Whether it’s a Fender VG Stratocaster or a Gibson Flying V there are as many varieties of guitars out there as there are people who play them. Choosing a guitar is a personal experience and each player has his or her own unique style. Your choice of instrument should reflect your personality, type of music you wish to play and your own unique playing style.

Choosing Electric Guitars
The first thing you might want to consider when choosing an electric guitar is the basic shape. A guitar comes in a variety of styles from the Les Paul model with a rounded smooth shape to a Rhodes guitar with angles and sharp points. Next you will want to choose the “pick up” of your instrument. This will affect the overall sound of the guitar. There are also fret boards, bridges and necks to consider. All of these guitar parts, together with your touch, make a unique sounding instrument.

Choosing Bass Guitars
Most bass guitars come in solid body types but you can get a more acoustic sound with a semi hollow version. The neck of your guitar should be determined by the size of your hands. Of course, if you choose a five or six string bass the neck will automatically be wider. Neck through bass guitars are known to be stronger and have better note resolution. Alternately, bolt on necks usually have dead spots and a punchier sound to them.

Finding Guitar Music
You can find guitar music easily on the internet. If you are looking for free music you can simply print out the sheets from a wide variety of websites that offer guitar music. You can also learn how to play the guitar online and learn your guitar scales easily from home. They show you the basic chords as well as finger positioning and how to play them. This if perfect for the novice who hasn’t yet signed up for guitar lessons or would like to self-teach.

Ultimate Guitars: A Thing Of Beauty
For those just as interested in the aesthetics and history of the guitar there is “The Ultimate Guitar book.” Written by Tony Bacon and available on Amazon this book tells you everything from guitar construction to the history of the guitar from the 17th century. There’s also a fascinating section on famous guitars and their owners. From Les Paul to Paul McCartney, you’ll see the legends and the guitars they used to make them one.