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Post subject: My Strat... or should I go acoustic
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:37 pm
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Hey all,
New guy here. Extremely novice at playing, although I have owned my fender for a couple years. With two children and other hobbies it's hard to find time to learn, despite my desire to play. I've recently decided to cut back on another hobby considerably(not my kids) to learn. In telling some people about my decision, I've been told to learn on a nice acoustic guistar, instead of my Stratocaster American Deluxe HSS. Some have said that I can pick up bad habits by learning on electric.... you think so?
-Rob


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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:39 pm
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it's up to you, if you enjoy playing the electric more than the acoustic, then play electric! :wink:

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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:05 pm
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learning scale's are easier on an electric, I can't stress how important that finger memory is. once that is learned, songs will literally jump off the neck as you practice. once you have the scales down pat, practice that on an acoustic for awhile then switch back the electric.. you won't believe how easy it then flows . good luck


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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:06 pm
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Do you see yourself as an acoustic or electric player?

There are those that will argue that you absolutely must learn on an acoustic if you are to be a proper guitarist and musician, but I say if you never have any intention of being an acoustic player or getting hired as a pro - what;s the real point?

Stick with the strat and enjoy yourself.

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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:05 pm
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why not have fun learning/playing both? :)


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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:11 pm
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I'd like to be able to play on both, but I really don't want to go out and buy an acoustic if it's not needed to learn. When I get to an intermediate level, instead of a 2 year beginner, I'd like to pick up an acoustic. I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't make that much difference.
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:38 pm
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Our "bad habits" are what make us interesting. I say do whatever you want! 8)

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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:49 pm
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I've been learning on the electric the whole time. So far, the only real difference in playing acoustic or electric is that acoustic really has higher action and heavier strings (to make playing electric easier?). I guess when you really get down to it, as long as you learn scales/chords and such, maybe its just a preference between the two. :roll:


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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:59 pm
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I have a cheap squier, I've had it for over 2 years; I'm looking to upgrade and love the feel of a Fender. Anyone have any suggestions?


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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:40 pm
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I would say unless you want to focus on acoustic guitar you can learn on your electric just fine. Just play clean when practicing scales, and chord changes. The thing about learning on electric, is if you dirty up the sound it can hide deficiencies in your technique. With an acoustic there is no distortion to hide sloppy technique. But with a really clean tone, there's nowhere to hide on your Strat either.

To the other guy, if you want to move from squire to fender but are maybe low on cash, you could look at some of the Mexican models. There is heated debate as to whether they are equal in quality to American products. Personally I think they are really close. The finishing details, are usually a bit better on an American, and other building materials are more expensive (though this might not always mean better.) But either way, the Mexi guitars are definitely in the conversation. And dollar for dollar, they might even be a better value(if not actually a better guitar.) Like they are 85-90% the guitar, at 50-60% of the price. And there are real gems in the mexi line up, like the Jimmie vaughan strat(and more.)


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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:43 am
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I started learning, like most folks on the now stereotypical cheap acoustic with action like a cross bow, and it didnt hinder me or make me better.

I moved onto electric after a year, the music i was listening to and wanted to play was all electric.

It doesnt make you better to learn on an acoustic though. the techniques are 99.9999% the same. its all about the sound you want and the music you want to play.

So, rather than asking here what is best for you, identify the songs you want to learn, see if they are more electric than acoustic or vice versa.

if its a mix, then you should get both! You can pick up a decent, moderately cheap acoustic nowdays so it doesnt hurt to have both. and on those days you just dont feel like plugging in, its nice to be just able to pick up the acoustic and play away. simplicity in itself.

if you stick with guitar, you will inevitably want to play electric and acoustic songs so you will eventually need both, but for now, if you have a ton of electric songs you want to learn, then you can just stick with your electric


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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:30 am
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Thanks for the great advice everyone. I think I will just hold off for now on the acoustic and learn my basics and a few electric songs I've been wanting to learn at first. There are alot of acoustice songs I want to play also, but they aren't my primary interest. I'm sure once I get the small stuff out of the way, I'll be addicted to playing and I'll go out and buy an acoustic though. So far all my Strat has done is stayed nice and cozy in it's case, begging to be played. Time to let it be heard... hope my neighbors are ready :)
-Rob


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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:31 am
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The most important thing is what you feel more happy playing with

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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:40 am
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i like playing both acoustic and electric, but electric take the plate on this one because you can get both a clean and rock sound,

i guess it depends on what your music taste is

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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:54 pm
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Play what you're more comfortable with =D I started on an electric but I know tons of people who started on an acoustic. Its all in personal preference.

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