Naming your guitar shows how in love and passionate you can be with such an instrument
. Take for example two of the greatest guitarists, B.B. King and Eric Clapton who referred to their instruments in female names. The first one named his guitar after a lady called Lucile and Eric Clapton named it Blackie due to its sunburst brown finish. A guitar can be a very special thing to own especially if it is going to be the first one you are buying. Here we give you a few things to consider before you buy your first love.
Acoustic vs. Electric
Both types look great and can easily make you say I want them both. However it is very important before buying your first guitar to decide what type of a guitarist you would like to initially be. You can base this on the type of music you like to listen, as that will be the music you will be practicing on your guitar. Generally an electric guitar allows you to focus on rock music and more powerful tunes. An acoustic guitar on the other hand will give a lighter sound and considers being more suitable for blues and folk music. In terms of practicality since you will be a beginner, it is considered easier learning on an acoustic guitar, plus since you do not need an amplifier you can carry it anywhere you want.
First Hand vs. Second Hand
Buying a new or a used guitar will be based mostly on how much you can spend and the level of quality you want your guitar to be. A new guitar gives you the advantage of knowing that you are the first owner expecting for the best performance. In addition it comes with warranty which means you will not have to worry if anything happens to it. However a new guitar demands a higher budget. Now a used one would definitely cost you less and normally it comes without a warranty. If you decide to go for a used guitar make sure that do it accompanied with someone expert so he/she can test and inspect it for any damages and guarantee you that the instrument will last a long time.
Which Brand & Which Model
There are countless types of brands and models found in the market so a research is necessary. A good tip is to find out what type of guitar your favourite guitarist owns however your budget will determine your ability to put your hands on that specific guitar.
Having these things in mind will help you choosing you first guitar and you never know, your first guitar might lead you into a great music career.