Finding the right instrument for you can be a daunting task, especially if it is your first major guitar purchase. You know you want an acoustic guitar, but aren't the only good ones boat loads of money? Are there such things as cheap acoustic guitars that actually sound good? In my experience, whether you are a beginner or seasoned musician, no matter what your skill level, there is always a range of inexpensive to very expensive instruments, and in each part of that spectrum, there are fantastic sounding acoustic guitars.
When searching for your next guitar purchase, you must first ask yourself many questions. The first of which is what style of music are you primarily going to be playing? Obviously if you are planning on playing in a screaming heavy metal band, an acoustic guitar probably isn't your first choice. But even within the lighter genres, there are many styles in which different types of guitars shine better than others. For instance, if your planning on playing soft acoustic rock, such as Dave Mathews band, perhaps an acoustic electric guitar is the right guitar for you. That advantage to this type of guitar is that you can plug in and play amplified for clubs or outdoor amplified gigs. Maybe you are planning on playing jazz or flamenco, or your a finger picker, perhaps classical guitars are more what your in the market for. Cheap acoustic guitars come in all forms, from simple basic acoustic guitars, to the eloquent 12 string guitar, which maybe best used as a rhythm element in a larger group.
Another thing you will want to consider when looking for a solid cheap acoustic guitar, is how the guitar feels and plays. One should never purchase a guitar without first playing it. When you play the guitar, how does it feel? Is the neck too thick, or is it too thin? Is the guitar too heavy? Does it slide off your lap or does it sit just right? Since you will be the one primarily playing this instrument and spending the most time with it, you should make sure you are first comfortable holding and handling it. Most importantly, play the guitar! How does it sound too you? Believe it or not I have played cheap acoustic guitars in the $150 range that I feel sound better to me than ones in the $1,000 range. Every acoustic guitar sounds different, some sound darker or brighter, rounder, or fuller. The guitars sound should fit the style and sound you typically play, and fit in to what kind of sound you are going for. Remember, comfort, tone, and sound are all so key in choosing your instrument, and again, never purchase a guitar without first picking it up, and making sure it feels and sounds just right.
The first thing many look for when selecting an acoustic guitar is the look, or appearance of the guitar. While I do feel this is important, you should be attracted to your instrument and want to be seen playing it, its probably the last thing one should be most concerned about when selecting your guitar. Remember, you should always decide your budget first, and more often than not the most expensive guitars are the prettiest. Look for guitars in your price range, follow your eyes to what attracts you, but remember to trust your ears and your fingers the most.
So lets recap. When searching for a cheap acoustic guitar, first decide your price range. Shop within your budget, look within your budget. Don't get it in your head that you are not going to find a nice guitar under a certain dollar amount. As soon as you set that limitation, you follow in that mindset. Next, pick up the guitar, sit with it stand with it, it should feel just right. Make sure your able to stretch your fingers easily around the neck, it should not be too thick so that it is painful to reach when playing certain chords. Play the guitar, make sure it sounds right and good to you. Make sure the tone of the guitar and the type of the guitar match the style and sound you are looking for. And finally, look at your affordable, great sounding guitar. I am convinced after you do all of these things, you will have found your first cheap acoustic guitar and you will be happy with your purchase.
When searching for your next guitar purchase, you must first ask yourself many questions. The first of which is what style of music are you primarily going to be playing? Obviously if you are planning on playing in a screaming heavy metal band, an acoustic guitar probably isn't your first choice. But even within the lighter genres, there are many styles in which different types of guitars shine better than others. For instance, if your planning on playing soft acoustic rock, such as Dave Mathews band, perhaps an acoustic electric guitar is the right guitar for you. That advantage to this type of guitar is that you can plug in and play amplified for clubs or outdoor amplified gigs. Maybe you are planning on playing jazz or flamenco, or your a finger picker, perhaps classical guitars are more what your in the market for. Cheap acoustic guitars come in all forms, from simple basic acoustic guitars, to the eloquent 12 string guitar, which maybe best used as a rhythm element in a larger group.
Another thing you will want to consider when looking for a solid cheap acoustic guitar, is how the guitar feels and plays. One should never purchase a guitar without first playing it. When you play the guitar, how does it feel? Is the neck too thick, or is it too thin? Is the guitar too heavy? Does it slide off your lap or does it sit just right? Since you will be the one primarily playing this instrument and spending the most time with it, you should make sure you are first comfortable holding and handling it. Most importantly, play the guitar! How does it sound too you? Believe it or not I have played cheap acoustic guitars in the $150 range that I feel sound better to me than ones in the $1,000 range. Every acoustic guitar sounds different, some sound darker or brighter, rounder, or fuller. The guitars sound should fit the style and sound you typically play, and fit in to what kind of sound you are going for. Remember, comfort, tone, and sound are all so key in choosing your instrument, and again, never purchase a guitar without first picking it up, and making sure it feels and sounds just right.
The first thing many look for when selecting an acoustic guitar is the look, or appearance of the guitar. While I do feel this is important, you should be attracted to your instrument and want to be seen playing it, its probably the last thing one should be most concerned about when selecting your guitar. Remember, you should always decide your budget first, and more often than not the most expensive guitars are the prettiest. Look for guitars in your price range, follow your eyes to what attracts you, but remember to trust your ears and your fingers the most.
So lets recap. When searching for a cheap acoustic guitar, first decide your price range. Shop within your budget, look within your budget. Don't get it in your head that you are not going to find a nice guitar under a certain dollar amount. As soon as you set that limitation, you follow in that mindset. Next, pick up the guitar, sit with it stand with it, it should feel just right. Make sure your able to stretch your fingers easily around the neck, it should not be too thick so that it is painful to reach when playing certain chords. Play the guitar, make sure it sounds right and good to you. Make sure the tone of the guitar and the type of the guitar match the style and sound you are looking for. And finally, look at your affordable, great sounding guitar. I am convinced after you do all of these things, you will have found your first cheap acoustic guitar and you will be happy with your purchase.
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