Choosing an electric guitar guide
At Karacha, we want all our customers to find the ideal instrument for them. As such, we have compiled a series of short guides to help you make the most informed choice and choose the best instrument for you.
To begin with, familiarize yourself with the guitar.
The first thing to consider is the budget, how much you have to spend is one of the biggest factors when choosing a new instrument. We are very aware of this and have deliberately sourced quality instruments from some of the biggest manufacturers to offer the best possible value for money.
Guitars come in all shapes and sizes with some better suited to certain playing styles and situations. As a beginner it is not unusual to buy an instrument based on its appearance, so with that in mind, we have sourced a wide range of instruments which offer quality, reliability, eye catching designs and durability.
Once you know how much you would like to spend, deciding what instrument is right for you is the next step. The most effective way of determining this is to speak to the staff here at Karacha and let us help you decide. Our staff are very passionate about what they do and are very familiar with each of the guitars that we sell. We invite our customers to try the instruments for themselves, ask questions and see what works for them.
We also keep a range of amps and effects in-store so that you may try out your instrument in a practical scenario to assist you with your choice. Again, our staff are very happy to help and are on hand to assist you.
We also offer a range of starter packs and accessory packs to assist you with everything you will need.
Typical buying scenarios
Budget £100-£150
Budget guitars have come a long way in recent years, these days £100 can guarantee you a great instrument to get you started. We have put together the ultimate starter pack for people who want a great instrument complete will all the accessories they will need to get them started.
http://www.karacha.com/ViewProduct.aspx?Id=2282&CategoryId=-1
Encore have been the UK's best selling student guitar pack for 20 years. They receive consistently good reviews in the music press and we constantly receive emails from customers commenting on the quality of the guitar they've purchased. This isn't a cheap guitar, it's a great guitar at an unbelievable price!
But that’s not all! In this pack you not only receive the E6 guitar but also receive a 10 watt amp, lead, tuner, strap, bag, stand, spare strings, pick, getting started booklet & DVD - it really is everything you need to get started - and when bought separately is worth well over £200! We have kept the price as low as we possibly can on this pack and are proud to be able to offer this for £99!!!!
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Budget £150-£300
We have put together some of the biggest names in the industry to come up with a pack that is suitable for guitarists of all styles and ability..without breaking the bank!
http://www.karacha.com/ViewProduct.aspx?Id=735&CategoryId=-1
Here we have joined Vintage guitars and Kustom amps, these are two of the most respected names in the industy. Renowned for amazing quality and durability, while keeping the price very low.
This is big name brands grouped together and £ hundreds cut off the prices - this is the ultimate guitar pack...on the high street the guitar alone would cost more than the entire pack! We've upgraded the amp again to a magnificent Kustom KGA10fx RRP £59.99.. The Kustom amp is smokin! A personal favourite among the staff here and an amp that never fails to impress!
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If you already have the amps, effects and all the usual accesories and simply want a new instrument. Then again, we have that covered!
http://www.karacha.com/ViewProduct.aspx?Id=2393&CategoryId=-1
This Vintage V100 Icon Electric Guitar is not only stunning to look at with its aged finish and traditional look, it also sounds amazing. At £261.75 this is a guitar that no-one should overlook. Eye catching and uncomplicated..this guitar rocks and is versatile enough to produce a wide range of tones and will suit players of all abilities and styles. Highly recommended!
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Another favourite is the Vintage V6 Icon Electric Guitar - Distressed Boulevard Black.
http://www.karacha.com/ViewProduct.aspx?Id=2388&CategoryId=-1
Based on a tried and tested design, this guitar is another great example of quality and durability without the huge price tag! A guitar that not only looks great but is versatile enough to keep even the most demanding guitarist happy! Displaying an aged look, this axe has character and has a tone to match!