There are various types of guitar and they all have their own particular sound. Playing different guitars in a music shop is a great way of familiarising yourself with each models unique qualities but don't forget to take off any objects that could scratch the guitar. A music salesman will let you try as many guitars as you like but may not be too happy at the little scratch your coat button left. Your choice of guitar will usually be based on the type of music you wish to play and the aesthetic appeal of the colour and design.
Acoustic guitars
The acoustic guitar is found all over the globe and this cultural adoption and historical evolution has led to many variations in design and purpose.
There are two kinds of acoustic guitar: steel-string and classical. Classical guitars have a wider neck and use nylon strings. Steel-strings have a defined and sharp sound that is a distinctive component of a wide range of popular music styles; country and rock are two examples. The nylon strings of the classical guitar allows the guitarist to play complicated arrangements and barres with ease. Both types of guitar can be played using a pick or finger-style.
Electric Guitar
The electric guitar is the workhorse of rock music and is also used extensively in blues, jazz and pop music. Electric guitars need to be plugged into an amplifier to be heard adequately.
Electro-Acustic Guitar
Electro-acoustic guitars have pickups specifically designed for the subtle nuances of the timbre of the acoustic guitar.
This allows electro-acoustics to be plugged into a PA and they are essential for many guitarists who rely on using the house PA when they gig.
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