Should I get an electric guitar?
well i started with a steel strung acoustic and within 6 months i had to buy an electric simply because by then i had progressed enough and was practising some songs that really didn’t sound right “un-plugged”. i don’t think there is really any certain time you should progress from acoustic to electric, the reason i waited is because i really didn’t want to hear myself amplified lolll.something to consider when buying an electric is how different does it feel to your acoustic, i purposely bought an electric where the frets were similar spacing, so that when i switch from one to the other the only thing that changes is being plugged in or not.pick fills and pull offs and hammer ons are alway’s more fun on the electric but as a person that has only been at it a year i really don’t do those things properly yet, and if i am going to practice something i don’t know that well i go to my acoustic until i can bear to practice it with the electric.
When should I buy an electric guitar?
There is no answer besides your own. If you want to play electric get one. The most important thing is buying a good one. Buying a cheap electric you may not even want to play it if its not up to snuff. Get the best guitar you can afford. But I do NOT and will NEVER agree that one needs to start on acoustic. That is like saying a drummer needs to start with basic percussion instruments before sitting on a kit. If you want to play rock music the acoustic will have only one advantage and that is building your finger strength. But you don't need to invest in an acoustic for that purpose if you don't ever have any intentions of playing acoustic. The most important things to do when playing guitar is making sure you are having fun and learning what you want to learn. Any teacher who wants you to start on mary had a little lamb or some other incredibly boring starting point is a teacher doing the bare minimum. If you want to shred then shred. If you want to rock then rock. But done ever listen to someone who wants to hold you back as if playing guitar is martial arts and you have to crawl before you can walk. It discourages players, makes it a chore instead of fun and will only slow your progress. Music theory, reading music and keeping tempo are very important. They aren't needed but they are tools to help you be the best musician you can be. But they are useless if you aren't having fun and being inspired to create.
Should I buy an acoustic guitar or acoustic electric?
You don't really need an acoustic-electric unless you intend to perform for others, where a straight acoustic might not be loud enough. If cost is an issue, just buy an acoustic. Another thing to consider, you can buy a sound-hole pickup to put in a straight acoustic if someday you find that you want to amplify it. I have an acoustic I bought in 1983, and still use it with a pickup that pops into the sound hole.
Should I buy an acoustic or acoustic/electric guitar?
If you are looking for a good Acoustic/Electric guitar. Got for an Ibanez cause they look great, and play great. Ibanez doesn't make junk guitars. The only obvious difference is with an acoustic/electric is: You can play through and amp cause it has an internal pickup inside the body chamber. Meaning you can soft folksy songs or you can play rock songs through an amp. That's the main difference between acoustic guitars and acoustic/electric guitars. One is played without an amp...and the other is played through an amp. Good luck www.ibanezguitars.com www.guitarcenter.com www.music123.com Have fun
What type of (electric) guitar would be right for me?
Go ahead and try strumming an electric with no amp. Not the sound you thought you'd get, eh? So now that you know you want an acoustic, I'll advise you how to shop. I'm not going to give you brands b/c different brands appeal to some and not others--I love Ovation but most guitarists think they're a waste of material--so let's find one for your own taste. If you can, get a friend who's knowledgeable and go to a good guitar shop--Sam Ash, Guitar Center, or the big music store in your town that sells orchestra and band instruments as well as rock-n-roll. Try out as many guitars as you can find in your price range--don't be afraid of used or scratch-n-dent or closeouts if they come with a little warranty. You want to figure out which ones FEEL right--right arm falling comfortably over the body with strings naturally under the fingers, neck nestled nicely in left hand with all strings within easy reach. Once you have several finalists that all feel good, turn your back while your friend or the store clerk plays the same tunes on each one. The one that feels right and sounds best with your back turned is the one you want. Now a little more advice than you asked for-- As a beginner, get at least a dozen lessons so you can be certain your fundamentals are sound. Cheapest lessons, if you can arrange it, would be found by putting a note on a bulletin board at a nearby college music department and reeling in a guitar major; otherwise, ask at the music store. After the teacher makes sure you're not risking repetitive motion injuries (they really happen!) from bad finger or wrist position, you can then go on to self-study using whatever cheap books, cds and dvds you can access. At the outset, try practicing for ten minutes or so several times per day. You'll make faster progress that way. Each week, add a few minutes to each session, and slowly drop the number, until you've naturally built up the stamina to play for an hour or so at a time.
Electric Guitar Vs. Acoustic Guitar?
Personally I'd go with an acoustic. You play the same in either case (strings and notes are the same whether it's an acoustic or electric guitar). An electric is easier to play though because the strings are lighter and closer to the neck (don't have to push as hard). If he really likes rock and metal music and wouldn't want to play anything else though, he might not play an acoustic if you get him one. Keep in mind that if you buy him an electric you'll have to buy more than just the guitar. You'll have to get an amplifier and cable. He'll probably want some effects too if you don't buy an amplifier with built-in effects. And then there's the factor of your ears. You'll have to listen to whatever you get him.
Which of these electric guitar should i get Monoprice 610210 Route 66 Modern Solid Body Electric Guitar or Epiphone LP Special II Les Paul?
Of the two, I'd go with the Epiphone. When you're buying online (a horrible idea for a beginner btw) you can't tell the important stuff from the picture or description. The seller can say any bs and make it a selling point. (Quote from Monoprice: "...we increased the gauge from 0.009 to 0.010 inch on the lower E string ...) The ONLY thing you can rely on is the reputation of the brand name. In this case, Epiphone has a reputation for making decent low cost guitars. They are a subsidiary of Gibson, making licensed replicas. I've never heard of Monoprice guitars before, have you? As far as actual features, both guitars are loosely based on the Gibson Les Paul. The Monoprice has a more standard Les Paul configuration of the controls, but rotated them 90 degrees. The Epiphone has a simpler arrangement with a master volume and tone.....which in my opinion is actually better. The trim on the Monoprice is also more traditional...the Epi is bare-bones......but that's just cosmetic. The Monoprice guitar *may* actually be decent, but you'll never know until you actually try it. Since you have (unwisely) chosen to buy without trying, the known quality Epiphone is the only safe choice.