Shopping For Your First Guitar?

Guitar shops offer numerous types and brands of guitars that direct first-time buyers into bewilderment. Even non-beginners get all confused in the midst of guitar selections being displayed in different guitar stores. Even the internet shows myriads of branded and non-branded guitars with different range of prices. So, just how should you choose a guitar? Here are some points to consider before buying a guitar.

Know the type of guitar you want.

Filter your search by focusing on the type of guitar that you want. Do you enjoy playing acoustic guitar or an electric guitar? How about an electric bass guitar? If you know the genre of music that you want to play, you easily know the type of guitar that you want to buy, and you will then choose among a smaller realm of guitars.

Pick the size that fits you.

Playing the guitar is not just mentally-challenging, it is physically-challenging as well. Remember, playing the guitar involves both gross motor and fine motor skills. So, it is important for every would-be guitar owner to pick the right size in order to be comfortable playing with it for a long time. Picking the right size and weight would also clear you from having sore shoulders and very tired fingers.

Choose the right color

In this case, there is no right or wrong color for a acousticguitar. The best color is your favorite color, or a shade that you think will please YOUR eyes (not someone else's). If you'd like to have a blue guitar, go with it. If the color is not available, then go with your next favorite shade. You will have more patience in learning how to play this instrument if you, at the very least, don't get tired of looking at it.

Don't go for the cheapest guitar in town.

Okay, so you're on a budget. You have all the right to be thrifty, but it would not be best to buy a guitar that is priced only 30% of its supposed price. If it's price really low, there must be a catch (like insufficient quality or a defect). A guitar is a good investment, and if you want to be with it for the long haul, you have to spend a good amount of money for it. You don't necessarily have to have a guitar that bears a famous brand name, as the prices of signature guitars include the fees for their A-list endorsers and dealers. There are a lot of good brands that rely on internet marketing and word of mouth, allowing them to maintain reasonable price tags for their line of guitars. Be level-headed when it comes to assessing the price and the features.

Take in some wisdom.

Don't forget to ask around. Friends who own guitars, local band guitarists, and yes, even your own father can give you some good advice when buying your first guitar. Almost all guitar owners love to talk about how they love (or hate) their guitar or any instrument for that matter. You can ask about the price, the performance, the strengths and weaknesses of their guitars. Recommendations from the experts always count.

When buying guitars, the adage "You get what you pay for" applies. Nonetheless, not all super expensive guitars are worth it. Just follow the basic points mentioned above, and you won't go wrong. Now that you're a little wiser, it may be a good time to buy your much-desired guitar.