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What could be better than playing an electric guitar? You want to put an electric guitar on your body and start making heavy noises like the guitar legends you admire, but you find it hard to know how to get started. Whether you want to start learning how to play the guitar for the first time or want to enter the world of electric guitars, learning the basic features and construction of an electric guitar will give you more information to choose from. choose. If you want to buy a used guitar then you can learn a little bit about how to test each one to make sure you get it at a good price without problems later.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Finding a Matching Guitar

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   Learn the basic components of an electric guitar. Just like with accompaniment guitars, electric guitars basically have the vibrating strings on the wooden keys, but this instrument has a variety of switches and knobs that look confusing. Learning to recognize the basic parts of an electric guitar makes the learning process clearer and helps you focus on the most important components.
   • Amplifiers are usually located below the strings and close to where you are strumming. Depending on the guitar, you may see 1 or 3 amplifiers. These amplifiers are used to capture the sound emitted by the keyboard, which vibrates the inner magnet core and produces an electrical signal that leads to the amplifier.
2. There are volume knobs on the keyboard, and you can see up to 3 knobs. These knobs help you to adjust the volume that comes out of your guitar.
   • The knobs are used to adjust the high and low frequencies of the amplifier. Usually, each amplifier on a guitar will have different tuning knobs.
   • The filter pusher switches are used to turn each amplifier on or off. On most guitars, a combination of different amplifiers may be used.
   • The output jack is usually located on the back end of the guitar or on the bottom of the keyboard. Use a cable about 0.6 cm thick to connect the jack on the keyboard to the amplifier.

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   Decide what body type you want. All electric guitars all look alike to a novice, but body styles can be divided into several basic categories, each of which includes acoustic features and styles. play differently. There are body styles that are more suited to certain genres of music, although there is no such rule. Body style is related to your own style of play as well as the music you want to make.
   • Hard guitar bodies are heavy and made from whole wood. Since there are no resonators, it is imperative that you play hardwoods through the amplifier. The variety of sound amplifiers as well as the electrical construction of a hardwood guitar is just as important. These are the guitars you need to look for if you pursue rock ‘n roll, punk and rock metal. The hardwood-style guitars can be mentioned as Fender Stratocaster or Gibson Les Paul.
   • As its name implies, the inside of the guitar body is empty. Hollow, bodied electric guitars have no holes like vocal accompaniment guitars and will use amplifiers other than hard-bodied guitars. These guitars are often used to play jazz music because they produce a deep, deep sound and will work best with low-volume amplifiers.
   • Semi-hollow electric guitar bodies are a combination of a cut design and a small void in the body. These instruments have a clear sound like a bell and are very suitable for country music, folk rock music and guitar solos. Rickenbacker and Gibson ES are famous semi-hollow guitars.
   • Accompanied electric guitars have the same basic appearance as vocal accompaniments, but are equipped with amplifiers that can be played like electric guitars. Although it has less functionality than other electric guitars, it is versatile as you can play without using an amplifier.

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   Learn some knowledge about the types of wood that create sound. The sound from electric guitars comes mainly from an amplifier, although the amplifiers on the guitar can be changed, tuned and upgraded. It is important to consider the type of guitar wood, but beginners probably won't notice the huge difference in durability. So, don't let the salesperson trick you into upgrading to Hague wood. You still need to learn a little about the different types of wood to make the selection process more clear.
   • The majority of the body is made from maple, peach or birch wood. Lime is famous for its durability and clear sound, while rosewood is known for its warmth. The birch wood is perfect for creating a guitar that has a clear sound and a high pitch.

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   Find inspiration from your guitar legends. Admit it, the reason why most people choose the number one piano is because it looks cooler than the others. This is a perfectly valid reason to choose a piano. Almost all guitar players chose the guitar because they saw another player who looked impressive standing on stage with that guitar.
   • Gibson Les Paul model players include Jimmy Page, Zakk Wilde, Slash, Randy Rhoads and Bob Marley.
   • Famous Fender Stratocaster players include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
   • Other notable models include the Gibson SG played by Angus Young, the Fender Telecaster chosen by Bruce Springsteen, the Gibson Flying V played by Kirk Hammett and the hand-painted Fender Jazz Master by Kevin Shields, Elvis Costello, Thurston Moore, and J Magic.

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   Do not be afraid to buy bargain instruments. Instrument buyers often fall into the same trap thinking that expensive and rare instruments are better than cheaper factory standard goods. This is also sometimes true, but if you are looking for a guitar to learn to play, don't judge the price. There are expensive guitars that don't sound at all, while some inexpensive guitars actually make a good sound. The old Fenders that cost thousands of dollars today were originally just cheap, hard-bodied guitars.
   • Also, if you plan to invest in a guitar to learn, you should get one worth playing. The toys sold at places like Wal-Mart are of poor quality at the prices on the labels. The wiser way is to find used guitars or cheaper models of the guitar you want. Fender has a "Squire" line that uses cheaper ingredients but shares the same design as their more expensive guitars. You can buy a Squire Strat for around 6 million VND, compared with 28 million for an American Stratocaster if you can afford it.
   • Look for old guitars and look for good sellers. Some people just play guitars that have been dented a little and have been bored by their former owners. For example, Neil Young is famous for just playing the old guitar and never the new one.
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Part 2 of 3: Examination of a Guitar

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   Check out the guitar's tone. When you pick up your guitar, give it a try on the keyboard and play single notes. When plucking a string, you need to get some vibration in the fibers that echo across the guitar. This vibration should last for a few seconds.
   • You can replace amplifiers very cheaply, but it is wood that makes the instrument. Hit a note and listen for the sound to fade - is it long and warm, or does it produce a short, metallic sound? The sound of the piano depends not only on the wood material, but also on the way the neck is mounted.
   • The guitar needs to be properly tuned on both the 5th and 12th frets. Play these keys and make sure the blocking chord is in the first position for the correct chord, and the higher chord on the scale also says standard sound. If that is not the case then you need to adjust the neck.
   • Check the neck scale length. The scale length is the length of the string when vibrating, and is measured by the distance between the comb and the back of the horse on the horse. The scale can be longer or shorter depending on this length. In essence, this length will give you comfort. You need to make sure that the keyboards are spaced for easy play. Most electric guitars usually have one of two main proportional lengths:

     

   • The length of Gibson's scale is 133.65 cm. This ratio results in Les Paul trees having a round sound with a heavy base. If you have a Les Paul tree in your hand, you will know its weight. This is also partly due to the length of the scales.
   • The length of Fender's scale is 64.77 cm. Fender's scale length allows players to create clear and bright tones, perfect for solo plays or works with a sense of exploration in the outer space Hendrix style.
   • The 63.5 cm scale length is sometimes used by other manufacturers like the PRS, giving it a distinctive sound.

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   Check the string tension. Tension is the height of the string above the keyboard. Strings that are too tight mean that the strings are too far from the keyboard and you have to use more force to play each note. The slack string means the ropes are only a little bit away from the keyboard surface and easier for the player to press. When playing the guitar, pay attention to the distance between the strings and the keyboard face and how difficult each note is to play.
   • Most guitar players need to prepare their guitar before playing to minimize string buzzing. However, if you are buying an old guitar you need to check if the keys are loose or not. You might consider adjusting the neck so that the strings are at the right distance from the keyboard.

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   Make sure that the neck is comfortably in your hand. Some comb widths dictate the distance from the high E to the high E string. Other combs determine the form of the neck.

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   Take a look at what types of amplifiers are used. The sound of the guitar emanating from the amplifier is due to the role of amplifiers. When you first start playing you may not notice the big difference or pay much attention to the amplifiers, but they aren't as complicated as they seem. Learning how to distinguish between the two most basic and common types of amplifiers will give you more information to choose from. Some guitars come in both, while others have only one.
   • The single-core amplifiers have clear sound, perfect for blues or rock 'n roll solos. Stratocaster trees come with single-core amplifiers.
   • The dual core amps are modified from single core amps, giving the keyboard a roar when playing loudly. They are rectangular in shape and made of metal. If you are going to play and distort your sound then you will need at least one dual core amplifier on your keyboard.
   • Some guitars have different types of amplification, for example the P90 amplifier is most popular in the guitar world with a roaring sound like dual core amplifiers but with a warm bass. These amplifiers made their mark in guitar history with their distortion.

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   Examine the herd. Horses on an electric guitar will come in a variety of designs, including some intricate ones. Some "drift" horses have vibrating levers that allow you to bend the horse and "press" the sound accordingly. These vibrators can be added or available on some instruments.
   • Some players need to be aware of the relationship between where the horse is and where the hand you normally rest on the guitar. Some of the pianos look great, but are in too high or inconvenient positions, making it more difficult to play. Likewise, some horses have a rather inconvenient way to install strings and can make it difficult to change strings. You need to consider these points when choosing a flock.
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Part 3 of 3: Purchase Remaining Supplies

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   Buy an amplifier. An electric guitar wouldn't play without the amplifier, and the cost of the amplifier is also one of the extra costs of buying an electric guitar. Playing an expensive Gibson, but using an inexpensive amplifier won't make any sense. Save enough money and buy a high quality amplifier to help your guitar sound better.
   • Consider your needs and buy an amplifier with enough output to suit your purpose. You should also check out the self-tuning functions on each amplifier, including reverb, vibrato, and other effects that are sure to delight you.
   • Hard amplifiers are the cheapest type of amplifier, based on a semiconductor circuit pattern. For starters, these amplifiers are also pretty good. More experienced guitar players prefer to use higher tube amplifiers with vacuum tubes that need to be heated before electricity is run.
   • An amplifier consists of an amplifier set above a larger speaker. Famous Marshall amps are often used during the concert to make loud noises. If you are not planning on performing in the near future then an amplifier can be a bit too much.

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   Buy a set of 0.6 cm thick cables. It's a pity to come home from the musical instrument store with the instrument and amplifier in hand with nothing to connect. The cables used in guitars usually cost around 110,000-220,000 VND per roll, including a 0.6 cm jack at each end. Make sure you buy the correct cables at the store. Any good store will advise you to buy exactly what you need, but you still need to make sure to be sure.

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   Buy whatever equipment you need to play. Strips, bands and an electronic winding machine are the key ingredients when playing the guitar. You won't be able to tune your guitar yourself, and most winders will allow you to plug it directly into the keyboard using a 0.6 cm cable, and you will find adjusting the sound to make sure. Your instrument has a standard sound that is not difficult at all. These devices cost about 200,000 VND.

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   Don't rush to buy pedals. The world of guitar pedals is vast and quite complex. You may find it fun to stomp on the pedal to distort or combine the sound of the Echoplex pedals and each vibration to create an extraterrestrial "symphony" without playing a note. However, the investment in the pedal at the beginning of the game is probably not necessary. Learn the basics and see what your amplifier makes before you start switching to the guitar pedal. advertisement

Advice

• Be an inspiration! Think about the kind of music you plan to play or learn. If you want to play rock and other loud music then maybe a jazz guitar is just not right. But remember, if this is your first guitar, don't buy a guitar that is too expensive. Later, maybe you will decide that a guitar is not the right instrument for you!
• Don't think that with a good guitar in hand you will play better. If you're bad, a better guitar won't do. Keep practicing and you will improve.
• Be careful when buying from online stores like eBay or musiciansfriend.com. Do not let the comments below the product fool you. Read at least 5 different reviews and ask the other musicians about the guitar. The best way is to try the piano in the store first to feel it.
• Have enough money to pay for pedals, amplifiers, strings, amplifiers and more pedals. You easily get caught up!
• Don't let yourself get stuck in searching for sound. They don't create magic pedals and amps, they're just good at blowing things out!
• Don't be hasty. If you see a 2 million piano at the Walmart supermarket, there must be a reason why it is so cheap!
• Ask to try the guitar you are looking for with your amplifier if they don't have one.
• Any review of an instrument is just one person's opinion, one's favorite guitar may be the one others dislike the most. When looking, you need to buy a guitar based on your opinion, not anyone else.
• Famous brands don't guarantee a good guitar. You need to play a real guitar.
• Ask a mechanic or guitarist to help you choose a guitar. Store employees will sometimes get a bonus if they sell a particular brand guitar, but a mechanic can tell you which instrument has more problems than others.
• Find out first. Read, shop online, compare sales and auction sites from multiple sources.
• The music you want to play will be more about your own style than the sound your guitar makes. However, the neck shape and the set of amplifiers can also make a difference.
• Remember that price doesn't always come with quality! Many popular brands will increase the price of your instrument while you can get another guitar for a better price. Don't let the brands fool you!
• You can buy an old guitar as your first guitar - that guitar could be better for your money!

Warning

• Many inexpensive guitars that you find at major stores like Walmart or Toys R Us often have problems with the keyboard and tone, so don't buy these if you're looking to buy one. -I really. While the amplifier deals for beginners may seem like good products at a low price, don't be fooled. These amplifiers will limit your control over your sound and are not worth the money.
• How to choose Amplifiers