Anyone can learn to play the guitar. The first step is to actually purchase a guitar. This article will help you with some tips that will help you with buying a guitar.
The first things to consider are your budget and preferred style of music. There are basically two types of guitars to choose from; electric or acoustic guitars. Both have their individual characteristics but are similar. A guitar is a guitar, but the differences between the two can help you make your choice.
Acoustic guitars can be a very good choice for anyone who wants to buy a guitar. With an acoustic guitar you can just pick it up and play for yourself or with other people. Acoustic guitar strings are generally a heavier gauge than electric guitar strings but there are light guage sets available. If you plan to play the acoustic guitar live for a large group of people you can add a pickup or purchase an electric/acoustic guitar from the start with the pickup installed at the factory. You can then plug the guitar into an amplifier or PA system for large live applications. Singer/songwriters often use the acoustic guitar for writing. It is oftenused in pop, rock, country and traditional music. Acoustic guitars require a bit more care because of their large hollow bodies.
Electric guitars can be used for just about any genre of music. The strings used on an electric guitar are made of lighter gauge steel and can make the electric guitar easier on your fingers. There are many options for the electric guitar. You will obviously need an amplifier keeping in mind that this will add to the cost of the package. The price of an electric guitar can be any where from $100 to thousands of dollars and amplifiers can also be in the same range. There are many accessories that are available such as effect pedals to help enhance your sound as well.
These are the basic differences and should help you make a decision on which what to go.
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- Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
- Wednesday: Closed
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- Saturday 10am - 2pm. (I am in every other Saturday).
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I am currently offering all phases of guitar work which includes:
- Set-ups
- Fret dressing
- Re-fretting
- New hand cut custom bone nuts & saddles
- Electronics work
And amplifier work which includes:
- Basic maintenance
- Bias adjustment
- Repairs and restorations
- Modifications
- And more....
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David Nicholas - The 20watt amp is sounding fantastic! Delivered the goods at the gig and I'm finding cool tones all over the place with it. Love the cab w Emenince Tonkerlites too- perfect for my sounds! Makes the 12 string sound like a grand piano!
Peter Lacis - I had an audition for something recently that was all about Led Zeppelin I -- my custom Pennalizer BLEW THE MINDS of the guys I was playing with. They couldn't believe the sounds coming out of that amp. That album was never in my mind when I came up with the idea....so that's yet another testament to the amazing work that you do.
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