Looking for used guitars for sale is one of the best ways to save money on a guitar that would otherwise be out of your price range. You have to keep in mind though that buying a used guitar is full of pitfalls that are usually avoided when buying new guitars.
Not only do you have to carefully examine the condition of the guitar to know its true value, the buying process is not as simple as simply walking into a store. You have to know where to look, how to bargain, and you have to have a critical eye for guitars and knowledge of their values. Hopefully this guide will gives you some ideas in regards to what to look for, and where to look, when looking for used guitars for sale.
When looking for a second hand guitar for sale, the price completely depends on what kind of guitar you want. If you just want a basic guitar to learn on then you can afford to look at the bottom end of the scale, which can be as low as $25. But if you want a good quality, second hand electric or bass guitar, then the prices can reach up to around $2700. But that’s only if you want the best of the second hand guitars.
Finding Used Electric Guitars For Sale
The price range for used electric guitars is from around $70 to $6000. The ones in the thousands are often vintage, or replicas of famous musicians guitars. But if you’re just looking for a good quality, basic electric guitar then you should be able to find one in the low hundreds with no problem. When buying a used electric guitar you should check what kind of rating it’s been given. Ideally you want one with ‘like new’ or ‘very good.’ Sometimes these have hardly been played at all, so you get a bargain.
Finding Used Acoustic Guitars For Sale
The prices for used acoustic guitars are on average less than electric or bass. The bottom end is roughly $50 and the top end around $1000. This is not including ¾ size or children’s guitars, which can sell for as little as $15.
Popular Used Guitar Brands: Martin, Gibson, PRS & Larrivee Guitars
- Used Martin Guitars: Even though they are used, a good quality Martin guitar can still reach up to $7000. The lower end of the scale is around $170, but obviously the quality will decrease as the price gets less.
- Used Gibson Guitars: The lowest price you can get a Gibson guitar for is around $200. However, this is taking into the account quality and value for money. You could probably get a Gibson guitar for a lot less, but the quality would not be up to scratch. The top price is around $10 000, but again, these prices usually mean that the guitar is vintage, or a copy of a famous musician’s guitar.
- Used PRS Guitars: Paul Reed Smith guitars are not going to come cheaply, even if they are used. Prices range from $600 to $3000, and that’s just the guitar on its own; no extras.
- Used Larrivee Guitars: If you’re looking for a used Larrivee guitar then you had better be prepared. At the bottom of the scale, they will sell for $1000, but at the top of the scale they can reach $3000. And this is also without the extras.
Finding Used Bass Guitars For Sale
Bass guitars are similar in appearance to electric guitars, apart from the fact that they have a longer neck. The standard bass guitar has 4 strings, but they do come with 5 or 6, which are a lot less common. The most common types of wood used to make bass guitars are alder, maple and rosewood. Graphite can also be used, but this is a lot more expensive. Like electric guitars, bass guitars are plugged into amps, so you should still look for one with all the extras. Good quality used bass guitars have a price range of $130 to $1400, not including amps ect.