Dear Joe,
“What color guitar should I get?”
Variations:
“Joe, why do you make such a big deal out of guitar colors?”
“Joe, why do guitar manufactures make so many crazy colors & body shapes?”
Dear reader,
Once you’ve determined a price range & narrowed down your search, buy the color you like best. It will sound better. I say this based on the principle that you will like it more & therefore play it more.
Guitars come in far more finish choices than any other instrument. This availability was originally put in place to mimic the marketing strategy of the automotive industry. It makes every customer feel a sense of individuality. Most people don’t like the feeling of having exactly the same guitar as their neighbor. They like choices & a feeling of customization. So asking color questions about guitars you’re interested in is a lot like asking, “what colors does this car come in?” Though it will not affect performance, color is an important, sometimes overlooked, factor that may affect enjoyment.
