Electric Guitar Trends

Many guitar players spend time online shopping for guitar bargains. While Ebay is a popular place to browse electric guitars, dealing with sellers can be risky and pricing can be out of line with in store pricing.

Here are a few websites run by real bricks ‘n mortar guitar stores. They offer decent street prices and have good selections of used guitars:

12th Fret

Located in Toronto, this site’s Vintage/Used listing is updated each weekday morning. Prices are displayed in both CAD and USD dollars.

Avenue Guitars

Avenue Guitars is one of the coolest guitar stores in my hometown of Edmonton.  Be sure to drool over the Viewings page, in addition to the Used & Vintage pages.

Bill’s Music

Located in ‘Music City’, Catonsville, MD., Bill’s Music is a big store with a large inventory of electric guitars.

Capsule Music

Capsule Music is located in Toronto has has a good selection of reasonably priced used electric guitars, amps and accessories.

Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago Music Exchange specializes in vintage electric guitars, and also has a good selection of affordable used electric guitars.

Chris’ Guitars

Chris’ Guitars is one of the most interesting sites when you are shopping for a used electric guitar.  If you haven’t visited this site yet, check it out!

Elderly Instruments

One of the most reputable dealers in the USA, Elderly carries affordable used guitars, as well as pricey high end vintage instruments.

If you do see a used electric guitar online that appeals to you, take the time to phone the store. You can request an in-hand inspection, request a lower price, and you might learn about available upgrades, promotional posters, and other related items that are available to sweeten your purchase.