A Buyers Guide to Buying Their Next Axe
Live Rock gigs were the rage in the 60's and they pushed innumerable kids to buy their very 1st guitars. Now, video games like Guitar Hero World Tour are having the same effect.
The heart of all classic rock music does not just lie with the lyrics; 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 Mark Knopfler, Steve Vai, Jimmy Page etc. These men are not just some of the best guitarists of their times, they are legends.
If you are interested in learning how to play the guitar then the first thing you will need to do is select one. Most people start with an acoustic and graduate to the electric. It is sometimes quite overwhelming for anyone to choose the right electric guitar right off the bat since there are literally 1000's of models out there on the market. If you're purchasing an electric guitar then you will also need to pick up an amplifier, pick-ups, picks, a tuner etc.
Electric guitars can be bought in a vast array of shapes and designs with the aerodynamic designs being some of the most popular. Do not purchase the 1st electric guitar you see. You need to spend a fair amount of time looking around and check out the prices and models before you buy one. In fact, one of the coolest ways to pick a guitar is by the brand or by the style. Here is my take on the 4 basic 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 used prolifically by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. The Strato is from Fender and has a neck that is sturdily bolted to the guitar's body. Aside from this, it has dual cut away sides, 22 frets accompanied by a wammy bar and three single-coil pickups. Fender designed the first Stratocaster in the early 50's. A few of the popular designs are:
* Fender Deluxe Strat: Approx $600 * American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS: Approx $1200 * Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric: Approx $300 * Fender Standard Strat Electric Guitar in Rosewood: Approx $550 * Stratocaster Eric Johnson Signature model: Approx $1700
Telecaster (Better known as a 'Tele') - The Telecaster is another great instrument from Fenders. It is more than just another electric guitar; it is a complete band. It is a solid body electric and comprises of two pick-ups. The first Telecaster was constructed by Leo Fender in the 40's and has a mono cutaway body. It doesn't have the wammy bar but has 2 different single-coil pickups. Some of the popular Telecaster models include:
* American Tele HS guitar: $950-$1000 * Fender Standard Telecaster Electric: $300-$500 * 63 Tele Relic Solid Body: $2650-$3150 * Fender 72 Telecaster Custom Electric: $750-$850
Les Paul - This classic guitar was designed by Gibson for some of the stars of the era. The prominent feature of a Les Paul guitar is its set neck, which means there are no bolts. The body is a single cutaway and rounded. It is equipped with 2 humbucker pickups as well as a elevated scratch-plate. If you want to play twisted sound then this great guitar will provide you with a varied range. Some of the legends who use the Les Pauls include Kirk Hammett (Metallica) and Carlos Santana. Some of the celebrated Les Paul models include:
* Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar: $3000-$3500 * 1959 Les Paul Standard: $5550-$6000 * Les Paul Vintage Mahogany: $700-$850 * Les Paul Classic: $1800-$1900
Gibson - This is one of the greatest brands in guitar and all their models are classics and cannot be compared to others. Gibson guitar company was actually incorporated in 1902 by Orville Gibson and has been singly responsible for giving us some of the most innovative acoustic and electric guitars. A couple of the famous models include the ES-150 electric and the Flying V 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 a couple. Some of the popular Gibson models include:
* Gibson Flying V Electric: $500-$600 * SG 61 Classic Electric Guitar: $1500-$1600 * Gibson Faded SG Special Guitar: $550-$600 * Gibson Explorer Pro: $1100-$1200
These are the best brands of electric guitars. The other aspects that will help you to pick up a guitar include fretboard, the pick-ups, and the body. Full-bodied electrics are normally preferred as they can produce some of the best audio that you will ever get to hear. - 18780
The heart of all classic rock music does not just lie with the lyrics; 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 Mark Knopfler, Steve Vai, Jimmy Page etc. These men are not just some of the best guitarists of their times, they are legends.
If you are interested in learning how to play the guitar then the first thing you will need to do is select one. Most people start with an acoustic and graduate to the electric. It is sometimes quite overwhelming for anyone to choose the right electric guitar right off the bat since there are literally 1000's of models out there on the market. If you're purchasing an electric guitar then you will also need to pick up an amplifier, pick-ups, picks, a tuner etc.
Electric guitars can be bought in a vast array of shapes and designs with the aerodynamic designs being some of the most popular. Do not purchase the 1st electric guitar you see. You need to spend a fair amount of time looking around and check out the prices and models before you buy one. In fact, one of the coolest ways to pick a guitar is by the brand or by the style. Here is my take on the 4 basic 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 used prolifically by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. The Strato is from Fender and has a neck that is sturdily bolted to the guitar's body. Aside from this, it has dual cut away sides, 22 frets accompanied by a wammy bar and three single-coil pickups. Fender designed the first Stratocaster in the early 50's. A few of the popular designs are:
* Fender Deluxe Strat: Approx $600 * American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS: Approx $1200 * Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric: Approx $300 * Fender Standard Strat Electric Guitar in Rosewood: Approx $550 * Stratocaster Eric Johnson Signature model: Approx $1700
Telecaster (Better known as a 'Tele') - The Telecaster is another great instrument from Fenders. It is more than just another electric guitar; it is a complete band. It is a solid body electric and comprises of two pick-ups. The first Telecaster was constructed by Leo Fender in the 40's and has a mono cutaway body. It doesn't have the wammy bar but has 2 different single-coil pickups. Some of the popular Telecaster models include:
* American Tele HS guitar: $950-$1000 * Fender Standard Telecaster Electric: $300-$500 * 63 Tele Relic Solid Body: $2650-$3150 * Fender 72 Telecaster Custom Electric: $750-$850
Les Paul - This classic guitar was designed by Gibson for some of the stars of the era. The prominent feature of a Les Paul guitar is its set neck, which means there are no bolts. The body is a single cutaway and rounded. It is equipped with 2 humbucker pickups as well as a elevated scratch-plate. If you want to play twisted sound then this great guitar will provide you with a varied range. Some of the legends who use the Les Pauls include Kirk Hammett (Metallica) and Carlos Santana. Some of the celebrated Les Paul models include:
* Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar: $3000-$3500 * 1959 Les Paul Standard: $5550-$6000 * Les Paul Vintage Mahogany: $700-$850 * Les Paul Classic: $1800-$1900
Gibson - This is one of the greatest brands in guitar and all their models are classics and cannot be compared to others. Gibson guitar company was actually incorporated in 1902 by Orville Gibson and has been singly responsible for giving us some of the most innovative acoustic and electric guitars. A couple of the famous models include the ES-150 electric and the Flying V 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 a couple. Some of the popular Gibson models include:
* Gibson Flying V Electric: $500-$600 * SG 61 Classic Electric Guitar: $1500-$1600 * Gibson Faded SG Special Guitar: $550-$600 * Gibson Explorer Pro: $1100-$1200
These are the best brands of electric guitars. The other aspects that will help you to pick up a guitar include fretboard, the pick-ups, and the body. Full-bodied electrics are normally preferred as they can produce some of the best audio that you will ever get to hear. - 18780
About the Author:
Kyle is an expert distributor of trade lead information for trade sites like fuzing.com where you can discover lots of trade leads for Les Paul Studio Sellers and Electric Guitars Sellers.
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