Will electric guitar strings cut ur fingers if thats what u start out with?

Question

I want to get a guitar for christmas and i really want an electric but ive heard people say that because of the thinner strings they cut ur fingers. I have never played a guitar before...well....i kinda have ive held one and plucked the strings thats about it. i haven't played songs or chords. And my fingers are not calloused. i am having lots of difficulties picking either acoustic or electric. i need help!!

P.S. i was wonderin was is the difference bewteen acoustic and electric acoustic?

Answer 1

Alrighty then... First, the strings won't necessarily cut your fingers because they're thinner on an electric. They tend to hurt more if the action is poor. Action is the space between the strings and the board -- between the frets on the neck. If the strings are nice and close to the board, it will be much easier to learn and play. If the neck is warped or torqued out of shape and the strings are WAY off the board, you'll have to work harder to press the strings down and that's where the hurtin' begins.
I have both an accoustic and a solid body electric. I like the sound of the accoustic more than the electric. You must understand that I'm almost completely deaf, so when I say sound, I'm actually talking about the vibrations I feel on the neck of the guitar when I play. There are virtually no vibrations coming from the electric. I've been playing for years -- before I lost my hearing. As for the type of strings, I prefer GHS medium gage with an unwound G. It prevents the "zit-zit-zit" sound you hear when you run your finger up and down the G string. I've worked with a lot of people whose names your parents and grand parents might recognize... If I may be so bold. Why the push for an electric? As someone who has taught from time to time, I'd have to recommend a nice accoustic first. Just personal preference really. Lastly, the difference between an accoustic and an electric accoustic? Accoustics have a hollow body. Electrics come in several types: accoustic with clip on or mounted pick-up, semi-hollow body and sold body. Hope you get one. They can be a life-long friend!

Answer 2

With enough time and practice, your finger tips will harden. Just enough to enjoy playing without pain and cutting. And it will last forever. Even if you stop playing for a few years. You'll pick of the guitar after years, and still play with no problem. And while that is happening, you might want to re-tune the guitar to a lower octave. That will release some of the tension on the strings and accommodate easier fingering. If your guitar as an adjustible bridge (the wood string holder by the guitar opening, lower the bridge, then retune. That will also reduce the distance between the strings and the frets. Making fingering easier. OR, you can purchase a set of plastic strings. They tend to be easier on the fingers. Good Luck.

Answer 3

No it won't cut your fingers in fact an electric guitar is really good for beginners because your fingers doesn't require much force in making chords compare to an acoustic guitar.Strings in electric guitars are gentle with fingers. Strings in an acoustic guitar are thick and can harm your fingers.Try Behringer v-tone guitar pack.

An acoustic guitar is simply an acoustic guitar and an electric acoustic is an acoustic guitar with electronic pickups.Pickups acts like a microphone.

Answer 4

Electric strings won't cut your fingers. I started out playing a old acoustic with virgin fingers and the strings were like rope. I ended up getting indents and peeling skin as callouses formed, but that was it. Your fingers can get sore until they adjust, but after you put in enough time you'll get sewing thumb callouses on your fingers - a layer of really tough skin. Electric strings can be a lot easier on your fingers, and not as bad as some of the acoustics can be. Of course, the sleeker the neck of your guitar, the less pressure on your fingers.

Answer 5

yes, electrics thinner string will cut your fingers if you are just starting with guitars. I would suggest starting out with an acoustic. And the difference between acoustic and electric acoustic is electric acoustics plug into an amp.

Answer 6

Haha it wont cut your fingers
u'll probably get blisters though
but theres nothing wrong with that
its actually pretty cool
and definatly get Electric
You can do a lot more with it
and it sounds about the same
I got my electric at Guitar Center for only $200
it's a Fender Stratocaster Special Edition
its amazing
check it out
(sry i couldnt find it at there site)

Answer 7

K- accoustics are: quieter, best for beginners and not as loud.
Electrics: plugged in, you can change the sound, spread the sound (make it last longer), you can make more sound mixes with it, it's louder (adjustable volume)
It probally wont cut your fingers (unless your fingers are THAT soft)
I recomend using a pick at first to pluck the strings
*And the strings depend on what strings you use. There are alot to pic from. Look through a "guitar world" magazine. theres alot of advertisment in it. And some lessons

Answer 8

I have never "cut" my fingers with any guitar string. Strings are based on gauge...both Acoustic and electrix have a variety of sizes (guages). You will have sore finger tips regardless of the type when you first start out.

Answer 9

i started with an acoustic,and then after a year i got an electric...no they dont cut ur fingers!

Answer 10

I have an electric guitar, and if someone has cut their fingers on one, they're probably retarded.