Archive for March 24th, 2010
Acoustic guitar or electric guitar is an old question that everyone asks themselves, especially if they are just starting out thinking about learning the guitar. My personal feelings on the subject is to have at least one of each of them.
Starting with the looks electric guitars mostly come with a high gloss look along with a solid wood body, while acoustic guitars mostly have a more natural looking gloss to it, along with being made of frame that is veneered with real wood.
Each guitar has its’ own unique sound. The electric plays loud, it plays with the kind of energy you would expect if you were playing rock. Acoustics on the other hand have a more quiet, lighter tone to them. The way they are made makes them have more echo and reverb thanks to the sound hole.
Last up is how each one is played, the electric is mostly played with a pick, while the acoustic are mostly played with the fingers.
Don’t overlook the acoustic electric guitar. This is an acoustic guitar with a pick-up so it can be played through a guitar amplifier.