How to choose a good guitar

* If you prefer rock and roll, you should never buy a classical guitar. It is better to start with a Spanish guitar and then switch to electric.
* If you want to learn guitar only for your own pleasure, get an acoustic one.
* While playing for church or other occasions which prefer soft music, get an acoustic electric guitar.
* Electric guitars are easier to learn, but amplifiers are also needed for magnifying the sound.

* If you are a beginner, don't make the mistake of getting a good guitar once you get good in playing it. Never buy a cheap guitar, always start with a good one.
* Cheap guitars are hard to play, even harder to tune and the worst fact is, the music does not sound good.
* Very soon, the learner gets disgusted with the quality and quits playing.
* So, always get a good guitar for at least 300$ and enjoy learning and playing.

* Always try to go with an expert who knows guitars and can check whether the one you are about to buy sounds good.
* While testing, either do it outdoors or do it in a large room, where the sound can properly circulate.
* Overall sound quality depends on the timbers, proper balance of treble and bass, sound clarity of each individual chord, rate by which the tone decays once a string is struck and finally loudness of the tones.

* While buying a new guitar, always carefully examine the total structure.
* Gently tap on the surface to see whether there are any cracks on the body.
* There must not be any depressions or swellings on the surface.
* If you are buying an old one, apart from all the above, check the tuning machines, whether they properly tunes or if there is any rusting or worn gears.

* Never buy a guitar based on the brand names. It is not always essential that a good brand produces good quality guitar.
* Looks are always not important. Playing the music is more important than the style factor. Your first preference should be sound quality and structure. Then comes the looks.
* Always choose a professional music store. There, the storekeeper will also have good knowledge in music and will definitely help you get your perfect gear. And if a store does not keep Martin, Gibson and Fender, it is better to avoid it.
* Buying expensive guitars is not always important. Try them out for sound and examine what a real guitar feels like. Then go for something at your range, and you will have a good idea while comparing other guitars.

The guitar you buy once will be there with you for the rest of your life. So, buy a good one and start learning. And always remember to properly maintain your gear.