Which is the best guitar to learn on?
Hello, I am new to the site and had a question about guitars. Which is better to learn on? An acoustic or an electric?
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I'm no guitar expert but I don't think electric or acoustic would effect learning how to play.
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Acoustic guitars are known to have higher action (the distance from the strings to the fretboard) so they are usually a bit harder to learn on, especialy when it comes to bar chords.
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Originally Posted by: Te eF KayAcoustic guitars are known to have higher action (the distance from the strings to the fretboard) so they are usually a bit harder to learn on, especialy when it comes to bar chords.
While this is true the high action also helps with finger strength which is important early on.
The truth is it really doesn't matter. Whatever you feel more comfortable on would be the right answer.
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Originally Posted by: ewooden71so any recomendations on what manufacturer?
Again it's a personal choice. Make a budget for yourself and find a good local guitar shop and try out everything you can in your proce range.
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In my personal opinion, playing on an acoustic is like hiking with a backpack; playing on an electric is like hiking without one. Do as much of the first as you can, and the second will be a cakewalk.
And as magicninja says, acoustic guitars will callus and strengthen your fingers better than an electric. I almost always practice on an acoustic and only approach an electric if I want to add effects.
And as magicninja says, acoustic guitars will callus and strengthen your fingers better than an electric. I almost always practice on an acoustic and only approach an electric if I want to add effects.
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I've only ever heard good things about Schecter, their 7 strings in particular are supposed to be outstanding...
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It depends on what style of guitar you wish to play. Lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, classical, blues, flamenco, country, folk, whatever.
If you want to bend the strings and make it scream like a heavy rock star, then an electric is the place to start.
If you want to play rhythm guitar start with a semi-acoustic.
Decide on the style and then decide which guitar you want.
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If you want to bend the strings and make it scream like a heavy rock star, then an electric is the place to start.
If you want to play rhythm guitar start with a semi-acoustic.
Decide on the style and then decide which guitar you want.
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Originally Posted by: ewooden71Does anybody have an opinion on Schecter Guitars?
I have a Hellraiser and I LOVE it! It plays so easily and sounds great! Although it is designed mostly for metal, you can get a nice clean sound and even some pretty good bluesy sounds from it. Granted it won't be a single coil bluesy sound, but it's more versatile than some think. Plus it's Gorgeous! I've had it for a few years now and have had no problems what so ever. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a Schecter. And the prices are pretty good, too.
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