These are what we might call common sense guidelines to buying an electric guitar. The advice has been taken from professionals.

Obviously you want the guitar or bass you want to buy to not only give you pleasure but to last you for many years. So let’s ensure you are not going to be disappointed.  Here are the guidelines.

• Buy the best you can afford. You will always be looking for the best so start off as high up the quality scale as possible. You will enjoy the playability and dependability that is built into your instrument for years to come.

• Check and expect a lifetime warranty. Any manufacturer worth their salt will provide a lifetime warranty. When looking at used Gibson guitars for sale you should expect that the warranty comes with it.

• Whatever make you choose, check out the credentials of the manufacturer. Essentially their reputation, their experience and ongoing after sales service.

• Consider the value of your new best friend in terms of appreciation. Buying a cheap guitar  is like going on a cheap date. My friend, it will not last and if you try to make it last it will only bring you grief. Enough said!

• Consider the quality of materials used and the craftsmanship employed in producing your guitar. These are irreplacable factors that will not only enhance your enjoyment, they will look after you as long as you look after your guitar.

• Check the electronics. Cheap electronics will result in cheap sounds.Good quality pickups are coated in wax or epoxy to prevent extraneous noise. The double coil humbuckers are the quietest while the single coil pickups tend to allow feedback and hum. Again look for quality.

• The all important neck joint. This is a must. The best neck joints are glued rather than bolted. Bolt on necks will tend to loosen over time and transfer vibration up the neck resulting in loss of tone. Having to support the neck with a toothpick jammed into the loosening joint just does not cut it.

• Nuts and bolts.You certainly do not want your strings rattling around your nuts! So ensure the guitar you intend to buy is has the nuts and headstock designed to have enough downward pressure to keep you free from that problem.

• Pay attention to detail. Assuming you are buying a quality guitar, ensure the manufacturer has paid attention to detail. With a Gibson that is a given but if it a used or vintage Gibson assure yourself that the previous player or owner has given it the care and attention it deserves.

Now you know what to look for and how to buy an electric  guitar lets go and look for a good one !

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