Choosing The Right Electric Guitar For You
Just about every one has an opinion about which electric guitar is best. World class guitarists like BB King and Ted Nugent have done alright for themselves playing Gibsons. And “guitar gods” like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn swore by Fenders. And rock legends like Eddie Van Halen have gone as far as to co-create a signature guitar with Peavey.
When looking for beginner electric guitars, three names always stand out, Fender, Gibson and Peavey. Both Fender and Gibson have been around a long time and still the choice for many professional guitarists but family-owned Peavey has shown that it can produce quality and custom electric guitars with affordable and fair prices.
But some of the things that you need to consider while looking for a beginner electric guitar are the type of music your budding musician wants to play. Electric guitars are great for Blues, Country, Metal and all types of Rock of course.
The next thing you need to consider which artist does your future Hall of Fame member like? People are inspired to become beginner electric guitar players because the they either fall in love with a particular song that has a stirring guitar solo or because they just like how a certain lead guitarists plays.
So if their favorite artist is a Gibson fan, you are almost honor bound to get a kids electric guitar from Gibson no matter if a Peavey model is just a good but costs less. Kids electric guitar players are almost a fanatically on their musical instruments are sports fans are on their teams. So go with the flow and follow the artist.
Don’t leave your beginner electric guitar player at home. Take him or her with you when visit the music store or let them look over your shoulder if you are browsing online. If it is an in person visit don’t be afraid to let your beginner electric guitar player handle, touch or fiddle with the control knobs etc. on the electric guitar.
If possible ask the store if they have a sound booth that a beginner electric guitar can use to “test drive” a particular model out for you put down any money. The sound and how a how a electric guitar “feels” is every bit if not more important than how “cool” it may or may not look.
Another thing to think about is the size and weight of your beginner electric guitar. Small children or undersized adult may be more comfortable using a guitar that is 1/2 or 3/4 sized. Also if the beginner electric guitar player is going to being lugging their prized electric from one location to another or standing up for hours of practice and rehearsals then a lighter weight is called for.
The next thing you need to concern yourself with is the condition of the guitar itself. This will not be a problem if you are buying a new one. But if you are like most folks, that first beginner electric guitar will probably be used or passed down the family tree.
If the guitar is used, then inspect the body, neck, headstock and fingerboard. Are these areas worn, scratched up or cracked? The more damage the less you should have to pay for a used one. Plus the wood that comprises the body, neck and head determine just how any guitar will sound or feel. The fewer cracks and warps the better.
Buying an beginner electric guitar can be confusing but hopefully with the tips listed above you should be able to find one that fits your style of music and your lifestyle.
