5 Steps for buying the perfect first guitar

[PatrickDavid]

Hey guys,

For the next few weeks we are looking at the very basics of learning the guitar,
this week we dive into buying your first perfect guitar,

what advice would you give someone purchasing their first guitar?

[guitarville]

Hi Pat, to answer your question I'd have to go with my own experience. I play an electric so

I recommended an electric to this kid who wanted to play. I gave him some websites that sell

guitars under $100, so I guess price would be next. I showed him my guitar and after he bought his, he bought something different, so I'd advised someone to buy what they really want and stay away from a certain design that their instructor/friend has. Next if you can help out, then do a set-up for him/her and with new strings using 8's to 42, this is a big plus, and will help the new guitar player keep motivated in playing for his/her new lessons. Simple, yes, but very effective.

[PatrickDavid]

 

Originally Posted by guitarville

Hi Pat, to answer your question I'd have to go with my own experience. I play an electric so

I recommended an electric to this kid who wanted to play. I gave him some websites that sell

guitars under $100, so I guess price would be next. I showed him my guitar and after he bought his, he bought something different, so I'd advised someone to buy what they really want and stay away from a certain design that their instructor/friend has. Next if you can help out, then do a set-up for him/her and with new strings using 8's to 42, this is a big plus, and will help the new guitar player keep motivated in playing for his/her new lessons. Simple, yes, but very effective.

 

you know i've never heard of anyone putting 8's for a first time learner, not a bad idea at all!

thank you for your advice