Chapter 3
Buying and Stringing a Guitar
IN THIS CHAPTER
Creating a buying strategy
Knowing what you want in your guitar
Matching music styles to guitar models
Following a few guidelines before you make the big buy
Understanding string-changing basics
Buying a new guitar is exciting. You go to the music store and immediately face a world of possibilities — a supermarket of tantalizing choices. Every guitar on the wall seems to scream, “Pick me! Pick me!” Should you exercise restraint and avoid the models you know you can’t afford?
Heck no. Be bold and just try any model that strikes your fancy. After all, you’re not test driving a Ferrari; you’re simply asking the salesperson to see how different guitars feel and sound. And you’re not being frivolous, either. Playing a range of guitars helps you understand the differences between high-quality, expensive guitars and acceptable but affordable guitars.
So indulge yourself. Even if you don’t have enough experience to recognize the subtle ...
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