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If you were to buy an acoustic guitar..,what do you look for? even if it cheap
because I am practicing myself to learn how to play a guitar..,and my dad will buy me one..,so what do i need to look for a guitar? and how much would it cost?
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Most "cheap" acoustic guitars are made of "cheap laminated" wood. The price of a guitar is similar to buying furniture. If you get a Cherry or Oak Bedroom set, you'll pay for it. It's built of high quality wood. The grade of wood is a major factor in instrument cost and sound quality. I would encourage you to also shop at a music store instead of somewhere like a pawn shop or an online dealer many miles away. A (good) music store will sell you something with a warranty and stand behind it and if anything goes wrong it's a simple trip down the road to get the remedy. Affordable brands to look for would be Johnson, Alvarez, Washburn, or Aria. I own a music store and my advice would be to buy something that will have resale or trade-in value. To achieve good resale or trade-in value, you should buy a guitar that's made of solid wood (no laminates). Granted solid wood guitars are a bit more money compared to a laminated wood guitar, but they are much better all around. As for specifics on what to look for when you're holding a potential purchase in-hand....
Look at the string height. Strings should be comfortably close to the fretboard on the neck.
Look down the neck and make sure it's straight as an arrow.
Look across the front of the body to make sure it doesn't bow outward near where the strings go into the body (The Bridge).
Check the tuning keys to make sure they operate smoothly and hold the strings firmly in-tune.
Check the wood (if it's not painted a solid color) for any signs of cracks.
Make sure to ask if it has a truss-rod adjustment for the neck.
If the guitar you're looking at passes all of those basics, then you have a good guitar pretty much. As for how much it would cost, beginner guitars typically run around 100 to 150 dollars at the very least if you get anything that's remotely decent. Solid wood guitars typically would start around the 275 to 300 dollar range at the very least.
Most "cheap" acoustic guitars are made of "cheap laminated" wood. The price of a guitar is similar to buying furniture. If you get a Cherry or Oak Bedroom set, you'll pay for it. It's built of high quality wood. The grade of wood is a major factor in instrument cost and sound quality. I would encourage you to also shop at a music store instead of somewhere like a pawn shop or an online dealer many miles away. A (good) music store will sell you something with a warranty and stand behind it and if anything goes wrong it's a simple trip down the road to get the remedy. Affordable brands to look for would be Johnson, Alvarez, Washburn, or Aria. I own a music store and my advice would be to buy something that will have resale or trade-in value. To achieve good resale or trade-in value, you should buy a guitar that's made of solid wood (no laminates). Granted solid wood guitars are a bit more money compared to a laminated wood guitar, but they are much better all around. As for specifics on what to look for when you're holding a potential purchase in-hand....
Look at the string height. Strings should be comfortably close to the fretboard on the neck.
Look down the neck and make sure it's straight as an arrow.
Look across the front of the body to make sure it doesn't bow outward near where the strings go into the body (The Bridge).
Check the tuning keys to make sure they operate smoothly and hold the strings firmly in-tune.
Check the wood (if it's not painted a solid color) for any signs of cracks.
Make sure to ask if it has a truss-rod adjustment for the neck.
If the guitar you're looking at passes all of those basics, then you have a good guitar pretty much. As for how much it would cost, beginner guitars typically run around 100 to 150 dollars at the very least if you get anything that's remotely decent. Solid wood guitars typically would start around the 275 to 300 dollar range at the very least.
Cheap Acoustic Guitar?
VJ
I rounded up about $150 bucks. (I've been working around for like 4-5 monthes top!) And, I don't know how to play any instrument (sad, but true) and I always wanted to play Guitar since I was little. And with my budget, Electric Guitars are out for sure and I really don't want to spend so much at an instrument I might end up, well, sucking at >.<. And I've heard Acoustic is a bit harder to play then an Electric (I'm not 100% on that statement.) So, I'm just looking for a Cheap Acoustic Guitar, luckly, at a store. Does anyone know a good relieable store that might sell an Acoustic Guitar with steal strings, adustable/replaceable strings, a pick (really don't care for a pick though. I can get one easy.) And for someone thats 15 years old. Thank You!
Answer
Hmm...I would go to Guitar Center or Sam Ash. If you tell an employee what your price range is, they can recommend the best guitar that they know of for your budget.
Yes, electrics are a bit easier in my opinion. You could actually get a cheap electric guitar for around that same price, except you would have to buy a cable and amp also. If you scrounged up about $50 more, you could get a starter pack for about $200 that includes everything you need to get started on an electric.
Just go to a real guitar shop, not a pawn shop, so that they can help you out with your choice. Make sure you get a full size, too.
Hope this helped =)
Hmm...I would go to Guitar Center or Sam Ash. If you tell an employee what your price range is, they can recommend the best guitar that they know of for your budget.
Yes, electrics are a bit easier in my opinion. You could actually get a cheap electric guitar for around that same price, except you would have to buy a cable and amp also. If you scrounged up about $50 more, you could get a starter pack for about $200 that includes everything you need to get started on an electric.
Just go to a real guitar shop, not a pawn shop, so that they can help you out with your choice. Make sure you get a full size, too.
Hope this helped =)
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