Electric Guitar Vs Regular Guitar

When you look at purchasing your first guitar, you may not really know the difference between classical, electric and acoustic models. We stock a wide range of guitars here at , and it can be difficult to find the best starter instrument. In this blog, I will be explaining the difference between them, and which ones you should be looking at!  Classical Guitars If you have never played the guitar before, and you are looking for one that will be able to handle lessons and help you grasp the basics, we recommend classical guitars. The main reason for this is due to the strings believe it or not. The classical models all have nylon strings, which are brilliant for your fingers. You find that steel strings (found on acoustic guitars) can dig in to your fingertips, which can lead to some people not practicing. The nylon strings are a lot more finger friendly, meaning your first few weeks of learning won’t be painful! A good classical guitar to get started with is the Valencia model, as it includes a cover and a tuner! It is available in ½, ¼, ¾ and full size!  Acoustic Guitars After having a classical guitar, some players then like to move up to an acoustic guitar. These are the more common sort of guitars that we sell, as they are the more traditional looking ones. These are great for once you have built up your fingertips, as the strings are steel instead of nylon. If you are looking for your first acoustic guitar, I’d look at the Rocket XF Series, as they are brilliant for beginners of all ages, but especially children. They come with a capo, plectrum, strap and bag, so you can get playing instantly. Our guitars are mostly available in ¾ and full size.  Electric Guitars

Electric models are also very common beginner guitars. One of our most popular models is the 3rd Avenue Electric Guitar, which is available in either ¾ or full size. This guitar is perfect for new players, and includes a bag, capo, plectrum and strap. They are good for taking to lessons and practicing at home, as you can practice quietly and have the capability of plugging it into an amp for extra volume! I hope this has given you a brief insight into the different types of guitar you may be looking at for a beginner player.

Like always, if you have any other questions or need some more advice, contact our Sales Team on 01283 535333 (option 1). Alternatively, drop us an email via sales@!If you are thinking about learning guitar, you’re probably wondering whether you should learn on an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar.

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Of bad advice online about what type of guitar you should learn on, so in this guide, I’ll give you clear advice to make the right choice.

Some people say you should start on a classical acoustic guitar because the strings are easier on your fingers. Other people say to start on electric guitar because the strings are easier on your fingers. Some even say that you should start on a steel-string guitar to toughen up your fingers.

It is better to start with the type of guitar that suits the style of music you want to learn. Start with an acoustic guitar if you want to learn music that is best on an acoustic guitar. Start with an electric guitar if you want to play electric guitar music. Pick the guitar that you will enjoy playing.

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If you want to play rock, you will hate learning on a classical guitar. Not only will it feel wrong, but it will sound terrible. You can’t get big fat distorted guitar tones from a classical guitar.

I’ve had students who wanted to learn metal and walked into their first lesson with a guitar like these because the person at the store told them it’s the best guitar to start with.

Likewise, if you want to learn acoustic folk songs, you will hate learning on an electric guitar. It just won’t sound or feel right.

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Even if this guitar is easier to learn on than a steel-string acoustic, it’s unsuitable for the style of music you want to play.

Be easier on your fingers than other types. If the type of guitar doesn’t match the style of music you want to learn, you won’t enjoy it.

What type of guitar suits the music you want to learn? Check out this guide on guitar types to find the exact type of guitar that is right for you.

All About The Electric Acoustic Guitar

The main difference between playing an acoustic and electric guitar is how they feel. Acoustic guitars are bigger and bulkier and the strings can feel tight. Electric guitars are typically smaller and easier to hold and the strings feel softer under your fingers.

Take a quick look at the below photo and it will be clear how different the two types of guitars will feel to hold as you play:

For shorter adults or children, the difference in how a guitar feels can make a big difference in your enjoyment of the guitar.

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If you’re buying a guitar for a child or you’re a short person (there’s nothing wrong with that!), check out my guide on guitar sizes to learn about the different options you have.

One of the reasons some people recommend nylon-string acoustic guitars (also called classical guitars) is that these strings are soft under your fingers.

The string tension is lower than other types of guitars, so you don’t need to press down as hard to play a note.

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But it’s important to understand that everybody feels some finger pain or discomfort in the beginning. You shouldn’t buy a guitar just because somebody told you it’s easy on your fingers.

So don’t buy a guitar just because it might avoid some discomfort. Buy the guitar that you will love to play for years into the future.

Other than how guitars feel to play, the other big difference between acoustic and electric guitars is what you can play on them.

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Technically, you can play any style of music on any type of guitar. But each style of music tends to work better with a specific type of guitar.

Then look at what type of guitars are typically used in those styles of music. Look up live versions of your favorite songs and see what type of guitars they use.

If you find that most of the music you listen to is played on steel-string acoustic guitars, then that’s the type of guitar you should start on. Don’t worry that the strings may be tougher on your fingers at first, it’s still the best choice for you.

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If you find that the music you listen to is all played on 7-string electric guitars, then don’t start with a 6-string guitar (something a lot of people would advise). Start with a 7-string electric guitar (find out about 7-string guitars here).

The key lesson to remember when trying to decide on the right guitar for you is that you want a guitar you will enjoy playing now and years into the future.

There’s nothing worse than learning on a guitar that is ‘meant’ for beginners, then getting frustrated with it in a few months when you realize it’s the wrong type of guitar for you.

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Start on the guitar that suits the music you want to learn and you’ll never outgrow it. You may upgrade to a better guitar in the future, but you’ll never outgrow it.

Yes, if you learn to play on an acoustic guitar, you can also play electric guitar. Anything you play on one type of guitar can be played on any other type of guitar.

Some styles of music will feel easier on one type of guitar, but it is possible to play the same things on both types.

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Guitar chords on electric guitars are exactly the same as acoustic guitars. The fretboards on both electric and acoustic guitars are the same, so all the notes and chords are also the same.

The only time guitar chords change is when you use a different tuning on your guitar. Find out about alternate tunings in this guide.

You can play an electric guitar like an acoustic. You can strum the same chords, fingerpick the same arpeggios, and play the same songs. It will sound and feel completely different on an electric guitar, but you can play an electric guitar like an acoustic.

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If you try to play an electric guitar when it isn’t plugged in, it won’t sound as good as an acoustic guitar. Trying to play an electric guitar when it isn’t plugged in won’t work. You’ll barely hear the notes you play and it will sound terrible.

Steel-string acoustic guitars are harder to play than electric guitars and nylon-string acoustic guitars due to higher string tension. Some people prefer acoustic guitars and some prefer electric guitars and don’t feel like one is harder than the other.

You shouldn’t worry about whether an electric or acoustic guitar is harder to play. You should worry about what type of guitar is right for you.

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