How To Buy A Guitar

So you wanna buy a guitar but aren't sure how to? You've come to the right place.

First thing you need to do is decide which type of guitar you want to play. There are three basic types, classical, acoustic and electric. Both classical and acoustic are non-electrical, and if you don't know much about guitars you might have trouble knowing the difference between them. Each type is best suited to a particular type of music (though all types can play pretty much anything) and also has certain features which may be important to you specifically, as they make it easier for you to play.

Acoustic Guitar

An acoustic guitar has steel strings, which give them a rougher, louder tone and are particularly hard on your fingers (don't worry too much, with practice you'll develop a thick enough skin that it won't matter). It's generally considered to look "cooler" than the classical.

Classical Guitar

The classical guitar has nylon strings, giving them a softer, mellower tone, and are less painful to start with. It has a wider neck, making it easier to play each note and change between chords, however, if you have a small hand you might run into problems because of it. It's body is smaller, making it somewhat more portable.

Electric Guitar

Electric guitars are more expensive as you'll need to pay for amplifiers to project the very quiet sound it makes naturally. They won't hurt your fingers like the other two types and are easy to start playing. You'll notice improvements in your playing faster than with any other type, though you won't be able to transfer what you learn there as easily to other types of guitars.

Making The Purchase

The most important question you have to ask yourself is, why do I want this guitar? What kind of music do I want to play in it? How serious am I about playing? Think about the kind of music you like listening to. What kind of guitar does it use?

Once you decide which type, ask a friend of yours that plays to come with you to the music shop to try them out and give you advice. Be patient and don't rush into a purchase you might regret later. Remember, you are in control of the buying process. They may have the guitars, but you are the one with the money.

Once you decide on a guitar, see if you can't bargain the price down. Always ask for extras to be included or discounted, like picks or guitar lessons, and don't forget the guitar case.
Now that you've got yourself a brand new guitar, it's time to move forward and start learning how to play the guitar.

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