Buying Your First Guitar

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Whether it is an acoustic guitar or an electrical guitar, buying one is always exciting. Buying a guitar maybe a difficult decision, with the varieties available in the market. Don't get carried away with the choices, make a wise decision while purchasing your guitar. Here are a few simple tips to guide you on buying your first guitar.

Know what you want
Here are the types of guitars, this will help you know exactly what you are looking for.

ACOUSTIC
They refer to an instrument that can be heard without amplification. It uses only acoustic methods to project the sound produced by its strings. Acoustic guitars are more suitable for beginners.

CLASSIC
They are also known as "nylon string guitar". They are the oldest type of acoustic guitars. Not only classic music can be performed with it, music such as folk, jazz etc can also be performed.

ELECTRIC
This type of guitar needs amplification to be heard. The music is amplified using an instrument amplifier. Basically it converts the metal string vibration into electricity. They are popularly used in the current music genre. ...
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ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC
As the name implies, they can be used with or without amplification.
Get what you want
If you like the way a particular guitar sounds, get it. Even thought the acoustic guitar is more suited for beginners, if the electric guitar excites you, go for it. This way you will want to play and learn your guitar faster.

Price
Guitars thankfully are not all that expensive, but remember the better the quality of the instrument, the costlier it is. If your favorite model is too expensive, no worries there will be similar cheaper models suited for you.

Use the web
You can find a lot of information on guitars, and also buy cheap guitars on the web. Make full use of it.

Help
Ask a professional or a friend who has little experience in playing the instrument to accompany you. Otherwise you can even approach the store employees for help with the guitar. Stick with known manufacturers for an assured quality.

Patience
Don't be adamant to buy the guitar immediately. You can compare the prices and check out other types of guitars in various stores to get the best deal.

Size and shape
If you are buying for children, ask around for the perfect size. Again taking someone who knows these things is a plus. They will be able to point you at the right direction.

Feel
Ask the salesman if you can try out the guitar, you will be able to tell a lot about the quality of the instrument by simply playing it. Check to see how comfortable you are playing it. A low action acoustic guitar is advisable as it will be easier on the hands in the initial stages. Play a simple tune to see how it is tuned, and if you can't stop, this is the one for you.

Don't compromise
If you are too concerned about the price, you will no longer be satisfied with your instrument. This way you will give up easily. Remember getting started is the hardest part when it comes to guitar playing.

Sale
If music stores are having a promotional sale or discounts, you can give your email id, so that they may inform you when this happens.

Other avenues
Look through newspapers, bulletin boards, classifieds etc. You can get great deals from people this way.

Check
Before you buy the guitar, don't forget to check it for any dents, scratches etc. If you still want to buy it, go ahead and ask for a reduction in price.

Accessories
Guitars come with many accessories, check out which ones are needed by your guitar and purchase them. Examples are -
Strings:
They can have either a steel or nylon string, For children nylon strings are easier on their hands.
Amplifier
They are needed if you decide to purchase an electrical guitar.
Case
A guitar case is used to store and protect your guitar.
Other accessories
Such as a guitar strap, cable etc.
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