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Second Hand Electric Guitars

As the guitar world shifts and exciting new product ranges are introduced by the top brands, many players look to sell their pre-loved instruments as a smart way to gather funds for the newest models. Shifts like this mean that the used guitar market is filled with iconic pieces of kit available for affordable prices. At Fair Deal Music, we provide a wide range of used guitars from top brands such as Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, and many more! Browse our full collection of second hand electric guitars below:

Second Hand Electric Guitars
  • Fender USA Stratocaster in Sonic Blue with Seymour Duncan pickups, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender USA Stratocaster in Sonic Blue with Seymour Duncan pickups, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £999.00 - Original price £999.00
    Original price
    £999.00
    £999.00 - £999.00
    Current price £999.00

    Fender USA Stratocaster in Sonic Blue with Seymour Duncan pickups, USED

    The Fender USA Stratocaster in Sonic Blue with Seymour Duncan pickups is a ve...

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    Original price £999.00 - Original price £999.00
    Original price
    £999.00
    £999.00 - £999.00
    Current price £999.00
  • Fender American Mark Knopfler Stratocaster in Hot Rod Red, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender American Mark Knopfler Stratocaster in Hot Rod Red, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,599.00 - Original price £1,599.00
    Original price
    £1,599.00
    £1,599.00 - £1,599.00
    Current price £1,599.00

    Fender American Mark Knopfler Stratocaster in Hot Rod Red, USED

    The Fender American Mark Knopfler Stratocaster in Hot Rod Red is a fitting tr...

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    Original price £1,599.00 - Original price £1,599.00
    Original price
    £1,599.00
    £1,599.00 - £1,599.00
    Current price £1,599.00
  • Fender Highway 1 Stratocaster in White Blonde, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Highway 1 Stratocaster in White Blonde, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £949.00 - Original price £949.00
    Original price
    £949.00
    £949.00 - £949.00
    Current price £949.00

    Fender Highway 1 Stratocaster in White Blonde, USED

    The Fender Highway 1 Stratocaster in White Blonde with a fixed bridge and ano...

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    Original price £949.00 - Original price £949.00
    Original price
    £949.00
    £949.00 - £949.00
    Current price £949.00
  • Fender 2013 American Standard Stratocaster in Inca Silver, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender 2013 American Standard Stratocaster in Inca Silver, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £999.00 - Original price £999.00
    Original price
    £999.00
    £999.00 - £999.00
    Current price £999.00

    Fender 2013 American Standard Stratocaster in Inca Silver, USED

    The Fender 2013 American Standard Stratocaster in Inca Silver delivers a slee...

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    Original price £999.00 - Original price £999.00
    Original price
    £999.00
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    Current price £999.00
  • Fender American Standard Stratocaster in 3-Colour Sunburst 1999, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender American Standard Stratocaster in 3-Colour Sunburst 1999, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £999.00 - Original price £999.00
    Original price
    £999.00
    £999.00 - £999.00
    Current price £999.00

    Fender American Standard Stratocaster in 3-Colour Sunburst 1999, USED

    The Fender American Standard Stratocaster in 3-Colour Sunburst from 1999 repr...

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    Original price £999.00 - Original price £999.00
    Original price
    £999.00
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    Current price £999.00
  • Fender Classic Series '70s Stratocaster in Natural, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Classic Series '70s Stratocaster in Natural, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £699.00 - Original price £699.00
    Original price
    £699.00
    £699.00 - £699.00
    Current price £699.00

    Fender Classic Series '70s Stratocaster in Natural, USED

    The Fender Classic Series '70s Stratocaster in Natural finish captures the sp...

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    Original price £699.00 - Original price £699.00
    Original price
    £699.00
    £699.00 - £699.00
    Current price £699.00
  • Fender MIJ ST-62 Stratocaster in sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender MIJ ST-62 Stratocaster in sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,199.00 - Original price £1,199.00
    Original price
    £1,199.00
    £1,199.00 - £1,199.00
    Current price £1,199.00

    Fender MIJ ST-62 Stratocaster in sunburst, USED

    The Fender MIJ ST-62 Stratocaster in sunburst is a classic representation of ...

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    Original price £1,199.00 - Original price £1,199.00
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    £1,199.00
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    Current price £1,199.00
  • Fender American Vintage '70s Stratocaster Reissue in Olympic White, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender American Vintage '70s Stratocaster Reissue in Olympic White, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,399.00 - Original price £1,399.00
    Original price
    £1,399.00
    £1,399.00 - £1,399.00
    Current price £1,399.00

    Fender American Vintage '70s Stratocaster Reissue in Olympic White, USED

    The Fender American Vintage '70s Stratocaster Reissue in Olympic White with a...

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    Original price £1,399.00 - Original price £1,399.00
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    £1,399.00
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    Current price £1,399.00
  • Fender MIJ Stratocaster ST-62 in Sherwood Green from 1990-91, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender MIJ Stratocaster ST-62 in Sherwood Green from 1990-91, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,199.00 - Original price £1,199.00
    Original price
    £1,199.00
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    Current price £1,199.00

    Fender MIJ Stratocaster ST-62 in Sherwood Green from 1990-91, USED

    The Fender MIJ Stratocaster ST-62 in Sherwood Green from 1990-91 is a stunnin...

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    Original price £1,199.00 - Original price £1,199.00
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    £1,199.00
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    Current price £1,199.00
  • Fender American Standard Stratocaster in Olympic White HSS, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender American Standard Stratocaster in Olympic White HSS, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £999.00 - Original price £999.00
    Original price
    £999.00
    £999.00 - £999.00
    Current price £999.00

    Fender American Standard Stratocaster in Olympic White HSS, USED

    The Fender American Standard Stratocaster in Olympic White, with a maple fing...

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    Original price £999.00 - Original price £999.00
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    £999.00
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    Current price £999.00
  • Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster in Pewter, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster in Pewter, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,795.00 - Original price £1,795.00
    Original price
    £1,795.00
    £1,795.00 - £1,795.00
    Current price £1,795.00

    Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster in Pewter, USED

    The Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster in Pewter is a beautifully crafted instr...

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    Original price £1,795.00 - Original price £1,795.00
    Original price
    £1,795.00
    £1,795.00 - £1,795.00
    Current price £1,795.00
  • 2000 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Relic in Fiesta Red with gold hardware, USED - Fair Deal Music
    2000 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Relic in Fiesta Red with gold hardware, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £3,699.00 - Original price £3,699.00
    Original price
    £3,699.00
    £3,699.00 - £3,699.00
    Current price £3,699.00

    2000 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Relic in Fiesta Red with gold hardware, USED

    The 2000 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Relic in Fiesta Red with gold hardwa...

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    Original price £3,699.00 - Original price £3,699.00
    Original price
    £3,699.00
    £3,699.00 - £3,699.00
    Current price £3,699.00
  • Fender Artist Series The Edge Stratocaster in Black, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Artist Series The Edge Stratocaster in Black, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,999.00 - Original price £2,999.00
    Original price
    £2,999.00
    £2,999.00 - £2,999.00
    Current price £2,999.00

    Fender Artist Series The Edge Stratocaster in Black, USED

    The Fender Artist Series The Edge Stratocaster in Black is a signature model ...

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    Original price £2,999.00 - Original price £2,999.00
    Original price
    £2,999.00
    £2,999.00 - £2,999.00
    Current price £2,999.00
  • Fender Limited Edition Sandblasted Ash Stratocaster in Crimson Red Transparent, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Limited Edition Sandblasted Ash Stratocaster in Crimson Red Transparent, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,999.00 - Original price £1,999.00
    Original price
    £1,999.00
    £1,999.00 - £1,999.00
    Current price £1,999.00

    Fender Limited Edition Sandblasted Ash Stratocaster in Crimson Red Transparent, USED

    The Fender Limited Edition Sandblasted Ash Stratocaster in Crimson Red Transp...

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    Original price £1,999.00 - Original price £1,999.00
    Original price
    £1,999.00
    £1,999.00 - £1,999.00
    Current price £1,999.00
  • Fender Stratocaster Deluxe S-1 in White Blonde, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Stratocaster Deluxe S-1 in White Blonde, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,499.00 - Original price £1,499.00
    Original price
    £1,499.00
    £1,499.00 - £1,499.00
    Current price £1,499.00

    Fender Stratocaster Deluxe S-1 in White Blonde, USED

    The Fender Stratocaster Deluxe S-1 in White Blonde is a modern interpretation...

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    Original price £1,499.00 - Original price £1,499.00
    Original price
    £1,499.00
    £1,499.00 - £1,499.00
    Current price £1,499.00
  • Fender MIJ (Made in Japan) Stratocaster from 1984-89 in black, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender MIJ (Made in Japan) Stratocaster from 1984-89 in black, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £899.00 - Original price £899.00
    Original price
    £899.00
    £899.00 - £899.00
    Current price £899.00

    Fender MIJ (Made in Japan) Stratocaster from 1984-89 in black, USED

    The Fender MIJ (Made in Japan) Stratocaster from 1984-89 in black is a guitar...

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    Original price £899.00 - Original price £899.00
    Original price
    £899.00
    £899.00 - £899.00
    Current price £899.00
  • Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster '54 Masterbuilt (Art Esparza) in 2-Colour Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster '54 Masterbuilt (Art Esparza) in 2-Colour Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £5,995.00
    Original price £5,995.00 - Original price £5,995.00
    Original price £5,995.00
    Current price £5,500.00
    £5,500.00 - £5,500.00
    Current price £5,500.00

    Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster '54 Masterbuilt (Art Esparza) in 2-Colour Sunburst, USED

    The Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster '54 Masterbuilt in 2-Colour Sunburst is a...

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    Original price £5,995.00
    Original price £5,995.00 - Original price £5,995.00
    Original price £5,995.00
    Current price £5,500.00
    £5,500.00 - £5,500.00
    Current price £5,500.00
  • Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster with Lace Sensor pickups, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster with Lace Sensor pickups, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,699.00
    Original price £1,699.00 - Original price £1,699.00
    Original price £1,699.00
    Current price £1,499.00
    £1,499.00 - £1,499.00
    Current price £1,499.00

    Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster with Lace Sensor pickups, USED

    The Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster with Lace Sensor pickups is a guitar des...

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    Original price £1,699.00
    Original price £1,699.00 - Original price £1,699.00
    Original price £1,699.00
    Current price £1,499.00
    £1,499.00 - £1,499.00
    Current price £1,499.00
  • Fender American Stratocaster MN Black, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender American Stratocaster MN Black, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,100.00 - Original price £1,100.00
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    £1,100.00
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    Current price £1,100.00

    Fender American Stratocaster MN Black, USED

    The Fender American Stratocaster MN BLK stands as a pinnacle of craftsmanship...

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    Original price £1,100.00 - Original price £1,100.00
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    £1,100.00
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    Current price £1,100.00
  • Fender Custom Shop '56 Stratocaster in 2-Colour Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Custom Shop '56 Stratocaster in 2-Colour Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,795.00 - Original price £2,795.00
    Original price
    £2,795.00
    £2,795.00 - £2,795.00
    Current price £2,795.00

    Fender Custom Shop '56 Stratocaster in 2-Colour Sunburst, USED

    For more information about the guitar and it’s condition feel free to call us...

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    Original price £2,795.00 - Original price £2,795.00
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    £2,795.00
    £2,795.00 - £2,795.00
    Current price £2,795.00
  • Fender American Special Stratocaster® 2-Colour Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender American Special Stratocaster® 2-Colour Sunburst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,199.00 - Original price £1,199.00
    Original price
    £1,199.00
    £1,199.00 - £1,199.00
    Current price £1,199.00

    Fender American Special Stratocaster® 2-Colour Sunburst, USED

    The Fender American Special Stratocaster® 2-Colour Sunburst finish is a stand...

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    Original price £1,199.00 - Original price £1,199.00
    Original price
    £1,199.00
    £1,199.00 - £1,199.00
    Current price £1,199.00
  • Fender Dan Smith Stratocaster (1983) in Black, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Dan Smith Stratocaster (1983) in Black, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,795.00 - Original price £1,795.00
    Original price
    £1,795.00
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    Current price £1,795.00

    Fender Dan Smith Stratocaster (1983) in Black, USED

    Introducing the Fender Dan Smith Stratocaster (1983) in Black: Vintage Tone, ...

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    Original price £1,795.00 - Original price £1,795.00
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    Current price £1,795.00
  • Fender Stratocaster Plus Ultra 1991, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Stratocaster Plus Ultra 1991, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,695.00
    Original price £1,695.00 - Original price £1,695.00
    Original price £1,695.00
    Current price £1,495.00
    £1,495.00 - £1,495.00
    Current price £1,495.00

    Fender Stratocaster Plus Ultra 1991, USED

    The Fender Stratocaster Plus Ultra 1991, introduced in 1990, represents a pin...

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    Original price £1,695.00
    Original price £1,695.00 - Original price £1,695.00
    Original price £1,695.00
    Current price £1,495.00
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    Current price £1,495.00
  • Fender Stratocaster Plus in Blue Pearl Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender Stratocaster Plus in Blue Pearl Burst, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,199.00
    Original price £2,199.00 - Original price £2,199.00
    Original price £2,199.00
    Current price £1,999.00
    £1,999.00 - £1,999.00
    Current price £1,999.00

    Fender Stratocaster Plus in Blue Pearl Burst, USED

    **Fender Stratocaster Plus in Blue Pearl Burst: Unleash Elegance and Sonic Br...

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    Original price £2,199.00
    Original price £2,199.00 - Original price £2,199.00
    Original price £2,199.00
    Current price £1,999.00
    £1,999.00 - £1,999.00
    Current price £1,999.00
  • Fender 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Stratocaster 2004, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Stratocaster 2004, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,949.00 - Original price £1,949.00
    Original price
    £1,949.00
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    Current price £1,949.00

    Fender 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Stratocaster 2004, USED

    Introducing the Fender 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Stratocaster – a spe...

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    Original price £1,949.00 - Original price £1,949.00
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    Current price £1,949.00
  • Fender 60th Anniversary Deluxe USA Strat SB, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender 60th Anniversary Deluxe USA Strat SB, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,599.00 - Original price £1,599.00
    Original price
    £1,599.00
    £1,599.00 - £1,599.00
    Current price £1,599.00

    Fender 60th Anniversary Deluxe USA Strat SB, USED

    Introducing the Fender 60th Anniversary Deluxe USA Stratocaster in Sunburst ...

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    Original price £1,599.00 - Original price £1,599.00
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    £1,599.00
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    Current price £1,599.00
  • Fender 2004 Custom Shop Greg Fessler Masterbuilt 50th Anniversary Stratocaster, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender 2004 Custom Shop Greg Fessler Masterbuilt 50th Anniversary Stratocaster, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £5,995.00
    Original price £5,995.00 - Original price £5,995.00
    Original price £5,995.00
    Current price £5,500.00
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    Current price £5,500.00

    Fender 2004 Custom Shop Greg Fessler Masterbuilt 50th Anniversary Stratocaster, USED

    In the spring of 1954, a momentous event took place in a small shop located ...

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    Original price £5,995.00
    Original price £5,995.00 - Original price £5,995.00
    Original price £5,995.00
    Current price £5,500.00
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    Current price £5,500.00
  • Fender American Standard Stratocaster + Lace Sensor Pickup, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender American Standard Stratocaster + Lace Sensor Pickup, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,099.00 - Original price £1,099.00
    Original price
    £1,099.00
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    Current price £1,099.00

    Fender American Standard Stratocaster + Lace Sensor Pickup, USED

    The Fender American Standard Stratocaster MN 3TSB is a classic electric guita...

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    Original price £1,099.00 - Original price £1,099.00
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    Current price £1,099.00
  • Fender 2016 American Elite Strat Sky Burst Metallic RW, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Fender 2016 American Elite Strat Sky Burst Metallic RW, USED - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,599.00 - Original price £1,599.00
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    £1,599.00
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    Current price £1,599.00

    Fender 2016 American Elite Strat Sky Burst Metallic RW, USED

    The American Elite Stratocaster has Fender's timeless style aesthetically, bu...

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    Original price £1,599.00 - Original price £1,599.00
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    Current price £1,599.00


Why would you purchase a second hand guitar over new?

Purchasing a second hand electric guitar from a reseller often ensures that the instrument has undergone thorough quality control and typically comes with a warranty. In contrast, buying from a private seller usually means there is no manufacturer's warranty included. Nonetheless, buying second-hand can be an excellent opportunity to start playing guitar, add an older model to your collection, or discover something truly unique.

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 used guitar should be a good all-round option to scale with your guitar ability; eventually, you will be able to upgrade to a newer model that better fits your style. 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 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.

Buy Second Hand Guitars in the UK

Discover an extensive range of guitars, featuring everything from brand-new models to pre-owned treasures, including both acoustics and electrics. Each used guitar undergoes a meticulous inspection by our team of seasoned experts to guarantee top-notch quality and performance. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, we offer competitive prices and exceptional value. Plus, you can enjoy personalized advice from our knowledgeable team, who are dedicated to helping you find the perfect instrument that suits your style and needs. With our commitment to customer satisfaction, you're sure to leave with a guitar that inspires your musical journey!