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Vintage & Pre-loved - Electric Guitars

The guitar industry goes through some drastic changes from time to time, and every guitar player has a preference on make and model. When a new guitar range is launched that you must have, you can sell your older guitars to raise some money to buy the latest and greatest. Therefore, the used guitar market is constantly littered with a large swath of guitars that allow budget conscious players to get a great deal from used electric guitars, to second hand bass guitars! We like to look at the used electric guitars for sale through our website as “preloved”.

Vintage & Pre-loved - Electric Guitars
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    Epiphone Les Paul Traditional PRO Electric Guitar Pitch Black, USED

    The Epiphone Les Paul Traditional PRO Electric Guitar features a stylish Pit...

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  • Peerless Wizard Archtop Jazz Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Peerless Wizard Archtop Jazz Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £599.00 - Original price £599.00
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    Peerless Wizard Archtop Jazz Guitar, USED

    Introducing the Peerless Wizard Jazz Guitar – a masterfully crafted instrumen...

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  • Tokai TV Yellow Double Curt Away Les Paul Junior, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Tokai TV Yellow Double Curt Away Les Paul Junior, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,095.00 - Original price £1,095.00
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    Tokai TV Yellow Double Curt Away Les Paul Junior, USED

    Introducing the Tokai TV Yellow Double Cutaway Les Paul Junior – a vintage-in...

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  • Fender 90 Stratocaster Player Plus With Lace Sensor Pickups - USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender 90 Stratocaster Player Plus With Lace Sensor Pickups - USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,899.00 - Original price £1,899.00
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    Fender 1995 Stratocaster Plus With Lace Sensor Pickups - USED

    Step into the sonic time capsule with the Fender Plus Stratocaster featuring...

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  • Yamaha SG 1802 P90's Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha SG 1802 P90's Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,799.00 - Original price £1,799.00
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    Yamaha SG 1802 P90's Ebony, USED

    Introducing the Yamaha SG1802 with P90 pickups in Ebony, USED – a distinctive...

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  • Ibanez GSA60SA in Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Ibanez GSA60SA in Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £129.00 - Original price £129.00
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    Ibanez GSA60SA in Sunburst, USED

    Introducing the Ibanez GSA60SA in Sunburst – Striking Looks, Versatile Tones...

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  • Gibson SG Standard Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson SG Standard Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,299.00 - Original price £1,299.00
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    Gibson SG Standard Ebony, USED

    Introducing the Gibson SG Standard in Ebony (USED) – Timeless Elegance, Sign...

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  • Gibson Les Paul Studio Emerald Green, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Les Paul Studio Emerald Green, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,099.00 - Original price £1,099.00
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    Gibson Les Paul Studio Emerald Green, USED

    Introducing the Gibson Les Paul Studio in Emerald Green (USED) – Distinctive...

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  • Gibson Songwriter Standard EC Rosewood, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Songwriter Standard EC Rosewood, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,399.00 - Original price £2,399.00
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    Gibson Songwriter Standard EC Rosewood, USED

    Introducing the Gibson Songwriter Standard EC Rosewood (USED) – Masterfully ...

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  • Gibson ES330 VOS 1959 Sunburst Re-issue, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson ES330 VOS 1959 Sunburst Re-issue, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £3,999.00 - Original price £3,999.00
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    Gibson ES330 VOS 1959 Sunburst Re-issue, USED

    Introducing the Gibson ES-330 VOS 1959 Sunburst Reissue – Vintage Elegance,...

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  • Fender Blues Deluxe Guitar Amplifier, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Blues Deluxe Guitar Amplifier, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £599.00 - Original price £599.00
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    Fender Blues Deluxe Guitar Amplifier, USED

    Introducing the Fender Blues Deluxe Guitar Amplifier – Your Ticket to Tonal ...

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  • Fender American Original 57 Stratocaster Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender American Original 57 Stratocaster Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,499.00 - Original price £1,499.00
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    Fender American Original 57 Stratocaster Sunburst, USED

    Introducing the Secondhand Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster Sunbur...

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  • Epiphone Les Paul Standard Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Epiphone Les Paul Standard Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £379.00 - Original price £379.00
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    Epiphone Les Paul Standard Ebony, USED

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard Ebony: Unleash the Power of Classic Elega...

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  • Gibson LP Standard 1999, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson LP Standard 1999, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,999.00 - Original price £1,999.00
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    Gibson LP Standard 1999, USED

    Vintage Elegance Meets Timeless Tone: The 1999 Gibson Les Paul Standard Step ...

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  • Duesenberg Starplayer TV Gold Top,USED - Fair Deal Music
    Duesenberg Starplayer TV Gold Top,USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,899.00 - Original price £1,899.00
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    Duesenberg Starplayer TV Gold Top,USED

    The Starplayer TV is a semi hollow, dual pickup, 22 fret electric guitar, fea...

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  • Gibson Les Paul Special, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Les Paul Special, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,099.00 - Original price £1,099.00
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    Gibson Les Paul Special, USED

    Elevate Your Tones with the Secondhand Gibson Les Paul Special: Iconic Les P...

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  • Fender Player Series HH Telecaster Silver, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Player Series HH Telecaster Silver, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £699.00 - Original price £699.00
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    Fender Player Series HH Telecaster Silver, USED

    Unleash Your Sonic Expressions with the Fender Player Series HH Telecaster: ...

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  • Jackson SLX Soloist Electric Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Jackson SLX Soloist Electric Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £459.00 - Original price £459.00
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    Jackson SLX Soloist Electric Guitar, USED

    Unleash Your Inner Shredder with the Jackson SLX Soloist: Sleek Soloist Desi...

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  • Ibanez Prestige RG2550Z Electric Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Ibanez Prestige RG2550Z Electric Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £799.00 - Original price £799.00
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    Ibanez Prestige RG2550Z Electric Guitar, USED

    Introducing the secondhand Ibanez Prestige RG2550Z Electric Guitar, a premiu...

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  • Aria Pro II XR Series Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Aria Pro II XR Series Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £149.00 - Original price £149.00
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    Aria Pro II XR Series Guitar, USED

    Introducing the secondhand Aria Pro II XR Series Guitar, a testament to endu...

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  • Levinson Blade Texas Std Pro Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Levinson Blade Texas Std Pro Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £599.00 - Original price £599.00
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    Levinson Blade Texas Std Pro Guitar, USED

    Introducing the secondhand Levinson Blade Texas Std Pro Electric Gui...

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  • Ibanez 2550 GZ, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Ibanez 2550 GZ, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £900.00 - Original price £900.00
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    Ibanez 2550 GZ, USED

    Immerse yourself in the legacy of the secondhand Ibanez 2550 GZ, a testament ...

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  • Orville by Gibson Gold Top Les Paul, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Orville by Gibson Gold Top Les Paul, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,799.00 - Original price £1,799.00
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    Orville by Gibson Gold Top Les Paul, USED

    Dive into the vintage allure of the secondhand Orville by Gibson Gold Top Les...

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  • Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster, Natural, Ex-Display - Fair Deal Music
    Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster, Natural, Ex-Display - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,799.00
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    Current price £1,299.00
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    Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster, Natural, Ex-Display

    Discover the Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster in the captivating Surf...

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  • PRS Semi-Hollow Vintage Natural, USED - Fair Deal Music
    PRS Semi-Hollow Vintage Natural, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £600.00 - Original price £600.00
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    PRS Semi-Hollow Vintage Natural, USED

    Step into the world of premium craftsmanship and captivating tones with the P...

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  • Vox Clyde Mccoy Vintage Wah Pedal, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Vox Clyde Mccoy Vintage Wah Pedal, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,299.00 - Original price £1,299.00
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    Vox Clyde Mccoy Vintage Wah Pedal, USED

    Introducing the Vox Clyde McCoy Vintage Wah Pedal – a meticulously crafted ho...

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  • Vox V847 Wah Pedal, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Vox V847 Wah Pedal, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £80.00 - Original price £80.00
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    Vox V847 Wah Pedal, USED

    Introducing the Vox V847 Wah Pedal – an iconic stompbox that brings the legen...

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  • ENO Reverb Pedal, USED - Fair Deal Music
    ENO Reverb Pedal, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £25.00 - Original price £25.00
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    ENO Reverb Pedal, USED

    Dive into a world of ethereal sound with the ENO Reverb Pedal. This compact s...

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  • Way Huge Atreides, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Way Huge Atreides, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £160.00 - Original price £160.00
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    Way Huge Atreides, USED

    Step into the sonic universe of the Way Huge Atreides Pedal, where endless to...

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  • Donner Pearl Tremor Pedal, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Donner Pearl Tremor Pedal, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £29.00 - Original price £29.00
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    Donner Pearl Tremor Pedal, USED

    Dive into a sea of lush, undulating waves with the Donner Pearl Tremor Pedal....

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  • Muzizy Delay Pedal, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Muzizy Delay Pedal, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £25.00 - Original price £25.00
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    Muzizy Delay Pedal, USED

    Introducing the Muzizy Delay Pedal, your passport to a realm of boundless son...

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  • Gibson 2004 Les Paul Standard Premium Plus Tobacco Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2004 Les Paul Standard Premium Plus Tobacco Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,799.00 - Original price £1,799.00
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    Gibson 2004 Les Paul Standard Premium Plus Tobacco Sunburst, USED

    The 2004 Gibson Les Paul Standard is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, blendin...

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  • Gibson 2002 Sheryl Crowe Signature Model, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2002 Sheryl Crowe Signature Model, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Collect in-store and save £27.99
    Original price £2,799.00 - Original price £2,799.00
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    Gibson 2002 Sheryl Crowe Signature Model, USED

    The Gibson Sheryl Crow Signature Model guitar is a remarkable instrument bor...

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  • Fender '93 Custom Shop Jerry Donahue Telecaster, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender '93 Custom Shop Jerry Donahue Telecaster, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,799.00 - Original price £2,799.00
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    Fender '93 Custom Shop Jerry Donahue Telecaster, USED

    The Fender Custom Shop Jerry Donahue Signature Telecaster stands as a tribut...

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  • Stormshadow Hand-Built Strat-Style Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Stormshadow Hand-Built Strat-Style Guitar, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,079.00 - Original price £1,079.00
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    Stormshadow Hand-Built Strat-Style Guitar, USED

    The Stormshadow Strat Copy is a masterfully crafted electric guitar that capt...

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  • Fender USA Select Kingman V, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender USA Select Kingman V, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,199.00 - Original price £1,199.00
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    Fender USA Select Kingman V, USED

    The Fender Kingman USA Select is a remarkable non-cutaway dreadnought acoust...

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  • Fender 2009 Special Edition American Standard Stratocaster RW Surf Green, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender 2009 Special Edition American Standard Stratocaster RW Surf Green, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,299.00 - Original price £1,299.00
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    Fender 2009 Special Edition American Standard Stratocaster RW Surf Green, USED

    The Fender Special Edition American Standard Strat is a guitar designed for ...

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  • Godin xtSA Trans Black Flame, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Godin xtSA Trans Black Flame, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,599.00 - Original price £1,599.00
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    Godin xtSA Trans Black Flame, USED

    The Godin XTSA, Godin’s latest Performance Series multi-voice guitar sets a ...

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  • PRS SE Standard 24 in Tobacco Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    PRS SE Standard 24 in Tobacco Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £429.00 - Original price £429.00
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    PRS SE Standard 24 in Tobacco Sunburst, USED

    The PRS SE Standard 24 is a remarkable guitar that brings you the essence of...

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  • Hagstrom Tremar HJ500 Black Gloss, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Hagstrom Tremar HJ500 Black Gloss, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £799.00 - Original price £799.00
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    Hagstrom Tremar HJ500 Black Gloss, USED

    The Hagstrom Tremar HJ500 is a true masterpiece, showcasing both its aesthet...

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  • G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy Left Handed Tobacco Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy Left Handed Tobacco Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £349.00 - Original price £349.00
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    G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy Left Handed Tobacco Sunburst, USED

    The G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy pays homage to the legendary guita...

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  • Fender 1977 Mustang Olympic White, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender 1977 Mustang Olympic White, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Collect in-store and save £17.99
    Original price £1,799.00 - Original price £1,799.00
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    Fender 1977 Mustang Olympic White, USED

    The Fender 1977 Mustang is a classic instrument crafted with precision in Fe...

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  • Fender 2012 Custom Shop Pro Stratocaster NOS Graffiti Yellow, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender 2012 Custom Shop Pro Stratocaster NOS Graffiti Yellow, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Collect in-store and save £25.99
    Original price £2,599.00 - Original price £2,599.00
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    Fender 2012 Custom Shop Pro Stratocaster NOS Graffiti Yellow, USED

    The Fender Custom Shop Pro Stratocaster in Graffiti Yellow NOS (New Old Stoc...

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  • Gibson 2010 CES L5 Custom Wine Red, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2010 CES L5 Custom Wine Red, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £9,999.00 - Original price £9,999.00
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    Gibson 2010 CES L5 Custom Wine Red, USED

    The Gibson 2010 L-5 Custom is a guitar with a rich history deeply intertwine...

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  • Gibson 1978 Les Paul Deluxe Wine Red, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 1978 Les Paul Deluxe Wine Red, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £4,699.00 - Original price £4,699.00
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    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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  • Gibson 2021 G-Writer Natural, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2021 G-Writer Natural, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,099.00 - Original price £1,099.00
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    Gibson 2021 G-Writer Natural, USED

    The Gibson 2021 G-Writer EC is a remarkable addition to the Generation™ Coll...

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  • Gibson 2015 Les Paul Traditional in Heritage Cherry Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2015 Les Paul Traditional in Heritage Cherry Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Collect in-store and save £18.99
    Original price £1,899.00 - Original price £1,899.00
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    Gibson 2015 Les Paul Traditional in Heritage Cherry Sunburst, USED

    The Gibson 2015 Les Paul Traditional features a beautifully crafted body mad...

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  • Gibson 1998 "Lucille" B.B. King Signature, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 1998 "Lucille" B.B. King Signature, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Collect in-store and save £49.99
    Original price £4,999.00 - Original price £4,999.00
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    Gibson 1998 "Lucille" B.B. King Signature, USED

    The Gibson Lucille BB King Signature is a rare and coveted guitar, originall...

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Why would you purchase used electric guitars over new?

Buying a second hand electric guitar from a reseller means the rigorous quality control and warranty. Buy from a private seller means that they most likely come with no manufacturer's warranty. Other than that, they are a great way to get into playing guitar, getting an older model for your collection, or to find something truly special.

Cheaper for beginners

When most new players look at what their first guitar should be, they will do some research and have an idea of what style they want to play. You aren’t going to be shredding heavy metal within a few weeks, so buying a second hand electric guitar should be a good all-round option to scale with your guitar ability; eventually you will need to buy a new one though. The main concern is you don’t want to invest a large chunk of money into something you may not be 100% confident in.

No longer in production

Guitar manufacturers have a few iconic models they have made for decades, but they aren’t necessarily the same. A 1950s Gibson Les Paul is different to a 2019 model. If you are looking for a specific build of guitar, then you may have to buy a second hand electric guitar.

Older hidden gems

There have been some incredibly unique, strange, and rare guitars in history. A lot of guitars are made on a production line nowadays, whereas older models were hand made. Which means each one is technically different. Sometimes a ‘flaw’ in the build can change how a guitar sounds, which is much more unlikely in modern guitar building.

Unique tone

With used electric guitars, the sound can change over time. The pickups getting used, and the sound becomes warmer. Some of the tonality of the used electric guitars comes from the fact they have been played extensively. The way a guitar is played can cause minute changes which can change how the guitar sounds. You can’t get that with a brand-new model.

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

Second hand bass guitar

The bass guitar is is a rhythm instrument, linking with the drums to form the backbone of a band. A second hand bass guitar will be a cheaper option, but could also have a unique tone. Usually, the more expensive a bass guitar is, the more control over the warmth and tonality you will get. The second-hand bass guitar could give you access to better sound!

Second hand electric guitar

The most iconic type of guitar, the electric guitar needs little introduction. There are probably second-hand electric guitars you could name the make of, just at a glance. The Fender Stratocaster has been copied by a handful of manufacturers and has become synonymous with beginner guitarists.