Now here comes the next question what to replace it with? Will need to save hard as not on much income. Generally I know I can get a decent guitar for around $600-$1000 NZD (New Zealand Dollars). Even around the $300-$600 mark I can get some good ones like Ibanez, fender or Greg Bennette.
I remember my first guitar I had, which was stolen, was a short scale Applause. I liked the tone, and look of them. I know when looking at guitars one day I can walk into the shop and think to myself wow this is a great guitar, then going in the next day may like a different one better so it can get tricky. But if you happen to come across a magic guitar no matter what day you are there it will always sound amazing. Like the first time I picked up my Seagull.
I know the best thing for me to do is go in and try out guitars to see what they are like to play. Things to consider
- Tone: both plugged and unplugged, consider the different wood types have different acoustic qualities.
- Feel: how it feels to play. neck width, thickness, frets, finger board ect.
- Action: is this right for me, not to high or low.
- Price: is it value for money, can I actually afford it.
- Quality: is the guitar built with good materials eg tuners, nut, bridge, frets etc
- Finish: this is not that important but worth thinking about
- What brands would you recommend are value for money
- Is there anything to look out for secondhand.
- Is it a good idea to put on a new set of strings after getting a new off the shelf guitar. I would think most shops would leave the factory strings. They don't get played hard.
