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on 8/8/2006 Check pricing at competitors' stores as well as the Internet. Many dealers will match prices - including those online.
on 12/8/2005 Many musicians practice on acoustics and perform on electrics. Anything that you can do on acoustic you can do on an electric 10 times better, so getting an acoustic can get you better faster.
on 11/22/2005 If you are a beginner, buy an entry level student guitar from an established name brand. These instruments may have fewer features than knock off brands, but they will have good playability and sound. They also have a high resale value once you get better and decide to invest in a more expensive guitar. The Squire Bullet by Fender is one example.
on 11/22/2005 If you have already had an electric guitar, get a model that is pretty similar to your old one. You will already be used to it. Rock out!
on 11/22/2005 If you are an absolute beginner, some guitarists may suggest that you start learning on an acoustic guitar rather than an electric guitar. It is important to choose the guitar you want to play. If you want to play an electric guitar, there is no point in purchasing an acoustic one. Remember - there are no rules!
on 11/22/2005 Always ask what wood was used in the making of the body. The type of wood plays a big part in the sound the guitar produces (it's not always the pickups). Mahogany, for example, creates a thick, bass sound and is a high-quality wood.
on 11/22/2005 So, you've bought one of those lovely 1000 Gibsons, but it sounds rubbish? Is that a 10W amp you're using? Buy a really good amp, no matter how good your guitar is!!
on 11/22/2005 The frets are the little bars that divide the fretboard into 22-24 spaces. Make sure that, when you buy a used guitar, the fret bars are all the same height and don't have any grooves in them. Your guitar will sound out of tune if they're not all right.
on 11/22/2005 Check pricing at competitors' stores as well as the Internet. Many dealers will match prices - including those on the Net.
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