Choosing an electric acoustic guitar is a responsible matter that requires a serious approach. First, the use of the instrument is influenced by the musical genre. For example, flamenco or romance players will need a classical electro-acoustic guitar, while rock and roll players and blues players will choose jumbo or western devices.
When you go to a musical instrument store, you need to be clear about the purpose of purchasing the equipment. If you are buying an instrument for the first time, then perhaps the best choice would be a classic on synthetic strings - it will be easier to learn to play it. That is why the classical (not electro-acoustic) guitar is used in music schools.
An ordinary guitar, which originated in Spain, has a characteristic body, which is manufactured according to the same standards for all manufacturers. The sound quality of the instrument depends on the material. Only a device with a deck made of wood,able to reach its full potential.
If a standard "Spanish" is equipped with a tone block, then it will change its status as a result of this procedure.
It can be said that electro-acoustic guitars appeared after this operation. True, a plastic-bodied instrument, such as the Ovation guitar invented in the last century, stands apart.
When connected, this device is superior in many characteristics to other acoustics, but has a muffled live sound. The original American electro-acoustic guitar by Ovation has (unlike its Korean-Chinese counterparts) a fairly high cost.
However, do not discount the Asian instrument. Of course, the famous Chinese-made Fender and Gibson guitars don't sound like the originals, but the price is their main selling point. In the Russian market, in its price segment, the Martinez electro-acoustic guitar is popular, which has a good sound and an optimal price-quality ratio.
Having decided on the model of the instrument, you should definitely try out the device, and it is desirable to do this in a store (such an opportunity should be provided). It often happens that the guitar starts to rattle. To check this, you should pull the strings, holding them in turn on each of the frets.
You also need to look at the thickness of the strings of products. Electric acoustic guitar models"western" should have strings with a diameter of 0.12 or 0.13 mm. Thinner "threads" can make even expensive items rattle.
If everything is in order with the sound, then it is necessary to inspect the case for cracks, chips and other damage. If you come across an electro-acoustic guitar "with experience", then you can ignore small abrasions. And professional musicians confirm that a good instrument cannot be "under" 10 years old. To work in the studio, you can purchase a relatively inexpensive Ovation electro-acoustic guitar, which is produced by the Korean branch of the manufacturer.
