Buying Used Guitars

Buy used guitars with confidence. A collection of tips on what to check when you're buying a second-hand instrument.

Guitar or bass, electric or acoustic, the used-instrument market is a great way to get the guitar you've always wanted. But guitars can go through a lot of hardship and even well-cared for examples can be hiding potential problems.

As a guitar repairer, I’ve seen these problems and have had to give buyers the repair bill to put them right. Instead of coming to me after you buy, here are the things to check before you hand over your cash.

These tips explain the issues I check for when I'm assessing a guitar. Learn the potential hardware and repair problems that exist and understand what to look for in a used or vintage instrument.

Buy with confidence and avoid the lemons.