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Buying Your First Electric Guitar - A Few Tips
Christmas is nearly upon us and you may find that an electric guitar tops your loved one's Christmas wish list. Or maybe you want to learn to play guitar yourself. So how do you go about purchasing your first guitar? Many people will go to a music shop locally and seek advice there. Many others will prefer to shop online to get a good deal. There are so many electric guitars to choose from that it can be confusing to the novice. Here's a few things to bear in mind when making your decision:
1. Find the best guitar for your requirements: To start off with, it is not necessary to purchase one of the big name brands such as Fender or Gibson, which can be very expensive. Look at the cheaper brands, such as Ibanez or Yamaha, who manufacture very good quality electric guitars and basses at a reasonable price. There are plenty of guitar reviews on the web, so make use of this resource before making your decision.
2. Buy additional guitar strings: Remember to buy some extra guitar or bass strings. The strings that come with a new guitar are not necessarily the best quality and may be quite old. You will always need guitar strings, so it makes sense to buy several packs, which will often save you money, especially if you buy from an online store. There are many brands, but Ernie Ball and D'Addario are a good starting point as they are endorsed by professional players.
3. Buy an electric guitar tuner: You will not initially be able to tune your guitar by ear, as this can take years of practice. Even seasoned guitar players rely on guitar tuners to ensure absolute tuning accuracy. There are a lot of guitar tuners on the market, but tuners manufactured by Sabine and Guitar Man are good choices.
4. Buy guitar picks: You can play your guitar with your fingers, and there are many fine guitarists who rely on this method, but you should use a guitar pick (or plectrum as it is sometimes referred to) to get the most from your instrument. There are many, many different designs and thicknesses to choose from, but to start with a pick tin with a selection of different gauges will allow you to find what you are most comfortable with.
5. Buy a guitar strap: Not crucial to start off with, but essential once you move beyond home practice and into the rehearsal room, playing with other musicians. There are lots of different types available, but make sure you get one wide enough so that you can carry the weight if your guitar in comfort. Also make sure that it is adjustable.
6. Buy a guitar stand: Again not quite as essential, but always a good idea to purchase a stand to hold your guitar, it will prevent it falling over and causing any damage, which is likely to happen if you just rest your instrument against a wall.
7. Buy a guitar case or gig bag: If you start rehearsing and gigging, you will definitely need one! It will ensure that you do not accidentally damage your guitar in transit. A worthwhile investment!
8. Buy a practice amplifier: You bought an electric guitar or bass, so you need to plug it in! Initially, a practice amplifier will suffice, but make sure that it is of reasonable quality. Guitar Man makes an electric guitar model and a bass model, both at reasonable prices.
1. Find the best guitar for your requirements: To start off with, it is not necessary to purchase one of the big name brands such as Fender or Gibson, which can be very expensive. Look at the cheaper brands, such as Ibanez or Yamaha, who manufacture very good quality electric guitars and basses at a reasonable price. There are plenty of guitar reviews on the web, so make use of this resource before making your decision.
2. Buy additional guitar strings: Remember to buy some extra guitar or bass strings. The strings that come with a new guitar are not necessarily the best quality and may be quite old. You will always need guitar strings, so it makes sense to buy several packs, which will often save you money, especially if you buy from an online store. There are many brands, but Ernie Ball and D'Addario are a good starting point as they are endorsed by professional players.
3. Buy an electric guitar tuner: You will not initially be able to tune your guitar by ear, as this can take years of practice. Even seasoned guitar players rely on guitar tuners to ensure absolute tuning accuracy. There are a lot of guitar tuners on the market, but tuners manufactured by Sabine and Guitar Man are good choices.
4. Buy guitar picks: You can play your guitar with your fingers, and there are many fine guitarists who rely on this method, but you should use a guitar pick (or plectrum as it is sometimes referred to) to get the most from your instrument. There are many, many different designs and thicknesses to choose from, but to start with a pick tin with a selection of different gauges will allow you to find what you are most comfortable with.
5. Buy a guitar strap: Not crucial to start off with, but essential once you move beyond home practice and into the rehearsal room, playing with other musicians. There are lots of different types available, but make sure you get one wide enough so that you can carry the weight if your guitar in comfort. Also make sure that it is adjustable.
6. Buy a guitar stand: Again not quite as essential, but always a good idea to purchase a stand to hold your guitar, it will prevent it falling over and causing any damage, which is likely to happen if you just rest your instrument against a wall.
7. Buy a guitar case or gig bag: If you start rehearsing and gigging, you will definitely need one! It will ensure that you do not accidentally damage your guitar in transit. A worthwhile investment!
8. Buy a practice amplifier: You bought an electric guitar or bass, so you need to plug it in! Initially, a practice amplifier will suffice, but make sure that it is of reasonable quality. Guitar Man makes an electric guitar model and a bass model, both at reasonable prices.
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