Need help: Choose an acoustic-electric guitar

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Need help: Choose an acoustic-electric guitar
Topic Started: Dec 12 2009, 03:54 AM (170 Views)
non-sleeper	Dec 12 2009, 03:54 AM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #9,271 Joined: December 12, 2009	Hi, I'm a novice here. My dream is to play electric guitar but I think I'd better try with acoustic guitar first. This is because I want to see if I'm really able to go further, and because purchasing a package for electric guitar at the beginning is not a piece of cake So an acoustic-electric guitar may be a good solution. Please tell me which guitar should I choose? I read somewhere that Seagull S6 acoustic-electric seems to fit with my case but, of course, I'm not sure about that. Bunch of appreciations for any comments Edited by non-sleeper, Dec 12 2009, 03:54 AM.



Rampant	Dec 12 2009, 11:32 AM Post #2
Immortal (well, ...so far!) Posts: 403 Group: Top Contributor! Member #8,896 Joined: October 7, 2008	Hi mate Welcome to EGF Firstly, do you play guitar at all already? Second, when I took up guitar I wanted to play electric. So I got an electric. About 6 months later I also bought an electro-acoustic... for several reasons. First reason was that I go away from home with work, so carrying an electric is a bit tricky... Second it was going to be a good training aid! Personally, if electric is the way you want to go, I'd advise you to get an electric straight off the bat. There are a few arguments for and against this For: 1. Start as you mean to go on 2. Electric in some ways is actually easier to play - you'll get better results more quickly, so you wont be de-motivated as quickly 3. Cheaper electrics are easier top play than cheaper acoustics 4. You'll get straight to the sounds you want to hear Against: 1. Starting acoustic may aid in the long run by strengthening your fingers and aid technique, but only if you can be motivated to stick with it and practice a lot 2. Acoustics don't need an amp You also mentioned an electro-acoustic, why the electro? Did you know that elector-acoustic amplifiers are not the same sound as electic amplifiers? Means you can't really use 1 amp for both, so if you wanted to go straight into amplified electro-acoustic, when you later went for an electric guitar, a new amp would be required... So my advice would be to go for electric to start with. Spend as much as you can reasonably afford and get as good an instrument as you can. Starting to learn guitar is a bit cruel in that you don't want to spend too much in case it turns out you're not as interested as you thought you might be or just can't get the time to practice to get any better. But spending too little on a cheap guitar makes learning more difficult as the instruments aren't as easy to play, which can then de-motivate you into giving up! Just plain cruel... I have a Yamaha Pacifica 112V as my first ever guitar and it has served me very very well indeed. A really good learner instrument it plays well and sounds good. Post back with your comments. I'm sure some of the other regulars will also post their thoughts soon... Cheerz dude and good luck Mark H
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monwobobbo	Dec 12 2009, 04:11 PM Post #3
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	agree with Rampant. if you want to play electric then do so. going the route you suggest will be an even bigger hassle. getting a decent elec/acoustic is more expensive and they need a different type of amp to be effective. as pointed out electrics tend to be a little easier to play for the beginner as well. if you need help selecting a starter set up then i'm sure we can assist. what style of music are you looking to play?
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non-sleeper	Dec 12 2009, 04:48 PM Post #4
Newbie Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #9,271 Joined: December 12, 2009	Thanks a lot, I'll never know about it w/out joining the forum It turns out that I should pick up a package of electric guitar for beginner, and this makes me totally lost since it's different with what I imagine before Do you have some suggestion for such a package, I mean guitar, amp, and other stuffs. For the favorite music, I'm a fan of metal, especially Gothenburg (Scandinavian) melodic death. I'm also fond of instrumental works of Joe Satriani, Vai, and Yngwie, not to say Michael Angelo Batio (he's the Demon King )



monwobobbo	Dec 12 2009, 09:54 PM Post #5
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	i'd recommend an Ibanez based on what you've said. keep in mind that starter pack stuff isn't going to get you the swedish death metal sound without alot of help. this is not to say you can't get a metal sound but those bands tune way down and obviously use way better equipment. get a chromatic tuner if you want to explore some of the tunings they use. honestly i'd save a little more money and get something a little better than a starter pack as they tend to be crap. Ibanez makes a few inexpensive models that are good for the beginner and i'd suggest a Line 6 or Peavy Vypyr amp to start with.
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voodoorider	Dec 12 2009, 11:54 PM Post #6
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	Welcome to the forum dude all good advice has already been given so no need for me to say anything more than hello
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non-sleeper	Dec 13 2009, 02:48 AM Post #7
Newbie Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #9,271 Joined: December 12, 2009	monwobobbo Dec 12 2009, 09:54 PM i'd recommend an Ibanez based on what you've said. keep in mind that starter pack stuff isn't going to get you the swedish death metal sound without alot of help. this is not to say you can't get a metal sound but those bands tune way down and obviously use way better equipment. get a chromatic tuner if you want to explore some of the tunings they use. honestly i'd save a little more money and get something a little better than a starter pack as they tend to be crap. Ibanez makes a few inexpensive models that are good for the beginner and i'd suggest a Line 6 or Peavy Vypyr amp to start with. Thanks. And just for reference, what do you suggest rather than 'crap' Cause I think I can add some bulks if necessary (not too high, of course ) and I don't want to have a package and dream about a better one all day. But I know it will not work out for a beginner with an elite package, so something that can serve well until it 'needs' changing is welcome.



monwobobbo	Dec 13 2009, 03:36 AM Post #8
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	i suggest going to a guitar shop and trying a few out to see what you like, thats always the best bet. as for an amp well as i said a Line 6 or peavey vypyr will be fine for you for a while. i'll warn you now that no matter what set up you have you'll want something better anyways . no need to spend a fortune just get a guitar that makes you want to play and go from there.
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non-sleeper	Dec 13 2009, 04:22 AM Post #9
Newbie Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #9,271 Joined: December 12, 2009	monwobobbo Dec 13 2009, 03:36 AM i suggest going to a guitar shop and trying a few out to see what you like, thats always the best bet. as for an amp well as i said a Line 6 or peavey vypyr will be fine for you for a while. i'll warn you now that no matter what set up you have you'll want something better anyways . no need to spend a fortune just get a guitar that makes you want to play and go from there. Thanks a bunch Now it's time for a new bad habit for my account



monwobobbo	Dec 13 2009, 10:26 PM Post #10
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	welcome to the club. i spend more than i should but its worth it.
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