Buying a Guitar
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Today I will be talking about buying a guitar. Sounds basic but there are many things to consider when you are purchasing a guitar especial if it’s your first time. When I was growing up there was really only one way to buy a guitar and that was to go to the local music stores in the area and try out any of the guitars right there in person. For most of my life I have adhere to buying guitars that I can play before actually purchasing them.
Today it seem a lot of people are purchasing guitars via the internet without ever playing them or even seeing it in person. I will address the reasoning behind this a little further in this blog.
It is helpful when you decided to buy a guitar to know a little about the different guitars that are on the market and which ones you might want to target based on sound and style. If you have a favorite guitar player this is always a good place to start your research on which style of guitar you may want. If you pay attention to the guitar player or guitar players you like also take note of what kind of guitar they are playing. Today the market is flooded with many different manufactures and styles of guitars.
You may find your guitar hero uses a guitar that’s way out your budget, but if you look you may find a company that produces a cheaper version of the style your favorite guitar player uses.
Once you have an idea on which style your looking for I would look at as many music stores in your area to see who my have it in stock. At this point I would go and play as many of these guitar that are available to play. This means even if you find lets say a Gibson studio Les Paul and the store your at tells you they have 4 in stock and they are all the same, I would ask to see all four and play all four. Even tho they are technically all the same model and style they are NOT all the same. If you are at more of a beginner level you may have a harder time tell what is better about one than the other. I am going to tell list a few things I’m always looking for and watching for when I’m out looking to purchase a new guitar. First is the over all feel of the guitar. This includes the action, the components, how does the guitar resonate and sound. Also how well does it staying in tune as I’m playing it. Other things to consider is the neck size, shape and over all comfort while playing the guitar sitting down as well as standing up.
Once you think you have found a guitar that checks off all these different things to look for in a new guitar it’s time to work on the price. Some stores will include a case with your purchase and some will not. You want a case for your new guitar as they will help the guitar last longer and keep it in over all better condition. I would ask the store you have found the guitar you want it they do any kind of price match with online retailers. If so get yourself online and start searching to see if the price you getting is the best price available. Lets say the store your at won’t meet the best price online ask them if they can through in some accessories to make up some of the different in the prices your finding online. Bottom line is if you have found the guitar you want and have played it in person then this particular one is of great value to you then ordering the same one online. Again we have already talked about two guitars that are the same make and model each one will have a bit of a different feel, sound and over all vibe.
Remember your guitar is just a piece of wood and we know all trees are not equal as mother nature does a great job of creating every thing in a unique and special way. Therefor each guitar is unique and special in it’s own way. Good luck and have fun with the whole experience and make sure If you purchase a guitar online that you are able to return it.
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