If you were to look around the internet for your favorite guitar you are sure to find many articles about which popular guitar is better. There isn’t however, an abundance of material stating that it is best to find the guitar that is best for you and your style of playing. The two main and distinct differences you are sure to find when searching for a guitar, is the timeless battle against Fender and Gibson. They are both great guitars with very distinct sounds, but how you are to know which of the two are best for you?

One of the best ways to gather information about your favorite guitar, or soon to be favorite guitar, is to get some information on your favorite guitarist. If you were to look at a wiki online about your favorite guitarist you are sure to find a lot of information about their guitar rig. While some artists are known for playing many different guitars, most are known for playing a distinct style or company of guitar which is emulated through their guitar tone. The difference in guitarists tone is usually very distinct from their guitar and the amp and even some outboard gear like pedals and sound shaping units.

If you dig deeper you will begin to find that there is almost a split right down the middle between these popular guitar tones in the world of electric guitar, with distinct variations. There is the Fender world, and the Gibson world. Many different models are available from each guitar company, but for the most part these two companies are the worlds leader in guitars in popular music. Even smaller companies and boutique guitar companies have sounds that will fall under the shadow of one of these two companies in sound and even cosmetic design of the guitars. Fender is known for its punchy sound that cuts through a mix quite well. Some would even call it twangy or more trebly than the competition. This is a sound that sounds great with clean tones and distorted rock tones. The Gibson line of guitars is usually known for having a thicker and heavier tone, as do the other models and variations available from Gibson.

Before purchasing one of these guitars you are best to do what you would do when you make any important purchase. Do your research. You are going to want to make sure that not only is the tone of the guitar something that you desire in your instrument, but also that the guitar feels right. Since there is a difference in the feel of fret boards and even single cutaway and double cutaway there are plenty of factors that you have to think about before making your purchase. Be sure that if you are someone that plays a lot of higher frets that you get a double cutaway verses a single cutaway. Also, if you are someone that wants some versatility in your tone, then you might want to consider multiple pickups instead of just one.

Remember that when you begin shopping for your guitar that you are not looking for which guitar is better, but which guitar is the best fit for you. There are so many resources online to answer your basic questions, but there is nothing quite like playing the guitar and gathering some real world experience. It is really important to take your time when you are shopping for your dream guitar because this is a process that should only take place a few times in ones life. If you find a guitar that you enjoy playing each and every time you pick it up, you’ll play it a lot more!