Comments on: What is the Best Beginner Guitar? Not an Acoustic for Sure.

By: Den

Den — Tue, 16 May 2017 08:27:57 +0000

Hi Luthor,

The Squier Series guitar is manufactured by Fender and it is their entry level guitar which has a very competitive price compared to other brands. The price range makes it suitable for beginners.

Thanks for the comments,
Den

By: Luthor Dahl

Luthor Dahl — Mon, 15 May 2017 21:51:22 +0000

Hey Den,

Good advice for the beginner guitar player. I agree with you that it is better to learn on an electric guitar. When I started I knew nothing about which guitar to start on, or about adjusting the action etc. I agree, the Squier series guitars are very good entry level Fenders guitars and good for beginners.

Luthor

By: Den

Den — Sun, 14 May 2017 05:46:39 +0000

In reply to Taquee Hicks.

Hi Taquee,

It is a lot easier to learn on an electric guitar than on an acoustic guitar due to string tension. The pain because of that string tension will cause the student to stop learning especially the young ones.

Thanks for the comments,

Den

By: Taquee Hicks

Taquee Hicks — Sat, 13 May 2017 18:57:07 +0000

This speaks directly to me. I am definitely in the beginner stage of guitar, in fact I have not really started to learn due to the fact of starting with an acoustic guitar. I often envy those who play the guitar but for me myself it was just a little bit to cheesy. I like the fact that you recommend starting with an electric guitar. I like it because I like the sound a whole lot better and feel like I'm actually making music. I had no idea about the slim neck and lower string tension being a factor but it does. I now have a new motivation to learn guitar thanks to this post. Now I just need to get me an electric guitar

By: Den

Den — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 05:49:55 +0000

In reply to Juan.

Hi Juan,

I would suggest he start on a Fender Standard Stratocaster if you have the budget. If you are tight on the budget the Fender Squier Stratocaster or Fender Squier Telecaster will do just fine.

Thanks for the comments,

Den

By: Juan

Juan — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:00:24 +0000

Thank you for this perspective on learning the guitar! My son is asking me to buy him a guitar because he wants to learn. He is into rock music and he loves it when I play some of his favorite songs. I know that in order for him to be motivated and keep up with the lessons, it would be best to start with an electric guitar. He is only 6 years old, and the string tension and neck size is definitely an issue. What would you say is a good electric guitar for a young kid to start playing?

By: Den

Den — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:08:35 +0000

In reply to Andrew.

Hi Andrew,

Students learning how to play the guitar will find that practicing on an electric guitar is much easier than on an acoustic. Once they learn they might want to switch to acoustic guitar especially if their selected genre requires an acoustic guitar. By that time the string tension will not bother them anymore as their fingers are toughened up.

Rock on!

Den

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 11:06:21 +0000

Hi Den,

This is a subject I am very passionate about being a guitarist myself.I have been playing for over 20yrs now and I also started out on Acoustic with the same issues you had. It was tough but totally worth it.

Though I think you make a valid point, starting on an electric would keep the student interested.After a while of playing they can then move on to acoustic once they have a grasp of the basic chord fingerings which would be a smoother transition.

Rock on!

By: Den

Den — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 03:30:15 +0000

In reply to Gary.

Hi Gary,

A lot of young players who started with acoustic guitars got frustrated because it is harder to play. When I was doing guitar lessons I always have my students practice on electric guitars and it gave better results.

Thanks for the comments,

Den

By: Gary

Gary — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 21:44:35 +0000

Thanks for all of the information. I tried playing when I was young but couldn't get my fingers to stretch good enough. I practiced on a scale without any luck. Had I known that electric guitars are easier to play than acoustic guitars I probably would have had a better go at it. I'm no Eddie Van Halen though.