What to buy Electric or Acoustic?
If you want to learn how to play the guitar the first daunting step is to actually go out and buy one!
But which one? well hopefully my article will shed some light on the matter and help you come to a informed decision.
Which Guitar is Best Electric or Acoustic?
Make an informed Decision
In a nutshell the main difference between an Electric guitar and an Acoustic guitar is just a matter of amplification. An Electric guitar needs to have an amplifier, and also the electric guitar is easier on your fingers to play. Also the electric can cost more because you have to purchase an amp to go with it. Also the Electric guitars have more choice when it comes to the shape of the guitar.
So to recap you get more choice on the look of an electric guitar compared to an Acoustic, Also the Electric is easier on the hands to learn on than an acoustic, so you would come to the conclusion that the Electric guitar is the best out of the two instruments to get when your just starting out, right!, Well no, as usual things are never that black and white!
There are choices to be had with an Acoustic guitar as well, you can get classical ,flamenco, folk, and also electro acoustic, you can also get different types of strings, you can have a nylon strung acoustic or a steel strung acoustic or even a mixture of both!
The steel strung guitars are more for if you want to play rock, pop, or country music because they are louder and are really suited to a rhythm strumming style.
Nylon strung guitars are geared more towards classical and flamenco styles of music and are great for fingerpickin style.
So what guitar should you get if you are just starting out? Well I personally think you should get an acoustic and an electric but if you really only have the money for one then I would pick an Acoustic just on the basis that it is a bit harder on your fingers than an electric but the advantage to that is you will build up calluses and strengthen your fingers up so that when you do switch over to an electric it will feel really smooth and easy on the fingers than if you do it the other way round!
What Next!
Well unfortunately it takes years to master the guitar but if you want to get of to the best start and cut that time down by half then check out these guys at www.Jamorama.com they will get you playing your favorite songs in no time at all, and then you can impress your family and friends with what you can do!
And lets be honest you will only have to learn a few popular songs and your family and friends will think you are a guitar master!
So what are you waiting for go buy your first guitar and then run over to www.Jamorama.com and learn some popular songs and most of all have fun!
Needed to play!
Ernie Ball 9170 351 Style Guitar Picks, Bag of 24, Thin
Very cheap guitar picks.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky String Set (10 - 46)
Spare strings are a must.
First Act Discovery FX250 Guitar Accessory Pack (colors may vary)
A pack with all that you'll need to begin playing.
Rogue Starter Acoustic Guitar, Redburst
Very affordable guitar. Learn to play today.
Here's Some Helpful Videos to Help you Decide Which Guitar is Right For You!
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Guitar Photos
Which do you prefer Acoustic or Electric Guitar?
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- partybuzz partybuzz Nov 8, 2009 @ 8:22 am
- There's some great iformation here. My grandson can play both, but prefers the electric guitar...I suppose for the louder sound. :-) I have featured and lensrolled you on my lens about his guitar theme teen birthday party.
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- guitarstrings guitarstrings Aug 20, 2009 @ 6:44 pm
- I can never read enough anout guitars, great lens, keep up the good work.
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- mpreyes mpreyes Apr 5, 2009 @ 4:32 am
- I specialize in vintage electric guitars, but its also very useful to learn about the acoustic as well. The electric guitar is more for rock n roll while the acoustic is more for country lovers, or at least thats my opinion.
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- oldno7 oldno7 Oct 31, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
- Grat lens. I play both electric and acoustic myself but love both. Thanks for the info, very informative.............Jamorama Review Lens ........5*
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- Jack2046 Jack2046 Feb 22, 2008 @ 2:12 am
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- Aidan Aidan Feb 20, 2008 @ 1:00 am
- Nice lens! How many days you want to waste your time, if you dont have any habit of playing some instrument, if you really want to excel in something, then why not learning guitar with acoustic guitar secrets.
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- Lpspider Lpspider Jan 5, 2008 @ 10:45 pm
- If you're going to buy a guitar it really depends on what style you like when choosing between electric or acoustic.
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- Music-Resource Music-Resource Nov 28, 2007 @ 12:29 pm
- Hi Tom, nice newbie guitar lens. I like the vid, the pics, and the stores. You have a fairly decent amount of text content as well. I wish you the best. ~Music Resource~
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- John Hughes John Hughes Nov 22, 2007 @ 1:08 am
- Awesome lens! I think I like electric better, but for a beginner I would suggest acoustic because it will force you to play more cleanly from the beginning. I'm giving you 5 stars. Check out my lens on guitar scales.
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