You see, I have a J. Reynolds Orange Wood electric guitar. It is broken....long story. I want either a new electric guitar or an acoustic guitar. I am going to buy whichever one from the Guitar Center. Whenever I check out the guitars on their website, there are sooooo many ones I adore, and it's hard for me to choose.
Should I go to the store, see what ones they have, and buy it?
2006-12-27 17:14:09 · 8 answers · asked by Addicted To Abercrombie & Fitch 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It would be wise to be able to put the guitar in your hands and play it before you buy it. Its like buying a car without driving it...not too wise. But if you want a particular guitar and they don't have any on hand, find something similiar to try and take a chance. Make sure they have a good return policy first before buying online though. I have bought a few guitars online and I feel I have gotten pretty lucky in picking them. Try MusicYo if your interested in saving some money. I have bought 2 guitars (kramer Pacer and the Focus V111s and both are worth the money) They needed a little setting-up and they play great. Good Luck in your ventures.
2006-12-27 17:20:40 · answer #1 · answered by GUITARZAN30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I play acoustic guitar and have owned and played many nice ones. By all means, play the guitar first if you can. There are huge differences in tone and playability between individual guitars, even of the same make and model. Guitar Center (at least in LA) has a large selection and lots of stores, so you will find one that "sings" to you .
Good luck!
daniel
2006-12-27 17:27:40 · answer #2 · answered by True Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a doubt, go to a music store! And don't only go to Guitar Center. Find a smaller dealer in your area that provides more than a low price. Play, talk, ask and decide what SOUNDS best and FEELS best for you--things you CANNOT DO ONLINE!
2006-12-27 17:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by CDA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, "tree" has good advice, unless your familiar with the ones online, It would be better to buy one, that you see and feel, I've bought some online, but I was familiar and had played that actual guitar before!!
2006-12-27 17:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by musicman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gibson or Fender is what I recommend if looking for an electric.Or an acoustic ovation.Whichever you like but do play it first,,not just meet it in person,,lol.
2006-12-27 17:17:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always like the Fender Stratocaster because it's simple.
2006-12-27 17:22:51 · answer #6 · answered by Suga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
goto different stores and play different guitars, what looks cool may be very uncomfortable or sound like crap, find one that feels good and sounds good
2006-12-27 17:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by techbassist22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the store because you can't tell how well it plays by looking at it.
2006-12-27 17:18:26 · answer #8 · answered by Tree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋