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”.
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Fender Stratocaster from 1999 natural finish with EMG pickups, USED
The Fender Stratocaster from 1999, featuring a natural finish and EMG pickups...
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Fender American Special Stratocaster® 2-Colour Sunburst, USED
The Fender American Special Stratocaster® 2-Colour Sunburst finish is a stand...
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Greco Early Sixties Natural (1978), USED
The Greco Early Sixties Natural from 1978 is a vintage electric guitar that b...
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Fender American Stratocaster in Black (2005), USED
This Guitar may have been owned by Jon Lord of Deep Purple and Whitesnake Th...
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PRS SE Custom 22 in Amber Flame, USED
The PRS SE Custom 22 in Amber Flame offers a perfect blend of craftsmanship, ...
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Gibson Les Paul Studio in Wine Red, USED
The Gibson Les Paul Studio in Wine Red with Gold Hardware combines classic Le...
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Tokai Breezysound Telecaster, USED
The Tokai Breezysound Telecaster is a high-quality electric guitar inspired b...
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PRS SE Singlecut Grey Flametop, USED
The PRS SE Singlecut Grey Flametop: Sleek Design, Versatile PerformanceExperi...
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Fender Player '60s Stratocaster in Sunburst, USED
The Fender Player '60s Stratocaster in Sunburst: Vintage Vibes with Modern Pe...
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Fender Postmodern '57 Journeyman Black Relic, USED
The Fender Postmodern '57 Journeyman Black Relic: A Vintage-Inspired Masterpi...
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PRS SE Standard 22 in Mahogany Red, USED
The PRS SE Standard 22 in Mahogany Red: Classic Design, Modern PerformanceThe...
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Ibanez AFJ85 Vintage Sunburst, USED
The Ibanez AFJ85 Vintage Sunburst: A Versatile Jazz Box with Classic StyleThe...
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Ibanez AS93-BLS, USED
The Ibanez AS93-BLS: A Stunning Semi-Hollowbody Guitar for Versatile PlayersE...
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Supro 2020JB Westbury Dual Pickup Island Series in Jet Black, USED
The Supro 2020JB Westbury Dual Pickup Island Series Electric Guitar in Jet Bl...
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Fender 2017 Limited Edition American Professional Jazzmaster® in Silverburst, USED
Introducing the Fender 2017 Limited Edition American Professional Jazzmaster®...
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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
The Gibson Flying V in Aged Cherry: A Rock Icon RebornExperience the raw powe...
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Fender American Standard Telecaster (2005) Chrome Red, USED
The Fender American Standard Telecaster in Chrome Red: A Classic Icon Reimagi...
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Kramer NightSwan Left-Handed, USED
The Kramer NightSwan Left-Handed: Unleash Your Inner ShredderExperience the p...
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Fender Dan Smith Stratocaster (1983) in Black, USED
Introducing the Fender Dan Smith Stratocaster (1983) in Black: Vintage Tone, ...
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Fender California Telecaster in Three-Tone Sunburst (1997), USED
Introducing the Fender California Telecaster in Three-Tone Sunburst: Iconic D...
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PRS S2 McCarty 594 Singlecut in Eriza Verde Smokeburst, USED
The PRS S2 McCarty 594 Singlecut in Eriza Verde Smokeburst: Classic Design wi...
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Ibanez Jet King JTK2 in Brown Sunburst, USED
The Ibanez Jet King JTK2 in Brown Sunburst: Retro Charm with Modern Performan...
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Gretsch G5623 Electromatic Bono Signature (RED), USED
The Gretsch G5623 Electromatic Bono Signature (RED): Iconic Design, Distincti...
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Steinberger GR4 Superstrat, USED
The Steinberger GR4 Superstrat: Innovation RedefinedExperience the future of ...
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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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Washburn J6 Wes Montgomery in Natural, USED
The Washburn J6 Wes Montgomery in Natural: A Timeless Jazz Guitar with Except...
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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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D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford in Black, USED
The D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford in Black is a versatile electric guitar designe...
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Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster in Monaco Yellow, USED
The Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster in Monaco Yellow is a premium electric gu...
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Korean 1980s Squier Bullet 1 HSS Stratocaster in White, USED
The 1980s Squier Bullet 1 HSS Stratocaster in White, crafted in Korea, repres...
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Fender American Deluxe Telecaster, USED
**Experience Timeless Elegance and Modern Innovation with the Fender American...
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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
**Gibson Classic Les Paul 2015**Experience the timeless glory of the Gibson C...
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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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The Fender Stratocaster Plus Ultra 1991, introduced in 1990, represents a pin...
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Ibanez JS2450 in Muscle Car Purple, USED
The Ibanez JS2450 in Muscle Car Purple is a signature model designed in colla...
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Fender Stratocaster Plus in Blue Pearl Burst, USED
**Fender Stratocaster Plus in Blue Pearl Burst: Unleash Elegance and Sonic Br...
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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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Godin Multiac Steel Duet, USED
**Godin Multiac Steel Duet: Unleashing Versatility in Acoustic Excellence**Th...
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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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Fender Eric Johnson Startocaster, USED
Any guitarist who marvels at the breathtaking sonic artistry and peerlessl...
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Gretsch G6122 1962 Country Classic II, USED
Introducing the Gretsch G6122 1962 Country Classic II – a timeless electric ...
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Fender 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Stratocaster 2004, USED
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Patrick Eggle Berlin Standard 1992, USED
"Patrick Eggle Guitars - The Legendary Years (90s) - An Independent & Un...
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Suhr Classic S Sunburst, USED
Introducing the Suhr Classic S in Sunburst – a superbly crafted electric gui...
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Fender 60th Anniversary Deluxe USA Strat SB, USED
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James Trussart SteelTop, USED
The SteelTop has the look and feel of a vintage instrument while also featuri...
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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.