Electric Guitars are smaller in Size so they're fantastic for beginners. The flatter body makes supporting the Guitar easier. Lots of companies had the bright idea of Acoustic Guitars with an Electric Guitar feel called Acoustic-Electrics. They feel like Electrics due to thinner body & neck, lighter strings, & lower action. They also have Pickups which make it very very versatile.
Also I firmly believe one the biggest problems with cheap acoustic guitars is playability. A 150-200$ squier will still play better than an acoustic for the price because acoustics have higher tension and sourcing wood that can handle that tension at that cost is near impossible. So most acoustics will bow in a few years. Also electrics are very easy to adjust. Good luck adjusting your intonation on your acoustic if you want to work against the bowing. This was especially a problem for me because many people are6 lucky to have access to technicians who can setup your guitar.
5:01 Even though Electric Guitars are generally the easiest, Nylon String Acoustic Guitars are another great one for beginners because the big round strings don't make that indent, & also they're under lower tension.
Interestingly distortion dosen't hide the mistsakes, it actually exposes them because when you're playing in tune, you'll hear undertones. This is why Electric Guitars are the most beginner friendly because you've got easier action & the instrument is smaller which means no pain, no worries. By adding a built in amp, it's more portable.
Electric Guitars have lower action so that's easier for the fretting hand, which is why they're so much more beginner friendly. They come in many types (extended range, Multi-neck etc) & with extended range Guitars (up to 10 strings going down to Low G#) make transposing easier especially on Church gigs.
You can do so much more on an acoustic because acoustic music is more open to playing different styles such as playing in different tunings, playing harmonics, playing simultaneous polyrythms , playing percussive finger style.
I figured it all out, some Electric Guitars these days have built in amplifiers (Such as Vox Apachee Guitars, & the all new Loog Electric Guitars) which makes them even easier to start on "Flip the Switch and play".
Thanks bro you have motivated so much... I have always thought that it would be messy playing an electric guitar with all the effects and music, and hard to play but when you told me it's way too easy to play then I was relieved , thanks a ton, lots of love from India🇮🇳❤
The Electric Guitar is generally the easiest because the strings are lighter gauge & made out of nickel which is more flexible, & they're smaller in size which makes them easier to hold. Some Electric Guitars these days now have built in amplifiers which makes them easier to use (Such as the new Loog Electric Guitars, and Vox Apachee Guitars) "Flip the Switch and Play" plus they're actually lighter weight cause some of the body has been hollowed out to fit the internal amplifier.
@@faye3642 Not only are Electric Guitars more comfortable to hold and play, they're also more versatile. However there are also Acoustic Guitars that are designed to feel like Electric Guitars because they have Thinner Necks, Extra Light Gauge Strings, and much smaller bodies such as the Fender Acoustisonic Strat.
Hi Gary... First of all, your videos are amazing and you were the only one who got straight into the point. You see, I have a question that only you might be able to answer... I've been playing the ukulele for like 5 years now, and i really wanna be able to play an electric guitar. Do you think that i should start learning the electric guitar and skip the acoustic one, cuz you know the ukulele is kinda the same thing. And what you said about "honest sound" for the acoustic guitar, i do understand that it is because acoustic guitars stop making sounds when not pressed enough. What i think is that one might even develop the habit of playing the strings "correctly" by playing the ukulele... So what do you say man? Should i buy the electric guitar or not? cuz the thing is that i can get only one guitar...
I'm a beginner and have an acoustic but it seems like because electric is easier to play and lest stressful on my fingers and wrist then I can practice for longer so I can learn the finger positions faster but then transfer over to acoustic to make the little tweeks. What do some of you more experienced players think?
Even though Electric Guitars are the easiest to play in general, lots of Guitar companies had the bright idea of an Acoustic Guitar that feels like an Electric Guitar such as the Acoustisonic Strat.
Vianca Rica Umali an acoustic you have a lot more options of music to play, in my opinion the electric guitar limits you to some music compared to the acoustic
Two questions you should ask yourself, "what kind of music am I in", if you're into pop, classic rock, country, grunge... an acoustic will do just fine, while a metalhead for example wouldn't say the same And the second is, do you wanna play alone or with a band?, with an acoustic you'll have as much option to play alone as you want, while an electric may be a little boring to be alone but on the other hand you'll have plenty of effects at your disposal
Learning on acoustic helps strengthen wrist, finger placement and holding the notes etc then if you move to electric it's so mch easier to play easier to reach chords etc!!
@@scottharrison1323 That's true, but for someone whose primary goal is to play a very certain type of music, perhaps he may feel a bit unmotivated with an acoustic guitar (no distortion, and power chords won't sound that great are good examples). But acoustic guitars are cheaper and indeed a better starting point
Fun fact there are Electric Guitar String sets who's gauges are the same as Acoustic Guitar string sets, such as the Jazz Gauged Guitar strings made by D'addario, & fun fact on an Acoustic Guitar they produce a much darker & fuller sound. They'll also last longer because Nickel outlasts 80/20 Bronze, Phosphor Bronze, & even 85/15 Bronze.
that baseball metaphor is so lame i think the best metaphor is electric guitar is like driving automatic car while acoustic is like driving manual lmfao nobody give a shit about manual car anymore thesedays when automatic works just fine for everyone unless if you are a professional or some sort in a specific industry always start easy then improve the skills over time, not the other way round wtf
@UCwSn2qQtmQ1r1nV9-0IQ3Xw Traveler Guitars makes Guitars with Headphone Amps (as well as Headphone amps for Guitars that don't have a headphone output) so you can plug in your headphones and practice.
Hey Gary... Always good to see you... I am retired, and moved from Texas to the Philippines.. I brought over my LP, and Strat... I sold my Ovation before I left, coz it would be just too hard to travel with all three.. It is difficult to find mid range acoustic-electric's over here, and either companies will not ship to the Philippines, or they ask for as much shipping, as the price of the guitar... Would you happen to know of any answer to my dilemma?? I have seen a couple of Takamine's on the FaceBook Market-place, but I would rather buy from a reputable business... Thanks so much for the video...
Hey Bruce! Hello from your old stomping grounds! (I live in Austin, TX). It sounds like buying something local would be the best option for you! Are there stores, or people selling used in the area?
@@DeadeyeToya there are some great deals from some of less common brand names. Harley Benton make both great acoustic snd electric guitars that consistently garngrest reviews.
I don't know what I should get first? I played acoustic for more than two years but it was like, i play seven days then i don't touch guitar like 3/4 weeks.. I just loses motivation. But my mind demanding an electric guitar because of those cool sounds i can play. And now moved into Japan and I can't learn from anyone as I won't understand their language. Also learning from internet pretty demotivational for me.. Now guys, need some advice should i go for acoustic or electric?
ChuranuQC thanks for the comment but it definitely does! This is from daddario’s website: String tension is determined by vibrating length, mass, and pitch. The string diameter alone does not determine a string’s tension. By using different raw materials (nickelplated steel or phosphor bronze, etc.) or by varying the ratio between the core and the wrap wire, two strings with the same diameter, tuned to the same pitch, could have two different tensions.
@@garyheimbauer8810 Well, I'm going to go to bed less dumber. I wonder how much of a difference it makes though. I also find it weird that in this statement, the tension is the variable of the equation (the pitch is determined by the tension (among others) and not the opposite). Thanks for pointing it out!
@@ChuranuQC No problem! Certain brands of strings to me, even when they say they are basically the same materials, have tension variation too - like Elixir 10s are way stiffer feeling than Ernie Ball or DAddario. I think it is for this very reason - the amount of steel in the raw material that makes up the string - so the density of the string. 🤷🏻♂️Thanks again for checking out the video.
Electric Guitars are smaller in Size so they're fantastic for beginners. The flatter body makes supporting the Guitar easier. Lots of companies had the bright idea of Acoustic Guitars with an Electric Guitar feel called Acoustic-Electrics. They feel like Electrics due to thinner body & neck, lighter strings, & lower action. They also have Pickups which make it very very versatile.
Also I firmly believe one the biggest problems with cheap acoustic guitars is playability. A 150-200$ squier will still play better than an acoustic for the price because acoustics have higher tension and sourcing wood that can handle that tension at that cost is near impossible. So most acoustics will bow in a few years. Also electrics are very easy to adjust. Good luck adjusting your intonation on your acoustic if you want to work against the bowing. This was especially a problem for me because many people are6 lucky to have access to technicians who can setup your guitar.
5:01 Even though Electric Guitars are generally the easiest, Nylon String Acoustic Guitars are another great one for beginners because the big round strings don't make that indent, & also they're under lower tension.
Interestingly distortion dosen't hide the mistsakes, it actually exposes them because when you're playing in tune, you'll hear undertones. This is why Electric Guitars are the most beginner friendly because you've got easier action & the instrument is smaller which means no pain, no worries. By adding a built in amp, it's more portable.
Electric Guitars have lower action so that's easier for the fretting hand, which is why they're so much more beginner friendly. They come in many types (extended range, Multi-neck etc) & with extended range Guitars (up to 10 strings going down to Low G#) make transposing easier especially on Church gigs.
You can do so much more on an acoustic because acoustic music is more open to playing different styles such as playing in different tunings, playing harmonics, playing simultaneous polyrythms , playing percussive finger style.
Lucky me that my dad is a guitar carpenter so I can get both
luckyyyy which one has been more easier for you to use?
Liar
Wouldn't you call them lutheirs?
Luthier man😅
That's a Luthier not a carpenter 😅
Maybe that's why I suck on acoustic guitars because electric guitar is what I need 🎸
Change your gauge.... like 10
Good video man! No sugar coat and a honest opinion is respectable. Thanks very much.
I figured it all out, some Electric Guitars these days have built in amplifiers (Such as Vox Apachee Guitars, & the all new Loog Electric Guitars) which makes them even easier to start on "Flip the Switch and play".
Thanks bro you have motivated so much... I have always thought that it would be messy playing an electric guitar with all the effects and music, and hard to play but when you told me it's way too easy to play then I was relieved , thanks a ton, lots of love from India🇮🇳❤
You forgot about the Lower action on Electric Guitars, that makes playing them super easy.
By far the best explanation given
With Electric Guitars the flatter body makes it easier to support, & also the control knobs will be labeled.
i uh think i’ll start in acoustic and make my way to electric
Way to go bro!
Good choice!
The Electric Guitar is generally the easiest because the strings are lighter gauge & made out of nickel which is more flexible, & they're smaller in size which makes them easier to hold. Some Electric Guitars these days now have built in amplifiers which makes them easier to use (Such as the new Loog Electric Guitars, and Vox Apachee Guitars) "Flip the Switch and Play" plus they're actually lighter weight cause some of the body has been hollowed out to fit the internal amplifier.
@@RockStarOscarStern634 soooo, start with an electric guitar?
@@faye3642 Not only are Electric Guitars more comfortable to hold and play, they're also more versatile. However there are also Acoustic Guitars that are designed to feel like Electric Guitars because they have Thinner Necks, Extra Light Gauge Strings, and much smaller bodies such as the Fender Acoustisonic Strat.
Hi Gary...
First of all, your videos are amazing and you were the only one who got straight into the point. You see, I have a question that only you might be able to answer...
I've been playing the ukulele for like 5 years now, and i really wanna be able to play an electric guitar. Do you think that i should start learning the electric guitar and skip the acoustic one, cuz you know the ukulele is kinda the same thing. And what you said about "honest sound" for the acoustic guitar, i do understand that it is because acoustic guitars stop making sounds when not pressed enough. What i think is that one might even develop the habit of playing the strings "correctly" by playing the ukulele...
So what do you say man? Should i buy the electric guitar or not? cuz the thing is that i can get only one guitar...
Lots of Guitar companies had the really bright idea of Acoustic Guitars that feel like Electric Guitars to facilitate playability.
I'm a beginner and have an acoustic but it seems like because electric is easier to play and lest stressful on my fingers and wrist then I can practice for longer so I can learn the finger positions faster but then transfer over to acoustic to make the little tweeks. What do some of you more experienced players think?
i think all guitar player need both
Even though Electric Guitars are the easiest to play in general, lots of Guitar companies had the bright idea of an Acoustic Guitar that feels like an Electric Guitar such as the Acoustisonic Strat.
Yep lol
@@hoplaa4real Taylor makes Acoustic Guitars that play like Electric Guitars because their necks are a tad bit smaller.
It’s true but I think I can speak for both beginners and experienced guitarists when I say WE CANT AFFORD IT
Thanks so much! I decided to go with the acoustic to learn the fundamentals right of the start and I'm really enjoying it so far
Are you still playing? When did you start?
Electric Guitar is physically easier to start with cause of the lower action
Electrophonic Guitars made that easier by adding a built in amplifier, flip the switch and play.
thank you mister this helped me out so much!!
i’m having trouble with choosing between electric or an acoustic
Vianca Rica Umali an acoustic you have a lot more options of music to play, in my opinion the electric guitar limits you to some music compared to the acoustic
Two questions you should ask yourself, "what kind of music am I in", if you're into pop, classic rock, country, grunge... an acoustic will do just fine, while a metalhead for example wouldn't say the same
And the second is, do you wanna play alone or with a band?, with an acoustic you'll have as much option to play alone as you want, while an electric may be a little boring to be alone but on the other hand you'll have plenty of effects at your disposal
Learning on acoustic helps strengthen wrist, finger placement and holding the notes etc then if you move to electric it's so mch easier to play easier to reach chords etc!!
@@scottharrison1323 That's true, but for someone whose primary goal is to play a very certain type of music, perhaps he may feel a bit unmotivated with an acoustic guitar (no distortion, and power chords won't sound that great are good examples). But acoustic guitars are cheaper and indeed a better starting point
Is there wireless electric guitar?
great video!
Fun fact there are Electric Guitar String sets who's gauges are the same as Acoustic Guitar string sets, such as the Jazz Gauged Guitar strings made by D'addario, & fun fact on an Acoustic Guitar they produce a much darker & fuller sound. They'll also last longer because Nickel outlasts 80/20 Bronze, Phosphor Bronze, & even 85/15 Bronze.
Both of course! :)
u just helped me so much
Learn on the acoustic, learn to strum and play then you'll sound better on the electric
Actually Electric Guitars are easier to start with because the tension is way lower & easier on the fretting hand
What is the model of that electric guitar?
A fender
that baseball metaphor is so lame
i think the best metaphor is electric guitar is like driving automatic car while acoustic is like driving manual lmfao
nobody give a shit about manual car anymore thesedays when automatic works just fine for everyone unless if you are a professional or some sort in a specific industry
always start easy then improve the skills over time, not the other way round wtf
@UCwSn2qQtmQ1r1nV9-0IQ3Xw
Traveler Guitars makes Guitars with Headphone Amps (as well as Headphone amps for Guitars that don't have a headphone output) so you can plug in your headphones and practice.
Is that a jazzmaster
Everybody give it up to the Camp fire guitar guy 🥳🥳🥳
Omg that guitar with the heart shaped hole is so pretty
It's a Classical Guitar aka Nylon String Acoustic.
@@RockStarOscarStern634 cool! I got a classical guitar as my first guitar recently as well :D
@@aishasato465 Of course Electric Guitars are the easiest to learn due to flat body, lower action, etc.
Both.
Hey Gary... Always good to see you... I am retired, and moved from Texas to the Philippines.. I brought over my LP, and Strat... I sold my Ovation before I left, coz it would be just too hard to travel with all three.. It is difficult to find mid range acoustic-electric's over here, and either companies will not ship to the Philippines, or they ask for as much shipping, as the price of the guitar... Would you happen to know of any answer to my dilemma?? I have seen a couple of Takamine's on the FaceBook Market-place, but I would rather buy from a reputable business... Thanks so much for the video...
Hey Bruce! Hello from your old stomping grounds! (I live in Austin, TX). It sounds like buying something local would be the best option for you! Are there stores, or people selling used in the area?
I could hardly afford accostic ..😊😊😊
same
Johnny b goode at the end haha
Good catch ;)
Get both
I don’t know what you get In prison side show Bob but here it costs money
@@DeadeyeToya there are some great deals from some of less common brand names. Harley Benton make both great acoustic snd electric guitars that consistently garngrest reviews.
@@garyjohnson627 ohh
Electric for me, if i want to go to the park and play i just bring my battery powered roland micro cube 👍.
I don't know what I should get first? I played acoustic for more than two years but it was like, i play seven days then i don't touch guitar like 3/4 weeks.. I just loses motivation. But my mind demanding an electric guitar because of those cool sounds i can play. And now moved into Japan and I can't learn from anyone as I won't understand their language. Also learning from internet pretty demotivational for me.. Now guys, need some advice should i go for acoustic or electric?
Really depends on the sound and style you want to play. Let your heart decide!
@@GuitarTricks Thank you for the advice. I will listen to my heart then.
The composition of the string doesn't change the tension
ChuranuQC thanks for the comment but it definitely does! This is from daddario’s website: String tension is determined by vibrating length, mass, and pitch. The string diameter alone does not determine a string’s tension. By using different raw materials (nickelplated steel or phosphor bronze, etc.) or by varying the ratio between the core and the wrap wire, two strings with the same diameter, tuned to the same pitch, could have two different tensions.
@@garyheimbauer8810 Well, I'm going to go to bed less dumber. I wonder how much of a difference it makes though. I also find it weird that in this statement, the tension is the variable of the equation (the pitch is determined by the tension (among others) and not the opposite). Thanks for pointing it out!
@@ChuranuQC No problem! Certain brands of strings to me, even when they say they are basically the same materials, have tension variation too - like Elixir 10s are way stiffer feeling than Ernie Ball or DAddario. I think it is for this very reason - the amount of steel in the raw material that makes up the string - so the density of the string. 🤷🏻♂️Thanks again for checking out the video.
Gary Heimbauer I’m glad to hear about Elixir having more tension. The 9’s on my BMG Red Special seem to bend TOO easy
i dont care, i just wanna play like kurt cobain
Get two acoustics and four electric. Min.
sure thing!!
Yeah - this could have been a 10 second video. You pretty much summed it up...
I have 3 electric and 1 acoustic and don’t even have a 12 string yet😁
I personally think the arguments given in this video, while thought out, are massively flawed in this video. Nonetheless... Good effort.
This comment is useless without actual commentary. Like, what part of the argument is flawed?