How to Buy the Right Size Guitar
Buying the right size of guitar is vital. People inexperienced in guitars will often be discouraged from learning to play guitar because they buy a guitar that is hard to play or uncomfortable.
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Neck Profile
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All guitar necks are different. Some are thick and rounded, some are flat, narrow and wide. Classical acoustic guitars' necks are very wide, if you have very large hands and fingers, try one of these first. If you are a shredder or want to learn very fast lead guitar playing, get an electric guitar with a wide, thin, flat neck, with wide frets, like a B.C Rich. If you have delicate small hands, try a Gibson Les Paul with small flat frets and small body.
Guitar Scale
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Most guitars are built to two different scales. A junior and full size scale. The majority of guitars are full scale, but to a beginner, petite female or younger guitarist a junior scale is more comfortable. Try reaching around the guitar body of a full size guitar with your right arm. If you have to stretch to reach the bottom, you're better off with a junior scale. Reach around the neck with your left hand. If you have to stretch to reach around the neck, try a junior scale.
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Electric vs Acoustic
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Electric guitars are more comfortable than acoustic guitars. They are thinner, smaller and more comfortable to hold. Most popular music that the student guitarist hears and wishes to replicate is done on electric guitars. Electric guitars have smaller, narrower necks with lower string action. This makes the guitar easier to play. And, contrary to common belief, electric guitars are loud enough to practice on without being plugged in.
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