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Even musical instruments. Looking to buy an instrument (either for yourself, a loved one - or as a gift)? Then you should be aware of a few things before you get out that credit card.

Know your instruments - The first thing you need to know is what kind of instrument you want: are you looking for a stringed instrument? Woodwind? Brass? Percussion? Before you buy, it's important to know what you're getting. You may want to do some research before you buy - and learn which features you can expect in each instrument you're considering. After you've decided on a type of instrument (for instance, a stringed instrument), it's time to narrow it down to a specific one. Stringed instruments include violins, violas, cellos, bass, banjos, mandolins and guitars.

Using the example of a guitar Are you looking for a six-string guitar or a twelve-string model? Do you want acoustic or electric? If Pete Townsend's your guitar-playing idol, maybe you want a guitar with a whammy bar just like Pete's. The choices are practically endless.

Research various brands - When you begin researching musical instruments you're interested in, it's best to know what you want or - when buying an instrument as a gift - what your recipient wants. You also want to know what you're getting before you buy.

Maybe little Egbert has been wishing for the Schecter Hellraiser C1 electric guitar. If so, don't assume he'd be just as happy with a simple Walden D351 acoustic. Better to know beforehand what he really wants, to avoid the hassle of return the unwanted item and order the one he'd been wishing for all along not to mention disappointing the little tyke.

Perhaps you're looking for another kind of stringed instrument - like a mandolin, banjo or ukulele or maybe a more unusual instrument - like a harp, crystal flute or piccolo, or hand drums. As before, the same rules apply: Know which brands of instruments are on the market; know which features you're looking for; and know the intended recipient.

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