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| | Buying a Used Guitar
| An article from Used Guitars and Amplifiers
| | Why Buy A Used Guitar
Good used guitars are a great buy for a beginner, and can be well worth it for a more experienced player. There are a lot of used guitars around, lots of people think they would like to play but give up when it gets tough and they find they don't have the patience for all the practice required. So a used guitar can be a lot cheaper than a new one.
In a vintage acoustic guitar the wood will have aged and cured, making the sound more mellow and matured. Also some older used guitars are made with wood that is no longer available.
Guitar design hasn't changed much since the first mass produced solid-body electric guitars so you don't need to buy new to get the latest technology - a used guitar will be just as good technically as a newer one.
What to look for in a Used Guitar
If the description isn't clear ask the seller questions before buying, or look for plenty of photos so you can really see the condition of the instrument. If you're buying a vintage guitar and the resell value is important to you then the guitar should be in its original condition - not reburbished or repaired. It will probably show wear, that's fine as it shows the instrument has been played, but it shouldn't be damaged or have major scratches if it's been well looked after.
Check for major issues like bowing in the used guitar's neck or a bridge that needs resetting.
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