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Cheap Electric Guitars-You Can Own a Quality Guitar For Cheap

Owning a really nice guitar can be very exspensive. Fact is most folks looking for cheap electric guitars are just starting out and can not afford a $1000 guitar. The good news is you can have a nice sounding guitar that will stand the test of time for between $200 and $400.

You may be asking, how can I find a cheap guitar that still sounds good? Or I am starting out, which body stlye is right for me?  Should I buy new or used?  With all the brands out there, how do I know which one is the best?

These are all common questions that are asked when considering a guitar purchase. They are good questions. I would like to address some of these concerns in the following article. If you are thinking about buying cheap electric guitars, Hopefully you will find this information helpful. I have been around music and guitars since the early 70's. It is a pleasure for me to research these things.
Body Styles of Cheap Electric Guitars
How to determine which body style is best for you

It really boils down to a personal preference when deciding which body style to choose.The solid-bodies and semi-solid bodies are the preferred choice for most "rockers" There is that straight forward sound that makes these guitars unique. The hollow-body guitars on the other hand resonate more along the lines of an acoustic guitar. They are used more frequently by jazz and blues players.

I think if you are just starting out, I would go with a semi-solid body. With this guitar you will have a broader range of sounds without having to use special effects. But what it really comes down to is you getting out there and testing a number of cheap electric guitars out.No matter which one you choose, the way manufacturers are building this things these days, you can be sure to find one reasonably priced that will perform very well. Ultimately it's all about how it feels and sounds.

Quality Sound In Cheap Electric Guitars. What is sweet to your ear is what is most important

Again, this really is up to the individual. Everyone's taste are so different. Some people like a crisp high end sound, while others prefer a resonating sustain and everything in between. You would be surprised at how much you can change the sound simply with the controls on the guitar. By adding an special effect (like a Boss DS-1 Classic Distortion Pedal) that cost no more than $40 you can do even more with the sound.

If you happen to have a old guitar that isn't worth much, or a cheap guitar that just sounds lousy. One thing you can do is change a few things out. Start with the pick-ups. You can buy a...humbucker pick-up for around $100. The other thing you can do is replace the tuner heads...Ping Chrome Tuning Heads Just doing these two things will really improve your guitars performance.

Cheap Electric Guitars-Buy New or Used. Just be careful if you buy a used one

In making a decision on whether to buy a new or used guitar, consider a couple of things. Sometimes you can find a really sweet used guitar. The people selling the guitar just don't know the value of it or they simply just want to get rid of it. At the same time you need to be cautious when looking at used cheap guitars. It's like buying a car, you don't want a lemon.

It would really be wise to bring someone along that knows a lot about guitars if you are going to go that route. Some of the common defects can be... a twisted or warped neck, damage to the frets or tuning heads. One of the hardest thing to detect is a hair line crack, which can be either on the neck or the body of the guitar. If the tuning heads are bad or the pick-ups are lousy, these things can be replaced without spending to much money.

I think you are better off buying a new guitar. At least until you become very familiar with the different brands.That way if you are not satisfied you can bring it back. There are some nice guitars out there that you can pick up for a few hundred dollars. The nice thing is it's yours from the start, no one else was beating away at it. You can work it to your style of playing. If you buy new, do your best to hang on to it. I don't know how many musicians I have talked to that wished they had hung on to that first guitar, (If that is the case for you.)

The Right Brand of Cheap Electric Guitars. There are a lot of good options

With so many different brands out there, many of which are great performers for the money, the best thing you can do is check out all the ratings and reviews and determine which guitar you see repeated more often then the others. Keeping your price limit as your guide.

If you are not excited about running around the Internet trying to figure out the best deal, check out my website. I did all the running around for you, bringing the best deals to one place. I have four merchants in one site, so you can save time and money. I am sure you will be happy with the many choices available.

About the Author

It can be frustrating weeding through all the forums and blogs out there while trying to find cheap guitars. If you want to see several 5 star guitars for under $500 all in one place, check out my website Cheap Guitars or Cheap Electric Guitars

I have been in the music business since the early 70's. My goal is to bring all the reviewed guitars and related gear to one place. Saving you the time of running all over the Internet.

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where can I let a metal part get a chrome coating?

i wanted to build something in my guitar but then found out that i cant buy that part. so i wanted to make one. but i want it to have a chrome coating. and i was wondering if there is someone who can do that.

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Cleaning And Storing Your Guitar

Not only is your guitar a tool for your personal expression, but if properly cared for, can also represent an investment that will increase in value over time. One of the best ways to keep your guitar clean and safe is to store it in a specially made case when it is not being played. Moving the guitar from place to place can also end up being a perilous journey, so it only makes sense to take every precaution within reason to ensure that your guitar is suitably protected. Not only from physical damage, but also from the dangers that come with a change in climate or environment.

Different parts of the guitar can be cleaned by using many different agents. Most of the more modern guitars will have a cellulose finish as well as a few other types of synthetic varnishes. Because of this, they typically can be cleaned with care, using almost any regular household sprays or creams. One thing to avoid if you can though, are cleaning agents that contain silicone or wax, because these will sometimes cause a discoloration to the finish and also give the instrument a somewhat unpleasant sticky feel.

Never, under any circumstances should you use any sort of abrasive cleaning fluid, as these will just plain damage the finish. Most music stores will have on hand a variety of specialized cleaning fluids. So, if you are ever in doubt about what type of cleaning fluid you should use, it would be advisable to use one of these.

When dealing with high-quality classical guitars, additional care must be taken. Many of them have a French-polished finish, as opposed to a synthetic varnish. These instruments should never be treated with regular polishes. The surfaces should simply be wiped down with just a lightly damped cloth, and then after, buffed with a dry cloth.

The strings of the guitar will not only last longer if they are kept clean, but will also make the guitar feel more pleasant to be played. One of the best and most affective methods for cleaning, is to use a dry, lint-free cloth and pass it between the strings and fingerboard, and then drag it the full length of the strings from the bridge all the way to the nut.

Many players prefer to use string-cleaning fluids, however, keep in mind that these fluids should not be used to clean nylon strings.

Steel strings should ideally be wiped down and cleaned every time you are finished playing. It will prevent the salt that is naturally produced from the skin of the fingers as they sweat, from reacting with the strings, thus creating rust.

Fretboards that have a synthetic varnish can be cleaned just like you would the body. There are a number of guitarists that have oiled ebony or rosewood fingerboards. It is good practice to thoroughly clean them each time the strings are changed.

One cool trick here is to apply a bit of lemon oil to the wood, and leave it for about five minutes. After the five minutes, it can then be cleaned off using a dry cloth. Not only does it clean the fingerboard and maintain the feel, but the lemon oil also feeds the wood, preventing it from drying out.

It is very common for the dirt from the fingers to begin to build up along the edges of the frets. This can be removed quite easily by using a gently pointed object, such as a toothpick or even a nail file. Any grime should come loose fairly easily, so please try not to scratch too hard, because the fretboard could possibly get damaged.

Keeping all of the guitar's metal parts, such as the bridge, pickups, tremolo bar, and machine heads clean is probably the most effective way to prevent any rust or other tarnishing effects from rearing their ugly head. Any type of normal domestic, chrome-cleaning agent should suffice just fine for most of these items.

Switch-cleaning sprays can be used on the pickups or polarity switches, to keep them from sticking or clicking. It can also be used when cleaning the volume or tone controls, to help keep their operation smooth.

If you don't plan on using your guitar for a little while, it might be a good idea to pay some attention to the way in which the guitar will be stored. Apart from protecting the instrument from any type of bumps and scrapes, one of the most important considerations to take into account is the wide variations in temperature and humidity that your instrument can face.

It is even more important for those delicate acoustic instruments, where any type of sudden change in the climate can alter the action, distort the wood, cause cracks in the finish, or damage the glue joints. For this reason alone, guitars shouldn't be kept in basements, lofts, or close to any source of radiator or hot water pipe.

It will always be a good idea to keep your guitar stowed away in a sturdy case, but again there are many musicians who prefer to hang their instruments from walls. Although it isn't the optimal recommendation, because it will no doubt suffer from dust build-up.

But, if that is what you have decided on, and I must say it is very convenient, just make sure to buy specially designed fixtures and fittings. One last thing, please don't ever hang your guitar in any type of direct sunlight. It will damage the bodywork, as well as cause the color to fade and the wood to become distorted.

Before storing your guitar, make sure to always give it a thorough cleaning, to prevent tarnishing or rusting of the metal parts. Detune the strings as well, this will relieve the tension or stress that is placed upon the joints between the neck and the body.

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