About Chad Hancock Expertise Acoustic and electric guitar construction and repair, wiring, set-up, and general knowledge. Also expert in live sound reinforcement including P.A. setup, speaker selection and installation, mixing, etc. I have a bit of experience in studio and home recording, though I would not call myself an expert. When it comes to guitars, however, I am The Man.
Experience Guild certified Luthier, 20 years production guitar restoration and repair, 15 years live sound mixing, tours with many national acts, many CD credits
Organizations Guild of American Luthiers, ASCAP, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees local 51
Education/Credentials Apprentice with Dan Douglass 3yr restoration and repair, Owner ABAL guitar manufacture 2yr, B.S. Mechanical Engineering TX A M '92
Expert: Chad Hancock Date: 6/6/2007 Subject: buying a good guitar
Question hi, i am thinking about getting a new acoustic guitar, i bought a cheap one for when i began incase i didnt get on with it, but now i have found that i love it and i want to buy a better guitar. The problem with my present guitar is that the neck is quite wide and so i struggle with cords. I am thinking of a price range of around £150-80ish but i dont really know how to tell a good guitar when i see one!
Answer Hola Jenny,
Thank you for such an excellent question, and I’m very happy you are sticking with the guitar! It is my belief that playing the guitar makes one a better person, clears acne, cures gout and can actually make you taller- so I think you’ve made an excellent choice!
In order to better answer your question, I need just a few pieces of info first- hope you don’t mind. You said the neck is too wide to be comfortable etc., what type of guitar do you currently have? Is it a nylon string classical (does the neck meet the body at the 12th fret)? And, what style of playing are you shooting for, that is, rock, classical, Russian folk tune –you get my drift.
With this info I will be able to much better tell you what you should look for in your price range.
Awaiting your reply,
Chad
