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