Trip Meter Music

There are two types of guitars from which to choose. Either electric or acoustical. Beyond that, the choices are many. There are guitars for all size people, from children to adult size. You will find ¼ size, ½ size, ¾ size or full size. There are even some for toddlers. You may also find that there are many colors from which to choose. Of course there are the natural colors of the wood, but there are also black, red, green, purple, pink, blue or almost any other color you want.
As far as sound is concerned, there is the type of wood which resonates with best sound as well as the strings which give the best sound. Many guitars are made of mahogany or birch or some other lovely wood, but strings are equally important. The choices are either metal strings or non-metal usually plastic of some sort. It is really up to the one playing the instrument as to which he or she likes the sound of.
Usually the electric guitars use metal strings as that is what gives them the sound of the electricity. Acoustic guitars use either metal or non-metal. If you are using a pick to strum the guitar, it makes no difference which you use except for the sound. If you strum with your fingers, you probably want to use non-metal strings–at least until your fingers get used to the feel of the strings. Otherwise you may get some serious blisters on your fingers.
There are some guitars which come with a whole kit including strings, shoulder strap, case, and instruction book. There are also many accessories that you may want to consider in the future. And of course there is always the price. Many people feel that the best instruments are the most expensive, but that is not necessarily so. Many good instruments are quite inexpensive and will do a good job. For the beginner, it is better to start with an inexpensive instrument in case the enthusiasm disappears.
You probably should try out some of these instruments at your local music outlet and when you find one you like, check out the ones on the internet where you may find a better price. At least you will be able to make a more informed choice. You may be surprised at how reasonable they can be. It is always good to do some comparison shopping. Happy “picking”