Whether you want to refurbish electric guitars or you're a beginner looking for a cheap practice instrument to get started on, there are many places where you can search for cheap used and damaged electric guitars. You can find used electric guitars with nothing but a telephone, your computer and access to the Internet.

Craigslist

If you want to be alerted to any used or damaged guitars posted on your local Craigslist, sign up for an RSS feed. To subscribe to an applicable feed, go to the "Musical Instruments" category in the "For Sale" section of Craigslist. Narrow your search by typing "guitar" in the "Search For" box. You can further narrow your search with a price range. Once you have narrowed the search to your specifications, click the "Search" button. Now scroll down to the bottom of the listing page and find the small yellow RSS box on the right. Click on the RSS box and subscribe to the feed. When you open your "Favorites Menu," you can click on the "Feeds" tab and see each new post that fits your search parameters. Users may also post damaged electric guitars in the "Free Stuff" section of Craigslist, so make sure to create a RSS feed for that section as well.

Garage Sales

Individuals who want to generate cash from an unwanted item like a damaged electric guitar might try to sell it at a garage sale. Craigslist has a "Garage Sale" section you can check regularly for postings. You can also find garage sale listings in the classified section of your local newspaper. If a phone number or email address is included, check with the sellers to see if they have an electric guitar to sell in order to save yourself time.

Garbage Collectors

Garbage collectors often find incredible things left out with the trash. And often they hate to see useful items end up in a landfill. Call your local waste management companies and tell them you are looking for damaged electric guitars. Often the collectors will be willing to set specific items aside for you to pick up. Be punctual if you make an appointment to pick up the guitar.

eBay

As with Craigslist, you can use Ebay's search tools to find the exact type of electric guitar you want. Ebay has a musical instruments category as well. Narrow your search by selecting musical instruments in the drop down menu and typing "electric guitar" in the search box. When you find an electric guitar that meets your specifications, click on "Watch This Item" to track the auction. You can watch multiple items to get the best deal.

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24 Craigslist Tips, Tricks, and Resources