Guitar - Buying tips & guidelines
therefore picking your first instrument can be difficult however, the only thing you should really focus on is how the guitar feels in your hands.
You should start with deciding which guitar you wish to play - acoustic, bass or electric. You then narrow your options further by choosing the features that suit the musical style(s) and genre(s) you want to play. |
You should also have a budget therefore a price range of affordability in mind before visiting a music shop or browsing online to review the instruments. The recommendation is to try out an instrument before you buy and a friend who plays the instrument, your music teacher or local retailer will be able to provide some advice on makes, sizes, functionalities to consider and other factors to look for.
Also check online shops to see which specific guitars are available that meet your criteria and budget. Music websites may also have chat functionality and forums which are tools you could use to find out more about the guitar you wish to get and support your decision making process.
If you want to fingerpick chords to accompany your singing, get an acoustic guitar and if your preference is to play heavily distorted songs, then go for an electric guitar.
You might be worried about spending too much money on your guitar before fully committing to it being the instrument you wish to learn how to play. On the other hand, the cheap guitar you get can often be difficult to play or keep in tune. This can be really frustrating, and discourage you from your practicing and learning pattern. There’s no need to spend big, but if you really want to play a guitar, get the best one you can reasonably afford.
The brand should not be as important as the quality of the material used in building the instrument if the guitar stays in tune, produces decent tone, and feels comfortable to play, then it should be just fine for a beginner.
If you’re unsure which guitars will provide the quality within your price range, the music shop sales staff, your guitar playing friend or your music teacher will come in handy for help.
Also check online shops to see which specific guitars are available that meet your criteria and budget. Music websites may also have chat functionality and forums which are tools you could use to find out more about the guitar you wish to get and support your decision making process.
If you want to fingerpick chords to accompany your singing, get an acoustic guitar and if your preference is to play heavily distorted songs, then go for an electric guitar.
You might be worried about spending too much money on your guitar before fully committing to it being the instrument you wish to learn how to play. On the other hand, the cheap guitar you get can often be difficult to play or keep in tune. This can be really frustrating, and discourage you from your practicing and learning pattern. There’s no need to spend big, but if you really want to play a guitar, get the best one you can reasonably afford.
The brand should not be as important as the quality of the material used in building the instrument if the guitar stays in tune, produces decent tone, and feels comfortable to play, then it should be just fine for a beginner.
If you’re unsure which guitars will provide the quality within your price range, the music shop sales staff, your guitar playing friend or your music teacher will come in handy for help.