I've been playing an acoustic guitar for about five years with the same guitar; it's a palmer (which I don't even think they make anymore). It's not the best guitar in the world, but it's served it's purpose. I used some of my Christmas $$$ to buy an acoustic/electric Ibanez today. It's a great guitar, I loved the way it played in the store, but now that I'm home and really "jammin'" on it (acoustic only, no amp plugged in) I feel as if I've made a bad decision. I don't know if I'm not used to the sound of a new guitar since the old is so familiar in my mind, or I'm not used to the sound of an acoustic/electric, but I'm just not feeling it. Hands down the Ibanez has better tone and quality than the Palmer, and is flat out a superior guitar. So... I guess my question is... do I just need to play with my new guitar some more and it will grow on me? OR should I go back to the store and try out some other guitars? What are your experiences once you've bought a new instrument? Thx!
2006-12-29 16:05:51 · 10 answers · asked by superrix83 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
You probabbly want a Classical guitar. Which gives a different sound from an electric acoustic. I have the same guitar and Classical guitars give a fuller sound. There are pickups which can be installed on a normal Classical guitar you may like that more.
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2006-12-29 16:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by The Platinum Mage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I forked 1500 bucks on an old Telecaster a few years back and it was crap when I took it home and years later I have come to realise that it still is crap ......worst sounding guitar ever , I should have chopped down a tree from my back yard and put strings on it and would sound better . Do ya self a favour replace it NOW and get a guitar that suits your style of playing and music
....My Les Paul was the best guitar ever R.I.P.
2006-12-29 16:16:40 · answer #2 · answered by Jesus G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like J G u can spend loads and up up with ,,,,,,,
Not being funny but I have always had a few
acoustics relatively cheap ones as that's what I play and it helps get the feel of other guitars....
From early on I noticed each guitar has its own 'life'
or way even before you touch it,
even if its 2 exactly the same they are not,,,
I would plug her in she might have been used solely that way she now feels/is attuned that way I know that sounds stupid but,,,,,
Now I have semi's as well and my Yam was only a few hundred but I love her to bits, but it took her a while to get used to me as well. New strings and a bit of TLC always goes down well.
If after a few days its still ugh get shot of it and try again........
Be well....
2006-12-29 23:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by farshadowman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do the same thing every time I buy a new guitar and find that I go back to my old guitar every time. Nothing is going to feel as good as your 1st guitar and there are many out there you could try that sound better and feel better but my old guitar feels like a part of me . I play like that too. Make the guitar part of you and it doesn`t matter if it`s a $100.00 guitar or a $800.00 guitar. It what feels comfortable for you.
2006-12-29 16:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by bren_jim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FOR SURE return it. Guitars just don't grow on you unless you like them from the start. And by "from the start" i mean at home, not at the store. I suggest getting checking out the martin 00-15 or 000-15
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Martin-00015-Auditorium-Acoustic-Guitar-?sku=514735
I've owned that and a high-end martin and I actually like the 00-15 better, it's WAY easier to play, more comfortable, and you can hear the lows, mids, and treble.. What i'm saying is it's very well-rounded, especially if you have smaller hands like me.
But anyway, return it and wait for the perfect one to come along, you won't regret it.
2006-12-29 16:16:42 · answer #5 · answered by mrbobbobber 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tips from Left-T are great ones to focus on so work on your listening technique. Also, focus on learning the Chromatic Scale, or those chords that are termed moveable. Such a chord is the standard F major. By advancing up and down the fretboard, each new position of that F chord becomes another chord name. The same holds true for the Fm, Bb, Bbm, C#, and Ab formations found in the first fret. Ask your teacher about them and if you are ready to work through them.
2016-03-29 00:31:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should stay at the store and play as many guitars as you can before you make a decision. everyone prefers something different, so find something that suits your needs
2006-12-29 16:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by yoyoyoyo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE IT BACK!!!any good music shop will let you play the guitars they have,find one that you really like,one that feels "right" and has the sound you want. i bought a fender strat and never liked it went back to my Gibson SG
2006-12-30 03:33:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first it depends on the person. usually it grows on you. you can learn to tweak it until it fits the way you like it. you can also try going to the store and ask them if they will let you play their guitars and find the one you want.
2006-12-29 16:14:12 · answer #9 · answered by John B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are use to hearing crap, you will grow out of it. We all go though it.
2006-12-29 16:10:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋