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There’s nothing quite as enjoyable for musicians as going to a shop to play different guitars, unless, of course, you’re ready to make a purchase yourself! Buying a guitar can be a lot of fun, but it’s important to be responsible and do your due diligence before spending a significant amount of money on something that may not meet all your requirements. Here’s what you should know about purchasing a guitar.

Firstly, consider your skill level. If you’re a beginner, you don’t need to delve too deeply into technical considerations. If you’re unsure whether you want to play the guitar , it’s best to buy something simple and affordable to see if you take to the instrument. You don’t need a top-of-the-line guitar at this stage because you’re not fully committed. However, if you’re starting out and you’re confident that you want to pursue guitar playing seriously, it’s advisable to invest in a slightly higher-priced model that is still suitable for beginners but offers a few important upgrades.

For example, Chinese-made plywood guitars may not improve in sound over time, whereas guitars made with Canadian hardwood can. This may not matter if you never play the guitar again, but if you continue, it could make a difference. Cheaper guitars also tend to go out of tune more easily and can be more difficult to play as the strings often have more distance from the neck. As a beginner, you might mistakenly believe that any deficiencies in sound or playability are due to your own lack of skill, rather than the guitar itself. It would be a shame for someone to give up on music because they blamed themselves rather than recognizing the limitations of their instrument. These tips are particularly important for beginners.

For more advanced musicians, it’s essential to define the sound you’re aiming for and purchase a guitar that complements it. The more you invest in guitars, the more specific the sound you’ll get, so you should have a clear idea of what you want it to sound like. A $2000 guitar might have an incredible sound for jazz but may not be as suitable for country music . You may be looking for a guitar that excels in a particular domain rather than one with great versatility. On the other hand, if you’re spending $500 (which is still a significant amount of money!), you can find a versatile guitar that sounds fantastic and can be used in different genres. Ultimately, as a guitar player who loves music but isn’t aiming to become a professional, you’ll want a guitar that stays in tune, produces a rich sound, and has the strings at an optimal distance from the neck (known as a guitar’s “action”). Ornamental features like inlays are a matter of personal preference, but these core qualities are important. The aesthetic appearance of the guitar is also significant, although it should come second. It may seem superficial, but you want a guitar that excites you and there’s something to be said about the way it looks.

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