The guitar is one of the most popular string instruments. It can be used in all musical styles. On this page, you will find a complete description of all the types of guitars in our catalog and all the corresponding accessories.
Acoustic and electric guitars
In summary, there are two different types of guitars: the acoustic guitar and the electric guitar. The typical rock electric guitar is known as a "solid body" electric guitar. This type of guitar has a solid resonance box, so it only produces sound with the help of a guitar amplifier and the built-in pickup. Therefore, to play an electric guitar, an amplifier is needed. In combination with the separately available guitar effects, the guitar can produce a wide range of different sounds. There are also "hollow body" electric guitars, known as semi-acoustic guitars. These have a more open, warm, and sensual sound, which is ideal, for example, for jazz and rock and roll. For left-handed guitarists, we have a category of left-handed guitars, with all types of guitars available in left-handed versions.
Acoustics: the Spanish (classical) guitar and the western guitar
Unlike electric guitars, acoustic guitars do not need amplification to produce a full sound. The nylon-string acoustic guitar, also known as the classical or Spanish guitar, with its round sound, is used more for classical and Spanish music, while the western or folk guitar, with its clear and bright sound, is more suitable, for example, for pop music. If you want an amplified acoustic guitar, check out the electro-acoustic guitars.
Buying a guitar for beginners
If you want to start playing the guitar and are looking for your first guitar, it can be easy to get lost in the wide range of guitars at Bax Music. To ease this difficulty in choosing, we have made it easy for the beginner guitarist. Our guitar specialists have created guitar kits for beginners at affordable prices. With them, you will have everything you need to start playing the guitar all at once.
How do you learn to play the guitar?
There are many different ways to learn to play the guitar. For example, you can take lessons with a professional teacher or at a music school, or you can get started on your own with a learning method.
How many strings does a guitar have?
The standard guitar has six strings. This applies to all types. In the case of electric guitars, there are also models available with more strings. For example, there are electric guitars with 7, 8, and even 9 strings. There are also acoustic guitars with 12 strings.
How do you tune a guitar with a tuner?
An easier and more accurate option for tuning your guitar is, of course, a tuner. Since tuning with a tuner has only advantages, we recommend it.
How many guitar chords are there?
There are thousands of guitar chords, but fortunately, you don't need to learn them all. With a small set of basic chords, you can already accompany many songs. Check out our blog on how to learn to play guitar chords to master the fundamentals.
What guitar chords are best to learn first?
It is advisable to start with open chords. Do you want to know what they are exactly and how to play them? We explain it in more detail in our blog on how to learn to play guitar chords!
What guitar for beginners?
A good guitar doesn't have to be expensive. For example, the western and electric guitars from the Fazley brand and the classical guitars from the Lapaz brand offer a very attractive price-quality ratio. That's why these guitars are ideal for beginners! Do you want to have both a good and affordable beginner guitar and all the necessary accessories at once? Then play it safe and choose one of the beginner guitar starter kits.