GUITAR LESSONS

[BA]

i've heard it is harder to start on Electric b/c the string are way closer together than a acoustic, true???thanks for the advice alex, i'll prob start w/ my dad's acoustic then

[alexwolf]

its tougher to fret an acoustic. It helps build up your fingers. If you can get fast on an acoustic without a lot of string buzz, etc, then you will be awesome on electric.

[BA]

thx for the advice

[obtusewit]

There are a lot of differing opinions concerning learning on an electric or acoustic. Personally, I don't think there is any compelling reason to learn on an acoustic if you want to play an electric. There are pros and cons to both schools of thought. Acoustics are a lot easier to maintain, no bridge set ups, no pickup adjustments etc. Electrics are easier to fret and are easier on the fingers. Neck width has little to do with it since electrics are typically 1 5/8" or 1 11/16" and acoustics are 1 3/4" or 1 7/8 for nylon. The 1/16 or 1/8 difference are pretty negligible. My advice is learn on an electric if you are going to play electric, and on an acoustic if you are going to normally play an acoustic. Finger discomfort will be pretty much the same, about 2 weeks if you play every day. Acoustics will build a tougher fingertip than electrics so if you pick up an acoustic after playing an electric, you'll notice the difference.

Now the important stuff. Buy the best guitar you can afford. If you buy a really cheap guitar, acoustic or electric, it will be harder to play and learn on. You can buy a Fender Squire for 100 bucks, but unless you rework the neck, you'll retune constantly and have a hard time fretting the strings at midscale. If you get a cheap acoustic, you'll need fingertips of iron and the midscale string height will be excessive. Quality makes the difference. Expect to pay at least $400 for decent electric, $600 for a good acoustic. Why buy an axe that you will want to get rid of after you learn how to play it. Ebay is a good place to look. Fender electrics are pretty good choices, and obviously Gibsons are too. Taylor acoustics are great choices, along with higher end Gibsons. Takamine makes some good acoustics at a reasonable price, too. The low end Martins are generally more $ than quality, avoid them.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[BA]

thx, helped a lot on my decision

[RobertG]

I noticed there is a new School of Music, It is being built in Leander.

Leander School of Music
It says all instruments out front.

HTH