My Buying Tips for Acoustic and Electric Guitars for BEGINNERS

Here are my tips for buying your next guitar.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction,Location of the stores
1:50 - Rule 1 (Decide) Explained
2:00 - Rule 2 (Budget) Explained
2:13 - Rule 3 (Help) Explained
2:38 - Final Rule (Gut Feeling) Explained
3:05 - If not ready to buy
3:14 - Permission to film inside the stores
3:20 - Inside the store
3:32 - Store Montage
3:53 - Rule inside the store 1
4:01 - Choosing Acoustic
4:13 - Reminder!
5:06 - Acoustic Guitar Checking,Inspection
6:58 - Plugged into amp, Acoustic pickups inspection
8:20 - Intonation
9:40 - To Electric Guitar (Same As Acoustic)
12:57 - 2nd Electric Guitar (Few more Rules)
15:38 - Strap reminder
17:05 - Happy new Gear day!

[@Kairu_GT]

Timestamps Before buying 0:00 - Introduction,Location of the stores 1:50 - Rule 1 (Decide) Explained 2:00 - Rule 2 (Budget) Explained 2:13 - Rule 3 (Help) Explained 2:38 - Final Rule (Gut Feeling) Explained 3:05 - If not ready to buy During 3:14 - Permission to film inside the stores 3:20 - Inside the store 3:32 - Store Montage 3:53 - Rule inside the store 1 4:01 - Choosing Acoustic 4:13 - 4:38 - Reminder! 5:06 - 6:00 Acoustic Guitar Checking,Inspection 6:58 - Plugged into amp, Acoustic pickups inspection 8:20 - Intonation 9:40 - To Electric Guitar (Same As Acoustic) 12:57 - 2nd Electric Guitar (Few more Rules) 15:38 - Strap reminder 17:05 - Happy new Gear day!

[@farithrosh]

Yes

[@niannjei1218]

yung acoustic na ginamit ni sir perf is D&D Django Jr. Mahogany Edition sa mga gusto malaman

[@jamquijano4402]

Must be crazy for the people working in those stores to just suddenly have Perfecto walk in and try out their guitars.

[@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro]

A lot of them don't actually know me

[@dlsuarrows2634]

@@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro 😭 If I were there, I'd freak out

[@GuitarDrew88]

I'd freak out as well! Idol!!! ~guitardrew88

[@doodsilog]

Especially the one who got Sir Perf's autograph. 🥰

[@2005dythan]

@@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro even better.

[@av__0.dc__0604]

ang swerte nung makakabili nung mga guitars na ginamit ni Sir. Perf!! nahawakan ng isang legend!! 🙌🏻

[@OswaldPH]

I really really love how honest and straight to the point these tips are. Thanks man.

[@wafaken]

I remember buying my first guitar. My budget is only 3000 pesos and out of all the guitar that is for sale, I picked the guitar worth 4500 and it speaks to me. I asked if they can lower the price and I came back and forth 3 times, like the guitar is calling me. Until they finally agreed to sell the guitar for my 3000 budget. I'm so happy that day. And I still play with that guitar until now.

[@josephmatthewd.lumanog364]

Wow you're lucky that they gave you that guitar for 3000

[@drewjamila3868]

Where did you buy it? Is it an electric guitar?

[@markalfertgarcia1961]

yessss finally someone to vlog this kind of stuff .... Thanks sir perf.

[@einarabelc5]

It looks like all of your videos are step by step, detailed breakdowns of every process. Good Job! Three out of Three so far.

[@allanarcilla8885]

what a guitar guru! thanks a lot sir! you know the content of your subject, and you know the pedagogy! salamat!

[@solbesinga4540]

hi perf had the privilege of watching u play live at the 90s concert at okada. Unfortunately was not able to have a pic with u. Anyway, you still the man!!! Growin up i listened on how u played and knowing that u also came from cabadbaran inspired me a lot. Keep on rockin man...Godbless

[@mmusiccoy]

I took an Alvarez AD30CE which is an acoustic electric and equipped it with GHS .12 guage strings! Thanks for the tips! Continue to make helpful vids!

[@reynieldizon7307]

Thank you sir Perf, very educational. Hoping to see more videos like this from you.

[@gammarays666]

I might be a beginner, but I will follow these steps in buying my very first electric guitar. Thank you boss Perf.

[@mhikerock22]

I feel sorry for those other guitar stores that didn’t allow you to take videos. They lost a good opportunity of a free advertisement. If I’m the manager of the store and there is a policy, I’m going to immediately call the higher management to make an exception for this case. Nice content, Sir PDC. I hope there’s also a tip on buying a Floyd Rose guitar.

[@genesiscatalla4246]

@@ngaran2108 true... Mron s RJ guitar center d nman gnun kaalam s gtara.bsta ata mkbenta lng. Dpt hinahire nla ung mlwak ang kaalaman s music instruments..with or without xprience s work but full of knowledge about music is a must qualified,db?

[@quiet_nerd9713]

Genesis Catalla between RJ and JB, which store ang meron na mas knowledgeable na staff?

[@crigonalgaming1258]

Quiet Nerd Depende. RJ and JB are corporations. Kahit sino hinahire nila jan. Buti nalang sa amin may local guitar shop na nagiistock nang high end gear. The staff from top to bottom are musicians in the local scene too.

[@K750Ric]

If you plan on getting Floyd Rose equipped electric electric, get a better quality guitar with quality Licensed Floyd Rose, some company use Cheaper materials on the LFR base plate, once the blade on either side wears down, it would be tougher to keep the LFR at zero point or floating. Another thing to consider is Floyd Rose guitar are a little harder to tune when you change strings often, you could use a piece of popsicle stick to prevent the FR from pulling back (I place a paper on guitar body before placing the stick) without string tension, the springs will pull On the FR. note: I only own one electric guitar with LFR, it has Takeuchi LFR (made in Japan) considered one of the better made LFR. Gotoh LFR are also good quality, Schaller LFR (made in Germany) are also good. If you are hard set on getting guitar with Floyd Rose, you can always upgrade the part with better quality but that would increase your cost.

[@loletarcega391]

Meron ba sinabi si sir perf na tumanggi or nagkataon lang ung una nyang tinanong ay pumayag agad? Na missed ko ba ung part na un sa vid.

[@RBMndz]

sana lahat ng sales person kasing cool ng sales person ng D&D , gonna check that store soon , thank Perf for the tips !! 👍👍👍

[@kalikotvlog1590]

Remie Rems hahha kasi jb hnd e haha inis ako dyan e

[@raquelghibellov.1484]

mababait talaga tsaka welcoming mga tao, kahit muka akong bata at sinasabi kong binili ako ng gitara na worth 10k di sila nag alinlangan I entertain ako pinatry sakin lahat ng marerecommend nila sobrang solid ng tunog.

[@swathbit6073]

Thanks for the video bro! it helps me a lot So whenever I buy a guitar I will remember all your tips.

[@janmichaelpol8952]

What a relaxing vid! Thanks master perf

[@kurdtjohn]

Yo, that's the same nice dude that I always get to chat with when I come by that particular D&D Concept Store. Kudos to that guy.

[@aiannaia3213]

I bought my first electric guitar without knowing all these aspect and only relying on the aesthetics and what I feel when I play it. Siyempre I had some research prior to buying it and it was all fun. I’m a lefty and I learn to play right handed dahil nanghihiram lang ako noon ng gitara sa kabarkada so this vid really helps a lot. Kudos Sir Perf for your unending passion to teach all of us.

[@vincentryanborres]

Awesome tips Sir Perf. All the very best to you and your music. Cheers!!!!

[@Xavier148xav]

thanks perf, gonna buy my first electric guitar later. needed this

[@ramueleihn702]

Helpful masyado. Mabuhay kayo sir Perf!

[@ThomasofAllTrades]

Thank you, Kuya Perf. I'm planning on purchasing an acoustic and an electric guitar tomorrow from guitar center and I randomly came across your video! Thanks again!

[@xxiv9382]

Informative and on-point in giving pointers for beginner guitar hunter like me. Thanks Mr. De Castro, you just gained a subscriber.

[@mahdita12]

super sakto ng video na to because im getting myself a guitar for this christmas!

[@kirkmccarthy3686]

I really appreciate the way you described how to purchase your next guitar - acoustic/electric…you’ve made me more aware of shop ethic and best practices in selecting my next “axe” LOL. Also, I purchased the Gokko AX10 Acoustic Control after watching your demo video 👊🏾. Cheers

[@Al-ir7mw]

Tip: Refrain from buying plastic tuning pegs for acoustic guitar. ive had issues with breaking or loosing thread due to tension especially for the tuner for G string.

[@lyokazaki1650]

This video is suuuper perfect ! I was looking for a vid that can show me what specific guitar should i buy. And luckily my workplace was locatwd at moa area ! 🌻🌻🌻

[@ajdeguzman2994]

Thanks sir Perfecto. Excellent guide.

[@KM-nc2io]

I never knew that pickin out your first guitar would be this complicated. Thank you so much sir. All i worry about is the look and price lol

[@scoutjeremy4714]

I was planning to buy a Cort acoustic from one of the stores along that pasilio (MOA) but I ended up buying a Barbie Almalbis Armor of God Jr. I asked the D&D staff to upgrade it by installing a new set of nut and saddle (Tusq) and since then I never search in any store. My D&D rocks better than any Jr's and parlor guitars! Mabuhay kayo D&D!

[@cyrineagor5060]

Very cool! More power to your channel! 😄

[@brianmiller3921]

Grate video I really enjoyed your style of play and thanks for the grate tips

[@salaskusina]

An instant endorsement for D&D out there by none other than legendary Maestro Perf!

[@viejaydelara23]

Thanks for the tips sir Perf! New subscriber here and planning to buy an acoustic-electric guitar. Good thing I saw your vid sir 😊

[@danshim0801]

Thanks for the tip, sir! This will really help me and my sis since we're both planning to buy our guitars for xmas. God bless sir!

[@jeridelbuen3852]

Thank you sir Perf,..God Bless You!

[@mikeytrias8544]

I hope the D&D guitar store management knows who you are. 😊 very accommodating and friendly staff! Thanks maestro Perf! 👍

[@sfv6]

I owned one of those Fishman loudbox behind you ...great acoustic amp!

[@florenciopalen9853]

Utmost Grateful For Sharing Your Expertise, Sir. Sincerestly

[@jeffreypinili2221]

Great tip! 👌

[@cjmcii7676]

this is very informative sir. madami akong natutunan, more of this informative vlog. more power man!

[@paulponce7089]

Selecting amplifiers: For acoustic guitar, I have Roland AC33RW either using four D batteries or connect to power point. It has a microphone input, both inputs are reverberated, very loud and clear for busking on the streets. For an electric guitar I have Roland Cube 30w with built in multiple effects,and bought special Roland double pedals to switch in between clean different multiple effects... their excellent japanese amplifiers...... Five times cheaper than Marshall and Vox British designed amplifiers and American Fender amp....To Perfecto de Castro : you have good tips fo buying guitars,dude..KEEP ON ROCKING..

[@jeffybanezdelacruz6598]

congrats sir perf to your new guitar 🤘🤘🤘

[@kenderrickmendones8244]

Thank you sir PDC dami kong natututunan sa mga videos mo

[@arleneandphilskitchen4313]

Salamat I’m a new subscriber, I saw your channel so I started watching your lessons 1-5

[@jcb3883]

I was thinking about buying a guitar. And this video popped up. Google is listening. Thanks for the tips master! D&D, here I come.

[@batang90s79]

Oo totoo yan nakikinig ang google

[@springpodsisotails7806]

Thanks for the tips!

[@zumbaRdie]

good lesson bro. Thank you.

[@jaspersyguitar]

thank you po for these tips, Sir! Balak ko na pong bumili ng entry-level guitar this month and sobrang laking tulong po nitong vid na ito. :D

[@denmarkbueta7665]

The best talaga dnd!! Salamat sir dami ko natutunan, praying for my new guitar to be used sa worship ministry! ♥

[@minstrelleng]

Ako dn praying. Mas msarap gmitin sa church.

[@minstrelleng]

@DenmarkBueta, 4th subscriber mko. Pa follow back bro.

[@denmarkbueta7665]

@@minstrelleng nakuha ko na yung django jr na pangarap ko maam. Hehe nagagamit na rin ang bilang gitarista sa ministry. God bless po 🙏

[@christianaligato8058]

Thank u mr. I appreciate this video so much

[@andrewbenybanez5210]

Thumbs up sir Perf 👍👍👍 Ganito ang mga bloggers. Quality content and mataas respect sa mga kasama sa blog.

[@jack2k20]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@alouisews]

I love how perfecto confidently playing instruments around ppl :))))

[@sandycole8169]

Thank you ..great tips

[@bhoxzMacmod]

Napaka humble mo boss kaya pala umabot ka sa ganyang taas dahil sa down to earth mo

[@bpabustan]

Same with me Perf, if I get knocked out on a guitar, I don't need to spend along time with it. I know it would work for me - gut feeling. Works all the time.

[@archz]

thanks for the tips.... very useful for everybody...

[@enaig07]

Mabuhay kayo sir perf. Napaka down to earth ninyo. :)

[@jaimealexisedades8871]

Wow naman Pare ito yong natutunan ko tips galing sa MOA-D&D BUYING A NEW GUITAR VIDEO CLIP MO! Criteria- BUILT, BRAND, BUDGET, BEAUTY, INTONATION, ACCESSIBILITY, along neck navigation, COMFORTABILITY!

[@eligadz]

Pagpasok sa store.. Me: *tingin sa price tag* Sabay labas Mahal huhuhu

[@lilethpal-et1594]

Relate

[@zildjian399]

Pag ako pumasok sa music store price muna tinitingnan kunwari deadma lang sabay karepas ng labas

[@alvinibarra270]

hahaha sobrang mahal kase paps hehe, visit my channel. thanks

[@joshuae.villalino6967]

6k HAHAHA umalis nlng ako😭

[@lloyddevega3338]

Myrun ako mura lang..

[@kentsalva5438]

Thank you sir for these informative tips of buying a guitar, I plan to buy a stratocaster one day and I thank you for the tips you gave...

[@summer5684]

Wow! Meron palang ganito. First time ko lang makita tong video. 😊😊😊 thanks sa tips po!

[@RonBasic]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This toturial is recommended so that's why i'll give you a five star, thanks for the info Master ..

[@dabsavage3163]

Ngayon ko lang nalaman me volg na si Perf. Idol! Batang 90s ako! 👍🏻

[@luigienuyte9214]

Salamat sir Perf dahil sayo na inspire ulit ako mag Gitara. Keep on inspiring others sir Perf!! More Power!!

[@johnyrodriguez5060]

Nice video Master Thank you😊😊😊😊

[@navyblu79]

D&D owner here. Not the fanciest model but still really good sound. Bang for the buck. Thank you sir Perf! Pahabol, wala ka sir bentang shirt sa Pinas? Salamat.

[@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro]

Meron sa Lazada, search mo Practice Makes Perfecto

[@navyblu79]

@@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro Copy sir Perf. Salamat!

[@gracebaniago7371]

Came to your channel, because i badly needed an advice of what kind of guitar I am going to buy for him. Hope you could suggest... I didnt play guutar so i have no idea at all. Please help me.

[@julzmuzik9464]

Tip #1 - play Smoke on the Water

[@thebetbetunderground9548]

hahaha taena pero legit medyo nakakaasar yung mga pasikat nang pasikat maggitara na customer kuno sa mga guitar stores tanginang yan haha

[@gaven6543]

@@thebetbetunderground9548 buti nalang enter to the sandman tinutugtog ko

[@ushio1087]

@@gaven6543 Ahahhaa

[@ravengalangguitarvlogs5449]

Buti nalang intro ng magbalik tinutugtog ko😂

[@ushio1087]

@@ravengalangguitarvlogs5449 Madali lang rin yun..... Tugtugin mo For the love god ni Steve Vai

[@DanielSantos-xs2yt]

Looking forward to buy a guitar because of this video. Subscribed!

[@EMSAYMADA]

MABUHAY PO KAYO Sir Perf! Happy New Year po!

[@scared08ph]

No.1 rule...bring money

[@jaysonobos5094]

No shit sherlock

[@jamestheengineer256]

@@jaysonobos5094 r/woosh halata namang nag jojoke siya.

[@iVan123]

Rookie mistake by perf

[@arnelj360]

@@jaysonobos5094 di mabiro amp

[@theaterofsouls]

hahaha!!!!

[@crischellbaylon]

Im on my way to MoA. Thanks sir!

[@imaginarysora969]

Good timing as I am planning to buy a new guitar.

[@RicoRico1982]

I bought the RED SGR C1 Floyd Rose on that store (which sounds awesome!) and completed 214 solo because of you. Thanks a bunch!!!

[@jenielureta1729]

take this dudes advice i work in a guitar store and this will really help you and the sales staff also hehe.

[@aitv4901]

Tip: pag wala ka pambili tumugtog ka nlng ng "stairway to heaven"

[@nobite6484]

ALPHA Gaming Hahaha!😆

[@pucksheet4456]

0-3-5

[@YuniCh]

HAHAHAHA

[@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro]

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[@aitv4901]

@@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro nice master sobrang lupet nun. Buti d kayo pinaalis😂

[@carlosmartin2257]

Thanks for the tips

[@2007srv]

Thanks for all your vids man .. :)

[@kadaj187]

one tip na naituro sakin nito. bumili ka ng guitara na my madaling access sa truss rod.

[@lancesucayan3515]

Hey perfecto, have you ever tried doing a challenge? Challenge yourself by going to raon and trying to make a good cheap rig using only the stuff you bought there

[@JimboThunder]

Make this trend HAHAHAHAHA

[@haylaila139]

Omg! This is awesome! Thank u soo much for making this video this would be very helpful to me... ^_^ because I'm planning to a new guitar 🎸

[@sanchamanlimbu569]

Nice lesson bro...i love it ..

[@KKMDStyle]

I have never seen so many music stores in one place! New York is like a music store desert.

[@awesomemusic8682]

Itabi nyo na yung tested guitar ni Sir Perf malaki na value nyan :D

[@aleckz888]

Planning to buy electric n Amp soon. (Excited!! 🤪😆🤪)

[@JCTracksStudio1026]

Such a very helpful tips. Salute to you sir. 😎

[@clementralte5713]

This is the best, i repeat... The best... before buying guitar. esp. for me- to buy acoustic.👍👍👍

[@jeffuy458]

Sir Perf. Can you PLEASE make a video of your Amps and Guitars? Sama narin pedals. Hehe thanks po. More power! 🤘🤘🤘

[@daddy_QQ]

Now lang ako nakakita nh youtuber na masipag mag reply sa comments👌 more power Sir. Happy new year!!

[@Saraxceno]

Great video, really important things to know before buying a guitar, nice guitar looks like a gibson RG model, thank you very much for sharing 👍🙏

[@salmon9395]

I always like Epiphone the same way with Fender. Everytime I went to SM Calamba before, I used to visit their store and play a song then leave 😅 I don't know if they notice me, maybe 😂, they are so welcoming by the way, I'm still saving money that time to buy one 😂.

[@yapatooots]

9:06 made me check my phone haha

[@blusharkph7457]

Thank you po sa tips Sir Perf!

[@cynthialuster8204]

Jan ako nakabili ng gitara ko noon sa moa classical guitar at acoustic.ganda ng tunog hanggang ngayon...galing mo idol! Mabuhay ka......

[@lawrenceofarabia4659]

Bro you didn't mention the prices so viewers could have an idea :-D but this is helpful for beginners! Keep it up :-)

[@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro]

I don’t work for the store plus depending on when you watched this then prices may have changed. It’s not difficult to call them the stores to ask

[@justinerojas4825]

"BUT MOST OF ALL CHECK IF THE GUITAR MAKES YOU WANT TO PLAY, CAUSE THERES NO POINT IN BUYING A GUITAR THAT YOU'RE NOT GONNA PLAY ANYWAY" Thanks Sir Perfecto sa advice na ito! Nalinawan na ako kung anong guitar gusto kong bilhin haha.

[@sherrieaguilar7204]

salamat maestro sa mga tips 😊😊God bless

[@prin4520]

Thinking of buying a guitar soon! Thanks for the tips, I'll visit that store hahaha