{"id":71777,"date":"2019-12-06T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/?p=71777"},"modified":"2023-12-12T08:03:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T16:03:27","slug":"new-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/new-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a New Guitar? How to Tell if It\u2019s Time for a Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For beginners, nearly any old guitar will do. Just starting out, we may not need to buy a new guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But\nat some point, we start to wonder if it\u2019s time to upgrade. We\nbrowse online and look at all the shiny new options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But\ndo we really need a new guitar? Or is this just a distraction?\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"centerc\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/smaNEm8MWDQ?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;autohide=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-the-benefits-of-nice-instruments\">The Benefits of Nice Instruments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are definite benefits to working with top-quality instruments. The nicer the guitar, the better it will usually sound. And we\u2019re able to do more with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\nare a few benefits of high-end instruments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-ease-of-playing\"><strong>Ease\nof Playing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High-end\ninstruments are often \u201cset up\u201d by a luthier or guitar technician.\nThis means someone has given them special care to get them playing as\nwell as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jargon\nAlert: A \u201cluthier\u201d is a guitar-builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-they-stay-in-tune\"><strong>They\nStay in Tune<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High-end instruments usually come with well-made tuning keys (tuners, or tuning machines). These tuning machines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/tune-guitar-by-ear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay in tune<\/a> better, and are a joy to twist and turn. (Especially <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Rodgers tuners (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodgers-tuning-machines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rodgers tuners<\/a>!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-more-responsive\"><strong>More\nResponsive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the greatest benefits of a luthier-built guitars is that they are more responsive. This means that as we play <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/musical-expression-guitar-phrasing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"expressively (opens in a new tab)\">expressively<\/a>, the guitar projects this to the listener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, nice instruments more easily play <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/dynamics-phrasing-classical-guitar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dynamics (opens in a new tab)\">dynamics<\/a>. And we may have more control over <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tone quality (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/classical-guitar-tone\/\" target=\"_blank\">tone quality<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-motivation\"><strong>Motivation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And not to be underestimated, sounding good is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/motivation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"motivating (opens in a new tab)\">motivating<\/a>. When we sound good and feel good playing, we\u2019re more more likely to practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-how-to-tell-if-you-need-a-better-or-new-guitar\"><strong>How to Tell If You Need a Better or New Guitar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While\na new or better instrument may be nice, do we actually need one? Here\nare a few questions to help tease out the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-do-you-have-a-regular-guitar-practice\"><strong>Do\nyou have a regular guitar practice?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If we don\u2019t have a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/why-practice-scales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"practice routine (opens in a new tab)\">practice routine<\/a>, looking at new guitars could be a distraction. Instead of a new guitar, we really just need to sit down and focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nwe\u2019re not practicing now, chances are a new instrument will not\nsolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One\npossible solution here is to set a date for one month on the\ncalendar. Then practice five days or more per week, and revisit this\narticle then. This will cancel the immediate gratification and\nimpulse-thinking. When we revisit the idea, we can do so with a calm,\nclear mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-is-anything-annoying-you-about-your-current-guitar\"><strong>Is\nanything annoying you about your current guitar?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nour current guitar annoys us, we\u2019re less likely to want to play it.\nDoes the guitar bring minor annoyances? Awareness of these can help\nus make better decisions about how to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nthere is nothing annoying us, that\u2019s great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-does-your-guitar-stay-in-tune\"><strong>Does\nyour guitar stay in tune?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All\nguitars do go out of tune. That said, some keep tune longer than\nothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We want a guitar to hold in tune for at least a few minutes, and to only slip slightly. Some guitars will not stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/tune-guitar-by-ear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tune (opens in a new tab)\">tune<\/a> for long, and the tuning varies widely. If so, we can consider a new guitar, or doing something about it. (More on this below.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-is-your-current-guitar-in-good-repair\"><strong>Is\nyour current guitar in good repair?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\nwant our guitar to be in generally good repair. This means that it\nserves our purposes, without injuring or frustrating us (too much).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guitar may have small cracks, dents, <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/back-buzz\/\">back buzzes<\/a>, scratches etc . These are normal, and most do not affect the sound or playability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if a guitar has gaping holes, or gives us splinters when we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/guitar-shifting-positions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shift (opens in a new tab)\">shift<\/a> up the neck, it may be time to consider an upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-option-upgrade-your-current-guitar\"><strong>Option:\nUpgrade Your Current Guitar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many\ntimes, we don\u2019t need a new guitar. We can repair or fix up our\ncurrent guitar with great success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nis a wonderful option if we have sentimental attachments to our\nguitar. And it\u2019s also a great way to save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-clean-and-polish-it\"><strong>Clean\nand polish it<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First\nthings first, a good shine can bring new life into an instrument.\nThis can help to motivate and inspire us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also good activity on days we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/procrastination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"don\u2019t feel like practicing (opens in a new tab)\">don\u2019t feel like practicing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also oil the tuning keys to improve their ability to turn. To do this, a very small about of oil (olive or coconut will do) rubbed onto them by hand will work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winter can also bring dry, cold air.  A <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/guitar-humidifier\/\">guitar humidifier<\/a> can help keep your guitar in its best working order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-change-the-strings\"><strong>Change\nthe strings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nnew set of strings can make a guitar sound like a completely\ndifferent instrument. Likewise, this often (and unexplainably) fixes\nbuzzes or rattles we have heard before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nanything seems wrong, but we don\u2019t know exactly the cause, we can\ntry this first. Then, if it doesn\u2019t work, we can consider other\noptions, such as a new guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: When we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/change-classical-guitar-strings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"change classical guitar strings (opens in a new tab)\">change classical guitar strings<\/a>, they take a few days to stretch out and hold tune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When in doubt, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37ZSRrB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"D\u2019Addario Pro-Arte Normal Tension strings (opens in a new tab)\">D\u2019Addario Pro-Arte Normal Tension strings<\/a> are a good all-purpose string.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-change-the-tuning-keys\"><strong>Change\nthe tuning keys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often\non older or lower-model guitars, the guitar tuners are rusted, bent,\nor don\u2019t stay in place. In this case, we can replace them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing\nthe tuners can yield massive improvements to playability and practice\nsatisfaction. And we can do this for a fraction of the cost of a new\ninstrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New\ntuning keys can range in cost from around $10 (don\u2019t do it), up to\n$1000 or more. If replacing tuners, try to spend at least $50\nminimum. Otherwise the new tuners will likely not work well either. A\nlocal music store may carry them, and should be able to replace them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33GBglk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Schaller and Gotoh (opens in a new tab)\">Schaller and Gotoh<\/a> are trustworthy brands of classical guitar tuners around the $100 mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-have-a-luthier-or-guitar-tech-set-it-up\"><strong>Have\na luthier (or guitar tech) \u201cset it up\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People\nwho work on guitars can do what we call a \u201cset up\u201d. This means\nthey set the string height, and make sure the neck is at the right\nangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can make the guitar play more easily. We can use less muscle to press each note with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/lh-wrist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"left hand (opens in a new tab)\">left hand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To\nfind someone locally, you can do a web search for \u201c[YOUR TOWN]\nluthier\u201d, or [YOUR TOWN] guitar repair&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-so-do-you-need-a-new-guitar\"><strong>So\nDo You Need a New Guitar?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/classical-guitar-buying-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A good guitar can bring hours and hours of joy and growth to life<\/a>. The time we spend playing and practicing can add reward and fulfillment to our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So\nhaving a decent tool on which to practice can be a worthwhile\ninvestment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether we \u201cspiff up\u201d our current guitar, or <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/test-new-guitars\/\">graduate to a nicer one<\/a>, the main thing remains our practice time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nguitar is just a tool. It\u2019s how we use it that makes more of the\ndifference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For beginners, nearly any old guitar will do. Just starting out, we may not need to buy a new guitar. But at some point, we start to wonder if it\u2019s time to upgrade. We browse online and look at all the shiny new options. But do we really need a new guitar? Or is this just a distraction?\u2026. 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