A Guitar Players Guide to Purchasing Their Next Electric Guitar
Rock gigs were all the rage in the 60's and they pushed innumerable kids to buy their first electric guitars. Now, video games like Guitar Hero World Tour are having the same effect.
The core of all heavy rock music does not just lie with the words; it also lies with the electric guitar and the various sounds that it can produce. There are so many kids across the block who would give anything to play like Ritchie Blackmore, Carlos Santana, Angus Young etc. These men are not just some of the best guitarists of their times, they are legends.
Now if you are interested in finding out how to play the guitar then the first thing you'll need to buy is a guitar. A lot of people start with an acoustic guitar and graduate to the electric. It can be quite overwhelming for anyone to select the appropriate electric guitar initially, since there are 100's of brands out there on the market. If you are getting an electric guitar then you'll also need to purchase an amp, pick-ups, picks, a tuner, perhaps an effects unit etc.
Electric guitars can be purchased in a huge variety of shapes and designs with the aerodynamic designs being one of the hottest. But hold back! Don't go for the 1st guitar you see. You need to spend time looking around and check out the wide range of prices and vast array of models before you actually buy one. In fact, one of the better ways to pick a guitar is by the brand or by the style. Here is my take on the 4 important styles:
Stratocaster (Also known as the 'Strat') - This certainly is a show stealer and has a typical style. The most famous is the red and white color combination, which was played all the time by Knopfler of Dire Straits. The Strato is from Fender and has a neck fastened to the guitar body. Aside from this, it has twin cut away sides, 22 frets accompanied by a tremolo system and three pickups. Fender designed the first Stratocaster in the early 50's. A few of the popular designs include:
* Fender Deluxe Stratocaster: Approx $600 * American Deluxe Strat HSS in Rosewood: Approx $1200 * Fender Standard Strat Electric: Approx $450 * Fender Standard Strat Electric Guitar in Rosewood: Approx $650 * Strat Eric Johnson Signature model: Approx $1700
Telecaster (Better known as a 'Tele') - The Telecaster is another creative guitar from Fenders. It is more than just another guitar; it is more like a complete band. It is a solid body electric and comprises of twin pick-ups. The first Telecaster was produced by Leo Fender in the 40's and has a single cutaway body. It doesn't have the wah wah bar but has two different single-coil pickups. Some of the popular Telecaster models include:
* American Telecaster HS: $900-$1100 * Fender Standard Tele: $400-$550 * 63 Telecaster Relic Solid Body Electric: $2400-$3150 * Fender 72 Tele Custom Electric Guitar: $700-$850
Gibson Les Paul - This extraordinary guitar was designed by Gibson for some of the jazz stars of the era. The striking feature of a Les Paul electric is its set neck construction, which means there are no joints. The body is a single cutaway and rounded. It is furnished with dual humbucker pickups as well as a raised scratch-plate. If you want to play twisted sound then this great guitar will provide you with a huge range. Some of the well known shredders who use the Les Pauls include Eric Clapton and Slash (ex-Guns'n'Roses). Some of the celebrated Les Paul models include:
* Les Paul Custom Electric: $3050-$3500 * 1959 Les Paul Standard: $5500-$6000 * Les Paul Vintage Mahogany Electric Guitar: $700-$800 * Les Paul Classic Guitar: $1800-$1950
The Gibson Brand - Gibson is one of the powerhouse brands in guitar and all their models are classics and cannot be compared to others. Gibson was actually founded in 1902 by Orville Gibson and has been singly accountable for affording us some of the best acoustic and electric guitars. A couple of the famous models include the ES-150 electric and the Gibson Explorer etc. Some of the well known shredders who have played a Gibson or are still using it include Jimmy Page and Frank Zappa to name just a couple. Some of the most popular models include:
* Flying V: $500-$600 * SG 61 Classic Electric Guitar: $1500-$1600 * Faded SG Special: $550-$600 * Explorer Pro Electric Guitar: $1100-$1200
These are the most well known brands of guitars. The other aspects that will help you to pick up a guitar include the shape of the fretboard, the type of pick-ups, and the body shape. Full-bodied electrics are generally preferred as they can generate some of the best sounds that you will ever get to hear. - 2361
The core of all heavy rock music does not just lie with the words; it also lies with the electric guitar and the various sounds that it can produce. There are so many kids across the block who would give anything to play like Ritchie Blackmore, Carlos Santana, Angus Young etc. These men are not just some of the best guitarists of their times, they are legends.
Now if you are interested in finding out how to play the guitar then the first thing you'll need to buy is a guitar. A lot of people start with an acoustic guitar and graduate to the electric. It can be quite overwhelming for anyone to select the appropriate electric guitar initially, since there are 100's of brands out there on the market. If you are getting an electric guitar then you'll also need to purchase an amp, pick-ups, picks, a tuner, perhaps an effects unit etc.
Electric guitars can be purchased in a huge variety of shapes and designs with the aerodynamic designs being one of the hottest. But hold back! Don't go for the 1st guitar you see. You need to spend time looking around and check out the wide range of prices and vast array of models before you actually buy one. In fact, one of the better ways to pick a guitar is by the brand or by the style. Here is my take on the 4 important styles:
Stratocaster (Also known as the 'Strat') - This certainly is a show stealer and has a typical style. The most famous is the red and white color combination, which was played all the time by Knopfler of Dire Straits. The Strato is from Fender and has a neck fastened to the guitar body. Aside from this, it has twin cut away sides, 22 frets accompanied by a tremolo system and three pickups. Fender designed the first Stratocaster in the early 50's. A few of the popular designs include:
* Fender Deluxe Stratocaster: Approx $600 * American Deluxe Strat HSS in Rosewood: Approx $1200 * Fender Standard Strat Electric: Approx $450 * Fender Standard Strat Electric Guitar in Rosewood: Approx $650 * Strat Eric Johnson Signature model: Approx $1700
Telecaster (Better known as a 'Tele') - The Telecaster is another creative guitar from Fenders. It is more than just another guitar; it is more like a complete band. It is a solid body electric and comprises of twin pick-ups. The first Telecaster was produced by Leo Fender in the 40's and has a single cutaway body. It doesn't have the wah wah bar but has two different single-coil pickups. Some of the popular Telecaster models include:
* American Telecaster HS: $900-$1100 * Fender Standard Tele: $400-$550 * 63 Telecaster Relic Solid Body Electric: $2400-$3150 * Fender 72 Tele Custom Electric Guitar: $700-$850
Gibson Les Paul - This extraordinary guitar was designed by Gibson for some of the jazz stars of the era. The striking feature of a Les Paul electric is its set neck construction, which means there are no joints. The body is a single cutaway and rounded. It is furnished with dual humbucker pickups as well as a raised scratch-plate. If you want to play twisted sound then this great guitar will provide you with a huge range. Some of the well known shredders who use the Les Pauls include Eric Clapton and Slash (ex-Guns'n'Roses). Some of the celebrated Les Paul models include:
* Les Paul Custom Electric: $3050-$3500 * 1959 Les Paul Standard: $5500-$6000 * Les Paul Vintage Mahogany Electric Guitar: $700-$800 * Les Paul Classic Guitar: $1800-$1950
The Gibson Brand - Gibson is one of the powerhouse brands in guitar and all their models are classics and cannot be compared to others. Gibson was actually founded in 1902 by Orville Gibson and has been singly accountable for affording us some of the best acoustic and electric guitars. A couple of the famous models include the ES-150 electric and the Gibson Explorer etc. Some of the well known shredders who have played a Gibson or are still using it include Jimmy Page and Frank Zappa to name just a couple. Some of the most popular models include:
* Flying V: $500-$600 * SG 61 Classic Electric Guitar: $1500-$1600 * Faded SG Special: $550-$600 * Explorer Pro Electric Guitar: $1100-$1200
These are the most well known brands of guitars. The other aspects that will help you to pick up a guitar include the shape of the fretboard, the type of pick-ups, and the body shape. Full-bodied electrics are generally preferred as they can generate some of the best sounds that you will ever get to hear. - 2361
About the Author:
Kyle Zoltowski is a well known distributor of trade lead information for trade portals like fuzing.com where you will discover numerous trade leads for Telecasters and Buy Electric Guitars.
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