When browsing electric guitars for sale, there are a lot of considerations you have to take into account compared to buying acoustic guitars, such as the amp and the pick-ups. If this is your first time buying an electric guitar, its always a good idea to not only do a little research, but bring a long a more experienced guitar player for a 2nd opinion. If that’s not possible, we’ve put together a little guide to give you an idea of what to keep in mind when looking for electric guitars for sale. Hopefully you’ll find it helpful.
Finding Cheap Electric Guitars For Sale
If you’re searching for a cheap electric guitar, then you should be expecting them to be priced from around $70 to $200. Although the top end of this looks expensive, when you see the really serious guitars on the market, you will see the difference. But the main thing to do when looking for electric guitars for sale is check to see what you get for your money. Even though you may be looking at the cheaper end of the scale, do not settle for just the guitar. Most guitars being sold cheaply do still come with the extras; these are things like amps plus all the cables, a case, straps, a pipe tuner and pics.
Finding Used Electric Guitars For Sale
There are many different options to consider when buying a used electric guitar. On most websites it usually tells you how ‘used’ the guitar is. In the product details it should say: like new, very good, good or acceptable. Therefore you can chose the exact quality that you want you guitar to be. If you’re looking for full sized used electric guitars for sale, then prices can range from anything from $70 to $4000, obviously depending on style ect.
You never want to completely rely on these ratings though, and sometimes if you’re buying from a private seller, these ratings won’t even be available. Always make sure to ask lots of questions, and try to avoid buying used electric guitars “as is” when possible. If you’re buying from a private seller, make sure to bring a long someone with experience buying guitars, if you yourself don’t have much experience. Unlike with a retail store, there is little chance of getting your money back from a private seller, so you definitely want to make sure going in that you are getting a good deal!
Popular Electric Guitar Brands: Fender & Gibson Electric Guitars
Gibson guitars were introduced nearly 25 years ago, as the guitar for studio musicians. Traditional Gibson’s have a more rounded and thicker profile, a slightly rounded neck which makes it smoother to hold, a mahogany back and a maple top, a rosewood finger-board and a chambered body. This style of guitar allows for perfect tone, balance and weight. The prices of Gibson guitars can range from $70 to $5000, depending on whether you want used or new, and what particular style and colour you want. If you decide to go for a package deal with the extras, then they should all be of the same make as the guitar. Some of these guitars will also come with a Gibson’s Limited Lifetime Warrantee, plus a 24 hour, 365 days a year customer service.
Another very popular guitar brand, arguably the guitar brand most often associated with electric guitar, is Fender. While you can find a Fender guitar that costs around $200, keep in mind that there are many different types of Fenders with the same model name. For example, you can get an American Fender Stratocaster, a Mexican Fender Stratocaster, or even a Japanese Fender Stratocaster, all with very different prices ranges. You definitely want to make sure you are not paying American Strat prices for one made in Mexico!
As with all things, the amount you should pay for your Fender Electric Guitar depends completely on the quality, style and what extras you want it to come with. Classic Fenders are double cutaway guitars with an extended horn for balance. They are usually made with an ash body, and a one-piece maple neck. A selection of colours is also available, but at an extra cost.
What To Consider When Looking For Kids Electric Guitars For Sale
What if you’re looking to get your kid started in electric guitar? Of course, there are some additional considerations when looking for kids electric guitars for sale. Being a lot smaller than adult guitars (about 30”) kids guitars are going to cost less. Prices can start from as little as $40, and even at this price they can still come with all the extras that you would get with a full sized guitar. These are things like an amp with all the cables, a strap and pics. However you can also get just a guitar for as much as $200. As I mentioned previously, prices depend on style ect.
This guide is just a brief primer on some of the things you should keep in mind when looking for electric guitars for sale. Be sure to do through research on each specific model you are interested in, and getting an expert opinion from a neutral 3rd party always helps.