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Buying an Electric Guitar

By: Julia Witenhauer


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Even the most expert guitarists find selecting an electric guitar to be a challenge. Despite your skill level, picking the right guitar for your needs can be tough, but rewarding too; a great electric guitar is a thing of beauty.

The basic composition of a guitar varies little from type to type; they all have the same elements:

1. A body 2. A neck 3. A head stock piece 4. Electrical pick ups 5. A bridge

An electric guitar requires an amplifier to be audible to anyone but the guitarist (and in a quiet room, at that). Just as in an acoustic guitar, sound is generated but plucking or strumming the strings, the difference being that the vibrations of the strings are "picked up" by the pickups and then transmitted to the amplifier.

The two biggest considerations when choosing the right electric guitar are, simply, the price and the sound.

An electric guitar can be as inexpensive as $100, or as expensive as $20,000! This is quite a large price differential, what accounts for this variation? Basically, materials used quality of the construction of the body, neck and head stock, along with the quality of the pickups. A beginner need not go with the $20,000 varieties - there are plenty of beginner's kits available which include guitar, amplifier, picks, guitar strap and usually instructional materials.

A guitar usually has a solid wood body, meaning the body will not resonate very much (this is why pickups are necessary). An amplifier is used to control the volume of the guitar. Among beginners, solid body guitars are the most commonly used.

Other things to think about when selecting a guitar is the neck joint, as well as the aesthetic appeal of the instrument.

The visual appeal of the instrument is also a prime factor - after all, you are more likely to enjoy playing the guitar if it is an instrument which is pleasant to look at. The most popular looks (and indeed, brands) are the Gibson Les Paul and the Fender Stratocaster. Another large manufacturer is B.C. Rich, which is known for offering electric guitars in unconventional shapes and colors, as well as being slightly less expensive than Gibson or Fender guitars. However, even the biggest names need not be too expensive as these manufacturers offer lower priced models in addition to their flagship products - a Fender or Gibson guitar can be yours for $300 or a little less.

The neck joint is an important consideration. The neck joint is the connection between the neck and the body of the guitar. Bolt on is the cheapest style, followed by set neck and neck through? Bolt on is self explanatory (the neck bolts on to the body). This is the cheapest type of neck joint and also the cheapest option.

The set neck is set into the body of the guitar by means of a tongue set into a groove in the body of the guitar and secured by glue. These are a little more expensive, but give the guitarist more sustain and resonance.

Neck through is exactly what it sounds like - the neck is all one piece which extends the entire length of the instrument. This is the most expensive type of neck joint, but these guitars have a great sound.

If you're in the market for an electric guitar, does some research before you buy? Visit guitar stores and don't be afraid to ask questions. Try out every guitar you're interested in and go with one that feels right to you - you'll know when you play it!

Happy playing!

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