In The Studio with John Wesley Harding

There are plenty of guitar models available on the market. As a beginner, you may be confused in selecting one of them to take to your home. There are some elements of the guitar that determine its model. They include the wide variety or wood for the material, equipment, and design elements. You must not pick the guitar only by taking a look at the appearance, but you need to go deeper to observe the construction and design.

Before going to the market and , you need to understand your skill level and your budget. The more experienced guitar players will give more attention to some details of the soundboard, tone wood and the construction. They have their own taste. Most beginners do not want to spend more money for master guitar playing. There are also some affordable acoustic guitars that offer you with good quality of sound. The most important thing is that you need to make sure that the guitar, string and material match to each other. A perfect guitar, although supported by a set of some cheap materials, will sound good. Consider also that you may not need a guitar with electric feature, because this feature is not a must for learning and practicing.

For the more detail construction and design, there are some points to take into account, i.e. body style, neck, intonation, and tonewoods. Without neglecting the shape, it is better for beginners to have the guitar in smaller size because it is easier to lift and to port. Then, select the guitar with appropriate size of the neck depending on your hand size. The normal acoustic guitar is with 12 – 14 frets neck. Consider also the distance of the frets for the ability of playing in tune. Although there are some best wood types for the guitar, some guitars are also made of alternative woods offering more affordable price.