| Almost everyone dreams of owning an electric guitar, | | | | converted into magnetic fields via magnets in the |
| but how many take the time to learn important electric | | | | pick-up. These converted signals are fed into an |
| guitar facts? Holding an electric guitar for a while and | | | | amplifier- by altering the signal; you'll get to hear the |
| pretending you're a rock star is one thing and deciding | | | | range of different sounds that an electric guitar makes. |
| to buy one is an entirely different proposition. If you're | | | | As you become more familiar with the instrument, you'll |
| serious about buying an electric guitar, there are some | | | | learn about features likes bending, distortion and how |
| basic facts you should know. | | | | to use special guitar pedals to alter the sound. But all of |
| Music First, Looks Later | | | | this depends on the pick-up; if the pick-up on the guitar |
| One of the main reasons why electric guitars are so | | | | is bad, then the sound will also be bad. |
| popular is because they come in so many different | | | | The 'jump' is also very important in buying an electric |
| styles. A number of legendary heavy metal and hard | | | | guitar. Choosing the right kind of guitar is not something |
| rock guitarists are known by the particular style or | | | | to be rushed into- you have to browse as many |
| make of the guitar they play. But one of the most | | | | shops as you can. Plug in and play the guitar first, and |
| important things to keep in mind is to never buy a | | | | experiment with a few riffs. There will be guitars that |
| guitar just because it looks good. Remember that an | | | | will seem dull and heavy in your hands. Others might |
| electric guitar is not a fashion accessory- it has to | | | | seem alright but won't fill you with enthusiasm. There |
| have a good sound. You'll notice that the really talented | | | | will be that one guitar that will literally 'jump' in your |
| guitarists often stick to standard models rather than | | | | hands when you start to play it- this is the one for you. |
| flashy and stylized electric guitars. | | | | If you buy a guitar that excites you, it will translate into |
| If you're a beginner, it is better to become familiar with | | | | better and more inspired playing. |
| the acoustic guitar before you try your hand at an | | | | Some of the most popular brands of electric guitars |
| electric one. Unlike ordinary guitars, electric guitars are | | | | are Ibanez, Fender and ESP. There are also a number |
| not hollow- this is the main reason why they come in | | | | of specially designed guitars available- these are |
| so many different shapes. If you play an electric guitar | | | | usually for customized playing and are suited to |
| that isn't plugged in, the sound will be barely audible. | | | | specific kinds of music, like heavy metal or the blues. |
| The way to test and really get a feel for an electric | | | | Once you've found the perfect guitar for you, there's |
| guitar is to plug it in. | | | | no end to the kind of sounds and music you'll be able |
| The Importance Of Pick-Up And Jump | | | | to create. You can experiment with a variety of |
| The most important of all electric guitar facts is the | | | | different techniques and playing styles. Remember that |
| pick-up. Most electrics will have at least two of these. | | | | you need to have your electric guitar facts straight |
| When you play the guitar, the vibration of the strings is | | | | before you can find that perfect guitar. |