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Is there anything better than plugging in? If you want to strap on an electric guitar and start wailing away like your personal guitar heroes, it can be hard to know where to start. Whether you want to get started playing guitar for the first time, or just want to jump into the world of electrics, learning about about the features and construction of electric guitars can help you make an informed choice. If you want to buy a used guitar, it's also a good idea to learn a bit about how to inspect each one to make sure you're getting a good deal and won't find any mystery problems later, when you get it home. | Is there anything better than plugging in? If you want to strap on an electric guitar and start wailing away like your personal guitar heroes, it can be hard to know where to start. Whether you want to get started playing guitar for the first time, or just want to jump into the world of electrics, learning about about the features and construction of electric guitars can help you make an informed choice. If you want to buy a used guitar, it's also a good idea to learn a bit about how to inspect each one to make sure you're getting a good deal and won't find any mystery problems later, when you get it home. | ||
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#Wait on pedals at first. The world of[[Use a Guitar Pedal| guitar pedals]] is vast and semi-complicate. Though there's probably nothing more fun than stomping on a distortion pedal and letting 'er rip, or channeling together a bunch of Echoplex pedals and vibrato units and making outer space symphonies without playing a note, it's probably an unnecessary investment when you're first getting started. Learn the basics and see what your amp is made of before you start messing around with guitar pedals. | #Wait on pedals at first. The world of[[Use a Guitar Pedal| guitar pedals]] is vast and semi-complicate. Though there's probably nothing more fun than stomping on a distortion pedal and letting 'er rip, or channeling together a bunch of Echoplex pedals and vibrato units and making outer space symphonies without playing a note, it's probably an unnecessary investment when you're first getting started. Learn the basics and see what your amp is made of before you start messing around with guitar pedals. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
