Topmusicanswers
- How do I identify my guitar?
- Can you look up a guitar by serial number?
- How do you tell if it's a good guitar?
- What to check before buying a guitar?
How do I identify my guitar?
The most common place to find identification is on the headstock or on a label inside of the guitar, if applicable. If there is nothing on your guitar in question, chances are the original label or logo has fallen off.
Can you look up a guitar by serial number?
Checking a guitar's serial number is a good and easy way to validate a guitar. You can look up a serial number either in Gruhn's Guide or run the number in the manufacturer's database.
How do you tell if it's a good guitar?
The guitar should play well, have good intonation and have no fret buzzing. Tonewood wise, spruce is very nice and produces a great sound and is common in most middle end acoustics. Of course there are more expensive woods that can go up to maple and rosewood, causing differences in tone.
What to check before buying a guitar?
What to look for when buying a guitar
- Does the guitar stay in tune? Have someone at the store get the guitar to standard tuning and play a few chords. ...
- Is the guitar neck straight? ...
- How far are the strings from the fretboard? ...
- Can you comfortably reach the entire fretboard? ...
- Are the guitar electronics in good condition?
