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...you will of course need an amplifier to go with it...and that’s more money. I would also say I think the practicality of an acoustic is the other thing...you can take it anywhere without worrying about having to plug in, plus I would say that the versatility stylistically of an acoustic is really great.
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Generally acoustics range from $200 and basically can go as high as you like....there are really high end guitars that can go for $3000 and even higher than that. In Canada, it is possible to get a really decent sounding acoustic in the $200-$350 range.
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Some brands to look at are Simon & Patrick, Seagull, Ovation, Godin, and Fender. All of these companies have excellent reputations and have a long history of providing quality craftsmanship.
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Try as many guitars as you can. Pick one that feels comfortable to you...not too big in the neck so that you can’t get your hands around it, and not too heavy that it’s going to be fatiguing to handle it for any extended period of time. Also, you want one whose body is not too high otherwise you might find the shoulder of your picking hand too high up....and this can put stress on that shoulder. Find a guitar whose body is suitable for your stature.
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If possible, bring along someone who is a guitar player, and someone whose opinion you trust. You will want to hear the sound of the guitar, and if you’ve never played...it’s better to have someone play the instrument for you so that you can listen to it. There is somewhat of a dichotomy here of a great sounding guitar and one that is comfortable to play. I’ve had students come in with really great sounding acoustics, but when I watch them play....I can tell that the shape of the guitar is not right for their body...usually because the guitar is too big and it puts their shoulder muscles and hands in awkward positions that can have long term effects on their body. You should find one that strikes a good balance...it’s comfy and sounds good. |
