this instrument has an amazing rich tone and superior sustain. Beyond the superior tone, the Mahogany on this instrument has gorgeous figuring. To top it all off (no pun intended) we have an Aged Tone Adirondack top that will knock your socks off. Dana does each burst himself and this one is stunning. Sound: Warm, rich and rounded tone. The Mahogany has a great mellow vibe while the Adirondack has fantastic dynamic range and complex tonal support that will keep you picking. The smaller body size lends itself well to blues, finger-style and other traditional styles. Condition: Mint condition. Little to no fret-wear, closer to the no fret-wear end of things. No dings nor dents, not even the usual finish wear you might expect for a gently-pre owned instrument. It looks almost new. Plays awesome.