https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:53:19 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137560 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 21:21:03 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion teleplayer324 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137560 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137501 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 17:11:05 +0000 check for loose parts, are the tuners well seated, do they wiggle. are all th screws everywhere well seated and not blown out, are the switches firm, do they pop electroincally, are the frets mounted tight, any loose ones, what about the finish work on the ends of th frets, are they sharp, strap pegs screwed in tight, is the protective plastic still on the pickguard, any dings, dents, finish flaws, any grounding issues, are the pickups quiet, hear any hum when cranked.
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details matter. have fun with your new axe. hope it inspires you.]]> Guitar Players Discussion dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137501 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137485 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 15:34:02 +0000 is there a routine i should go through? like play all techniques, tap, sweep, etc? You can always bring it to a batting cage to test durability and finish. :lol:]]> Guitar Players Discussion rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137485 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137441 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:50:10 +0000 Quoted for truth. Additionally, if you have the chance to play out of an amp you are intimately familiar with (like your own...) that is even better!]]> Guitar Players Discussion undercat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137441 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137435 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 08:39:12 +0000
i will do everything you said, and i will check those reviews too. i was searching the web for some but i couldnt find them!

ok then

cya ;)


PS: I didnt go for the bc rich because of the body but because of the budget :) they sound good within their price range and well, yeah what the heck, they have awesome bodies too hehe]]> Guitar Players Discussion il_manti https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137435 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137338 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 02:08:20 +0000
Check out Harmony Central reviews (taken with a grain of salt) and the reviews on sites like Musician's Friend...plus of course ask on the forums.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137338 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137333 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 01:52:32 +0000
What is implied in what missileman said was play something you are comfortable with so you can tell the difference in feel when you are trying the new one.

I also suggest with an electric try it in a couple of amps to see the variety of tone. If at ll possible try it in an amp like you have so you have some field of reference.

Good luck and enjoy.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Nils https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137333 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137332 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 01:52:27 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion bobblehat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137332 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137328 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 01:42:31 +0000
Play every fret on every string. One by one, not with riffs or anything. Listen closely to any fretbuzz. Look from the headstock down the neck to the bridge and check if the neck is warped. If the strings aren't brand new, do some heavy bends and check tuning. If there is a vibrato bridge of sorts, use it and check tuning. For floyd bridges you can go all out, classic strat bridges won't take divebombs so don't bother trying them. Feel the tuners and check if they seem solid enough. Try the switch and tone/volume pots and hear for screaching sounds. Feel the input jack and make sure it is properly and solidly installed. Check intonation at the 12th and 24th (if possible) fret.

If anything isn't in order tell this to the storeowner and ask if he can set the guitar up so you can properly test it. Ofcourse this depends on the guitar: a relatively cheap one will always have some minor flaws somewhere but a $2000 Gibson really should have everything perfect.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Ignar Hillström https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137328 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137326 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 01:37:53 +0000 You want to know how the guitar will feel and sound in the way you will be using it.
Along with that, play every fret on every string to see if there is any high frets or buzzing or anything else possibly wrong.
Good luck :D]]> Guitar Players Discussion Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/how-to-test-guitar/#post-137326