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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
  • Yamaha G250S, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha G250S, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £300.00 - £300.00
    £300.00
    £300.00 - £300.00
    £300.00

    Yamaha G250S, USED

    The Yamaha G250S is a high-quality classical guitar known for its excellent c...

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    £300.00 - £300.00
    £300.00
    £300.00 - £300.00
    £300.00
  • Martin J-40 2021, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Martin J-40 2021, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £3,499.00 - £3,499.00
    £3,499.00
    £3,499.00 - £3,499.00
    £3,499.00

    Martin J-40 2021, USED

    The Martin J-40 2021 is a premium acoustic guitar that showcases Martin's ren...

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    £3,499.00 - £3,499.00
    £3,499.00
    £3,499.00 - £3,499.00
    £3,499.00
  • 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
    £649.00 - £649.00
    £649.00
    £599.00
    £599.00 - £599.00
    £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
    £649.00 - £649.00
    £649.00
    £599.00
    £599.00 - £599.00
    £599.00
  • Gibson CL-20 Standard Plus, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson CL-20 Standard Plus, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £1,699.00 - £1,699.00
    £1,699.00
    £1,699.00 - £1,699.00
    £1,699.00

    Gibson CL-20 Standard Plus, USED

    The Gibson CL-20 Standard Plus is a high-quality acoustic guitar designed to ...

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    £1,699.00 - £1,699.00
    £1,699.00
    £1,699.00 - £1,699.00
    £1,699.00
  • Gibson G-45, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson G-45, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £895.00 - £895.00
    £895.00
    £895.00 - £895.00
    £895.00

    Gibson G-45, USED

    The Gibson G-45 is a versatile and high-quality acoustic guitar that delivers...

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    £895.00 - £895.00
    £895.00
    £895.00 - £895.00
    £895.00
  • Epiphone EJ-200CE in Vintage Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Epiphone EJ-200CE in Vintage Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £399.00 - £399.00
    £399.00
    £399.00 - £399.00
    £399.00

    Epiphone EJ-200CE in Vintage Sunburst, USED

    The Epiphone EJ-200CE in Vintage Sunburst is a stunning modern rendition of t...

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    £399.00 - £399.00
    £399.00
    £399.00 - £399.00
    £399.00
  • Ovation Collector's Series '89 1989-8 in Blue Pearl, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Ovation Collector's Series '89 1989-8 in Blue Pearl, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £750.00 - £750.00
    £750.00
    £750.00 - £750.00
    £750.00

    Ovation Collector's Series '89 1989-8 in Blue Pearl, USED

    The Ovation Collector's Series '89 1989-8 in Blue Pearl is a visually stunnin...

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    £750.00 - £750.00
    £750.00
    £750.00 - £750.00
    £750.00
  • Yamaha FG401-W (1980s MIJ), USED - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha FG401-W (1980s MIJ), USED - Fair Deal Music
    £699.00 - £699.00
    £699.00
    £699.00 - £699.00
    £699.00

    Yamaha FG401-W (1980s MIJ), USED

    The Yamaha FG401-W from the 1980s, Made in Japan, is a testament to Yamaha's ...

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    £699.00 - £699.00
    £699.00
    £699.00 - £699.00
    £699.00
  • Gibson J-160E (1990s) in Vintage Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson J-160E (1990s) in Vintage Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,799.00 - £2,799.00
    £2,799.00
    £2,799.00 - £2,799.00
    £2,799.00

    Gibson J-160E (1990s) in Vintage Sunburst, USED

    The Gibson J-160E from the 1990s in Vintage Sunburst is a legendary acoustic-...

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    £2,799.00 - £2,799.00
    £2,799.00
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    £2,799.00
  • Epiphone EJ-200 (Peerless Factory), USED - Fair Deal Music
    Epiphone EJ-200 (Peerless Factory), USED - Fair Deal Music
    £420.00 - £420.00
    £420.00
    £420.00 - £420.00
    £420.00

    Epiphone EJ-200 (Peerless Factory), USED

    The Epiphone EJ-200 in Natural, built at the renowned Peerless Factory in Kor...

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    £420.00 - £420.00
    £420.00
    £420.00 - £420.00
    £420.00
  • Sigma DM-1, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Sigma DM-1, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £249.00 - £249.00
    £249.00
    £249.00 - £249.00
    £249.00

    Sigma DM-1, USED

    The Sigma DM-1 is a versatile and well-crafted dreadnought acoustic guitar th...

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    £249.00 - £249.00
    £249.00
    £249.00 - £249.00
    £249.00
  • Martin DM Road Series, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Martin DM Road Series, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £749.00 - £749.00
    £749.00
    £749.00 - £749.00
    £749.00

    Martin DM Road Series, USED

    The Martin DM Road Series is a highly regarded acoustic guitar, offering Mart...

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    £749.00 - £749.00
    £749.00
    £749.00 - £749.00
    £749.00
  • Gretsch Historic Series G3703, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gretsch Historic Series G3703, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £499.00 - £499.00
    £499.00
    £499.00 - £499.00
    £499.00

    Gretsch Historic Series G3703, USED

    The Gretsch Historic Series G3703 is a finely crafted acoustic guitar that re...

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    £499.00 - £499.00
    £499.00
    £499.00 - £499.00
    £499.00
  • Ovation 2078LX in Cherry Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Ovation 2078LX in Cherry Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £899.00 - £899.00
    £899.00
    £899.00 - £899.00
    £899.00

    Ovation 2078LX in Cherry Burst, USED

    The Ovation 2078LX in Cherry Burst is a strikingly modern take on the acousti...

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    £899.00 - £899.00
    £899.00
    £899.00 - £899.00
    £899.00
  • Gibson J-45 Custom Shop 5-Star edition Bolivian Rosewood, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson J-45 Custom Shop 5-Star edition Bolivian Rosewood, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £3,295.00 - £3,295.00
    £3,295.00
    £3,295.00 - £3,295.00
    £3,295.00

    Gibson J-45 Custom Shop 5-Star edition Bolivian Rosewood, USED

    The Gibson J-45 Custom Shop 5-Star edition with Bolivian rosewood back and si...

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    £3,295.00 - £3,295.00
    £3,295.00
    £3,295.00 - £3,295.00
    £3,295.00
  • Martin OM-42, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Martin OM-42, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £4,999.00 - £4,999.00
    £4,999.00
    £4,999.00 - £4,999.00
    £4,999.00

    Martin OM-42, USED

    The Martin OM-42 is a highly sought-after orchestra model guitar, celebrated ...

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    £4,999.00 - £4,999.00
    £4,999.00
    £4,999.00 - £4,999.00
    £4,999.00
  • Jewitt JG L-00 Vintage Sunburst from 2018, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Jewitt JG L-00 Vintage Sunburst from 2018, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,499.00 - £2,499.00
    £2,499.00
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    £2,499.00

    Jewitt JG L-00 Vintage Sunburst from 2018, USED

    The Jewitt JG L-00 Vintage Sunburst from 2018 is a boutique-crafted, small-bo...

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    £2,499.00 - £2,499.00
    £2,499.00
    £2,499.00 - £2,499.00
    £2,499.00
  • National NRP 14 in Antique Brass, USED - Fair Deal Music
    National NRP 14 in Antique Brass, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,999.00 - £2,999.00
    £2,999.00
    £2,999.00 - £2,999.00
    £2,999.00

    National NRP 14 in Antique Brass, USED

    The National NRP 14 in Antique Brass is a stunning, modern rendition of Natio...

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    £2,999.00 - £2,999.00
    £2,999.00
    £2,999.00 - £2,999.00
    £2,999.00
  • 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
    £2,599.00 - £2,599.00
    £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
    £2,899.00 - £2,899.00
    £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
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    £2,899.00
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    £229.00 - £229.00
    £229.00
  • Larrivee OM-03 Limited Edition Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Larrivee OM-03 Limited Edition Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
    £2,149.00
    £2,149.00 - £2,149.00
    £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
    £2,149.00 - £2,149.00
    £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
    £1,500.00 - £1,500.00
    £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
    £1,500.00 - £1,500.00
    £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

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.