Is it reccomended to begin playing guitar on an electric?

Question:I want to pick up playing guitar, but I really want an electric. People have told me that it is better to begin with an acoustic, but I don't feel like that's right for me. I'm a pretty petite person, and I feel the added width of an acoustic would make it difficult for me to play. Also, the appeal of an electric is greater than the acoustic to me. I plan on teaching myself, but I am totally committed to learning. I want a guitar that will be the best for me to learn on, and I personally feel like that would be an electric- but I have no knowledge or experience on this matter.

What do you reccomend for a starter guitar? Should I start with acoustic based on what I've heard, or electric based on what I want?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I want to pick up playing guitar, but I really want an electric. People have told me that it is better to begin with an acoustic, but I don't feel like that's right for me. I'm a pretty petite person, and I feel the added width of an acoustic would make it difficult for me to play. Also, the appeal of an electric is greater than the acoustic to me. I plan on teaching myself, but I am totally committed to learning. I want a guitar that will be the best for me to learn on, and I personally feel like that would be an electric- but I have no knowledge or experience on this matter.

What do you reccomend for a starter guitar? Should I start with acoustic based on what I've heard, or electric based on what I want?

It really depends on what you want to do with it. When I stared playing, I chose acoustic becasue I wanted to play with friends while camping and I didn't want the added expense of electronics. Acoustic is more for strumming along to your favorite tunes, electric is for soloing. Also, depends on where you live. Do your folks and neighbours want to listen to an electric? Do you live in an apartment. I live on my own in a condo and no-ones every complained about me playing and singing.

compromise-get a acoustic-electric. This type of guitar looks like an acoustic, sounds like an acoustic, but it has a electric hookup for an amp. In a sense its the only guitar that you could need if you had to settle on one. To see what I mean go to this website and look up "acoustic electric."

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If you are a very petite person, try looking at the 3/4 size guitars and I personally think people should start with acoustic or classic guitars, but then I'm old fashioned... I have never owned or played an electric guitar and don't plan to.

the reason people tell you to get an acoustic is becuase you dont have to get an amp so it cost less that way if you decide to quit its not a big loss of money. but if you think an electric guitar is right for you get one! it just depends on the person. if you are worry aboutthe price you can get good beginner packs that come with a guitar, amp, and sometimes a gigbag and some picks and it only cost bout 150 to 200 dollars.

i think electric is easier because you can actually see your hand and its not fat but if your on a budget or something start with acoustic
(electric sounds cooler with an amp plus i started with an electric )

If you want an electric then get an electric.
Go with the Fender Squier. They are quite cheap and you can usually get a "pack" which is the guitar, amp and lead all included in the one price.

They are a quite a good guitar for about $200.

If you're playing for your own enjoyment and pleasure then you should play whichever one will give you the sound you want. If you know you want to play electric guitar, then start on electric. People often suggest starting on an acoustic based on the idea that acoustic is physically more demanding to play (harder to press the strings down) therefore if you start on acoustic first, then when you switch to electric later, it will seem easy by comparison. But that's irrelevant if you know you want to play electric and not acoustic.

Hard to recommend a starter guitar without some idea of how much money you have to spend on an instrument and an amp.