Choosing an electro-acoustic guitar is a responsible business requiring a serious approach. Firstly, the use of the instrument is influenced by the musical genre. So, performers of flamenco or romance will need a classic electro-acoustic guitar, while rock-n-rollers and bluesmen will choose jumbo or western devices.
Going to a musical instrument store, you need to clearly understand the purpose of acquiring the equipment. If the instrument is purchased for the first time, then perhaps the best choice would be a classic on synthetic strings - it will be easier to learn to play on it. That is why the classical (non-electro-acoustic) guitar is used in music educational institutions.
An ordinary guitar, whose homeland is Spain, has a characteristic case, which is made 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 can fully reveal its potential.
If the standard "Spanish" is equipped with a timbral block, then as a result of this procedure, it will change its status.
We can say that electro-acoustic guitars appeared after this operation. True, an instrument with a plastic case stands apart, for example, the Ovation guitar invented in the last century.
When connected, this device is superior in many characteristics to other acoustics, but has a dull live sound. The original American electric-acoustic guitar company Ovation has (unlike the Korean-Chinese counterparts) a fairly high cost.
However, do not discount the Asian instrument. Of course, the famous Chinese-made Fender and Gibson guitars are not comparable in sound to the original ones, but the price is their main advantage. In the Russian market, in its price segment , the Martinez electro-acoustic guitar is popular , which has good sound and an optimal ratio in terms of price and quality.
Having decided on the model of the tool, you should definitely try out the device, and it is advisable to do this in the store (such an opportunity should be provided). It often happens that the guitar begins to rattle. To check this, you should twitch the strings, holding them in turn in each of the frets.
You also need to look at the thickness of the strings of the products. Western acoustic guitars should have strings with diameters from 0.12 or 0.13 mm in diameter. Thinner “threads” can even knock expensive specimens.
If the sound is okay, then you need to inspect the case for cracks, chips and other damage. If you get an “acoustic record” of electroacoustic guitar, then you can ignore the minor scuffs. And professional musicians confirm that a good instrument cannot be “younger” than 10 years. To work in the studio, you can purchase a relatively inexpensive electro-acoustic guitar brand Ovation, which produces the Korean branch of the manufacturer.