Jazz has been around for a long time now and is used in a number of different genres of music. The style of Jazz has been changing over the years and the instruments have evolved as well. Initially, jazz was played only on acoustic guitars, but after the introduction of the solid bodied electric guitars, jazz uses a certain type of electric guitars. Whenever going out to buy a Jazz Guitar, you should be careful to choose the right one or else you will end up wasting a lot of money since these things do not come cheap. You can either buy your jazz guitar from a guitar store or opt to go online and buy the guitar from a number of websites.

Buying a guitar from a regular store might seem like a better idea since you will be able to play the instrument and see if it is in good condition. You are able to get the feel of it and check to see if there is any thing wrong with the guitar. However, buying from a store means that you have less options and the only opinion you can get is from the store owner, who will obviously say that the guitar is good. Buying online is a good idea if you know how to buy online and what to look for.

Not all electrics are made for jazz music and are instead more suited for genres such as heavy metal or the blues. A typical jazz guitar is an Archtop guitar which has steel strings and an F-cut body. The F cut body allows you to reach down to the lowest fret with great ease, hence making it easy to play leads in higher octaves. The bridge on it should be an adjustable one which will allow you to raise or lower the action of the guitar. Since Gibson was one of the first guitar manufacturers to make jazz guitars, it is a good choice if you are willing to spend that kind of money. If not, a fender telecaster is a reasonably priced jazz guitar and unlike the Gibson, has a whammy bar.

When choosing your guitar, make sure that the tone is clean, and when played with distortion, there should be no feedback. The pick-ups of the guitar will determine its tone, so it is important to choose a brand that is known for making good pick-ups. Another thing which determines its tone is the shape of the guitar. The wood used to make the guitar also has an effect on its tone. Guitars made of Maple and spruce are ideal for Jazz guitar playing. So remember, the materials used to make the guitar don't only give it better quality, but also provide a better tone.

When you go online to buy your Guitar, make sure you read a lot of reviews and opinions of other people on places such as forums and guitar sites. Many sites offer free shipping, so it is better to buy from them since you will save a lot on shipping. Once you choose the guitar, see if any of your friends have it, or if not that, read other peoples reviews on that guitar online to see if there are any disadvantages to it. Lastly, do not hesitate to spend some extra money in getting a better guitar. It's a one time investment so make the most of it and get a guitar that will last.