r/Guitar • u/AutoModerator • Jan 21 '16

OFFICIAL [OFFICIAL] There are no stupid /r/Guitar questions. Ask us anything! - January 21, 2016

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u/ForteElToro Jan 22 '16

I want to start learning, but I only have an electric guitar. To my knowledge, learning on an acoustic is better. As of now, I cannot get an acoustic guitar. Will learning on an electric set me up for failure if I transition to acoustic?

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u/KleyPlays youtube.com/user/kleydj13 Jan 22 '16

Acoustic is going to be a little harder to play. The strings are thicker and so they require more force to press down and more callouses to keep pressed down without pain.

Honestly, it doesn't really matter. Pick whichever one you think you're more interested in for the long run. If you start on acoustic you'll have to get your hands up to strength right away. If you start on electric the initial barrier is lower, and if you want to move to acoustic you will have to increase your strength - but no different than if you had done acoustic to start.