Purchasing a Used Acoustic Guitar

When purchasing a used Acoustic guitar you should be sure to check that the following are all in fine condition before purchasing.

Body

Be sure the body is not damaged in anyway. The body of a acoustic guitar is one of the most important parts of a guitar. The body gives out the sound projection and tonal accent. A damaged body will have severe effects on the tone.

Neck

You must ensure that the neck of the acoustic guitar is not warped or damaged. The nick of an acoustic guitar is mainly used to determine how many frets.

When purchasing an acoustic guitar be the neck should be comfortable in your hand. Typically the thickness and length of the neck will determine how many frets are used. Another thing to check is that space between the frets is not off. If they are then it is most likely that the guitar will be unable to play in tune, making it worthless.

Intonation

This is a key element to check for when purchasing a used acoustic guitar. The intonation will decided if the guitar can notes play in tune as you shift up the neck.

Bridge and Fingerboard

Although the condition of the bridge and fingerboard to not have a severe impact on the quality or tonal sounds of the acoustic guitar, you should still check to be sure it is intact and in good condition.

Finish

Although the finish does not have an impact on the sound quality of your guitar, scratches, dents, damage could show lack of care taken for the guitar.