The guitar is not just a musical instrument; it has long been a subject of cult. People who play the guitar easily become the soul of the company, enjoy special love and respect, so buying an instrument can be the first step on the road to success, both among friends and among the opposite sex.
Instructions
Step 1
So you've decided to buy a guitar. No matter how strange the very first advice may seem, but first of all, you should like the guitar, so you should not discount the visual component. It's a pleasure to play a beautiful instrument. You also need to take into account the size of the purchased tool. A big guitar will sound better than a small one, but if you are a fragile girl or a child is playing the guitar, then the guitar will have to be chosen to fit the size of the player.
Step 2
Now let's decide on the strings. Classical guitar - six-string. Seven-string guitars are a purely Russian invention, so don't look for imported seven-strings in stores, you won't find them anyway. Synthetic or nylon strings prolong the life of the guitar, much less metal strings destroy the body of the instrument, and it is certainly easier to learn to play them. The distance between the fretboard at the 12th fret and the strings should not exceed 5-6 mm, 1 centimeter will be the limit. Metal strings sound brighter and louder, but they are also much more difficult to play. In addition, such strings overload the body of the guitar, and even a very high-quality instrument can collapse under their stress.
Step 3
But the main criterion when choosing a guitar will still be its sound. Do not hesitate to ask the seller to tune the guitar, and it will be very good if he or an acquaintance specially taken with him for this purpose plays you a small melody. If at the same time you hear some rattling, or just the sound of the instrument will not be very pleasant to you, it is better not to buy such a guitar. After going through a few copies, you will surely find one whose sound you like.
Step 4
Thoroughly inspect your future guitar for irregularities, defects, minor scratches or distortions. Clamp the strings at different frets, while plucking them. The strings should not rattle, and the neck should not wobble. A good guitar will last you more than one year, so you shouldn't skimp on the purchase of additional accessories for it. A case bag, strap, pick, a guitar playing tutorial will be useful to you immediately after purchasing the instrument, so it is better to purchase everything at once from one seller who will help you find everything you need.
