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Vintage & Pre-loved - Acoustic Guitars

The acoustic guitar has a rich and varied history, there is evidence to suggest the modern acoustic guitar was modelled on the European lute or the Moorish Oud. The acoustic guitar is popular with new players as they don’t require an amp. Therefore, the second hand acoustic guitar market is a popular place for beginners to acquire a better guitar on a lower budget.

Vintage & Pre-loved - Acoustic Guitars
  • Gibson L-00 Studio Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson L-00 Studio Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,399.00 - Original price £1,399.00
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    Gibson L-00 Studio Walnut, USED

    The Gibson L-00 Studio Walnut is a beautifully crafted acoustic-electric guit...

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    Original price £1,399.00 - Original price £1,399.00
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  • National ResoRocket WB, USED - Fair Deal Music
    National ResoRocket WB, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,495.00 - Original price £2,495.00
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    National ResoRocket WB, USED

    The National ResoRocket WB is a distinctive resonator guitar that combines tr...

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    Original price £2,495.00 - Original price £2,495.00
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  • Yamaha APX700II-12, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha APX700II-12, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £649.00
    Original price £649.00 - Original price £649.00
    Original price £649.00
    Current price £599.00
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    Current price £599.00

    Yamaha APX700II-12, USED

    The Yamaha APX700II-12 is a finely crafted 12-string acoustic-electric guitar...

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    Original price £649.00
    Original price £649.00 - Original price £649.00
    Original price £649.00
    Current price £599.00
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    Current price £599.00
  • Cort Classic AC160CF, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Cort Classic AC160CF, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £125.00 - Original price £125.00
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    £125.00
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    Cort Classic AC160CF, USED

    The Cort Classic AC160CF is a nylon-string classical guitar designed for play...

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    Original price £125.00 - Original price £125.00
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  • Taylor GS Mini, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Taylor GS Mini, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £289.00 - Original price £289.00
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    Current price £289.00

    Taylor GS Mini, USED

    The Taylor GS Mini is a compact yet powerful acoustic guitar, celebrated for ...

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    Original price £289.00 - Original price £289.00
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    Current price £289.00
  • Epiphone Hummingbird in Aged Cherry Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Epiphone Hummingbird in Aged Cherry Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £289.00 - Original price £289.00
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    Epiphone Hummingbird in Aged Cherry Sunburst, USED

    The Epiphone Hummingbird in Aged Cherry Sunburst is a stunning acoustic guita...

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    Original price £289.00 - Original price £289.00
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    £289.00
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    Current price £289.00
  • Fender CC-60SCE Concert Left-Handed, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender CC-60SCE Concert Left-Handed, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £159.00 - Original price £159.00
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    Current price £159.00

    Fender CC-60SCE Concert Left-Handed, USED

    The Fender CC-60SCE Concert Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a well-cr...

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    Original price £159.00 - Original price £159.00
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    Current price £159.00
  • Tanglewood TVC Koa, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Tanglewood TVC Koa, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £219.00 - Original price £219.00
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    Current price £219.00

    Tanglewood TVC Koa, USED

    The Tanglewood TVC Koa is a beautifully crafted acoustic guitar that stands o...

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    Original price £219.00 - Original price £219.00
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    Current price £219.00
  • Crafter MD50 12 String LH, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Crafter MD50 12 String LH, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £199.00 - Original price £199.00
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    Current price £199.00

    Crafter MD50 12 String LH, USED

    The Crafter MD50 12 String LH is a left-handed acoustic guitar designed for p...

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    Original price £199.00 - Original price £199.00
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    Current price £199.00
  • 2020 Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood, USED - Fair Deal Music
    2020 Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,599.00 - Original price £2,599.00
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    2020 Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood, USED

    The 2020 Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood is a refined take on Gibson’s iconic "...

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    Original price £2,599.00 - Original price £2,599.00
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  • 1994 Gibson Dove 100th Anniversary Antique Natural, USED - Fair Deal Music
    1994 Gibson Dove 100th Anniversary Antique Natural, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,899.00 - Original price £2,899.00
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    1994 Gibson Dove 100th Anniversary Antique Natural, USED

    The 1994 Gibson Dove 100th Anniversary Antique Natural is a beautifully craft...

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    Original price £2,899.00 - Original price £2,899.00
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  • Bourgeois D Generation, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Bourgeois D Generation, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,799.00 - Original price £2,799.00
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    Bourgeois D Generation, USED

    The Bourgeois D Generation is a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication...

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    Original price £2,799.00 - Original price £2,799.00
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  • Godin Multiac ACS Slim Nylon, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Godin Multiac ACS Slim Nylon, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,299.00 - Original price £1,299.00
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    Godin Multiac ACS Slim Nylon, USED

    The Godin Multiac ACS Slim Nylon is a beautifully crafted hybrid guitar desig...

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    Original price £1,299.00 - Original price £1,299.00
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    Current price £1,299.00
  • Lowden WL-25, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Lowden WL-25, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,850.00 - Original price £2,850.00
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    Lowden WL-25, USED

    The Lowden WL-25 is a beautifully crafted acoustic guitar that showcases the ...

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    Original price £2,850.00 - Original price £2,850.00
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  • Ovation CC24, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Ovation CC24, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £275.00 - Original price £275.00
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    £275.00
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    Current price £275.00

    Ovation CC24, USED

    The Ovation CC24 is a notable model within Ovation's Celebrity series, renown...

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    Original price £275.00 - Original price £275.00
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    Current price £275.00
  • Martin LXM, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Martin LXM, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £400.00 - Original price £400.00
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    Current price £400.00

    Martin LXM, USED

    The Martin LXM is a compact and lightweight acoustic guitar that delivers imp...

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    Original price £400.00 - Original price £400.00
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    Current price £400.00
  • Alvarez AEG80CE Armrest, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Alvarez AEG80CE Armrest, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £599.00 - Original price £599.00
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    £599.00
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    Current price £599.00

    Alvarez AEG80CE Armrest, USED

    The Alvarez AEG80CE Armrest is an acoustic-electric guitar designed for playe...

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    Original price £599.00 - Original price £599.00
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    £599.00
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    Current price £599.00
  • Hartwood HW-Libretto-CLS, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Hartwood HW-Libretto-CLS, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £229.00 - Original price £229.00
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    £229.00
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    Current price £229.00

    Hartwood HW-Libretto-CLS, USED

    The Hartwood HW-Libretto-CLS is a classical guitar designed with both playabi...

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    Original price £229.00 - Original price £229.00
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    Current price £229.00
  • Larrivee OM-03 Limited Edition Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Larrivee OM-03 Limited Edition Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,149.00
    Original price £2,149.00 - Original price £2,149.00
    Original price £2,149.00
    Current price £1,999.00
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    Current price £1,999.00

    Larrivee OM-03 Limited Edition Walnut, USED

    The Larrivée OM-03 Limited Edition Walnut is a premium acoustic guitar that e...

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    Original price £2,149.00
    Original price £2,149.00 - Original price £2,149.00
    Original price £2,149.00
    Current price £1,999.00
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    Current price £1,999.00
  • Cromwell G4 Archtop Guitar, crafted by Gibson (30/40s), USED - Fair Deal Music
    Cromwell G4 Archtop Guitar, crafted by Gibson (30/40s), USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,499.00
    Original price £2,499.00 - Original price £2,499.00
    Original price £2,499.00
    Current price £1,500.00
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    Cromwell G4 Archtop Guitar, crafted by Gibson (30/40s), USED

    The Cromwell G4 Archtop Guitar, crafted by Gibson in the 1930s and 1940s, is ...

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    Original price £2,499.00
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  • Avalon Americana S320A, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Avalon Americana S320A, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,499.00 - Original price £2,499.00
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    Avalon Americana S320A, USED

    The Avalon Americana S320A is a high-quality acoustic guitar that showcases t...

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    Original price £2,499.00 - Original price £2,499.00
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  • Maton J.R. Joe Robinson Signature, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Maton J.R. Joe Robinson Signature, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,099.00
    Original price £2,099.00 - Original price £2,099.00
    Original price £2,099.00
    Current price £1,999.00
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    Maton J.R. Joe Robinson Signature, USED

    The Maton J.R. Joe Robinson Signature is a testament to the collaboration bet...

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    Original price £2,099.00
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    Current price £1,999.00
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    Current price £1,999.00

Why would you purchase used acoustic guitars over new?

Buying from a reseller like us means it will have had to meet certain quality control criteria and come with a warranty. Other than that, they are a great way to get into guitar playing. The possible issues from buying a second hand acoustic guitar from a private reseller is that they have no manufacturer's warranty, and what condition it could be in. If you buy from a private seller, then you cannot be sure as to what work has been done or how much warping the neck could have.

Cheaper for beginners

Probably the first guitar any of us have owned was a cheap acoustic guitar. If you are learning to play guitar on a guitar that doesn’t suit you, then you are more likely to give it up. Used acoustic guitars offer a cheaper way to get a better equipment that you are more likely to stick with.

No longer in production

Some of the most well-crafted and unique acoustic guitars were made in the mid-20th century. Martin are one of the most popular brands on the market, and they still make some of the best hand crafted guitars. However, they are notoriously hard to come by.

Unique tone

With used acoustic guitars, the sound can change over time. The wood becomes worn, and the sound hole will develop some imperfections. Some of the tonality of a second hand acoustic guitar comes from the fact they have been slightly mistreated. A heavy worn fret board, a new bridge, and even a dent in the body can give a unique tone. You can’t get that with a brand-new model.

What kinds of used guitars are for sale with Fair Deal Music?

Second hand nylon string acoustic guitar

The nylon strings are popular in classical compositions as they have a slightly muted, mellower sound to them. The strings are under less tension than a used acoustic guitar with steel strings, so they can be easier to manipulate.

Second hand steel string acoustic guitar

Steel string used acoustic guitars are probably the most recognisable, and are used in a plethora of genres. Country and pop music use steel string guitars for their brighter sounds and offer better pitch bending than nylon. They are harsher on the fingers for some beginners.