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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 Parlour Walnut M (Avant Garde) Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Parlour Walnut M (Avant Garde) Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,199.00
    £2,199.00 - £2,199.00
    £2,199.00
    £1,949.00
    £1,949.00 - £1,949.00
    £1,949.00

    Gibson Parlour Walnut M (Avant Garde) Sunburst, USED

    Introducing the Gibson Parlour Walnut M (Avant Garde) Sunburst, a captivating...

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    £2,199.00
    £2,199.00 - £2,199.00
    £2,199.00
    £1,949.00
    £1,949.00 - £1,949.00
    £1,949.00
  • Gibson Gospel 100th Anniversary Sunburst (Used) - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Gospel 100th Anniversary Sunburst (Used) - Fair Deal Music
    £1,995.00 - £1,995.00
    £1,995.00
    £1,995.00 - £1,995.00
    £1,995.00

    Gibson Gospel 100th Anniversary Sunburst (Used)

    For more information about the guitar feel free to call us at: 0121 643 1685,...

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    £1,995.00 - £1,995.00
    £1,995.00
    £1,995.00 - £1,995.00
    £1,995.00
  • Gibson L-00 Studio Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson L-00 Studio Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £1,399.00 - £1,399.00
    £1,399.00
    £1,399.00 - £1,399.00
    £1,399.00

    Gibson L-00 Studio Walnut, USED

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

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

    National ResoRocket WB, USED

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

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

    Yamaha APX700II-12, USED

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

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

    Cort Classic AC160CF, USED

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

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

    Taylor GS Mini, USED

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

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

    Epiphone Hummingbird in Aged Cherry Sunburst, USED

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

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    £289.00 - £289.00
    £289.00
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    £289.00
  • Fender CC-60SCE Concert Left-Handed, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender CC-60SCE Concert Left-Handed, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £159.00 - £159.00
    £159.00
    £159.00 - £159.00
    £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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    £159.00 - £159.00
    £159.00
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    £159.00
  • Tanglewood TVC Koa, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Tanglewood TVC Koa, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £219.00 - £219.00
    £219.00
    £219.00 - £219.00
    £219.00

    Tanglewood TVC Koa, USED

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

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    £219.00 - £219.00
    £219.00
    £219.00 - £219.00
    £219.00
  • Crafter MD50 12 String LH, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Crafter MD50 12 String LH, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £199.00 - £199.00
    £199.00
    £199.00 - £199.00
    £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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    £199.00 - £199.00
    £199.00
    £199.00 - £199.00
    £199.00
  • 2020 Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood, USED - Fair Deal Music
    2020 Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,599.00 - £2,599.00
    £2,599.00
    £2,599.00 - £2,599.00
    £2,599.00

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

    1994 Gibson Dove 100th Anniversary Antique Natural, USED

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

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    £2,899.00 - £2,899.00
    £2,899.00
    £2,899.00 - £2,899.00
    £2,899.00
  • Gibson 1978 Les Paul Deluxe Wine Red, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 1978 Les Paul Deluxe Wine Red, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £4,699.00
    £4,699.00 - £4,699.00
    £4,699.00
    £3,999.00
    £3,999.00 - £3,999.00
    £3,999.00

    Gibson 1978 Les Paul Deluxe Wine Red, USED

    The 1978 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe is a classic instrument that exudes vintage ...

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    £4,699.00
    £4,699.00 - £4,699.00
    £4,699.00
    £3,999.00
    £3,999.00 - £3,999.00
    £3,999.00
  • Burns Hank Marvin "The Marvin" 1964 Edition, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Burns Hank Marvin "The Marvin" 1964 Edition, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £1,499.00 - £1,499.00
    £1,499.00
    £1,499.00 - £1,499.00
    £1,499.00

    Burns Hank Marvin "The Marvin" 1964 Edition, USED

    The Burns Hank Marvin "The Marvin" 1964 Edition is a faithful recreation of t...

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    £1,499.00 - £1,499.00
    £1,499.00
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    £1,499.00
  • Gibson SG Goddess in Iced Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson SG Goddess in Iced Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £1,799.00 - £1,799.00
    £1,799.00
    £1,799.00 - £1,799.00
    £1,799.00

    Gibson SG Goddess in Iced Burst, USED

    The Gibson SG Goddess in Iced Burst is a unique and visually striking version...

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    £1,799.00 - £1,799.00
    £1,799.00
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    £1,799.00
  • Bourgeois D Generation, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Bourgeois D Generation, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,799.00 - £2,799.00
    £2,799.00
    £2,799.00 - £2,799.00
    £2,799.00

    Bourgeois D Generation, USED

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

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

    Godin Multiac ACS Slim Nylon, USED

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

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

    Lowden WL-25, USED

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

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    £2,850.00 - £2,850.00
    £2,850.00
    £2,850.00 - £2,850.00
    £2,850.00
  • Gibson B15 Acoustic 1967, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson B15 Acoustic 1967, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £1,499.00 - £1,499.00
    £1,499.00
    £1,499.00 - £1,499.00
    £1,499.00

    Gibson B15 Acoustic 1967, USED

    Introducing the 1967 Gibson B15 Acoustic Guitar, a true vintage gem that carr...

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    £1,499.00 - £1,499.00
    £1,499.00
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    £1,499.00
  • Furch Violet D-SY w/ LR Baggs, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Furch Violet D-SY w/ LR Baggs, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £699.00
    £699.00 - £699.00
    £699.00
    £599.00
    £599.00 - £599.00
    £599.00

    Furch Violet D-SY w/ LR Baggs, USED

    Furch are one of Fair Deal Music's most loved guitar brands! You really need ...

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    £699.00
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    £699.00
    £599.00
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    £599.00
  • Martin Standard Series OM-21 Left Handed, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Martin Standard Series OM-21 Left Handed, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,299.00
    £2,299.00 - £2,299.00
    £2,299.00
    £2,100.00
    £2,100.00 - £2,100.00
    £2,100.00

    Martin Standard Series OM-21 Left Handed, USED

    The Martin Standard Series OM-21 Left-Handed is a finely crafted acoustic gui...

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    £2,299.00
    £2,299.00 - £2,299.00
    £2,299.00
    £2,100.00
    £2,100.00 - £2,100.00
    £2,100.00
  • Ovation CC24, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Ovation CC24, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £275.00 - £275.00
    £275.00
    £275.00 - £275.00
    £275.00

    Ovation CC24, USED

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

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

    Martin LXM, USED

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

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

    Alvarez AEG80CE Armrest, USED

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

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

    Hartwood HW-Libretto-CLS, USED

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

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    £229.00 - £229.00
    £229.00
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    £229.00
  • Dobro Beltona Southerner Resonator, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Dobro Beltona Southerner Resonator, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £999.00 - £999.00
    £999.00
    £999.00 - £999.00
    £999.00

    Dobro Beltona Southerner Resonator, USED

    The bodies of these guitars are moulded from glass reinforced resin and coat...

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    £999.00 - £999.00
    £999.00
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    £999.00
  • Larrivee OM-03 Limited Edition Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Larrivee OM-03 Limited Edition Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,149.00
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    £2,149.00
    £1,999.00
    £1,999.00 - £1,999.00
    £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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    £2,149.00
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    £2,149.00
    £1,999.00
    £1,999.00 - £1,999.00
    £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
    £2,499.00
    £2,499.00 - £2,499.00
    £2,499.00
    £1,500.00
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    £1,500.00

    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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    £2,499.00
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    £2,499.00
    £1,500.00
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    £1,500.00
  • Avalon Americana S320A, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Avalon Americana S320A, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,499.00 - £2,499.00
    £2,499.00
    £2,499.00 - £2,499.00
    £2,499.00

    Avalon Americana S320A, USED

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

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    £2,499.00 - £2,499.00
    £2,499.00
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    £2,499.00
  • Ovation Legend 1667, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Ovation Legend 1667, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £895.00 - £895.00
    £895.00
    £895.00 - £895.00
    £895.00

    Ovation Legend 1667, USED

    Presenting the Second Hand Ovation Legend 1667 acoustic-electric guitar, a r...

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    £895.00 - £895.00
    £895.00
    £895.00 - £895.00
    £895.00
  • Maton J.R. Joe Robinson Signature, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Maton J.R. Joe Robinson Signature, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,099.00
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    £2,099.00
    £1,999.00
    £1,999.00 - £1,999.00
    £1,999.00

    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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    £2,099.00
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    £2,099.00
    £1,999.00
    £1,999.00 - £1,999.00
    £1,999.00
  • Faith FKSE12 Naked Saturn 12-String, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Faith FKSE12 Naked Saturn 12-String, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £450.00 - £450.00
    £450.00
    £450.00 - £450.00
    £450.00

    Faith FKSE12 Naked Saturn 12-String, USED

    This guitar is missing a bridge pin for the b-string  The Faith FKSE12 Naked ...

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    £450.00 - £450.00
    £450.00
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    £450.00
  • Gibson 2020 Slash J-45 Vermillion Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2020 Slash J-45 Vermillion Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,399.00
    £2,399.00 - £2,399.00
    £2,399.00
    £2,199.00
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    £2,199.00

    Gibson 2020 Slash J-45 Vermillion Burst, USED

    The Gibson Slash J-45 is a signature acoustic guitar designed in collaborati...

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    £2,399.00
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    £2,399.00
    £2,199.00
    £2,199.00 - £2,199.00
    £2,199.00
  • Lag Summer 200DCE, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Lag Summer 200DCE, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £250.00 - £250.00
    £250.00
    £250.00 - £250.00
    £250.00

    Lag Summer 200DCE, USED

    Lag Summer 200DCE Overview:The Lag Summer 200DCE is a versatile and stylish a...

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    £250.00 - £250.00
    £250.00
    £250.00 - £250.00
    £250.00
  • Manuel Rodriguez C3 Classical Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Manuel Rodriguez C3 Classical Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £455.00 - £455.00
    £455.00
    £455.00 - £455.00
    £455.00

    Manuel Rodriguez C3 Classical Guitar, USED

    The Manuel Rodriguez C3 Classical Guitar is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, d...

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    £455.00 - £455.00
    £455.00
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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.