Acoustic Vs Electric Guitar - Which One is Better?
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
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Start with the guitar that seems the most fun to you. Once you get hooked on guitar you are probaly going to end up owning both anyway.
Wouter Van Der List underrated comment. this is very true.
Wouter Van Der List
This comment made me make up my mind of what I want to order. Thanks 💕💕
Very true. I started with acoustic and I absolutely love it. But I just ordered my first electric guitar! So happy with what I originally chose, but I was ready branch out.
True got both now 😂
i wanted an electric but my mom got me an acoustic and i dont wanna seem ungrateful so im gonna try and learn it 😅😅
I think there's one more thing to consider here: If you live in a thin-walled apartment, or you enjoy playing late at night, the electric guitar is the way to go. You can put on your headphones and jam like there's no tomorrow.
Yes! Very true!
pedterson I have an acoustic with a pick up so you can do the same.
+A Person: You can put headphones on alright. But for your neighbors the guitar will still be as noisy as any other acoustic guitar.
pedterson Actually I plug my acoustic guitar into an amp and then connect my headphones to that amp and no one else can hear anything.
+A Person: They don't hear the amp, but they hear the resonating body of the acoustic guitar. They don't hear what's coming out of your headphones, but they do hear what's coming out of the sound hole. Point is: A non-amplified electric guitar is much quieter than a non-amplified acoustic guitar. Of course, this difference isn't much of an issue if you live alone and inside well insulated walls.
I LOVE ACOUSTIC BECUZ I CAN FINGERSTYLE ON IT I LOVE ELECTRIC BECUZ I CAN PLAY CLASSIC ROCK ON IT I LOVE UKELELE BECUZ I CAN PLAY SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
They're all great!
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW🥰🥰😍🥰
Love for all!
DiggingTheBurger lol I’m thinking about getting a ukelele soon
lose the caps.
Impress your gf - get acoustic
Impress your friends - get rock
Haha FOR THE BOIS
Impress both: electroacoustic
@@Hydrasito checkmate
Or bf. Stop making guitar a boys thing. *eyeroll*
@@duazia9737 To be fair it is mainly boys/men that play it but I respect woman that shred;)
I prefer electric cause it's more versatile and easy for fingers. I started on acoustic and when I touched the electric guitar for the first time the only thought that was in my mind- damn , it's way more easier to play.
yeah!
Thanks
Are strings on the electric guitar less tensioned than on acoustic?
@@stepanvesely7244 Yess
Štěpán Veselý yes easier on the fingers way more type of music can played
I choose Acoutic over electric...Because I don't have an electric Guitar..
Muhammad Taahir wat
Shredder That makes no fucking sense lmao
bet
Samee lol
What ?
I think starting with an acoustic is better for a person to build hand-strength- once you're used to an acoustic, you will find the electric is very supple and easier to play the same chords you used on the acoustic.
No. That's an old wives tale. They are very different instruments and one doesn't 'come before" the other. Different fingering and strumming styles. Play one or both right now.
I do play both....
I find it takes quite a bit more effort to bend the strings on an acoustic than it does on an electric.
Very true.
charles kozlowski Yea I had a friend do a barre chord on my acoustic and it sounds muffled where as he did it on his acoustic it rang good
*Acoustic Guitar Gang:* "Imagine having to buy new amps when they die lol"
Edit 3 years later: My amp fucking died
Just use garageband lol
Or dont use amps?
I'm an electrical engineer. I'll repair it myself.
Boom!
#ElectricGUITAR #FTW
Sophia don’t use amps? with an electric? lol what
Im a flip floy acoustic boi
I always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but the beginning seems so slow and frustrating
@@J.4855X pls dont tell me you missed the up joke
_jakub 556_ nah dude, its a joke referencing the annoying yousician advertisement
I got Rocksmith for the first few months as it's a fun way to introduce you to guitar then I got lessons. Currently 2 years in and have no regrets, it's a lot of fun once you get going
The yousician ad 😂
The first thing you see before watching the video 😝🤣🤣
For me when I play electric, I feel badass but when it comes to acoustic I feel suave and sexy 😂😂😁😁
hahahahaaa
When i play the ukulele i fee like a sexy fat Hawaiian stud
@@gayfrogs4206 😹
@@gayfrogs4206 me too, I even look Hawaiian😂
I got a guitar ad on this.
Nice.
Me too
Fender Play? Welcome to the world of guitar youtube videos.
Thanks for all the love and support my friends! You guys rawk! Can you think of another idea for a "vs" style video or maybe you can add your thoughts about your experience with an acoustic vs an electric?
Bassist vs Lead Guitarist
Les Paul vs Stratocaster
Rhythm vs. Lead. Wife vs. Girlfriend. Baby T-Rex vs. Baby Triceratops. Coffee vs. Tea. White Chocolate vs. Dark Chocolate. Lemonade vs. Limeade (with or without cherry).
God, I love you guys! And my job :) Lemonade vs. Limeade (with or without cherry).
I'll think about it!
it's not which one is better it's about which one suits your style of course. but I have both so yeah
leigh richardson same
Dude ):
Dude I didn’t say anything, jerk ._.
@ุ lol what a troll
Same
I kinda like both,mm. I ordered an electric, but I am staring to regret it because some people say it is better to start with an acoustic because you can pick up your mistakes easier.
Good to have both over time. 👍
I have a acoustic and it's vary easy
I really don't think you should worry about that, and I've played both btw
Electric is more fun
What a time to be alive that we can choose acoustic or electric, from £50-£2500. It's all gravy E
mmmm... gravy... ;)
As a 35+ year acoustic player who has really just started seriously playing electric, I can tell you that they are absolutely, almost completely different instruments. They're about as different as apples and oranges, in terms of the bag of tricks you use to make music on them.
madfingers72 couldn’t agree more. I enjoy playing both and it totally depends on how I am feeling.
I’d say that electric guitars are more forgiving as they cover up errors better
At first i thought electric guitars were more harder
When i started playing, I had an acoustic and I quit, it was to hard but when I bought an electric I started to love ,enjoy playing ,I must say it is easier for beginners. Especially when the acoustic is not set up right .
25 years of acoustics and waiting for my first electric instrument to arrive on Monday.... Reason for getting one is I want a change in sound.. 2nd reason easier to travel with. I have some instruments worth over 5000usd and that are never allowed to leave my room and when I travel i used to take my cheaper instruments but they just don't sound as good and harder to play
Nice! I just purchased a Steinberger Spirit for travel. They are the ultimate travel guitar.
I just want to say this: if you end up liking guitar a lot eventually you will build finger strength no matter which one you picked (practice makes perfect) so if I was choosing between a guitar I would focus on what music genres I want to play on it.
I've been playing acoustic guitar for almost 3 years now, and I've never played an electric guitar before. But whenever I see a comparison between acoustic and electric, I always think electric guitar is much easier to play for some reason.
olaf kon Well, have you played electric? the string tension is more light.
olaf kon yup, the best guitar is the guitar that fits your style.
olaf kon but for training, i choose the electric. Because if you start with an acoustic your finger hurts for long durations with a Steel string. meanwhile in the other hand, nylon string are much easier to play. But for 5-7 year olds i prefer the uke (Well that’s my opinion.) thanks.
olaf kon but i play acoustic to build up calluses. I still play acoustic.
It is much easier to play
But trust me stay on acoustic
Its better.
I always hear people say electric is easier, I held both guitars but damn electric is so comfortable, I have to choose...
I had an electric guitar that I got from my uncle, I didn't have an amplifier or anything so I never got to learned to play, for Christmas a few months ago my mom got me an acoustic guitar, but it's a training guitar for about 10-12 year olds, but I'm 16 and it's hard to get the chords right when my fat fingers hit multiple strings at once. I'll probably try my electric after I get the acoustic down. The best part is my pick is an old gamestop trade in card that I cut into a pick shape.
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Miika K its not porsh. its porsch e with e pronunced like ä
lmao he lost me at some point that I forgot what I came here for
I advocate for acoustic guitar for beginners... if you have your basics established on acoustics.....then electric guitar will be a stroll in the park as far as technicality and fretting goes...an advice my dad gave me...learn to drive on a beat up car, you can always master sports car...once you know how much force you have...you know how much to apply
it does not work that way. starting on electric guitar can help you learn faster because it is easier to handle. :)
I can play the ukulele. Can I switch to electric guitar? Or acoustic first?
@@omgirl2200 It definitely helps, you'll find chords such as the D chord on guitar very easy as it's the same as the G chord on Ukulele and so on. I started off with the Uke aswell
yeah every drove a 80hp car and 500 hp car(SPORTS CAR) ,the throttle and brake and handling is crappier in 80 hp car and 500 hp car GOD! re-learn dude!
I’ve had 20 guitars in my lifetime. Never owned an acoustic. But that’s about to change. I’m going unplugged for the next few months. Getting an acoustic. I’ve never really cared for acoustic, I’m more of a metal guy since the early 80’s. But adding that dimension can only improve my approach at guitar playing. It’s gonna be tough, but I feel like it’s something that needs to happen, and probably long overdue. I don’t hate acoustic. I think they are beautiful. They’ve just never really appealed to me sonically. But considering they have been around probably 10 times longer than electrics, it’s about time I gave the acoustic some respect. Plus I just watched Chris Cornell playing “nothing compares 2U” and it was moving. RIP Chris.
I like how you used lightning mcqueen and sally as a reference
Rebel100 sully
mcqueen isn't a lexus
I have been watching videos like this because I can’t decide between acoustic electric and drums and I really still don’t know
funny thing is after a few years of playing, most players i know, including myself, have at least one of each... i have three guitars, and play them all, and never hit a stage and will never hit a stage, just play for enjoyment... i found transitioning from elec to acoustic after knowing how to play. hand strength doesn't come from one or the other, it comes from practice.
I’m trying to convince my parents to get a acoustic guitar because I always wanted one, when I go over to my ex’s house I would usually play her guitar that she never used, it’s really old and obviously I can’t have. The main reason I want one is because I’ve always wanted to play some songs for me friends and just to please myself.
@:0 man you don't have any knowledge about acostic .there is more thing you can learn on acostic than on electric guitar.things like flamingo,funky beat, ramba, etc can only be done in acostic not in electric
This seems like a dumb question to me. It entirely depends on what style of music you want to play.
kono dio da
Gyro Zeppeli bruh you aren’t even animated yet
Ain't a comment section where you can't find jojo reference
@@AR-js6hv ikr
Got started with an Ibanez acoustic and got pretty discouraged after a while but then I got an electric and it reignited my learning process
I got my first electric guitar!!!! I originally had an acoustic, the acoustic was great for me because you can just pick it up and play. It really was good for begginers however it is definitely harder than electric, I found my finger tips beginning to hurt 😂. As soon as I played the electric it was so much easier to push down the strings, one thing I found is if you play acoustic before electric it is very rewarding long term
I prefer electric over acoustic because you can also get clean tones on the electric and dirty tones as well, and it is very versatile, you have a whole bunch of options, whereas acoustic is just acoustic
Acoustic is better for strumming and songwriting and just chilling alone in your room
Electric is better for looping and soloing, playing technical leads, and using pedals obviously
This is what I've concluded after playing for 6 years
Is this Ben Affleck's musical brother?
I admit I'm biased towards electric, but the sensitivity aspect I believe is overlooked. Anyone with some sense of tonality isn't going to be able to sustain (excuse the pun) tolerance for covering up their mistakes with distortion and such... granted, starting out I had some musical background playing in school bands (decent ear -or so a guitarist told me in jr high - but lacking muscle memory). but I never thought "oh this sounds better with distortion because (some poor technique) isn't so obvious"...quite the opposite, more gain will highlight everything, your technique and lack thereof. The degree of palm muting is more distinguishable. So I've found it encourages mechanical precision in a way that acoustic does not.
I practiced on an acoustic starting out as well, but more for the benefits of higher action and thicker strings. I tend to lose interest and go back to electric, whereas to this I tend to hyperfocus, especially when learning solos and ignore the fingertip damage until i can't anymore. :) also depends what you like to listen to. I listen to a lot of hard rock, alternative, old school metal etc, occasionally classical and get bored easily by simplicity. Which probably explains my bias. But I can imagine why acoustic would come off less overwhelming to a beginner.
As in all things, everything depends on what side of the road your coming from...acoustic players say that electric is more forgiving because less that precise playing, such as buzzing or squeeking can often be covered up compression pedals or distortion or other effects.electric can increase volume immensely without any change in technique where as acoustic if you increase volume its by playing harder and you HAVE to change technique to retain clarity and control. But you are correct in the points you made, coming from the point of view of an electric player. Keep the great videos coming!
Thanks Pete. Good advice.
6:54 AC/DC rock and roll ain’t noise pollution.Love that song so much
Just use both kinds for the full experience.
2bikemike play piano
Arkano
I don't like piano, plus really heave to carry. Guitar has always been my favorite instrument since I first heard it on the radio. However, I might toy with a mondolin also, as another choice to add on, would be that.
2bikemike Piano offers more theory that can help majorly with your guitar playing, trust me, piano=arranging your own fingerstyle guitar song
Arkano
you are correct I believe, that piano theory would help guitar music. I love finger style acoustic music but I'm not at a point where I want to spend time learning/ training my brain and fingers for that. I'm an old guy and just started teaching myself guitar in retirement 3 yrs ago. I'm content learning to play some of my favorite songs from my youth before I die. I'm also not a music creator. that's not in my skill set. Electronics was always my skill area during a 44 yr work life. now it's just fun and no stress till I drop.
Arkano piano just is not fun like the guitar is to play
I definitely pick electric over acoustic because it's so much more versatile, and it's easier to play
if im a beginner why would I need the best pedals, tube amps, etc.
Learn to love the pain on your finger tips, also the pain when your string snaps as well. No pain, no gain for using an acoustic guitar. It's wise to invest on a hard case when travelling, especially when flying.
so ? you did this video for acoustic vs electric. how about one for acoustic/electric? they are amazing guitars
I have a classical guitar and I have a electric and I just really want a acoustic instead. Because idk why I just like acoustic a lot more from other songs i know as well so yeah
does the acoustic guitar have the same notes as the electric?
im going to start with acoustic bc i only have 200$ once i get more advanced and save up money ill get the electric
I have a acoustic but I don’t enjoy playing it, saving up for a fender strat can’t wait
the bridge you have is amazing sir
I find myself spending more time crafting my sound with the electric and more time actually playing with the acoustic. I have more fun on the electric, but most people seem to prefer the relaxing sound of an acoustic.
I like some Jazzy stuff on acoustic, well my Hollow body godin sounds great acousticly. For begining, electrics with low action are easier and if you like both I suggest learning on an electric then switch to acoustic later. If you like classical or flamenco guitars, you should definitely start on one because the strings are super soft.
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I have a very old classical and the only thing I want is to get an electric. I don't play fingerstyle a lot (almost never) and until I get an electric I try to learn some of my favorite riffs :D
I want to know sound difference, please make me understand by playing both
Great video. One thing you may want to add as a consideration: Initial Start Up Cost. I have an Acoustic Guitar, been playing for 4 months, and now really want an electric guitar. My Epiphone Acoustic Start Up ($140). The low end of decent to good new or used Electric Guitars and looks around $500-700. Thanks again.
A lot depends on the instrument & other gear you choose.
Thanks for the advise! Really helped man!
1:40
When you don't know what an electric guitar sounds like by itself,
but then this happens: 1:48
I own both acoustic and electric, and I find playing acoustic much more satisfying.
The instrument really feels alive, I feel the guitar resonate and with the strings having more tension, I get a lot more feedback to my playing.
I remember when I first started playing electric guitar and just felt like a heavy plank of wood.
Not so much these days but I’ll still pick up the acoustic more often and just enjoy it more.
Horses for courses I suppose.
It depends on what you want to play. I also play both but I enjoy playing the electric guitar much more because I love playing nirvana songs and I personally think it's easier and it sound more like the original (of course you can play nirvana songs on the acoustic too)
It's depend a lot here. With the electric, you can achieve a lot of song style and fun while you can on acoustic too unless you want to go up and learn specific music like flamenco guitar or almighty Bluegrass fingerstyle picking, then it's on acoustic but those style are specific and need to practice them like a second full time job to achieve those two style.
YourGuitarSage It's true that Electric Guitars are beginner friendly, & they also make Acoustic Guitars that feel like Electrics. Lots of kids who play Acoustic use a Classical Guitar which is basically an Acoustic Guitar with Nylon Strings. Nylon String Acoustic Guitars feel like Electric Guitars in a way because the strings are made out of Plastic & are easier to press down.
The car analogy is perfect
Started on an acoustic, getting an electric after a year or so.
I lost it when he said “they don’t have to fiddle with pedals, knobs”
Listen to Phil Keaggy's Shades of Green for acustic rock n roll! He is very good making different kinds of sounds coming out of it!
Acoustic and electric which of them has the best sound
Why does he remind me of Ryan Reynolds lol
😜
Chris Goldi There’s a PE teacher at my school who literally looks exactly like Ryan Reynolds😂
yea kinda haha
Ryan Reynolds with a mix of Ben Affleck
Chris Goldi it’s the voice I believe
1:34 *K-ON FLASHBACKS*
6:28 not necessarily. People play electric clean all the time. Chuck Berry, the Beatles, the animals, Rolling Stones, etc. Of course distortion is in fact popular on electric, but it’s not always used. You can’t really put distortion on an acoustic though (or not as well, and it doesn’t give the same effect)
damn that electric guitar really reminds me of yui’s geeta-
Im going for the acoustic, instead of buying a amp, chords, pedals, etc, etc, i'll put the money on a really decent guitar, thanks for the video 👍.
I recently got my first electric after playing acoustic for years. One thing I hate about electric is the the feel of the strings. They're sharp and make my fingers hurt. It's not like I have some faulty strings, I went to a guitar store and they all feel that way.
This video has made me realise that I need of them
Hey man in the description you did a typo you wrote acoutic not acoustic.
I am here playing electric guitar riffs on acoustic cuz i dont afford electric,some people are like that.
Same ahaha
But I have ordered one electric already for 200 pound so let's see how I feel about electric..since I m doing riffs on my acoustic my finger tips is already so numb
The comments are full of ppl humble bragging lol
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Acoustic is the superior instrument. More tasteful. You can play anything that is from an electric guitar on an acoustic and it will sound great or better than the electric itself. Acoustic guitar covers of songs are all over CZcams because of the intimacy of the tone and nature of the clean sound. Distortion is cool sometimes but it’s something rarely necessary not as practical. If you want to be able to play any song from any genre and it sound good. Get an acoustic. Electric for fun not for making great music
Chase Turner uhmmm... no?
Saying Electric is not for making Great Music
Is like saying Opera sucks
Just because you prefer other doesn't mean it sucks orit
It all comes down to preferences
Lol fking idiot electric is superior to acoustic in anyway
I wanna play any song that comes up to mind no matter the genre with one guitar electric or acoustic or semi ?
i learned on both, best of both worlds.
Hey Eric, love your videos they help me alot ,I have a 'vs' style for you, how about classical guitar (nylon) vs acoustic guitar(steel strings)? , just a thought, thanks, keep on Rockin.
Good idea! I'll think about it. Thanks Gilbert!
Thanks men.. It helps me to choose the right guitar for my birthday
One issue I find convenient for electric guitars is that the bridge heights are reversible and can be gradually adjusted. Acoustic bridge adjustment is less forgiving.
Good tip
I like both so I rather choose a semi acoustic guitar which is a acoustic guitar but u can connect as amplifier too
I want a ukulele for the sing solo purpose to play over the rainbow
*I want learn how to play an electric guitar. I'm an absolute beginner. How long would it take me to learn this instrument?*
At least 6 months
This made it even harder for me to decide😂😂
So correct me if I'm wrong but an acoustic is much easier and simpler, while the electric is harder but louder?
Electric is easier on the hands tho.
The Godin XTSA will give you the best of both worlds, acoustic and electric. Plus you can mix them and also use the third output to a guitar syth like the Roland GR series for even more versatility.
I’ve heard good things.
That was super helpful
I learnt all the advantage in both of the guitars. I chose the guitar which suited my lifestyle best.
I went with the acoustic guitar
I want to learn how to play acoustic for family devotionals (worship). Really just am interested in strumming chords.
Comes down to personal preference and what you desire to play. I prefer acoustic just because I enjoy fingerpicking, influenced by guys like Andy Mckee & Tommy Emmanuel.
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I like acoustic for beginners because if you make mistakes they glare at you. There's no distortion or gain to cover them, so it helps to hone your technique. Electric is definitely easier on the fingers. That's just my opinion though. I'm not an expert or anything.
Why only chose one? Acoustic electric!!!
If I didn’t live in an apartment, this would be my choice. FSX800C
I just started playing for months ago. I picked up a Yamaha FG 800 C electric acoustic. I don’t know how to play it yet but I find myself wanting to buy an Gibson SG electric guitar. My wife thinks I’m nuts seeing as how I don’t know how to play the acoustic even yet. Any thoughts?
I would try to earn the electric by at least getting somewhat proficient at the acoustic. Things earned have way more value to our spirit. You can start in my free course: www.yourguitarsage.com/30
The fg800 is a mighty fine guitars if I don't say so myself
I’m at the stage where I play a lot of different styles and getting an acoustic to play more styles of guitar.
Always good to have both!
I like both, but I’ll go with electric guitar, I like the technique and the sound better than the acoustic
I like the sound of acoustics more
the simplest electric guitar to teach someone on is one that only has a master volume and tone with a three way switch for the pickups that way they can get a basic feel without a four knob Gibson
Choose Electric guitar if you oftenly play with the band specially if you always do lead playing. Choose Acoustic guitar if don't have band to play with as always.
Which guitar is best for music band
I love my acoustic guitar. And i don't like electric. I think it's up to that what you wanna play. I don't like rock or that sort of stuff so i just pick acoustic.
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Thanks for this video, I am a student and I would love to buy an electric guitar. I have a low budget and I move a lot from a place to another. I am worried about the amplificator, can I find small amplificators ?
Also can we do nice finger style with electric?