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Date: 28 Jun 2006 21:06
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This article was written by George Nellas.
For most of us, making any major purchase, such as a new refrigerator, or a new
car, is a cacophony of options and confusion; do we want the silver one or the
black one? How much can we afford to spend? Will it last over time? If nothing
else, we at least know what we need these appliances to do: the microwave needs
to make the food hot quickly, the car needs to get us from one place to the
other without breaking down. When confronted with the purchase of a new guitar,
even experienced guitarists can have trouble deciding what exactly they want and
need. However, if you follow a few simple suggestions, you can make your
guitar-buying experience a whole lot easier.
1. Determine your price range: you can spend anywhere from $99 to $20,000+ on a
guitar, so make sure to work out your budget before you go into the store or
start shopping online. Quality guitars are available at all different price
ranges, so don't feel that you have to break the bank to get what you need.
2. Know what sound you want. This is probably the most important aspect of
learning how to buy an electric guitar. Certain guitars are more well-rounded,
able to go from blues, to jazz, to rock without skipping a beat. Others are more
one-sided, specifically designed for a certain type of music. Listen to some of
your favorite guitar sounds on CD or on the radio, then ask a music professional
what type of guitar was used on the recording. Chances are that they'll be able
to point you toward a guitar that will get you close to the sound you're hearing
in your head. Also, if you know what style of music you'll primarily be playing,
this can also make your selection process easier.
3. Get something that excites you. Bottom line, if the guitar doesn't light up
in your hands, if it just doesn't feel "right" even if it's supposed to be the
perfect guitar, then it's not the right one for you. Shop around, both in stores
and online, until you find the one that's screaming "pick me, pick me!"
Happy hunting! |
