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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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    Gibson Explorer in Cherry, USED

    Introducing the Gibson Explorer in Cherry: A Timeless Icon of Rock and MetalT...

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  • Gibson ES-335 in Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson ES-335 in Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson ES-335 in Ebony, USED

    The Gibson ES-335 in Ebony: Timeless Elegance and Versatile ToneEmbrace the e...

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  • Gibson Flying V in Aged Cherry, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Flying V in Aged Cherry, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Flying V in Aged Cherry, USED

    The Gibson Flying V in Aged Cherry: A Rock Icon RebornExperience the raw powe...

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  • Gibson Les Paul Standard 2010 Limited, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Les Paul Standard 2010 Limited, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Les Paul Standard 2010 Limited, USED

    Introducing the Gibson Les Paul Standard 2010 Limited—a masterpiece of crafts...

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  • Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s in Unburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s in Unburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s in Unburst, USED

    The Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s in Unburst: A Classic ReimaginedThe Gibson ...

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  • Gibson SG 1972 Vibrola Tremolo in Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson SG 1972 Vibrola Tremolo in Walnut, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson SG 1972 Vibrola Tremolo in Walnut, USED

    The Gibson SG 1972 Vibrola Tremolo in Walnut: Vintage Elegance, Timeless Tone...

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  • Gibson ES-339 in Trans Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson ES-339 in Trans Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson ES-339 in Trans Ebony, USED

    Introducing the Gibson ES-339 in Trans Ebony, a versatile semi-hollowbody gui...

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  • Gibson Les Paul Custom Plus Heritage Cherry Sunburst (1990), USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Les Paul Custom Plus Heritage Cherry Sunburst (1990), USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Les Paul Custom Plus Heritage Cherry Sunburst (1990), USED

    The Gibson Les Paul Custom Plus Heritage Cherry Sunburst from 1990 is a prest...

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  • Gibson ES-359 Custom Shop in Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson ES-359 Custom Shop in Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson ES-359 Custom Shop in Sunburst, USED

    **Elevate Your Artistry with the Gibson ES-359 Custom Shop in Sunburst: A Tim...

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  • Gibson Classic Les Paul 2015, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Classic Les Paul 2015, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Classic Les Paul 2015, USED

    **Gibson Classic Les Paul 2015**Experience the timeless glory of the Gibson C...

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  • Gibson Les Paul Special Ebony Satin, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Les Paul Special Ebony Satin, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Les Paul Special Ebony Satin, USED

    **Gibson Les Paul Special Ebony Satin**Unleash the raw power and uncompromisi...

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  • Gibson Slash Les Paul Appetite Amber, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Slash Les Paul Appetite Amber, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Slash Les Paul Appetite Amber, USED

    Unleash the iconic sound and style of rock legend Slash with the Gibson Slash...

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  • Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Special TV Yellow 2017, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Special TV Yellow 2017, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Special TV Yellow 2017, USED

    **Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Special TV Yellow: Vintage Vibe, Custom Craftsm...

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  • Gibson Les Paul Studio 2020 Smokeburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Les Paul Studio 2020 Smokeburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Les Paul Studio 2020 Smokeburst, USED

    Introducing the Gibson Les Paul Studio 2020 in Smokeburst – a modern renditi...

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  • Gibson Songwriter Standard EC Rosewood, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Songwriter Standard EC Rosewood, USED - Fair Deal Music
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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
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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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  • Orville by Gibson Gold Top Les Paul, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Orville by Gibson Gold Top Les Paul, USED - Fair Deal Music
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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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  • Gibson 12 String '70 Acoustic, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 12 String '70 Acoustic, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson 12 String '70 Acoustic, USED

    Discover the timeless beauty and harmonious melodies of the Gibson 12 String ...

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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
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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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    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
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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
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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
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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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  • Gibson 2011 LPM Vintage Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2011 LPM Vintage Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson 2011 LPM Vintage Sunburst, USED

    The Gibson LPM is a remarkable solidbody electric guitar that seamlessly mar...

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  • Gibson 2022 Les Paul Special Left Handed in TV Yellow, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2022 Les Paul Special Left Handed in TV Yellow, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson 2022 Les Paul Special Left Handed in TV Yellow, USED

    The Gibson Les Paul Special Left Handed in TV Yellow is a tribute to a class...

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  • Gibson 2005 SG Standard Black Left Handed, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2005 SG Standard Black Left Handed, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson 2005 SG Standard Black Left Handed, USED

    The Gibson 2005 SG Standard presents an iconic electric guitar design with a...

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  • Gibson 1977 Les Paul Deluxe Heritage Cherry, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 1977 Les Paul Deluxe Heritage Cherry, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson 1977 Les Paul Deluxe Heritage Cherry, USED

    The Gibson 1977 Les Paul Deluxe Mini Humbucker in Heritage Cherry is a true ...

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  • Gibson ES-355 Historic '59 Re-issue 2004, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson ES-355 Historic '59 Re-issue 2004, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson ES-355 Historic '59 Re-issue 2004, USED

    **Gibson ES-355 Historic '59 Re-issue 2004**Rediscover Vintage Excellence:- *...

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  • Gibson Les Paul Custom 1988 Heritage Cherry Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Les Paul Custom 1988 Heritage Cherry Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Les Paul Custom 1988 Heritage Cherry Sunburst, USED

    **Gibson Les Paul Custom 1988 Heritage Cherry Sunburst**Unveil the Vintage Ex...

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  • Gibson 2014 Les Paul Custom Alpine White, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2014 Les Paul Custom Alpine White, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson 2014 Les Paul Custom Alpine White, USED

    The Gibson 2014 Les Paul Custom Alpine White is a true masterpiece that comb...

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  • Gibson Les Paul Standard 2015 Metallic Trans Red AAA Flame, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Les Paul Standard 2015 Metallic Trans Red AAA Flame, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Les Paul Standard 2015 Metallic Trans Red AAA Flame, USED

    Introducing the Gibson Les Paul Standard Trans Metallic Red 2015 - a breathta...

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  • Gibson Custom Shop '63 ES-335, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Custom Shop '63 ES-335, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Custom Shop '63 ES-335, USED

    The Gibson Custom Shop '63 ES-335 is a timeless and iconic guitar that captu...

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  • Gibson 1980 Les Paul Custom Wine Red, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 1980 Les Paul Custom Wine Red, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson 1980 Les Paul Custom Wine Red, USED

    Presented here is a truly stunning and all-original 1980 Les Paul Custom! Thi...

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  • Gibson 2020 Slash J-45 Vermillion Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2020 Slash J-45 Vermillion Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    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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  • Gibson Parlour Walnut M (Avant Garde) Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Parlour Walnut M (Avant Garde) Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Parlour Walnut M (Avant Garde) Sunburst, USED

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

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  • Gibson Les Paul Standard 1978 Tobacco Sunburst - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Les Paul Standard 1978 Tobacco Sunburst - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Les Paul Standard 1978 Tobacco Sunburst

    Introducing the vintage 1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Tobacco Sunburst, a ...

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  • Gibson Custom Shop Left Handed '58 Les Paul '59 HP Top in Scarlett Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Custom Shop Left Handed '58 Les Paul '59 HP Top in Scarlett Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Custom Shop Left Handed '58 Les Paul '59 HP Top in Scarlett Burst, USED

    The Gibson Custom Shop '58 in Scarlett Burst is an electric guitar that exud...

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  • 1981 Gibson 345, USED - Fair Deal Music
    1981 Gibson 345, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    1981 Gibson 345, USED

    ES-345 player grade, done in a particularly appealing sunburst. Varitone, Tim...

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  • 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom 3 Pickup Natural, USED - Fair Deal Music
    1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom 3 Pickup Natural, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom 3 Pickup Natural, USED

    This genuine 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom is in good condition and has a magni...

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  • Gibson Les Paul Signature T 2013 in Translucent Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson Les Paul Signature T 2013 in Translucent Ebony, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson Les Paul Signature T 2013 in Translucent Ebony, USED

    For Les Paul fans seeking the ideal fusion of retro and contemporary characte...

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  • Gibson 2013 Les Paul Traditional Pro II Transparent Root Beer, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Gibson 2013 Les Paul Traditional Pro II Transparent Root Beer, USED - Fair Deal Music
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    Gibson 2013 Les Paul Traditional Pro II Transparent Root Beer, USED

    Body: Mahogany Body w/ Cream Bound Maple Top Neck: Mahogany w/ 22 Fret Rosewo...

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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.