ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC - As the name implies, these guitars can be played with or without amplification.
BEST GUITAR BUYING TIPS #2:
Buy a guitar that is best suited for the style of music you want to play. Below are some suggestions, but please keep in mind that these are only recommendations. Buying a guitar is a very personal decision, so feel free to think outside the box!
Musical Styles:
- Alternative: any of the 4 basic types are suitable
- Blues: any of the 4 basic types are suitable
- Bluegrass: acoustic steel string, acoustic/electric
- Classical: acoustic nylon string classic guitar
- Country: acoustic steel string, acoustic/electric, or electric
- Fingerstyle: acoustic, acoustic/electric, classic
- Folk: acoustic, or acoustic/electric
- Folk/Rock: any of the 4 basic types are suitable
- Jazz: any of the 4 basic types are suitable
- Ragtime: acoustic, acoustic/electric
- Rock: usually played on an electric
- Metal: electric
BEST GUITAR BUYING TIPS #3:
If you're a beginner, be sure and take advantage of
package deals. This will give you an opportunity to get started without spending a lot of money first.
Package deals usually offer a guitar and some extra goodies (such as a strap, pics, case, tuner, etc.) at an affordable price.
- The Yamaha GMDLX for example, is a fantastic package which provides all the accessories needed to start playing immediately. The package includes a solid spruce top guitar, gig bag, digital tuner, DVD guitar lessons, strap, strings, and picks all for one great low price!
- The Yamaha C40 Classical Acoustic Guitar Package has outstanding cost performance with exceptional playability and superb tone. This is Yamaha's lowest priced full-sized classical guitar. Package includes guitar, gig bag, guitar method book and DVD, plus a digital tuner.
BEST GUITAR BUYING TIPS #4:Children and adults with small hands should consider a 1/2 or 3/4 size guitar. Also keep in mind that electric guitars, and nylon-stringed acoustic guitars, are easiest on the fingers.
- Martin Little Guy LXM is a nice affordable steel string acoustic guitar for small hands. A good choice for those who are interested in learning how to use a pick to strum the guitar.
BEST GUITAR BUYING TIPS #5:
You will find some safety in sticking with companies that have already established a good reputation for quality merchandise and excellent service. Some well known name-brands are Ibanez, Yamaha, Fender, Ovation, Gibson, Martin, and Taylor.
I often recommend
Yamaha guitars for beginners because these instruments are usually well made and there is a wide selection of models to choose from. With Yamaha, you are bound to find just the right guitar for your skill level and price range that will be easy to play, stay in tune and sound good too. Later, when you're ready to go professional and start you're concert tour, you can upgrade if you need to.
BEST GUITAR BUYING TIPS #6:
People will sometimes put their unwanted guitars for sale on consignment at local music stores, so be sure to ask questions about this when you're shopping around.
If you live in or near Montana's beautiful Bitterroot Valley, THE MUSIC BOX has a nice selection of brand-name guitars and amps to choose from plus CDs, sheet music, accessories, and more. This is a friendly family-run business located at 612 N. 1st, Suite 2 in Hamilton. Their toll free number is: 1-800-559-5491. Please mention that you were referred through my website here at ABC Learn Guitar!
BEST GUITAR BUYING TIPS #7:
Ask music store owners if they are planning to have any upcoming promotional sales. They may offer to put your name on their mailing list so you can stay informed and take advantage of any special offers or discounts they have in the future.
BEST GUITAR BUYING TIPS #8:
Look through classified ads and check college campus newspapers and bulletin boards. I found a great deal on a "like new" Yamaha classical guitar this way. Students are often in need of extra money to pay for tuition and books. Because of this they will often sacrifice musical instruments they are no longer using.
BEST GUITAR BUYING TIPS #9:
Online auctions at
eBay offer another money saving solution. However, I recommend you stick with brand name guitars and be sure to purchase only from sellers who have a good reputation. Keep in mind the old adage..."you get what you pay for.."
Tip: Before you buy be sure to find out what the seller's return policy is!
BEST GUITAR BUYING TIPS #10:
Enter contests that are being promoted online when you have the opportunity to do so. This is a great way to get some free gear if you win. Merchants generally require a valid email address in order to contact the winner and send updates of their products. You can always remove yourself from their email list after the contest is over if you want to.
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