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Buying a Guitar (Condition (The Headstock (Always thoroughly inspect the…
Buying a Guitar
Condition
The Headstock
Always thoroughly inspect the headstock (piece with the tuning knobs). The area where the neck transitions into the headstock is very vulnerable to damage. (premierguitar.com)
The frets
Always carefully inspect the frets. Dents in the frets can be very expensive to repair. In fact, a full refret can cost up to three to six hundred dollars depending on the fretboards condition.
(premierguitar.com)
The guitars paint/finish
its important to inspect the guitars paint/finish which can get damaged by synthetic guitar straps or chemicals. (premierguitar.com)
Brand
Gibson
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"The Best Guitar is not in price but in model.
It's a tip. The heavy wood makes the guitar sound very good. I think this is the best." (thetoptens.com)
Fender
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"My guitar teacher has a fender and everything about it is beautiful from the sound to the look. Gibson vs Fender? Fender all the way." (thetoptens.com)
Acoustic v.s. Electric
Electric
Pros
thinner body, easier to play
Smaller, easier to transport
cons
Requires an amp to have clean, clear sound
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acoustic
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cons
Thicker body, may be harder to play for beginners
Some acoustics can't be played through an amp, so they would be hard to play for a large crowd.