And I also have to say, I don't know anything about guitars and what they must have, what qualities I must search in a guitar... I mean, someone from an online store can send me a low quality guitar, that after a little while will brake, or it can have low quality pieces that don't last in time...
I want to make a hobby out of playing a guitar, but I don't know anything about music and guitars.
Can you give advices to me? 10x
2007-02-26 08:25:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I've ordered a few guitars from online sources and all purchases have turned out great. However, the represenatives I've dealt with from the two online retailers I have dealt with understood that I would be returning the instruments if I didn't like them (including one that was a special order). And the brand and models I ordered were ones who's quality I found to be very high and consistent.
Lacking a guarantee that I could return the guitar and knowledge/experience with at least the manufacturer, I don't think I'd buy a guitar without seeing it and playing it first.
Most inexpensive guitars (online or elsewhere) will make use of inexpensive parts. The parts will not be more prone to braking, but may lack tone, sustain, and be prone to falling out of tune. Sometimes the difference between low end and high end parts and woods can be very subtle, which can make some less expensive purchases much better than others.
Your best bet would be to at least find the same guitars locally to take a look at them (and ideally, if you have a guitar playing friend, bring them along for a more experienced opinion). Check out as many examples as you can... and if they are all the same quality and play the same and you like the guitar, it may be worth purchasing online if the price is that much better. If the price comes out close, you can always ask the local seller to meet the better price.
2007-02-28 09:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Paul S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to this question is variable - I've been playing for a while, so I typically tend to gravitate towards music stores, playing different guitars as well as testing out other musicians guitars so that by the time I'm ready to buy a new one, I'll already have an idea of what I want so buying online isn't a problem.
In your case, I would absolutely go to a music store and try out some lower cost guitars and then go to www.musiciansfriend.com to check prices so you can get the best possible deal. Qualities you should search for in a guitar: the feel (if it's comfortable), the action (how high the strings are off the neck), and the overall quality. All of these things vary between people because people have different tastes - so head on over to the music store, find a brand and model you like, and then go on-line to make sure you aren't getting screwed on price.
2007-02-26 16:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by Craig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! I have bought guitars online (some good experiences - some bad). If you don't know much about guitars I would not buy your first online. You can play 10 identical Gibson Les Pauls, and each will feel and play differently.
You have to decide:
1. What kind of music do you want to play?
a. It's difficult to play Metallica on a nylon string classical.
2. How much $$$ is in your budget.
While it is true that "you get what you pay for," I have owned my share of old beat up $50 guitars that screamed, and I have paid top dollar for high end guitars that I ended up selling or trading off almost immediately.
My advice - find a reputable music store that deals in both new and used, and buy something used for your first guitar. Pawn shops used to be a good source, but in the past few years I've noticed most of them seem to sell very used low end guitars, often times for more than the guitar cost brand new. If and when they get high end guitars in, they don't have them for very long, they already have a list of people who will buy the guitar before they take it in, or they sell them on ebay.
2007-03-01 16:56:24 · answer #3 · answered by M D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately no. As a hobby you should go for a guitar that is good to handle and suitable for beginners. I'd strongly encourage a classical guitar where the frets are wider, and the strings are more gentle for fingers, comparing to an acoustic. You may wanna go for a smaller sized guitar if you have small hands. Brand is not important but do ensure the top part of the strings are as near to the fingerboard as possible, when looking at the guitar from sideview - as beginners' finger tips are still tender, you won't need that lot of effort to press on the strings.
2007-02-28 04:23:15 · answer #4 · answered by donniedragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a local music store and play some guitars to see what you might be interested in. Each guitar has it's own unique sound.....so I don't recommend buying on line. My husband bought a beautiful Martin acoustic from Musicians Friend and it has a weird sounding D string, you can barely detect it. But as a result he says he will never buy without actually playing the instrument for awhile. Good Luck!
2007-02-26 16:32:09 · answer #5 · answered by Elvis lives! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT BUY it without playing it. From my experience, an instrument, especially a guitar, must be "played" before buying it..in most cases, the reason you pick one instrument over another is a personal fit---you like the sound better, or the feel of the instrument is better...
Take your time finding the guitar that is right for you.
Good luck
2007-02-28 13:25:38 · answer #6 · answered by AL L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to not buy it online unless you know guitars well, the manufacture. You also probably don't know which internet company is reliable.
Check out a local music store. Check out several places if you can.
2007-02-26 16:35:32 · answer #7 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋