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irenesfor Posted Thu 19 Jun, 2008 4:34 PM |
Hi! I need help, I'm going to buy a guitar, but I don't decide me by one type or other... I have never play the guitar...which one is more difficult to learn?? And which one can play more songs? I'm very confused... O.o
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Darran Posted Thu 19 Jun, 2008 4:38 PM |
| Acoustic is tougher on the fingers for starting out but where most folks begin, try a electro acoustic with slightly thiner gauge of strings. |
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Turtleneck Posted Thu 19 Jun, 2008 4:40 PM |
If you are just starting out, go for acoustic. You can play it anywhere, anytime without having to plug in.
P.S. Yes, you'll get blisters, but callouses are a guitar player's rite of passage.
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BenFilbert Posted Thu 19 Jun, 2008 4:44 PM |
I've been told electric by some, acoustic by some and some have said either it doesn't make a difference.
Mmm, not very helpful is it. |
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Moray Posted Thu 19 Jun, 2008 4:58 PM |
Start on an acoustic, it'll drive you in the right direction for learning - learn the chord shapes first and the rest will follow.
Buy a beginners guitar with Nylon strings, and work your way up from there. When you're sure you're going to stick with it, and feel confident, but a steel string acoustic guitar. That way you'll be ready spend a bit more money and get the guitar you really want, once you've passed through that beginner stage. And won't be so tough on the fingers.
Electric guitar will come in time, learn the basics first! |
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Turtleneck Posted Thu 19 Jun, 2008 5:12 PM |
Moray wrote: Start on an acoustic, it'll drive you in the right direction for learning - learn the chord shapes first and the rest will follow.
Buy a beginners guitar with Nylon strings, and work your way up from there. When you're sure you're going to stick with it, and feel confident, but a steel string acoustic guitar. That way you'll be ready spend a bit more money and get the guitar you really want, once you've passed through that beginner stage. And won't be so tough on the fingers.
Electric guitar will come in time, learn the basics first!
Nylon strings?! NOoooooo! Go for broke and toughen up those fingers. It's a Red Badge of Courage. |
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neverAcquiesce Posted Thu 19 Jun, 2008 6:31 PM |
Turtleneck wrote: Moray wrote: Start on an acoustic, it'll drive you in the right direction for learning - learn the chord shapes first and the rest will follow.
Buy a beginners guitar with Nylon strings, and work your way up from there. When you're sure you're going to stick with it, and feel confident, but a steel string acoustic guitar. That way you'll be ready spend a bit more money and get the guitar you really want, once you've passed through that beginner stage. And won't be so tough on the fingers.
Electric guitar will come in time, learn the basics first!
Nylon strings?! NOoooooo! Go for broke and toughen up those fingers. It's a Red Badge of Courage.
By red you mean the colors of your fingertips, right? Man, I was so happy to get through that phase. |
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rebekah Posted Thu 19 Jun, 2008 6:40 PM |
acoustic all the way :)
i have one..it's wicked! |
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moo_the_evil_boffin Posted Thu 19 Jun, 2008 7:11 PM |
I'd say try a few out and see what feels right.
I got my guitar last christmas, an electric with steel strings, and have found it really easy to learn. I play on my friend's acoustic guitar, but I can't stand nylon strings!
So like I say, try some out if you can and see what you like! |
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ricv64 Posted Thu 19 Jun, 2008 10:34 PM |
alright , go to a guitar store , ACT like you got POCKETS FULL O CASH and try out a few . Best all around entry level get a epiphone Casino or riviera . Squires are fine too
if you go tooooooooooooooooo cheap you made end up with a fud and be discouraged . if you're from Detroit get a Kay , it's like some right of passage . |
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Turtleneck Posted Thu 19 Jun, 2008 11:01 PM |
ricv64 wrote: alright , go to a guitar store , ACT like you got POCKETS FULL O CASH and try out a few . Best all around entry level get a epiphone Casino or riviera . Squires are fine too
if you go tooooooooooooooooo cheap you made end up with a fud and be discouraged . if you're from Detroit get a Kay , it's like some right of passage .
Kays were made in Chicago. But hey, 60 years and mine's still going. |
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irenesfor Posted Fri 20 Jun, 2008 6:32 PM |
Thankss!! I think that I'll buy an acoustic, but anyways, I'm going to try guitars on the store. =D very useful information!!
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ricv64 Posted Fri 20 Jun, 2008 7:10 PM |
hollow body , lite as a feather and uber versitle |
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TK23 Posted Fri 20 Jun, 2008 8:42 PM |
I've played guitar for three years, and trust me- buy an acoustic! Like Turtleneck said, you can take it anywhere (which is always nice), but beyond that- it is harder on your fingers to press down on the strings of an acoustic, and once you've mastered that it's fairly easy to transition into the electric- I really think it's just good to have that experience behind you. You can really play any style of music on an acoustic. I own both an acoustic and electric, and honestly- I just love playing the acoustic. I love the sound of it, and I think whatever you learned on will always be where you're most comfortable- so perhaps my opinion is a bit biased! : P
Also, as long as your budget allows it, I would invest in a fairly nice guitar. Purchasing some rinky-dink, low quality instrument is just not worth it!
But congratulations on taking the big leap, playing the guitar is such a wonderful, fun hobby (as well as a creative outlet for the musically inclined)! ; ) |
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TK23 Posted Fri 20 Jun, 2008 8:48 PM |
Turtleneck wrote: Moray wrote: Start on an acoustic, it'll drive you in the right direction for learning - learn the chord shapes first and the rest will follow.
Buy a beginners guitar with Nylon strings, and work your way up from there. When you're sure you're going to stick with it, and feel confident, but a steel string acoustic guitar. That way you'll be ready spend a bit more money and get the guitar you really want, once you've passed through that beginner stage. And won't be so tough on the fingers.
Electric guitar will come in time, learn the basics first!
Nylon strings?! NOoooooo! Go for broke and toughen up those fingers. It's a Red Badge of Courage.
LOL- and I totally agree there, forget the nylon strings!
Also, I think it's very important for a beginner to invest in a good tuner. Purchase one that has a needle gauge (as appose to one that only lights up) so you can easily see how to get it in tune. |
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