Buying an Acoustic Guitar

The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase. more

What is available on the market?
Research the various types of acoustic guitars that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy. more

Type - steel string acoustic guitar, flamenco guitar, jazz acoustic guitar or classical guitar
Materials - rosewood, maple, mahogany, cedar, spruce, walnut
Construction - soundboard, tuning keys, neck and bridge
Accessories - pick, case, strap, customizing features

Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new acoustic guitar is suitable for you. more

Why do I want an acoustic guitar?
How often will I be playing?
What type of conditions will I be playing in?

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Step 1: Evaluation

Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular acoustic guitar meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you. more

Advantages of different types
Body type - archtop, dreadnought, cutaway, cutaway dreadnought, jumbo
Strings - steel, nylon, 6 string, 12 string
Physical quality

My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the acoustic guitar and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you. more

Comparing acoustic guitars to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice. more

Which acoustic guitar is the best value for money?
Which produces the best sound?
Which acoustic guitar suits my needs the best?
Which do I like the best?

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Step 1: Purchase

I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy an acoustic guitar and the pros and cons of each method. more

Internet, mail order, television, department store or specialty store
Choosing a seller - questions to ask
Ordering and delivery - return policies, guarantees

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