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Question: Problems with my guitar!.!?
My uncle bought an electric guitar for me at a pawnshop!. When I plug it in it doesn't sound like I think its suppose to!. I tuned it!. But when I play it it doesnt sound like I think it should sound!. I'm not sure if I need knew strings or not!.

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it could be that it is a poor guitar!. there are a few things that can be wrong with it!.!.!. the tress rod might need to be adjusted, the pickups might be damaged, frets can even wear down if it is very old like on my guitar!. strings might need to be replaced, it could be the amp!. are the equalizers adjusted to your liking!? is it set on distortion!? take it into a Guitar Center and have it checked out!. it is hard to diagnose a problem such as this without hearing and seeing it hands on!. Good Luck,
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Not sure what exactly you think it should sound like ;-)!.

However i would highly reccomend getting new strings it'll always make a difference and it's the only way you'll know for sure that it's not the strings :-) and they relatively inexpensive some ernie balls are always a good bet!.
Next up play round with ya amp settings gain setting and equaliser settings make a huge difference to the sound your guitar makes!. Not sure what settings are on your amp but play round with the bass treble and gain settings if you have em till you have an idea of the range of sounds available!.!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Look at the frets!? Chances are if it's been owned by someone the frets are worn down, and may need replacing!. also try different settings on the tone knobs on the guitar, try different settings on the amp and that may help!. You could try new strings, Ernie Ball is good but my favorite is Daddario!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Is is buzzing and the sound is not clear !? If that is the issue, email me and I will email you back as to how to get it fixed!.
Nothing complicated!.!.!.!.:-)))Www@QuestionHome@Com

Guitars have different sounds!. Depending on the pick-ups installed, some guitars sound deep and booming while others sound tiny and small while others have their own unique characteristics as well!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I'm sure your uncle means well,but just maybe, it's just simply a crappy old guitar!. Or maybe he just wants U to make sure your interest in guitar playing is strong enough for sure before he can do anything else to support your guitar interest!. Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com