Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Which guitar should I buy? That's probably the question I get asked the most (I assume it's mostly beginners asking). So today I will try to answer that question, at least to some degree. Sadly, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to this, but there are some general guidelines that should minimize any risks, and maximize your chances of getting a good guitar, regardless if you're after a Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul, or some other electric guitar.
So, I hope you enjoy and find this buying guide useful.

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