| Ask any guitarist, and they will you that | | | | guitar, you will need to decide what pick-up |
| nothing comes close to jamming with a guitar. | | | | you want, either single or humbucker pick up. |
| In fact, no other instrument has influenced | | | | These refer to the copper wire that is |
| modern music so much as the guitar, and its | | | | wrapped around the bar magnets. As its name |
| ongoing popularity is reflect in its | | | | implies, the single pick-up it is composed of |
| ubiquitous appearance in bands, radio | | | | one copper wire wrapped in a single coil |
| stations and music videos throughout the | | | | around a single bar magnet or several rod |
| world. Certainly one of the coolest | | | | magnets. The humbucker pick-up, on the other |
| instruments, the guitar is synonymous with | | | | hand, uses two coils which tends to increase |
| contemporary pop and rock music. That said, | | | | the intensity of a guitar's sounds. |
| no guitar is more symbolic of rock music than | | | | |
| the electric guitar. | | | | Choosing the right bridge is another |
| | | | important step. You will need to decide |
| Whether you are an expert or a mere learner, | | | | between the stock tremolo, double-locking or |
| getting a new electric guitar is a thrill. | | | | Floyd Rose double locking system. Depending |
| Perhaps you have only ever played an acoustic | | | | on the style, the strings may be positioned |
| guitar, and want to branch out? Maybe you are | | | | differently, looser or tighter, and more or |
| simply learning guitar from scratch? Whatever | | | | less responsive to your touch. |
| your reasons, buying an electric guitar means | | | | |
| you will be able to play searing riffs and | | | | These are just some of the things you will |
| haunting melodies like you have never | | | | need to consider when you select your new |
| experienced with any other instrument. | | | | electric guitar. The choice you ultimately |
| | | | make will vary depending on the sort of music |
| There are a number of things to decide upon | | | | you want to play, as well as your knowledge |
| when choosing an electric guitar. | | | | and level of experience. Your budget will |
| | | | also bear upon your decision, and for those |
| The first decision you need to make is what | | | | with less money, secondhand guitars are |
| body shape you want your guitar to be. To | | | | always an option. |
| date, the most popular guitar shape is the | | | | |
| solid-body Les Paul shape. You can also opt | | | | Seeking help from friends who play the |
| for the SG Style, which has a thinner double | | | | electrical guitar, or staff at the music |
| cut-away body. Other most common shapes are | | | | store is always invaluable. Once you have the |
| the Stratocaster and Telecaster. | | | | right guitar, your playing will be more |
| | | | enjoyable... and the better for it. |
| Once you have chosen the shape of your | | | | |