In the distant thirties of the last century, when the first electric guitars began to appear on the market, musicians did not suffer from the choice between good and best. There were no Fenders or Gibsons back then. There were only two models: the lap steel Frying Ran from the legendary Rickenbecker company and the Songster solid-body guitar, which was released by the Slingeriand company in 1938. Nowadays, choosing an electric guitar has become much more difficult. Where do you start?
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you should decide on the amount with which you are ready to part for the sake of the desired instrument. If you have an extra $ 2,000 or more, then you can safely go to the store for Fender or Gibson products and select an instrument by color. If you don't have that amount in your wallet, then before going to the store, decide which instrument you want: with singles, with humbuckers, with what bridge, what shape, color, etc. But do not forget that the price of the guitar will include an amp, cord, strap, strings, picks, guitar stand, case and other related products. In this regard, it is better to deduct $ 150-200 from the prepared amount in advance, and then go to the store. It is desirable that the amount is not less than $ 400, this will save you from purchasing "firewood".
Step 2
Decide on the style of music you are going to perform. Heavy styles require a humbucker in the bridge; otherwise, variations are possible. Listen to singles for background, if the store is not very noisy it is easy to hear the background. According to experts, guitars with strat-tremolo or tune-o-matic are quite suitable for beginners.
Step 3
Don't forget about the shape and color. Of course, these two factors should not be decisive when choosing an instrument, however, and they should not be ignored, since the guitar should be liked first of all by its owner, so that he would be pleased to take it in his hands.
Step 4
Now you can safely ask the sellers to show you the candidates you like for a more detailed examination. As soon as the tool is in your hands, carefully examine it for chips, scratches and other external damage; do not hesitate to twist the adjustment knobs, knock on the screwing elements; do not forget to click the sensor switch, and also check the connection socket - all these parts should not dangle and rattle.
Step 5
If you have no comments on the previous point, inspect the neck in the working position of the guitar. Any guitar, except "wood", should have a straight neck, if it is not, put this copy aside and ask for another, preferably a different manufacturer.
Step 6
String bounce, peg travel, and fretboard quality are also very important parameters in instrument selection. Pull the bass strings, twist the tuning pegs in different directions (just do not get carried away, so as not to completely upset the instrument - you still have to play it!). Fret Check - Plays sounds on each string and, accordingly, each fret. The strings should not cling or rattle, and the fingers of the left hand should freely slide up and down the string.
Step 7
If you're happy with that, plug your guitar into an amp and play a little on it. The main thing here is not to show your virtuoso mastery of the instrument, but to understand that it reproduces exactly the sounds that you want to hear from it.
Step 8
Does the tool suit you in all the above parameters? Try another, or better, several tools. And compare them and choose the best one. Now feel free to go to the checkout.
