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Which Guitar is Best Electric or Acoustic?

Updated on April 28, 2017

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

Purchasing your first guitar can be difficult, you want it to look cool but also be comfortable to play. You see the vast selection at your local music store and become even more confused on which one would be best for you! The very first decision for you to make is which type to buy Electric or Acoustic? Learning the difference between the two types will help you get past this first difficult and confusing first step!

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!

Once you have purchased your Guitar you will no doubt want to learn how to play it in the fastest time possible, right!

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 one of the local teachers or online resources to help you get started and impress friends and family?

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!

Here's Some Helpful Videos to Help you Decide Which Guitar is Right For You!

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