If you're reading this article, chances are you've already become quite interested in the almost mystical relationship between man and music - and more specifically, between man and guitar.And there's good reason for it. Some of our favorite songs have been written and performed on this most wonderful and versatile instrument.
I've been playing guitar for 15 years now, and the affair just gets deeper and deeper with age. Some of you know exactly what I'm talking about, and some of you are maybe scratching your heads a bit.That's understandable. But it leads me to and important point - if you're really going to pursue guitar, you need to WANT IT. BADLY. There's an element of romance to music... there's no denying it. In times past, the pursuit of any art has been referred to as "the muse", which is a female, a daughter of the gods. Music, like any art, is a relationship, and it's a romantic one. So if you're in love with the idea of playing guitar and you're in love with music, you're ready to buy a guitar.
If you just want to look cool, you'll probably fail. No joke. Reevaluate.So if you're ready, where do you go from here?Before you buy something, you need to decide if you want to play acoustic or electric (if you're limiting yourself to one guitar for the time being). If you want to play acoustic, some of the following advice will apply to you, but not all of it. Acoustics are such an asset to music, and they're really in a league of their own. You cannot beat the natural tone of an acoustic guitar that's made with care. From strumming away with chords to finger picking to bluegrass, it's just a lovely instrument. It's great to learn on one, because the strings are thicker and a little harder to press to the fretboard. This is great for any guitarists development. But for those of you who want to get a little dirtier and electronic with things, the electric is for you.
It's also a tad easier to play.So to get you started on your choice, you need to familiarize yourself with the sounds and styles you love. There are a few distinguishing characteristics that will aid you in your choice.First, the body of the guitar. There are two general types, each with further distinctions: solid body and hollow body. Solid body guitars are usually the ever familiar Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster, the Gibson Les Paul and SG, and the Ibanez RG series. Solid body guitars generally have a bright, "spanky" sound. This means the tone is on a higher register, which is responsible for the tones we hear in some of our favorite rock, blues, and country music. Solid bodies are also thinner and therefore just a little easier to play - but they can also get quite heavy (especially Les Pauls).
Hollow body guitars, however, have a more mellow, "warm" sound. You usually see the hollow distinction in guitars like the Gibson 335 or the Gretsch Chet Atkins. The tone will generally have more low end, which is responsible for soothing sounds of jazz and slow blues... but don't be fooled. A hollow body can rock with the best of them. Ted Nugent uses a hollow body, for instance, as do many rockers.Second is the guitar's pickups. Pickups are every bit as responsible for tone as the guitar's wood, in my opinion. Do you like heavier, thicker tone? Then you're going to want humbuckers. Humbuckers are the big, thick pickups you usually see in Gibson guitars and in Ibanez RG's. They're capable of getting big, heavy tone without causing too much excess noise. Do you like lively, spanky tone? Then you're going to want single coils, which are usually seen in Fender Telecasters and Stratocasters. These pickups are super conductive and get some seriously bright and robust sound, bu t if you're planning on playing Metallica, you're going to constantly be battling noise that comes along with the territory. If you use high gain with single coil pickups, noise is going to happen.
Each brand of guitar uses a variety of single coil and humbucking pickups, so don't stereotype them. For instance, Les Paul's sometimes have a single coil pickup called a P-90 in place. They sound incredible. Likewise, you'll find some Tele's and Strats with humbuckers. The possibilities are limitless. There are some active pickups that come in guitars now, as well. EMG makes a vast array of them. They're capable of pushing more sound to your effects and amps, but they take batteries, and some people don't find them as faithful and natural sounding as the basic humbucker or single coil distinctions... myself included.Third, the look. A guitar's aesthetic appeal is important in making sure you're hooked for the long haul. You may be drawn to some really flashy, colorful guitars. There's nothing wrong with that. Maybe that's just your style. But I will say, it's really hard to get tired of the tried and true. Sunburst, natural finishes, and basic solid colors have staying po wer. You'll also notice there are guitars with seriously unique shapes. Dean and Jackson make some crazy styles, as well as Gibson with its Explorers and Flying V's. The same rules apply - if it's your style, go for it... but the tried and true has staying power.And lastly, the playability.
A guitar should be easy to play, and should feel good in your hands. Run your hand up and down the neck. How does the curvature of the back of the neck feel? Is it a D curve? C curve? V curve? (In other words, is it a flatter curve, round curve, or sharpened curve?) Which one feels best to you? Does a thick neck feel better in your hands, or a thin one? Also, the strings shouldn't be so high above the frets that the strings are hard to press down. Sure, any guitar may feel like a labor when you're getting started, but compare them and see which one plays most easily, without tons of fret buzz.If you've got all these factors figured in, you can make an informed decision about the guitar that's right for you. Always keep in mind, you get what you pay for. If it's cheap as dirt, there's probably a reason for it... and it's probably a reason to stay away.Cheers, and happy strumming.
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