What kind of guitar is good for someone who is just starting to play? Electric or Acoustic?

Question

I am about to buy my first guitar and I am having a hard time choosing.

Answer 1

I've been playing guitar and bass for 10 years and I always recommend an electric to start with.

It's a general misconception that acoustic guitars are better to learn on, the strings are harder to fret and the action tends to be a little too high for beginners.

I recommend an Ibanez RX series or a B.C. Rich bronze series, you don't want a total peice of crap because you won't want to play it in front of people and you won't want to show off. If you want to show off your abilities and your guitar you will want to learn more. And this will increase your will to learn and study the instument.

I hope I was of some help.

Answer 2

For starters, the acoustic is how you can go. The written tune is the equal. The strings are the equal. The only difference is technique. To study properly, you have got to learn the basics of reading written song. And just as essential, that you could buy a 'newbie' acoustic for little or no cash. I know that cash will not be your difficulty, but it would be sad if you happen to bought an electric, which is high priced, after which stop the instrument shortly thereafter. That occurs. Then the instrument collects dust in a closet. Get the newbie acoustic. Learn some written chords, and go from there. Good luck.

Answer 3

How exciting! Getting your first guitar. Question is, what do you want? Do you want electric or acoustic or electric acoustic? The possibilities grow. My suggestion is to try them all out and don't get excited about those "Big Sale- This Weekend Only" B.S. Don't buy the cheapest axe and don't go hog wild on gadgets right away. Don't be afraid of spending hours at a guitar shop(s). If the salesperson seems annoyed, get another person. If the second is rude, go to another shop. Remember, music is a buyers market. I hope this helps.

Answer 4

Well, for the beginners is better the acoustic guitar...even that i think that the electric one is more interesting!
Good for you that you decided to learn how to play a guitar cause it's very cool!
Good Luck!

Answer 5

Try acoustic first to learn afew chords and strengthen your fingers. Take a lesson or two if you have to or have someone show you a couple of chords.When you master a few chords switch to electric. You have a wider range of possibilities to make "noise"(music). I've been playing for 35 years & I'm still learning some licks. I drove my parents nuts with the constant "twang" but they are getting the last laugh, my son just discovered the bagpipes.lol

Answer 6

Acoustic Always

Answer 7

An Alvarez is a good start for an Acoustic. They are a good guitar for little money.

Answer 8

Electric will cover more and will be easier to play. Go for an Ibanez guitar, they sell starter kits for 200$

Answer 9

Electric, since the strings are thinner, it is easier to push them dow on the frets... if you want to get better at it though later on, play acoustic because it is harder, but just as great...

Answer 10

acoustic. you can get one cheaper so you don't lose money if guitar playing turns out not to be your thing. learn some basics and if you like it you can switch over..