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While we don’t want to bore you with too many technical details, it is important to consider a number of critical issues when looking to buy a new electric guitar.

After all, there are several of factors that determine how a guitar performs. Take for example, the tonal properties of wood. Tonewoods (e.g. Mahogany, Brazilian Rosewood, Koa, etc.)  respond differently to how they are treated and crafted.  It is important to note, though, that how a particular wood sounds  depends on who is doing the listening, so like anything related to music subjectivity is an issue to remember.

Of all the characteristics a luthier (i.e. some who makes or repairs stringed instruments) must take into consideration in making an instrument is the speed at which the construction material transmits the energy it receives. A luthier must craft their instruments with materials that facilitate the transmission of vibrational energy. Wood with a high velocity of sound and low internal damping make the best options.

Another issue to consider with electric guitars is what kind of pickup is selected. Single-coil pickups were found on all early models and have only one coil of wire. The design is simple, but unfortunately, in addition to producing an electrical signal from a vibrating magnetic field, a coil of wire is a very efficient antenna. To translate, single-coil pickups are often susceptible to “hum. “

Another aspect of guitar to consider is the neck. Different guitar makers make different necks.  Like the construction of the body there are various important factors to consider. For example, the wood which includes the type and number of pieces, the neck joint (e.g. how it connects to the body of the guitar), and finally the profile which refers to the width, thickness as well as the shape.

The guitar’s neck may be made out of one piece or out of several laminated together. This configuration can make the neck stronger. The wood selection is also an area of debate. One critical issue centers on the hardness of the wood which is determined by the tautness of the wood granule as well as the weight. This is because it is a crucial factor in crafting a well balanced guitar.

While there are certainly more issues to consider, the topics discussed above are a good starting point in selecting and buying an electric guitar.