The Number One Obstacle To Playing The Guitar

The number one obstacle to playing the guitar is that the guitar is too hard to play. Guitars when shipped from the factory are not set up, (adjusted). It may sound OK but may be inadequate for learning. How do I know if my guitar is good enough to learn on?  A simple test is to hold the guitar like you were going to play. Look at the fingerboard at the point where the neck meets the body, (approximately the twelfth fret). Check the distance between the strings and the fingerboard. If the gap seems too great, the guitar is too hard to play. The problem is probably not the quality of the guitar but an adjustment or repair. Therefore; a good guitar is not necessarily one that sounds good or one that is brand new but rather one that can be adjusted so that it plays good.The Repair Procedure: If a nylon string classical guitar or an acoustic steel string guitar: Lower the bridge by removing the bridge bone, (off white plastic or real bone) and file down the bottom. If there are no major problems this should take 30 to 45 minutes if done by a good repair technician.If an electric guitar: The bridge can be lowered with a small Alan wrench. The harmonics can be set with a Philips screw driver. The neck can be straightened with a thrust rod wrench. All of these adjustments can be made in 20 to 35 minutes by a good repair technician.  Where do I go to get my guitar set up?  If you just bought the guitar recently you might try taking it back where you bought it - explain the problem and ask them to do it free of charge.Or find the nearest music store. If they do not have a repair shop they can undoubtedly direct you to one of their guitar associates that could do the work.If you need any free help, along the way, such as, how much you should expect to pay, call or click Dave Lovell. (888) 847-4311) GUITAR At First Sight