How to Find the Right Guitar
March 26, 2009
By Matt Palinski
If you do some online research for your favored guitar you are sure to find many vs. based articles with popular guitars in a head to head battle. What you probably wont find are articles that state that you should find the guitar that is the right fit for your music and playing style. So lets get to talking about how you should be looking for the guitar that best fits your favored music and your style. The Fender Stratocaster is one of the most popular guitars in the world (and for good reason). It has a great sound that is distinct and versatile. The Les Paul has many variations and has a much thicker tone. It isnt necessarily better than the Stratocaster, just a different sound. How do you know which guitar to purchase when you begin your shopping for your dream guitar?
First and foremost, a common way to get information about your favorite guitar, which you may or may not know is your favorite guitar at this point is to gather information about your favorite guitarist. If you were to look at an online wiki about your favorite guitarist you are sure to find information about their guitar, amp and maybe even outboard gear and pedals. While there are some guitars that are known for playing many different guitars, you should be able to see a pattern in their guitar choices. The classic dark tones of the Gibson lineup or the punchy and pop tone of the fender lineup.
You will see more and more as you do your research this online battle between the Fender and the Gibson. There are many models available from either of these companies but in general they share the same characteristics from model to model. Even less popular guitar manufacturers are held to some of these characteristics in the way of sound and even the shaping of guitars. Again you are looking at these distinct differences in sound like a thick tone with Gibson guitars to a punchy and poppy tone with Fender guitars.
It is always wise to do as much research as possible before making a purchase. Buying a guitar is something that could potentially be with you for the rest of your life and possibly even your childrens lives. There is more than just the tone but also the way a guitar feels in your hands. If you are someone that likes to play higher up on the neck then you are going to want to consider a guitar that has a double cutaway option. Also, there are finished and unfinished necks that will provide fast players some extra speed, due to the smoothness of the wood. If you like to play a lot of different styles of music you might want to consider having several pickups instead of just one.
In short its not the guitar is the best that you are looking for, it is the guitar that is best for you. There is an abundance of online resources available for you to find the guitar of your dreams but nothing is quite as good as playing different guitars and finding what best fits you and your playing style. Be sure to take your time when shopping for an instrument as it is something that can last a lifetime. There is nothing more gratifying as a musician to play an instrument that just seems to mold with your hands and playing style each and every time you play it.
First and foremost, a common way to get information about your favorite guitar, which you may or may not know is your favorite guitar at this point is to gather information about your favorite guitarist. If you were to look at an online wiki about your favorite guitarist you are sure to find information about their guitar, amp and maybe even outboard gear and pedals. While there are some guitars that are known for playing many different guitars, you should be able to see a pattern in their guitar choices. The classic dark tones of the Gibson lineup or the punchy and pop tone of the fender lineup.
You will see more and more as you do your research this online battle between the Fender and the Gibson. There are many models available from either of these companies but in general they share the same characteristics from model to model. Even less popular guitar manufacturers are held to some of these characteristics in the way of sound and even the shaping of guitars. Again you are looking at these distinct differences in sound like a thick tone with Gibson guitars to a punchy and poppy tone with Fender guitars.
It is always wise to do as much research as possible before making a purchase. Buying a guitar is something that could potentially be with you for the rest of your life and possibly even your childrens lives. There is more than just the tone but also the way a guitar feels in your hands. If you are someone that likes to play higher up on the neck then you are going to want to consider a guitar that has a double cutaway option. Also, there are finished and unfinished necks that will provide fast players some extra speed, due to the smoothness of the wood. If you like to play a lot of different styles of music you might want to consider having several pickups instead of just one.
In short its not the guitar is the best that you are looking for, it is the guitar that is best for you. There is an abundance of online resources available for you to find the guitar of your dreams but nothing is quite as good as playing different guitars and finding what best fits you and your playing style. Be sure to take your time when shopping for an instrument as it is something that can last a lifetime. There is nothing more gratifying as a musician to play an instrument that just seems to mold with your hands and playing style each and every time you play it.
About the Author:
Before you buy a guitar online, be sure to see Matt's blog about the Cheap Les Paul Jr. Find out more information on one of the most sought after guitars in the world, the Gibson Cheap Les Paul Jr
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