Picking Out a First Guitar – Some Pro Tips!
(AKA. Are Guitar Kits Any Good?) Picking out a first guitar can be a challenge. There are dozens of brands, shapes, styles, and even sizes of guitars! It can be overwhelming to go into a guitar shop to browse. So, how do you know what is even worth looking at? The Three Tips Feel the sides of the neck. The fret wires on the top of the guitar neck are usually cut with a pair of pliers and then filed down. A poor quality instrument will have rough edges and feel "snaggy" when you run your finger or hand up and down the side of the neck. (Yes, "snaggy.") See Image 1 below.Look at the string height. String height? String height is the distance from the top of the metal…
