Hey, y’all when I’m shopping for a guitar I’m all business you may think it’s annoying but first thing I’m gonna do is check each individual fret, one at a time for any buzzing. Then I’m gonna check the pick up toggle the knobs. Anything else you can think of make sure there’s no shorts in the wiring. I’ve definitely bought one of those or maybe two that sucks. Only now is it time to actually play some music on the guitar to see how it sounds and also paying attention to the action on the neck. And I remember, I said, play music not play a song I check low and high end I do long, sustained full chord strokes, and quick fast biting Stums. If you’re just playing songs on a brand new guitar, it’s gonna take quite a long time to figure out the versatility of the instrument put it through a rigorous test that you designed yourself. And you could have the peace of mind, knowing that you’ll always be able to pick out the best instrument possible. 😎
These are all good points. I think the mini-repertoire is helpful for beginners who might have to build up some confidence to play in the store. It's not a competition but it can be hard playing in front of others.
I don't worry too much about the annoying business stuff. I mostly play on cheap guitars and like it that way. I don't have to save up to get one, and I don't find myself obsessing if something isn't perfect. A good setup fixes most annoying little things for me. Cheap guitars can also be quickly replaced. When it comes to expensive or vintage guitars, the guys and girls in the store know way more than I do.
Oh yes real talk the stage fright can definitely have an impact on the process.
That’s funny I was just thinking about setup was another REALLY important factor I forgot about. for example when testing the guitar, open chords versus Barchords can be an easy way to reveal imperfections in the intonation. So the cost for setting the guitar up if need be, is also something to consider.
Right on Paul I like your style I’m ready to go guitar shopping now 😎
Hey, y’all when I’m shopping for a guitar I’m all business you may think it’s annoying but first thing I’m gonna do is check each individual fret, one at a time for any buzzing. Then I’m gonna check the pick up toggle the knobs. Anything else you can think of make sure there’s no shorts in the wiring. I’ve definitely bought one of those or maybe two that sucks. Only now is it time to actually play some music on the guitar to see how it sounds and also paying attention to the action on the neck. And I remember, I said, play music not play a song I check low and high end I do long, sustained full chord strokes, and quick fast biting Stums. If you’re just playing songs on a brand new guitar, it’s gonna take quite a long time to figure out the versatility of the instrument put it through a rigorous test that you designed yourself. And you could have the peace of mind, knowing that you’ll always be able to pick out the best instrument possible. 😎
These are all good points. I think the mini-repertoire is helpful for beginners who might have to build up some confidence to play in the store. It's not a competition but it can be hard playing in front of others.
I don't worry too much about the annoying business stuff. I mostly play on cheap guitars and like it that way. I don't have to save up to get one, and I don't find myself obsessing if something isn't perfect. A good setup fixes most annoying little things for me. Cheap guitars can also be quickly replaced. When it comes to expensive or vintage guitars, the guys and girls in the store know way more than I do.
I'm thinking it should be 4 songs.
2 for acoustic and 2 for electric and maybe a couple of bass riffs just in case.
Oh yeah. Good point. Two songs on every instrument you play.
Mustn't leave out "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World" on ukulele. :-)
Oh yes real talk the stage fright can definitely have an impact on the process.
That’s funny I was just thinking about setup was another REALLY important factor I forgot about. for example when testing the guitar, open chords versus Barchords can be an easy way to reveal imperfections in the intonation. So the cost for setting the guitar up if need be, is also something to consider.
Right on Paul I like your style I’m ready to go guitar shopping now 😎