This post is for beginner guitarists. More specifically, for those just starting out or wanting to learn. And most importantly, for those who have decided to buy their own guitar. But I would recommend three options before buying a new guitar. The first is to simply borrow a guitar from friends for practice. Second, if there are none, rent a guitar for a while for money. The third is to buy the cheapest guitar second-hand until you learn to play.
Well, if you’re serious about buying a guitar, try to find a physical store where you can touch it, hold it, and even play it. There’s no need to choose a guitar online at the very beginning. This approach exists, and it’s only suitable for experienced guitarists.
When you’re in the store, follow these simple recommendations.
And remember…
You choose a guitar with your body, and then with your soul.
First and foremost, it’s the appearance: the color, the design. You may not even pick up a guitar yet, but just being with it, or near it, can evoke both delight and distaste.
Look, there’s an electric guitar hanging or standing. You like the color, but don’t like the placement or shape, so move on to another. The next guitar has a pleasing shape, but the color doesn’t meet our requirements, so again, we move on. And so on until we find one that completely satisfies us.
After this, don’t get used to the guitar and enthusiastically think, “That’s it, THIS is the one I’m going to get, THIS is the one I need.” Don’t rush; your physical choice isn’t over yet.
Pick up the guitar. It may happen that as soon as you touch it and feel it in your hands, you feel uneasy, uncomfortable, and want to put it down. This happens because we often make choices based on emotion. We saw the “wrapper” and really liked it, but after unwrapping it, without even trying it, we realized it wasn’t what we expected. If you like the way the guitar feels in your hands, the way its weight leaves a pleasant impression, and the urge to pluck the strings, then you can proceed to making your choice with your heart.
But even there, you can expect disappointment, as the “inside” may not be what you’re looking for, and as a result, the “wrapper” won’t have the same impact as before.
In any case, you already know what to do!
