subject: On the horns of a dilemma: The acoustic guitar or the electric one? [print this page] For most beginning guitarists, the question often arises as to what kind of guitar to play. The choice is often between the acoustic and the electric guitar. I have ruminated on these for quite a while, and have found that the electric guitar could be quite tiring at times. In the case of the acoustic guitar, audio enhancement is not a problem, and electricity is basically not an issue. In the case of the electric guitar, however, you will have to have a ready amplifier for when you want to play - even if you are traveling. In any power shortage, just forget using the electric guitar.
The thing here is this: even if you already own an electric guitar, you will at one point in your guitar - life still want one of those good old acoustics for yourself. The reason is that acoustic guitars have a way with them. The reason is the flexibility with which they can team up and pair with almost all other instruments.
I guess we have decided on acoustic guitar then. Here is another problem: what kind will be good for me? What kind of sound do I want it to generate? What model do I go for? All these questions should be effectively answered by you to enjoy maximum enjoyment of the acoustic guitar you are about to purchase.
On the question of the tone of the guitar, here is some good advice: the Gibson guitar, of which I am very familiar, has a deep and low timbre, if that is what you are looking for. The Martin guitar on the other hand, will deliver a sweet nice pitch in colorfully bright tones. However, I warn you about their costs: they are not easy on the pockets!
On the other hand, there are many other good guitars that are lying around out there. You can take the initiative and shop around. You ought to find some good stuff lying around the shops you search. There are many models, including the Yamaha and the Takamine. As an expert myself, I like the Takamine. It has a nice sounding quality, and the cost is not prohibitive.
Alternatively, you could try getting one off the many pawn shops around. You could also go to used musical instrument shops. Your mind might be telling you that a used shop does not offer quality, but this in itself is not true. I think both new and used instruments mat be comparable to one another. What actually matters is how they suit your personality.
What you should look for in your dream guitar is the 'connection". It should be like you are telling the guitar what to do, and it just 'does it". That was the way I felt when I was able to finally scrounge up enough money to purchase my baby, the Martin D-35. It seems to blend with me so it looks like an extension of my own hand. That is what you should be looking for in your guitar.
On the horns of a dilemma: The acoustic guitar or the electric one?
