Acoustic or Electric?

Acoustic and electric guitars both have many advantages. Let’s take a look at what these advantages might be.

Acoustic guitars require no external amplification, and thus, are great for campfires, street playing, and other such activities. Since they require no amplifier, it is also cheaper to get one and get started on learning. They have a very clear and crisp sound, and are favored as a way to begin playing guitar due to the fact that acoustic guitars are great for learning rhythm. Playing from a rhythm perspective as opposed to a lead guitar format, allows simplicity when writing your own songs. Since rhythm sections are the base of a band, it promotes study of various chords, and their stiff strings strengthen one’s fingers. However, if all you want to play is rock and roll, you might want to spend the extra dollars and buy an electric guitar with an amplifier to get the sound you want.

Electric guitars are, in essence, easier to play due to lighter string tension, a more accessible fret board and a slimmer body. A greater range of electronic effects are also attainable through the use of a wide range of effects pedals or devices, allowing the artist to fine tune the exact sound they want to hear. Electric guitars can also play the clean sounds that are similar to an acoustic guitar, and are thus quite versatile. They are also great for studying the basics of lead guitar, as their light string tension creates great ease in moving up and down the fret board during guitar solos.

In my own case, my first guitar and amplifier was a cheap Fender copy and a small floor amplifier. It did the job just well, creating a bright clean sound while also allowing the study of different guitar sounds created through the use of an amplifier. However, my second guitar was an acoustic, and it felt great to play something so loud, clear, and bright. In my honest opinion, both suit the beginner just fine.



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