Guitar questions .. ?

Question

I'm 14 & I want to learn to play guitar .. I think playing electric guitar sounds hott but I don't know if I should learn acoustic instead or what.

Also, what kind of guitar should I get .. I don't want one that looks at all country-like or old-fashioned & I obviously want it to sound good. Any suggestions ??

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♥ Abby ♥

Answer 1

I would go for a cheap acoustic first. Make sure you still would like to continue playing before moving on to a better guitar, unless you can just afford to buy stuff anyway. Once you get decent on an acoustic, an electric guitar will be easy.

Answer 2

Almost any reasonable guitar will sound good in the right hands, so pick something that you like and are comfortable with is a good start. Go to a local music store and try a few out - check that you can reach round the body OK, that you can get your had around the neck of the guitar, etc

Electric or Classical - well, both have their own benefits and you can move from one to the other as time goes by, but if you want to play pop music, the go with the electric guitar, if you want to learn classical style playing then pick a classical guitar. There's no reason that you can't play classical on an electric and vice versa, but pick the one which you think you'll play most - or learn both styles of playing and treat yourself to two guitars - one electric and one classical.

You could also go for an electro-acoustic - one which will play like a normal guitar, but which you can also plug into an amp if you want too - possibly a little more expensive, but more versatile.

Ask around and see if someone else you know plays and where they learn - always good to learn with someone else or a group of people, you'll often find you learn quicker and it's more fun.

Answer 3

The most important thing for a beginner is to be able to play the music you want to play-- otherwise, you'll lose interest. If you're far more interested in the music you can make with an electric than an acoustic, then go electric. Acoustics, especially cheap acoustics, are hard on a beginner's fingers and a bit more challenging to get good sound out of. If you're not interested in playing acoustic, then that's just going to discourage you.

However, if you ARE at least somewhat interested in acoustic, they're a great place to start. You usually get a better sound for the money, they're completely portable, they're versatile, they typically stay in tune better between sessions, and you don't have to worry about pedals, amps, and cords every time you want to play.

Just as a response to a previous answer: the chords you play on each ARE different. If you play a typical electric power chord on an acoustic, it will sound empty and lifeless, and if you try a full major chord on an electric (with distortion, which gives it that fuzzy growly electric sound), it will sound muddy and terrible.

Answer 4

I recommend learning on an acoustic, though it is not a requirement, you just have a much better appreciation for the electric after learning on the acoustic. Depends on how much you want to spend, but going with a good brand is the best if you can afford to. I say Martin, Gibson, Ovation would all be good choices, try a used one in good condition if available.

Answer 5

Personally, I think the acoustic is the best way to learn the basics. It will make your hands stronger and you fingers tough. Personally, I love Alverez guitars. You can get a nice one for about 200-300 bucks. Good Luck

Answer 6

Hey...

If the Electric guitar is what makes you excited, go for it!

Most people follow the Acoustic then Electric thing, but I disagree. Whatever interests you is what will keep you motivated.

Best

Answer 7

i started out playing electric..but now i like playing acoustic alot better. Really depedns on what you want to play. Rock/alternative your probl;y gonna want an electric. But acoustic can work there too. If you jsut want to elarn guitar, learn on electric. I dont care what neone else says. Youll get better faster and understand more about the instrument.

It took me forever to decide what kind of guitar i waned.

Obvious issues are price and sound and (of course) looks. Your BEST bet is going to be a fender squir. Theres a ton of colrs to choose from and they sound great! The best part is there about 100-200 bucks. If your gonna start out on electric....get s fender squier. Im pretty sure you can get the guitar, an amp, a cable a strap and picks for about 150 in one of those guitar packs. Also you might want to check out ebay.

If you want an acoustic to start out with, but dont wanna spend more than about 100 bucks..get a jasmine. But your best bet is gonna be the fender squier. Heres some links to some good guitars....

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-SE100-Electric-Pack?sku=511681

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Standard-Telecaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=510470

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Affinity-Series-Stratocaster-Special-Electric-Guitar?sku=511276

Answer 8

I think it is way easier to play electric. I have a little trick. Play a bass for about 10 or 15 minutes then switch to guitar, it makes it seam so much smaller and easier.

Answer 9

they are played exactly the same, there is no difference in the chords, I would start with acoustic, it's alot cheaper and less equiptment, buy an Ovation celerbity, great for the money and easy to play and you can use it also when your a good player

Answer 10

It was easier for mr to start with an acoustic then move to elec once I got comfortable with it. I'd suggets acheap one untill you are sure it has caught your interest, they lose their value quickly.