What should I look for and avoid when buying a guitar?

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1. Is it comfortable for you. thats the most important one. 2.The action of the guitar(the distance between the strings and the fretboard) should be at fair and playable distance. 3.Inotation (tuning). Check If it it stays in tune. play it for a while and keep notes. Avoid Buying online guitars, it...
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1. Is it comfortable for you. thats the most important one. 2.The action of the guitar(the distance between the strings and the fretboard) should be at fair and playable distance. 3.Inotation (tuning). Check If it it stays in tune. play it for a while and keep notes. Avoid Buying online guitars, it is very risky, sometimes you can get a good product but it is more safe just to go down at the store and play and see it for yourself. It will give you more idea about the instrument you are going to buy. Only some expensive guitars can be trusted buying online but only sometimes. read less
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You should look for a guitar player with good experience to help you buy a guitar, you should avoid online purchases whatever the deal.
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