The Best Guitar Part 2 - Tips For Beginners (how to read guitar tabs)

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Sometimes people will advise beginners to start on acoustic because there's less gear involved (no amp and cord). (how to read guitar tabs) The common wisdom is that learning to play on the physically harder acoustic will make their hands stronger and the electric easier to play. (how to read guitar tabs) That's dumb. If you want to sound like Jimi Hendrix, playing an acoustic guitar isn't how to go about it. (how to read guitar tabs) On the other hand, if your dream is to play classical guitar, learning on a hand-me-down Stratocaster isn't the best approach. (how to read guitar tabs)

So now that you've decided what type of guitar to buy, how do you narrow it down to brand and model? (how to read guitar tabs) There is a ton of information available online . Probably one of the best user reviews is found at Harmony Central. (how to read guitar tabs) People that have actually bought and used different pieces of gear review the item in question. (how to read guitar tabs) Usually there are several reviews of the same piece of equipment so you'll several different viewpoints. (how to read guitar tabs) That's all well and good but how about actually putting your hands on the equipment. If you live in or near a large urban area there are probably a good number of retailers who sell what you're looking for. (how to read guitar tabs) Word of mouth is probably the best qualifier on whether or not you will want to deal with a particular store. Like any other transaction, trust your gut instinct. (how to read guitar tabs) If Joe's Fine Guitars has an outstanding reputation but you feel condescended to or are treated in a rude manner, don't spend your money there. (how to read guitar tabs) If you're a brand new player, make sure that the salesman clearly communicates with you. If you don't understand a term that he's using ask him to explain it. (how to read guitar tabs) Remember, while he may be an authority in his field , you are equally or more competent in some other area. Everybody knows something. Nobody knows everything.(how to read guitar tabs)

In the second part of this article we’ll look at buying online and how to inspect your new guitar before buying.