OK, so you are about to consign a goodly sum of money to that new guitar (or other instrument) you have been promising yourself. There are many decisions to be gathered and balanced up before you finally commit. I have tried to save you some of the pain that I have personally had to break through to hit at this simple algorithm for eventually coming to the appropriate decision.

What is the amount of money I have to spend?

We all know that quality counts, especially in the field of musical instruments. A poorly assembled instrument makes a bad sound (generally speaking). If you have a constricted amount of money to burn up at this actual time, it may be advantageousness considering putting off buying your new instrument until you have managed to amass a little more. It is better to get the finest in a month or so in comparison with anything second rate today.

 What is the guitars purpose?

This may sound like an apparent question, but it is one commonly overlooked when we are dazzled by the array of instruments in those favourite music shops we visit. So many times I have frequented these places and have ended up buying something that isn't absolutely acceptable for the purpose i envisaged it for. I just happened to be bamboozled by the salesmans pitch and ended up "falling in love" with an instrument I in no way set out to purchase. If you need an acoustic guitar then buy one. Do not be tempted by that glistening electric guitar that is dangling alongside it. Be level headed and leave the establishment with the apt tool for the right job. If you are in a rock band then a delicate little soft-toned acoustic guitar assumably won't do the task.

Do I buy a famous brand or do I choose an independent luthier?

This is something that needs to be thought about should you wish to convert the instrument at a later date. It is true to say that attested well known brands do have a certain selling price (based on condition of course) when it comes to selling them on. It may well be that you have paid a fortune to an independent luthier to have an instrument built, but when you come to sell it on later you only get a fraction of the original price you paid. You have to make the decision of whether you are buying for pure tone and quality or also for investment purposes.

 Do I get my new instrument insured?

My brief answer to this would be yes. If you assign a huge allowance of cash payment for a quality instrument you want to make sure you protect your investment. Shop around for the best deals. I have tried to put together a list of makers on my humble little site www.hayzee.com to further help you in the quest for that perfect instrument. It is my no means a complete list of makers but I believe is a useful reference in helping you make up your mind. GOOD LUCK IN FINDING YOUR NEW GUITAR

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