How to Pick a Guitar

Consider what type of music you like and aspire to be able to play. If you like country music, for example, you should think about purchasing an acoustic guitar, as opposed to a classical or electric guitar. If, on the other hand, you wish to learn how to play classical guitar or flamenco guitar, you should purchase a classical guitar as your first guitar. If you like heavy metal and plan on learning how to 'rip', then electric guitar is for you, etc. Make sure you buy a guitar that has a look that you are comfortable with and will be happy with. Don't buy a black guitar if you've always wanted a standard wood finish. But don't sacrifice the sound quality for getting a guitar that looks good. Remember, you are trying to make beautiful music, which requires an instrument that produces beautiful sounds! Looks can be deceiving. Finally, if you plan on using your guitar for recording, make sure you purchase a guitar with a fairly balanced tone. If you purchase a guitar that has too much low-end or too much high-end, it will be difficult to get a clean mix. Feature Includes: The last step in picking a guitar that is right for you is to pick a guitar with the right features. Many guitars have some nice built-in features, that are important to think about when making a purchase, depending on your goals. If you are planning on playing live performances or open mics, you will want to buy an acoustic guitar that has a built-in microphone (sometimes called 'an electric acoustic guitar'). And for convenience, you may wish to consider buying a guitar with a built-in tuner as well. These can really come in handy when you are getting ready to go on stage. However, if you are on a tight budget, you may want to sacrifice the tuner for additional sound quality. In general, you should spend time taking a good look at the different guitars available on the market within your price range, then decide what features are important to you, given your goals. Sound quality should be your first priority, and your second priority should be playability. Guitars with 'low action' are easier to play because the strings naturally sit closer to the fingerboard. This can sometimes be adjusted, however, you'll want to MAKE SURE that the guitar is playable before you buy it. If you can afford it, make sure you buy a guitar that has decent tuners, which hold the guitar in tune. These will save you a lot of frustration by helping your guitar to stay in tune. And consider other features that may be important to you as well. In the end, pick a guitar that fits your budget, personal taste and musical style, with the best sound quality and most features you can find. And buy a guitar that you will be excited to play, even if it means forking over a little extra dough. Fret Daddy is the world's leading manufacturer of removable fret stickers for guitar and bass. You can find more helpful information by visiting their website: Page 2 of 2 :: First | Last ::  Prev | 1 2 | Next