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There are a lot of guitar brands out there such as Fender, Gibson, and Washburn. And Ibanez is one brand popular for its artcore model guitars. The original purpose why artcore guitars were manufactured by Ibanez around the year 2002 is to be able to offer starting guitarists models which are affordable for them. It is a known fact that a lot of electric guitars these days, especially branded ones can be expensive and it discourages musicians.

And that is what makes Ibanez Artcore models special. Not only are they more affordable to the average musician but it still retains the quality of an electric guitar. These models appear to have a large and hollow body which makes it unique among other models in the market. Other than being thin, what it lacks in depth is compensate by its width. Ibanez Artcore models are also known for their two F-shaped holes on its body whose purpose is to give more resonance, giving guitarists the advantage of having a hollow bodied guitar.

A typical Ibanez Artcore model is constructed through the use of a couple of boutique wood. The thing is that there is no chance for artcore models to be carved using larger, solid blocks of woods due to its hollow-body line. Most of the models nowadays feature maple and mahogany necks while fret boards are usually made out of rosewood. On the other hand, the back, its sides, and main face are often crafted using bubinga wood. If you are planning to buy yourself a hollow body, you may want to try an Ibanez artcore at musicians friend.

One of the most important things that you should know when you play the guitar is choosing the right strings for it. Keep in mind that you may be good when it comes to playing the guitar but then again, if your strings are of bad quality then the sound that you will produce through your acoustic guitar will be affected negatively. When choosing strings for your guitar, bear the following in mind:

• Acoustic Guitar: The body of your acoustic guitar should be one of the first things that you should take note of when picking a string. Know that the sizes of strings are suitable only based on the body of the guitar where they will be utilized. There are actually two kinds of guitar bodies which are generally used by musicians which are the dreadnought and the grand auditorium. Light gauge strings often fit acoustic guitars having a grand auditorium body while medium gauge strings are often used in dreadnought guitars

• Playing Style: Playing style depends on the songs that you usually play because different songs are played differently. If for example you enjoy playing songs which mostly involves plucking then you may want to go for light strings since they are easier to pluck than medium-sized strings. On the other hand, if you prefer strumming a lot than plucking the strings with your fingers then it would be best if you go for medium gauge strings.

• Sound: This is also associated with the kind of songs that you play. Just remember that medium strings are likely to produce deeper and bolder sounds as compared to light strings however, the good thing about light gauge strings is that their accents are higher. Though if you are someone who prefers playing music having prominent bass, then the medium gauge is for you.

If you are still uncertain what strings to buy for your acoustic guitar, you may want to check either one of the two; elixir strings or a John Pearce bronze string for a start.

I just learned how to play the guitar months ago. That’s big thanks to my boyfriend. I am not inclined to music and it just happened by chance. Or should we say, by fate? I was with him one night when the electricity went off and we really had nothing to do. So out of boredom, I got his guitar and started strumming. Nonsense strums as you may say. And then he teach me the different chords and guitar playing basics! In no time, I can play the guitar all by myself.

Though lately, I haven’t laid my fingers on that guitar. I’m very busy with lots of online stuff and other things. But I’m not giving up. I will play again. My boyfriend also said that we have to upgrade our acoustic guitar. So we’re thinking about buying a new one. How about this package?

Ibanez JamPack IJV50 Quickstart Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Pack

Maybe, we should also get some accessories and effects such as vht special 6! Yay! Way to go! I have to practice more and save lots to buy a brand new guitar!