A few days ago, when I was picking a guitar for my younger brother, I spent a long time screening and sorting out a detailed list, and I chose one after a comprehensive comparison, and it felt very good to get my hands on it, and the hard work in front was worth it. My starting point is that it must be cost-effective, after all, he is a novice, but the cost performance is not a separate ratio, but also take into account the material, workmanship and use. If you want to learn the guitar and are ready to buy a beginner, it is recommended to take a closer look at this article, I believe that after reading it, you will know how to choose a cost-effective guitar, save money and get a good playing experience.
The article will start with a detailed analysis of several issues that novices often pay attention to, and there are specific analysis suggestions for the selection of important parts later, the third part has recommended models, I will put it in front first, and you will buy it directly in a hurry, these are relatively hot and have good evaluations.
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Budget is the first thing we consider when buying a guitar, and novices recommend keeping the budget in the range of 500-2000.
If you really want to learn the guitar well, don't choose the guitar below 500, the cost and profit determine the selection of these guitars, the workmanship can not be good, specifically to deceive those who don't understand the guitar and are greedy for cheapness, at most it is a toy that can make a sound, and it can't talk about performance at all. Let's not step on the pit, lest we lose a lot because of a small thing.
If it is more than 5000, it should be carefully considered, mainly because there are many uncertain factors for novices, many of which can only be exposed after buying the piano, such as being tired and not wanting to learn, or finding that you don't like the guitar as much as you imagined, so try to reduce the investment risk, and a few thousand yuan is really not a small amount. Of course, if you really have a lot of money, it's not impossible to buy, but most of the guitars above 5000 are used by guitarists with a certain level of skill, and novices can't play a performance advantage.
On the way, the guitar materials in the 500-2000 price range marked yellow have reached a certain level of workmanship and quality, and there are many single guitars to choose from, which are enough and easy to use, and the cost performance is also the highest.
The guitar top and the back board are divided into veneer and plywood according to the processing method of wood, veneer is a whole board processed, plywood is several layers of different boards glued together to form, the main reason for this difference is the technical level constraints at the beginning, the development is mainly for cost considerations, a board of the same thickness, can only be processed into a veneer, but can be processed into 2-3 pieces of plywood.
Because the veneer is a whole wooden board, the texture density and so on are naturally formed, and the sound transmission between the same materials is very smooth, while the plywood because it is a different material, there are some differences in itself, coupled with the influence of glue and adhesive, the sound transmission is bound to be inferior to the veneer under the same conditions.
The different combinations of veneer and plywood divide the guitar into plywood guitars, face sheet guitars, and full single guitars.
When we buy a guitar, we definitely care about the sound, so if we can buy a veneer guitar, we can buy a veneer guitar.
You may be worried that the ** of veneer guitar will be more expensive than plywood, duck does not have to, in recent years, the guitar industry has been fiercely competitive, and the guitar ** has dropped a lot, especially for domestic guitars, you can buy a face sheet for about 1,000 yuan or even lower, and you can buy a full order within two thousand, and the cost performance is high, you must know that the face sheet guitar of foreign brands should be at least 1500 or more, and the full list should be more than 4-5 thousand. In terms of quality, there is no doubt that thousands of guitar processing factories across the country cannot make good guitars.
Therefore, if a novice uses it for his own use, it is better to choose the face sheet, which not only takes into account the needs of practice, but also takes into account the economic budget.
The bigger the size of the guitar, the better the sound, and the smaller the more portable, but we can't just choose a large size for the sake of sound, or choose a small size for the sake of portability. As a beginner, it is not recommended to have a guitar that is too large or too small, and it will be better to practice on a guitar that suits your height and arm span, otherwise the size is not suitable, the more uncomfortable you play, and the more uncomfortable you are, the more you don't want to play, forming a vicious circle.
In addition, guitars of similar size have a difference in sound in theory, but in practice, it is difficult for beginners to distinguish, so there is no need to worry too much. When you get to the point where you can distinguish the subtle differences between sounds, I'm sure you're at least at an advanced level, and you'll be able to handle any size guitar with ease.
There are four common guitar sizes on the market: 41, 40, 38, and 36For those over 165 cm, you can choose 41 inches, between 135 cm and 165 cm, you can choose 40 inches, and for children under 135 cm, you can choose 38 inches or 36 inches.
There are many kinds of barrel types of guitars, and the tone and volume of guitars are different for different barrel types, and the four main ones with wide applicability are d, ga, j, and o, and their characteristics are not the same.
D DC barrel: The barrel type that most guitarists will choose, the sound is loud and full, the tone is balanced, the bass is prominent, suitable for playing and singing and accompaniment, on this basis, the type of missing angle is developed, and the high position is easier to press, which is called DC barrel.
GA Barrel: A little smaller than the barrel of the D barrel, it is comfortable to hold and play, the timbre is more concentrated and balanced, the midrange is particularly noticeable, but the resonance will be a little weaker, suitable for fingerpicking and solos.
J JF Barrel: The sound is equally powerful and loud, with deep bass, powerful midrange, and clear and detailed sound at high volumes, making it ideal for playing in large venues. This type of guitar is more difficult to make, and it is generally more expensive.
o Barrel: The timbre balance is rich, the volume is sufficient, the waist is narrower, and the treble is better, which is more favored by veteran players.
Novices don't have to think too much about it, and give preference to the Ddc bucket.
The larger the body of the guitar, the better the sound effect, so the missing guitar will inevitably lose a little bit in tone, but don't worry, because this little difference in tone does not have a certain level of experience, and it is difficult to distinguish.
On the other hand, the guitar with a missing angle also has its raison d'être, which is that it will be easier for the player to press the high position, especially for those with small hands, and it is worth sacrificing a little bit of tone for a simpler playing.
AnywayRounded and missing corners are fine, which one you prefer.
The electric box guitar is an acoustic guitar with a pickup, connected to the speaker can amplify the sound, but also to improve the timbre effect, when not connected to the speaker is an ordinary guitar. In addition, unless the acoustic guitar is recorded in a professional recording studio, the recorded sound will always be mixed with noise, the electric box guitar makes up for this shortcoming, can make high-quality recording, if you want to listen to the playback to find the shortcomings of the performance, or save the learning results, then you can try the electric box guitar.
The function of the electrical box is brought about by technological development, which is the icing on the cakeOn the premise of ensuring the quality of the guitar itself, the budget is sufficient to increase the configuration, there is no and does not affect the use, it depends on the individual.
The number of parts of the guitar is medium in the instrument, and each of them will affect the final sound and playing feeling of the guitar, but more than 90% of the guitar is wood, and the wood that makes the guitar is called the sound wood. I put a detailed comparison of the commonly used woods for guitars in the back for those who are interested.
The top plays the role of diffusing the sound, strengthening the resonance and equalizing the string pull, and the panel of different materials, thicknesses, shapes and processes is the main reason for the difference in guitar sound, which plays a decisive role in the tone of the guitar and is the primary factor to consider when choosing a guitar. The more common panel woods on the market are spruce, red pine, acacia, mahogany, sapele, etc.
Red pineWith a low density, the guitar made with it will weigh less, and the tone will be warm and soft, but it lacks clarity, and occasionally the tone will be low and dull.
MahoganyIt is heavier, the accent is full and warm, and the bass is clear and powerful, but the texture and color of mahogany are not uniform enough, and it is easy to be deformed by moisture, and the aesthetics will be reduced.
Acacia woodThe texture is fine, the resonance is balanced, the sound is clear and bright, and the texture is unique, beautiful and distinctive, but the vibration transmission of acacia wood is insufficient, and the timbre performance is slightly inferior.
Sapele woodIt can improve the fullness and clarity of the guitar tone, but this wood is brittle and prone to cracks, which affects the quality of the guitar.
In comparison, the spruce wood grain is clear, the timbre is warm and soft, the layers are rich, the clarity is high, and the player is easy to control, especially suitable for playing folk songs, playing and singing and light ** and other styles. Therefore, it is currently the most used panel wood.
At the same time, there are many different varieties of spruce wood, the common ones are Sitica spruce, Ingman spruce, European spruce, and Adirondack spruce.
Sitica spruce:Delicate and uniform, clear texture, moderate hardness, high toughness and durability, not easy to damage or deform. The resonance characteristics are excellent, and the sound is clear even when played vigorously. It has good stability, and will not over-expand or shrink even when the panel is exposed to a wet or dry environment.
Ingman Spruce:It has a higher density and good compression resistance, which can improve the stability of the guitar. The wood has a clear grain and beautiful color, which has a natural beauty, so it can also enhance the appearance of the guitar. The tone is warm and natural, but when played vigorously, the clarity and sharpness of the tone are lost.
European Spruce:The texture is delicate and even, with excellent resonance and sound response performance. The sound quality is elegant and slender, the timbre is agile and the volume is large. However, European spruce wood is softer and prone to cracks.
Adirondack Spruce:It is relatively rare and has very good durability and crack resistance. The resonance is excellent, the sound response is fast, the overtone performance is strong, and it also has a very beautiful texture, but the scarcity leads to too high, which is generally only used by high-end guitars.
Therefore, from the acoustic properties of the wood, the feel of the wood and other factors, the material novice of the panel is recommended to choose the first choice of Sitica spruce.
Material requirements for dorsal side panelsHard and strong, because in addition to participating in resonance, the back side plate also plays a role in enhancing the rigidity and stability of the guitar. The main materials are rosewood, mahogany, sapele, acacia, maple, walnut and other woods with high hardness and good stability.
Rosewood:Rosewood is divided into Brazilian rosewood, Indian rosewood and Santos rosewood, the wood is hard, the grain is clear, the structure is uniform, and the corrosion resistance is strong, among which Brazilian rosewood is recognized as the best backside panel material used as a dorsal panel, but it is currently endangered. Most of the rosewood on the market today is Indian rosewood (also endangered) and Santos rosewood, which is inferior to Brazilian rosewood in terms of sound performance. Everyone should be extra cautious when buying a guitar with a rosewood back and side panel, rosewood is expensive, shoddy and fake.
MahoganyHard but lightweight, not easy to deform and warp, with good plasticity, delicate texture, uniform color, and very good aesthetics. Used in the production of the back side plate of the guitar, it often gives back a softer and warmer tone, which is more transparent than rosewood, with soft low frequency, full middle frequency, mellow high frequency, and the overall dynamics are more restrained, suitable for finger playing and singing. The effect of high-quality mahogany and rosewood is comparable, and from the perspective of cost performance, it is recommended to choose mahogany back and side panels.
Sapele woodThe texture is dense and hard, the appearance is similar to that of mahogany, the tone is also closer, and it is clearer and more penetrating, and it is also an excellent wood for use as a dorsal side panel.
Acacia woodDark brown vein, tight and beautiful, with good sound reflection and transmission characteristics, capable of producing a warm and rich sound. But the yield is scarce, ** higher than rosewood.
Maple:The texture is tight and beautiful, the performance is stable and durable, it has good resonance performance and sound quality characteristics, the sound is brighter and penetrating, and the high-frequency performance is more prominent, but the timbre lacks some warm feeling compared with rosewood and mahogany.
Walnut:The hardness is slightly inferior, the resonance is good, the sound quality is stable, the timbre is warm, a bit like mahogany, the bass and midrange are expressive, and the treble brightness is slightly lacking.
On the whole, rosewood, mahogany, and sapele wood are all very good, but rosewood is expensive, and there are too many fake and inferior, so novices might as well choose the mahogany or sapele guitar on the back.
The neck has to withstand tens of kilograms of tension, so it is common to choose a wood with high hardness to guarantee the pitch and tone of the guitar. Commonly used neck woods are rosewood, mahogany, okouman, nadu wood, walnut, acacia, maple, etc. As mentioned above, rosewood and acacia wood are rarer and more expensive, and generally only high-end guitars can be used, and maple bass is not enough to dive and is usually used on electric guitars.
Novices are advised to choose the neck in the order of mahogany - nadu wood - Okuman wood.
The fretboard is a long wooden board glued to the top of the neck, allowing the player to better determine where the tip of the left finger moves. The fretboard must bear the tension together with the neck, so it must also be hard and strong, otherwise it may cause "frets", and at the same time, it is in frequent contact with the fingers, so it must be wear-resistant and oily. The guitar fretboard materials currently available on the market are ebony, rosewood, and maple.
Ebony:The color is jet black, almost no texture, the material is hard, not easy to deform, oily and smooth, easy to maintain, good durability, and can be used as a fingerboard to increase the crispness of the sound. The yield of ebony is very low, and because over-cutting is very rare, it is generally used in top musical instruments, and there are many fretboards on the market that are counterfeit by dyeing, so be careful when buying.
Rosewood:Good oiliness, smooth surface, conducive to maintenance, strong corrosion resistance, good stability. The timbre is warm, the frequency bands are balanced, the sound conduction rate is high, and it can be competent for most of the best styles. The texture of rosewood is clearer than that of ebony, the texture is harder than that of ebony, and the material is relatively easy to obtain, ** lower than ebony, so it is a very good choice for use as a fingerboard and bridge, and it is also the most used fingerboard bridge wood by major guitar brands at present.
Maple:Tight and sturdy, the sound is crisp and bright, and the sustain is good. However, the sound produced is on the high frequency, which is more difficult for novices to control on acoustic guitars, and is more suitable for electric guitars. Moreover, it is easy to be affected by the humid environment. Maple wood is relatively light in color, so it must be painted when used as a fingerboard, which will have a certain impact on the hand feeling and sound, and sweaty hands or a humid environment can easily cause paint to fall off.
The function of the saddle is to enhance the strength of the panel, and the second is to install the pin, its size and material greatly affect the timbre, and the material will generally be consistent with the fretboard.
To sum up, rosewood has good acoustic attributes, high hardness and good smoothness, and the excellent guitar fretboard saddles of major brands are made of rosewood, so you can buy with confidence.
Comparative analysis of common guitar wood) There are also some less used wood that has not been sorted out, if you need to understand, you can leave a message in the comment area, and you will answer when you see it.
Let's share a few guitars within 2000 yuan, these series of guitars have a good reputation and cost performance, I have basically been in contact, you can choose the right one for you according to your actual situation.
Remember, there is no such thing as the best guitar, the right guitar is the right one.
Dophn is a professional musical instrument manufacturer, has been doing processing and export for a long time, has some reputation in the industry, the selection of materials and craftsmanship, the performance and quality of the products are reliable, the C310 series is designed for consumers with a limited budget to create an entry list.
Material Configuration:Sitica spruce veneer (panel) + Sapele plywood (dorsal side) + Okouman neck + rosewood fingerboard Saddle.
Size:40 inches 41 inches.
Color:Wood, vintage, black.
Reason for recommendation:The configuration of spruce + sapele is very high at this price, comfortable to hold, and a string of 12 frets with a string distance of 18mm, six strings 12 frets 23mm, comfortable grip, transparent and full timbre, and a very cost-effective entry-level noodle sheet.
Yamaha brand entry guitars, because of the high brand awareness, although there is a certain gap between the tone and the veneer guitar, but because of the stability and durability, simple maintenance, there are many people who choose, and the timbre requirements are not high.
Material Configuration:Spruce plywood (panel) + eucalyptus plywood (dorsal panel) + Nadu wood neck + rosewood fingerboard saddle.
Size:41 inches.
Color:Wood color.
Reason for recommendation:Big brand, stable and durable, don't spend too much effort on maintenance, if you must choose an international brand, don't care too much about plywood, this piano can be considered.
This series is the entry list that dophn focuses on creating, which is its best-selling classic, with very conscientious materials and workmanship, good appearance and feel, a variety of styles, and excellent quality and price.
Material Configuration:Sitica spruce veneer (panel) + mahogany (dorsal side) + Okouman xylophone neck + rosewood fingerboard saddle.
Size:36 inches, 40 inches, 41 inches.
Color:Wood, vintage, black.
Reason for recommendation:Using the classic combination of Sitica spruce veneer panel + mahogany back side panel, the sound is mellow and penetrating, the feel is comfortable, a variety of sizes and colors can be selected by people of different body types, as an OEM brand produced for Europe and the United States for many years, the quality control and quality of the product are stable, in the competition of the same level of guitar, the advantages are obvious, this series of guitars is the first entry-level face sheet recommended by individuals.
The entry-level face sheet of the cort brand is good in the cost performance of imported brands, with rich production experience and good guitar performance, which is liked by many fans.
Material Configuration:Spruce veneer (panel) + mahogany (dorsal sideboard) + mahogany neck + Omin kor fretboard saddle.
Size:41 inches.
Color:Glossy Wood Matte Wood Gradient Brown.
Reason for recommendation:Quality control***The quality and comfort of the guitar are good. The timbre is deep and warm, with rich and long bass and soft and full treble. The 12-fret string pitch is below average, and novices occasionally hit the frets.
Fender's craftsmanship and design are excellent, the products are widely used in various fields, CD-60S series guitars have been well received since their birth, with high cost performance and wide applicability.
Material Configuration:Spruce veneer (panel) + mahogany (dorsal side) + sapele neck + rosewood fingerboard saddle.
Size:41 inches.
Color:Wood, Cool Black, Natural.
Reason for recommendation:With a classic mix of materials, a full and rich tone, excellent intonation, good sustain performance, and a polished design that increases hand comfort, this guitar is a good starting point for beginners on a budget of around 2000. The style and size are relatively simple, and there are not many options.
The FG800 series is Yamaha's classic face sheet, the configuration is not excellent, the sound quality is not too good, and the durability has always been a strong competitiveness.
Material Configuration:Spruce veneer (panel) + Nadu wood Guyi Sumu (dorsal side board) + Nadu wood neck + rosewood fingerboard saddle.
Size Color:40 inches, 41 inches, wood black, sharman brown.
Electric box function:In the tank.
Reason for recommendation:Yamaha's guitars have always been known for their excellent stability, and the FG800 series face sheet also has good quality, regardless of the brand, the material selection is average, and the sound quality is decent, which can only be said to have some competitiveness in the range of imported brands.
Well, this article summarizes the common concerns and purchase skills of guitar novices, if there is anything else you need to know, please leave a message. If the recommended model is not what you like, write down your height, and I will pick the right one to recommend you.