Choosing a guitar for rock

A rock guitar is most often a special rocker electric guitar for playing metal; most people have this idea... And by the way, any novice musician needs to know what it looks like, how it works. You should also figure out the difference between red and other guitars, which are played by rock musicians.

There are often two misconceptions people have about the rock guitar. Some believe that this instrument is not at all relevant, like rock itself, which is gradually declining. Others - that only rock compositions are worth playing on the guitar, and everything else is worthless; variant of the myth - one instrument can be used for all genres of music. In reality, everything is a little different: rocker music has a strictly defined niche, which will remain for at least another 2-3 decades, and it is worth playing it on specialized instruments. You need to figure out such details, of course, long before going to the store. Professional and non-professional hard rock musicians always use only electric instruments.

The problem is that not all such products are designed to demonstrate expressive acoustic effects, which is why many features of heavy music can only be demonstrated with difficulty. Blank electric guitars are available from many manufacturers. They are mainly equipped with single-coil pickups. For a full-fledged acoustic sound, rockers try to use electro-acoustic guitars. In them, the main acoustic body is complemented by a pickup.

Electric guitar for metal can be made in different versions. For the game to be as easy and successful as possible, you need to know what the optimal product looks like and what its features are. The classic variety is the so-called Stratocaster.

This is an incredibly popular conceptual diagram copied over and over again by various manufacturers around the world. Its relevance is associated with a specific, easily recognizable sound, suitable for hard rock and indie music.

However, the Telecaster modification also acquired an almost legendary shade. Characteristics:

• expressively simple execution;
• made from a single piece of wood;
• equipment mainly with a pair of singles (occasionally, however, there are options with humbuckers);
• ash or alder deck;
• the most pleasant sound.

An important, popular trend in rock guitars is the Les Paul. Such tools look like a slender waist. They are also distinguished by specific pickups. The body of a real Les Paul is always made of an elite expensive wood.

It is worth paying attention to the Superstrat concept. These guitars are combined into an extensive family. They are produced by a variety of companies. The external resemblance to the "Stratocaster" is only superficial. The difference may relate to:

• neck geometry;
• holder of strings;
• types of wood used in the manufacture of necks, bodies and linings.

Recently super popular Angus Young uses SG guitars. They allow you to confidently lead even the most difficult solo parts. Deco is made strictly from a single solid board, for which mahogany is used.

The strap button is not placed on the edge of the body "horn", but on top of the back on the deck. Of course, these models are very expensive.

The following formats are also in demand:

• Mockinbird;
• Warlock;
• Explorer;
• Firebird;
• Jazzmaster.

Gibson meets exactly the expectations of a good rocker electric guitar. It was this company that was one of the first to master their release. In the mid-twentieth century, Gibson products became extremely popular and are still widely sold today. They have been and are being used by many leading musicians. Among them there are even names of a global scale.

The company has been operating since 1873 Epiphone - of course, her electric guitars came later when she became a Gibson division. Budget models are produced there. However, the older versions are used, again, by venerable professionals. It is known that it was on them that the composition Yesterday was recorded. You can buy such items at any major music store.

Also noteworthy:

• Kramer (great success in the 1980s, now a Gibson division);
• Fender;
• Ibanez (despite the Spanish sound, they are produced in Japan);
• YAMAHA (offers quality products).

Of the individual models, the following are best suited:

• LTD F-50 (with a very long neck);
• Flight EST11 (optimal ratio of cost and quality);
• Zombie js-30 (optimal cost);
• Gibson Les Paul Custom (an expensive hand-made product);
• ET LUCIFFER (very complex configuration suitable for hard rock);
• Dean Razorback DB (differs in the compactness of the deck);
• ARIA MAC-STD (Russian development for solo parts);
• Cort X-1 (Korean model for a beginner).

Many guitarists believe that black instruments are best used for playing rock... They are the ones that best match the classic image of cool rock. But you can use red electric guitars in the same way. They look extravagant and brutal. But the white guitar, while beautiful enough, is not very practical.All the dirt will be clearly visible on it.

Experts believe that a true professional is obliged to play only the instruments of world-famous brands. Buying cheap Chinese electric guitars will be a total disappointment. Genuine rockers prefer active pickups. Solid strength is not needed for the body, otherwise it will be difficult to smash the instrument on the stage.

It should be borne in mind that wood has a very strong effect on sound. Even more than beginners or average music lovers suggest. Pickups and mechanical components can be changed, but the body material cannot be adjusted... For metal, especially heavy metal, the type of wood can be chosen according to your taste. If you plan to play jazz, pop, classics and so on at least periodically in addition to rock, you need to pay great attention to the choice.

Many prominent manufacturers use mahogany or mahogany. It is worth considering that this breed can be used not for the whole body, but only for the neck. This allows for a softer sound. At the same time, balance is ensured. If you want to achieve maximum tone neutrality, an alder guitar is recommended. These tools are versatile. This group includes a noticeable part of the Stratocaster and Telecaster models. Ash provides either extremely close to alder, or a slightly brighter sound. Its purpose is practically the same; the versatility is fully guaranteed.

Maple guitars are rare... Maple is usually used for hollow or partially hollow bodies. Maple electric guitars are usually large in size. It provides a significant brightness of tone, but various extraneous notes are mixed in it. Recently, the popularity of American basswood guitars has been growing. It is inexpensive and therefore often gives rise to criticism. However, this material is successfully used by many large manufacturers. It is mainly needed for entry-level guitars. But there are exceptions to this rule. The shape of the body and its execution are also important.

A hollow instrument often referred to as "Bank"rather needed for jazzmen or blues lovers; it is appreciated for its abundance of low frequencies and therefore is used in rock only for specific compositions. The partially hollow fixtures allow for both hard rock and other styles of music. With an intelligent tuning of the amplifier, difficulties with feedback disappear. The most popular are electric guitars with a solid body that automatically eliminates feedback. The selection of the neck should be done to your liking and convenience.