Information on Buying a Guitar
Buying a guitar can be a great source of fun. Going from shop to shop playing countless guitars, searching through magazines, and browsing various web sites but, unless you are aware of some pitfalls, it can all end in tears. Firstly there are several questions you need to ask yourself before you buy a guitar: What type of guitar do I wish to purchase (acoustic/electric)? What is the purpose of the purchase (learning/fun/professional)? Here are some strategies to use when buy a guitar so that you get the guitar that is the perfect fit for you
Make sure you examine the guitar for obvious faults. Used guitars will always have little scratches in their finish. This is not an issue as they can normally be buffed out. Besides it gives the guitar character to have a little wear and tear. But examine the body and neck of the guitar closely for cracks in the wood. Also look for dents on the bottom of the body, the end of the body and around the headstock. Dents in this area are also an indication the guitar has been dropped. Small dents on the face of the body are not usually an issue.
If you are fond of acoustic, classical or a country music, an acoustic guitar is just right for you. On the other hand, if your type of music is soft rock, hard rock or simply a pop music, then you need to buy an electric guitar. One must consider that the types of guitar vary from what music it is intended to play.
After identifying your type of music and identifying the right guitar for you, it is also important to test the quality of the guitar you wish to purchase. Knowing how to buy a guitar is important for this will determine what kind of music you can produce with the guitar you purchased. One can check every music stores and look into different newspaper and online ads for the brands and the reviews by other users for you to have a comparative basis in choosing what guitar to buy.
Quality guitars are made from quality wood. Ask the seller what wood the guitar you are interested in purchasing is made from. Cheap no name guitars use cheap wood and dont advertise the type, so the dealer may not know if you are spending $200 on a cheapie. Gibson Les Pauls are made from mahogany, with a rosewood or ivory fret board. Fender Stratocasters are made from ash or alder with a maple neck and sometimes a rosewood fret board. Good acoustic guitars are usually made from mahogany with a spruce top, maple neck and rosewood fret board.
Learning to play the guitar is relatively easy but as you can see buying on is not. Make sure you are very thorough when you purchase a guitar. Purchasing a substandard guitar will lead to the production of bad sounding music. You don't need to spend a fortune on a good guitar but don't go cheap either. A quality product will produce a quality sound. - 23806
Make sure you examine the guitar for obvious faults. Used guitars will always have little scratches in their finish. This is not an issue as they can normally be buffed out. Besides it gives the guitar character to have a little wear and tear. But examine the body and neck of the guitar closely for cracks in the wood. Also look for dents on the bottom of the body, the end of the body and around the headstock. Dents in this area are also an indication the guitar has been dropped. Small dents on the face of the body are not usually an issue.
If you are fond of acoustic, classical or a country music, an acoustic guitar is just right for you. On the other hand, if your type of music is soft rock, hard rock or simply a pop music, then you need to buy an electric guitar. One must consider that the types of guitar vary from what music it is intended to play.
After identifying your type of music and identifying the right guitar for you, it is also important to test the quality of the guitar you wish to purchase. Knowing how to buy a guitar is important for this will determine what kind of music you can produce with the guitar you purchased. One can check every music stores and look into different newspaper and online ads for the brands and the reviews by other users for you to have a comparative basis in choosing what guitar to buy.
Quality guitars are made from quality wood. Ask the seller what wood the guitar you are interested in purchasing is made from. Cheap no name guitars use cheap wood and dont advertise the type, so the dealer may not know if you are spending $200 on a cheapie. Gibson Les Pauls are made from mahogany, with a rosewood or ivory fret board. Fender Stratocasters are made from ash or alder with a maple neck and sometimes a rosewood fret board. Good acoustic guitars are usually made from mahogany with a spruce top, maple neck and rosewood fret board.
Learning to play the guitar is relatively easy but as you can see buying on is not. Make sure you are very thorough when you purchase a guitar. Purchasing a substandard guitar will lead to the production of bad sounding music. You don't need to spend a fortune on a good guitar but don't go cheap either. A quality product will produce a quality sound. - 23806
About the Author:
Matt James has been writing about the music industry for many years. He has been recording with various record companies and has been in many bands. For more information, tips, and advice, check out his website, guitar musical legends of old to learn more about guitars, music, and the greatest rockers of all time.
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