Electro-acoustic guitar: features of choice

Choosing an electro-acoustic guitar is a responsible business that requires a serious approach. First, the musical genre influences the use of the instrument . Thus, performers of flamenco or romances will need a classical electro-acoustic guitar, while rock-n-rollers and bluesmen will choose devices like "jumbo" or "western".

Going to the store of musical instruments, it is necessary to clearly represent the purpose of acquiring the equipment. If the instrument is purchased for the first time, then perhaps the best choice will be a classic on synthetic strings - it will be easier to learn how to play. That's why classical (not electroacoustic) guitar is used in music schools.

The usual guitar, the birthplace of which is Spain, has a characteristic body, which is manufactured according to the same standards for all manufacturers. The quality of the instrument's sound depends on the material. Only a device with a deck made of wood, is able to fully reveal its potential.

If the standard "Spaniard" is equipped with a timbreach, it will change its status as a result of this procedure. It can be said that electro-acoustic guitars appeared after performing this operation. True, apart from the instrument is a plastic case, for example, invented in the last century guitar Ovation.

When connected, this device surpasses other acoustics in many characteristics, but it has a deafened live sound. The original American guitar electro acoustic company Ovation has (in contrast to the Korean-Chinese counterparts) quite high cost.

However, you should not discount the Asian tool. Of course, the famous guitar Fender and Gibson of Chinese production does not equal the sound with the original, but the price is their main advantage. In the Russian market, the electro-acoustic guitar Martinez is popular in its price segment , which has a good sound and an optimal price-quality ratio.

Having decided with the model of the instrument, it is worthwhile to test the device, and it is desirable to do it in the store (this possibility should be provided). Often it happens that the guitar starts to rattle. To check this, you should pull the strings, holding them in turn in each of the modes.

You also need to look at the thickness of the strings of products. Electroacoustic guitars of the "western" model should have strings from 0.12 or 0.13 mm in diameter. Thin "threads" can make even expensive copies knock.

If the sound is okay, then inspect the case for cracks, chips and other damage. If the electroacoustic guitar "with the experience" has got, then it is possible not to pay attention to small attritions. And professional musicians confirm that a good instrument can not be "younger" than 10 years. For work in the studio you can buy a relatively inexpensive electro acoustic guitar of the brand Ovation, which is produced by the Korean branch of the manufacturer.