What's The Best Beginner Guitar? Electric, Acoustic or Classical?

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6 жыл бұрын

In this video I discuss why I think the best beginner guitar for people to start on is an electric guitar. There are reasons why you might want to start on a classical on steel sting acoustic but for most people I think an electric is the best choice to get going. I explain why in the video, let me know your thoughts in the comments! :)
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@tak-el-uc 6 жыл бұрын

Buy a guitar? That is the problem with people today. Expect things to be done for them. When I was a wee lad, I told my dad I wanted a guitar. Did he run out and buy me one? Heck no. He gave me a mahogany seed to grow my own wood and a shovel to dig ore for strings. Can I play yet? Heck no but in another 20 temperate growing seasons, I will be ready to start building my guitar.

@GoofmanCA 6 жыл бұрын

Tak El-Uc Have you started to forge steel for the strings yet?

@AxelAlexK 6 жыл бұрын

lmao wtf

@MelodiousDissonance 6 жыл бұрын

Well you need those 20growing seasons to get your woodworking and metalsmithing skills up to par in order to build the guitar, yeash he put a lot of thought into that! So ungrateful

@LearnerChess 5 жыл бұрын

Well done!!! LMHO

@jakekemp242 5 жыл бұрын

Tak El-Uc z

@abelincoln95 6 жыл бұрын

Learning to "mute" the strings helps a new player on electrics. Learning how to play songs (that they "like") right off the bat keeps new players interested. My two pence/cents. Great video, Brother..

@stephengilbert5612 6 жыл бұрын

The irony is that " beginner acoustic guitars" are the worse guitar for the beginner to learn on . Good comprehensive advise from Justin.

@CitroenC407 6 жыл бұрын

I learned this the hard way. I bought an Ashton Beginner Acoustic pack before starting to learn guitar using Justins course. It was unplayable for me as a beginner. The action was ridiculously high and the strings felt like razor wire. It was a complete waste of money, really. I bought a second acoustic guitar - a Tanglewood TWR SFCE - and a friend of mine who works in a guitar shop set it up for me and with a nice set of phosphor bronze strings. Absolutely brilliant guitar with a wonderfully crisp, clean sound. It's a pleasure to play on it. Has given me much more confidence to keep practicing.

@rbaleksandar 4 жыл бұрын

I've also seen many people on YT, where people say the exact same thing. You need to cough up at least several hundreds of dollars to get an actually easy to play instrument.

@euugh8877 4 жыл бұрын

I started with an acoustic. If i learn more difficult things then electric guitar will be easier for me. Ive done good so far on the acoustic. Its a good improvement tool in my opinion. I am thinking to buy an electric and a classic too.

@oldrrocr 3 жыл бұрын

if you really have to start with an acoustic, get the best one you can afford with NYLON strings. you can thank me later.

@GuacamoleyNacho 3 жыл бұрын

@@CitroenC407 I am beginner. How Long did you use the first guitar before u get your second? Is bronze string also steel string? I tried a nylon guitar which i think is a cheap one because the neck snapped when I played. And I dislike nylon sound. I later tried all steel strings n I like the sound. But the second one feels like playing a big whale. Just putting on my lap and it is crushing me! What makes you buy a second acoustic and not an electric?

@dudemanismadcool 6 жыл бұрын

if you are going to get a beginner acoustic, just go with a yamaha. Even the cheaper models are very playable.

@GogosYoutube 4 жыл бұрын

this made me feel much better about ordering a yamaha acoustic for my first

@gchungus 4 жыл бұрын

I got the FG700S, and I have heard only good things about it. Of course my fingers still hurt, but I'm a 5'4" woman and can still play as well as a beginner can lol

@thePWord101 4 жыл бұрын

@@gchungus I got a crafter cruiser, 2 humbuckers and one single coil pick up

@howlinguts 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect advice and... Justin, you are such a genuine bloke and I have so much admiration for you. Keep making the world a better place dude 😊

@tracymeyerhofer336 Жыл бұрын

I tried to learn on a cheap acoustic guitar 30 years ago. Like many people in this situation, I quit because I had no idea the high action made the guitar unplayable. Recently I decided to give it a try again and have a Squire Stratocaster package guitar on sale for the holidays. I can’t believe the difference! And with your classes Justin, I’m in 7th Guitar Heaven! Great video!

@hosamfikry2924 3 жыл бұрын

Take this guy seriously! His guitar course app is amazing. I'm in stage 6 and I love his structure

@nathanfregoso9763 3 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know the name of the app?

@hosamfikry2924 3 жыл бұрын

@@nathanfregoso9763 "justin guitar"

@ermesborgnino4704 2 жыл бұрын

THIS VIDEO was huge for me. Everything you said applied to me. Doesn't get any better than that. Thank you so much.

@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

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@jamesamin665 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You ! Now it makes some much sense. Several years ago I bought a really cheap acoustic guitar, but I rarely could consistently get the cords clear enough , I never realized it could be the action. So of course I gave up and gave it away. However now that I'm considering a guitar for my young daughter, electric makes more sense. Time to go Christmas shopping.

@radosawwalkowski5824 6 жыл бұрын

I guess that you should start with a guitar that attracts you. For example if you really like to play some acoustic songs and like the way acoustic sounds and looks, you should go with an acoustic. If an electric guitar attracts you, get an electric guitar. It will motivate you more and even not hurt your purse, because you get what you love :D

@lovroknezevic8555 6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with this!

@rickard6131 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner, used to practice with acoustic in the past - couldn't agree more with you there!

@onepieceguy2659 2 жыл бұрын

yeah but im attracted to both. Little more to acoustic guitar, but i have very annoying neighbours. I dont think i can enjoy playing it, so point for electric guitar :/

@bossboy191919 2 жыл бұрын

I started acoustic, cause I love it. Now I am thinking about getting an electric guitar

@aishanamoura5415 3 жыл бұрын

I felt so happy when you said that you started with a classical guitar because I recently bought a classical and then I felt like regreting..cause I can't buy another one at the moment. Your video made my night!🤍

@Adam-wm2ys 6 жыл бұрын

This series is sooo good, I love your rambling!

@LietSayri 2 жыл бұрын

This was such a helpful video for a complete beginner. Especially the part about not disturbing the neighbors. Thank you for this guide!

@BrianEllison-fc8tp 9 ай бұрын

Took your advice,took my Fender CD60 to my local music store,had my string action lowered and went to a 10m diadora string. It is so much easier to play,and now I can practice my barre chords,which were almost impossible near the nut before adjustments were made... thanks Justin

@erichbeck9302 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your good and friendly advice. I started learning about 45 years ago and have made incredibly little progress over this time, despite, at times, spending crazy amounts of time on it. One problem was that my first guitar teacher sold me a huge jumbo which had the most horrible action imaginable. This brought me into the first of a number of extremely bad habits I've always struggled to overcome - the fact that one gets into the habit of putting the left hand fingers down hard and first before playing the notes - this means you'll never get speed or timing and there will always be stress on the left hand. Another problem was learning with the right arm draped high over the back of the guitar. This has also been a problem. And finally, the fact that I didn't really have a preference for what I wanted to play - I loved folk, classical and some electric blues, pop etc, meant that my hand positions constantly got mucked around with but without ever giving me any form of consistency in any of them. Your key suggestion that people should realise that their first guitar won't be your last is of such critical importance. I wish I had had a better start and I think with your guidance people will get that. Maybe I wouldn't be such a dismal player today...

@martinconnolly7523 4 жыл бұрын

Just absolutely love your stuff Justin ! thank you so much mate

@user-hy9kc6lv9z 9 ай бұрын

I'm a beginner and thinking which one should I go for. This answered all my questions. Thanks for the video.

@charliefoxtrotthe3rd335 6 жыл бұрын

I had a student bring in their new acoustic and this is no exaggeration, I measured the action off the 17th fret and it was just under 1/2"! From the body was 3/4" and almost unplayable. It was a Fender that was priced @ $135 off the rack. She said that she was having issues with it and I let her use my Martin 00 and she could not only play all the chords I had her practicing but she almost mastered the dreaded bar chord on her first try. My 00 is set up like a Strat, so that shows you how much of a difference it makes on a new player. I showed her parents and when they saw how good she played on my Martin, they knew it was either pony up for a better instrument or stop wasting money on lessons.

@machduel 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have two hand-me-down guitars one acoustic and one classical. I've tried to start learning on the acoustic one (because that's the ones my sister started on) but the string are so hard to push down and it feels way sharper than the classical one. Would starting on the classical then moving to the acoustic one be optimal in terms of being a beginner assuming I can't get an electric one?

@amiyo97 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner also and i feel like the strings actions on my acoustic is kinda high especially on the higher fret. Is it okay if i lowered it?

@kpdelaney6460 11 ай бұрын

That’s how the action is on my acoustic. I got it for free, but damn is it hard to play some things. I have made some impressively indestructible calluses on my fingers though.

@PearlSpirit 11 ай бұрын

Great information!!! After several years of not playing, I restarted my guitar journey with a newer "beginner" guitar that I thought I really liked. But I noticed despite lots of practice I still could not really get barre chords down cleanly... and I'd thought I'd been able to play them better before. I then realized the action was too high so I went into a guitar store to get a setup... but fell in love with a guitar that cost over twice as much as I'd paid for the cheaper guitar... and boy it is so much more playable, plus I love the tone. Huge difference -- I'm more motivated and playing longer. Now, I'm also planning to get an electric... fun, fun!

@marksimpson2321 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice here. I think getting a guitar you want to play is really valuable.

@goosegander1647 6 жыл бұрын

Great advice for beginners, Justin. A playable instrument is what a beginner needs for a first guitar. The rest will come later as you learn what you like. When I started, the music studio provided a rental acoustic for 6 weeks. I then convinced my parents to buy me a semi acoustic electric Harmony Rocket. Wish I still had that guitar now. Was great for practice without an amp, louder than a solid body but quiet enough to not wake my parents when playing late at night. Did not realize at the time how good it was for entry level guitar.

@theblytonian3906 6 жыл бұрын

On the money. Acoustic or electric, playability is #1, and the key which will keep the beginner picking up a guitar if anything will. The novelty of how it looks will wear off fast if it isn't a comfortable fit. I like the looks of my guitars, but that's has been the least influential factor in my choice, incidentally chosen from what's available once the criteria of higher triage prioritised factors had been met.

@MrPeggydo 6 жыл бұрын

Really good advice. I started with a second hand basic Squier Strat which a friend lent me. Got it set up for low action and put new 10 strings on. Took a painful few weeks before my finger tips adjusted to the pain. So for £60 I got myself started. I'm just over a year in now and just bought a second hand Takemine G acoustic for £150 and after new strings and a set up for £40 it plays beautifully. Barre chords are fine and it's just perfect for me. Now I'm moving through stage 8 and developing power chords I'm eyeing up my first improver / intermediate electric guitar for rock, metal and punk which is what I love most. Probably spend quite a bit more on an Epiphone Les Paul Standard but with the experience and knowledge I now have helping guide my choice. Guess what I'm saying is two things - always get a set up - best £50 you can spend on guitar and start on electric to keep you motivated as I've known plenty of people who buy a cheap acoustic only to quit through the pain.

@keremgurman6926 4 жыл бұрын

love this video!!!thanks a lot mate

@larryhagman5514 Жыл бұрын

What an excellent video, just the medicine I need, I didn't like my accoustic so bought a classical and yep the neck is very wide, an electric guitar didn't cross my mind but now looks like this could potentially be my cure! Thanks man!

@atulramchurn3065 6 жыл бұрын

We love you Justin ❤

@davidcarr4464 4 жыл бұрын

This was great info, thank you for making this video. I will be buying an electric to learn on... 👍

@thogmey 4 жыл бұрын

Nice explain Justin, Thank you.

@michaelfarrell4824 6 жыл бұрын

One of my new favourite channels :) Awesome content dude

@michaelfarrell4824 6 жыл бұрын

Even enjoying this video and I've been playing for 20 years haha

@djba 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for this helpful video.

@barondavis5692 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like really good advice. Thanks

@edwinredfield3333 5 жыл бұрын

Most usefull tutorial for begginer. Always thought why should i play first with borring classic guitar to throw it away after a time cuz aquatic is huge and hurts and you dont dont want to start off with it and then you like oh wow electric is small, gives you a nice opportunity to play aquatic sounds without mich hurting ur fingers and wow eventualy after some time you can even plug it in and male some real fun! Thanks man, you realy opened my eyes.

@joelyt1682 4 жыл бұрын

He explains everything really well.

@cadeyrndragheim22 6 жыл бұрын

Wish I had this advice 3 years ago. Bought a cheap acoustic one because all over forums it said it's the way to go and i did like it, but it hurt my fingers a lot. Then i put medium strings on it and the bridge broke. Just bought an electric one recently and indeed, they are actually rather loud in my opinion even without an amplifier. Also much easier on the fingers, can practice for an hour and my fingers would barely hurt. Been trying to learn it again for 6 months and it's been pretty enjoyable.

@liotcik 4 жыл бұрын

While watching your video I gave a guitar to my wife and asked to try C-chord (she never played before). The guitars were electric stratocaster and classic Yamaha C70 with nylon strings. She was more successful with classic guitar playing this chord, due to bigger distance between strings, and bigger string diameter, not cutting so sharp finger tips. Electric action is set to 2.2 and 1.6mm. So average action. Classic guitar has high action, no adjustment, just as comes from a store. So even I with some experience can more complicated stuff on electric, complete beginner was more successful with classic. But thanks for the video we had good time with my wife playing the guitars :)

@gn0015 6 жыл бұрын

My first and so far only guitar is ESP EC-50 because most of my idols use ESP (I'm a Japanese rock geek) and it's the cheapest ESP that I could buy. Not regretting my purchase at all.

@derrickleehenry5974 6 жыл бұрын

I agree! I wished I would've had your advice 20years ago.

@nico3641 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I wasted years on a cheap acoustic guitar with really high action. But I didn't know what I didn't know. I made faster progress once I switched to my electric strat.

@RockStarOscarStern634 4 жыл бұрын

Justin Guitar, even though Electric Guitar is the most begginer friendly, some Electric Guitars have neck's who's width is the same as a Classical (7 String turned into a Wide Neck 6 String) cause it's ideal for those who have bigger hands. The advantage of a Wide Neck Electric Guitar over a Classical Guitar is that you have a lower action & lighter gauge strings.

@TheHarmonacker 3 жыл бұрын

I started with a baritone ukulele, then classical guitar and guitalele. That worked great for me.

@stevemckennon5995 5 ай бұрын

They have a wider string with than guitars so bigger fingers can do that Dm chord. Same tuning as guitar.

@tanyushmusic 2 жыл бұрын

it makes sense what you are saying, for someone with smaller hands it feels really hard to play a non-electric guitar. I ended up switching to ukuleles, although learning slowly guitar as well. You mentioned a video what to look for when buying a guitar, maybe it's good to link it to this video in the endscreen/ cards or description?

@maenafon 6 жыл бұрын

I know they are not to everyone’s taste and would perhaps be a bit expensive for a beginner but I love my Line 6 Variax. The range of guitar sounds it gives access to is incredible and I like being able to use it for acoustic models, even though I have a Yamaha acoustic. It is great fun to play acoustic Neil Young, James Taylor or John Martyn and then be able to swap to classic electric guitar sounds. Hell, with alternate tunings I can even play Keith Richards with Open G tuning and the 6th string volume turned down to zero at the turn of a knob. (after a bit of setting up on the computer).

@tak-el-uc 6 жыл бұрын

One more piece of advice on steel stringed acoustic guitars is that getting a smaller thinner guitar than the "standard" dreadnought size makes sense for most beginners. It mitigates the craning your neck to see the fretboard and strumming/picking arm being at an awkward angle that Justin mentioned.

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@zoomosis 6 жыл бұрын

Also a shout out to the highly underrated NUX MG-100 multieffects pedal, which is absolutely brilliant for beginners as well as experienced players. Sub-$150 price with aux input, headphone out, plus a whole stack of convincing emulated amps, cabs and effects. Something I could've only dreamed of when I began playing!

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 жыл бұрын

As we all know Electric Guitars (or any Electric instrument) are physically the easiest ones to start with because the action is easier, and the flatter body makes it feel more comfortable.

@WolfMoonuk 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing info here Justin =)

@ge45gecalled39 4 жыл бұрын

you helped very much, thank you

@jlglink2350 5 жыл бұрын

Watches videos Justin says get a electric before acoustic Me:it’s all according to plan

@norkagonzalez3408 4 жыл бұрын

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@RockStarOscarStern634 4 жыл бұрын

@@norkagonzalez3408 Electric Guitars have thinner strings, lighter action, and a flatter body which is why they're easier to play than acoustic guitars.

@rkw3000 7 ай бұрын

Omg thank you I have an older Fender F3 and I swore the action was huge on it. I tried to adjust it a little but man it hurts to play!

@s.m.9285 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Justin, very helpful video. I myself own a classical guitar which my mother used to have when she was at my age and, although i 've been playing for harshly about a week i really enjoy playing. What i 've been thinking about though is whether should i continue practising on that guitar (which i personally find quite hard) or maybe play on acoustic or even electric because of the fret distance and action differences..

@OlettaLiano 6 жыл бұрын

I agree. Start on an electric guitar.

@lockitdrop 6 жыл бұрын

Didn't notice until you mentioned it, but it's WAY easier to bar chords on electric guitar. My friend let me borrow/have his just for fun, and the action is ridiculously lower. Might start practicing with it more.

@jivekiwi 5 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna keep coming back cause I love comedy and you look like Norm :)

@xFunTomCZx 6 жыл бұрын

Great information - how about doing video on different types of electric guitars? I started on acoustic and now want to get into electric as well... Les Paul? Stratocaster? Whats the main difference? What sound can they produce? And what combo will I need? So many questions :-)

@fabianopiovan6734 6 жыл бұрын

electric guitar is far easier to play than an acoustic guitar, especially that wonderful suhr

@RockStarOscarStern634 4 жыл бұрын

Yep that's because the Strings are lighter gauge, & the aciton is easier on the left hand as a fact.

@kittycatgirl1139 3 жыл бұрын

What abt electric vs bass I already play a lot of instruments & im trying to find the easiest type of guitar to play?

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 жыл бұрын

@@kittycatgirl1139 Electric Guitars are the easiest because they're smaller in size which makes them easier to hold and play (lots of electric guitars these days now have a built in amplifier, flip the switch and play).

@GuacamoleyNacho 3 жыл бұрын

@@RockStarOscarStern634 are those with built in amplifier still good quality or shld I choose those without built in?

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 жыл бұрын

@@GuacamoleyNacho The ones w/ built in Amps are super super good quality. It's punchy

@allanmacbadger5692 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to make an observation, I have large hands and large fingers and I found the electric guitar fret board far too small, so I bought a nice Hohner HC06 classical guitar, and that solved the problem, once I had that sorted I then found it more easy to move to an electric, a Godin Sessions Blackburst SG MN, also I bought a Seagull S6 acoustic dreadnought style as that had a slightly wider fret board than normal. The only downside I learning to play on a classical guitar is the width of the strings, they are quite a bit further apart which can cause problems.

@maslascher 6 жыл бұрын

Like that one. Pretty sure all bases are covered. Agreed with everything that was said in video. When I was starting I bought mid-cheap acoustic that I really hated. Stock string gauge 12 didn't make my life easier. Also this thing was so loud so I practiced like not enough to make significant improvement. Found some cheap squier with amp used in my area and It's like heaven and earth. You can finally control volume to more reasonable levels(Yeah, i evened stuffed my acoustic with some fabric to make it quiet, It was still like much more louder and sound was different). Action can be set pretty low without messing up instrument(in acoustic often you have to file the bridge). Anyway, great video.

@quicktastic 6 жыл бұрын

Indeed. I have a cheap acoustic which I believe it is humanly impossible to play a bar chord on. Nice video as always.

@tonyn9858 6 жыл бұрын

look out for an old Woolworths kay electric guitar and then chuck it on the log burner .

@dgale1023 5 жыл бұрын

Justin, Thanks so much for the vid. Just a few questions please. I am beginning, BUT an adult 60s retired. would an electric still be ok? acoustic with nylon strings? my fingers aren't long enough for a classical. Since this guitar would be around for probably a few years, what should I look for in a price? I like the idea of my comp for a temporary amp. One thing is guitar center or the like the best place for me/I have one nearby. Thank you

@jamessupernor6681 3 жыл бұрын

I started with an acoustic made by Harmony. It was 1973 and it was made in the 60s and the action was so high you could put a phonebook under the strings. Anyway 47 years later still playing but phone books no longer fit.

@GuacamoleyNacho 3 жыл бұрын

What is meant by high action?

@TheyCallMeMannes 5 жыл бұрын

well, I was lucky enough to search thoroughly before buying my first acoustic, and I finally settled on the Yamaha F310. low action, very loud (too loud for my neighbours' taste probably), decent for the years to come, and I absolutely love it too. now looking for an electric... still don't know whether to get a Les Paul or an Ibanez SG. I'll probably end up having both of them, and a Strat on top of that too... I actually want the electric in order to play at night without bothering anyone. looking forward to the day when I'll be able to shred...

@GetawaysandGuitars 6 жыл бұрын

Defiantly electrics are the easiest to learn or play but electro acoustics like the Ovation copies have nice electric type necks with low action so would also be great if you want a acoustic.

@zoomosis 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how easy they are to find brand new any more, but for a beginner you can't go too wrong with a Yamaha EG-112. Their Pacifica range is also worth a look. Fender Squiers are also pretty great (especially if you can get one with a bridge humbucker, if you like playing rock).

@theblytonian3906 6 жыл бұрын

@ zoomosis Ref Yamaha EG-112. They are still floating around new as packages, usually on eBay or vide a direct import online dealer who bought a large of the all in the box deal. It's since been superseded by the PAC012 in Yamaha's official distro lineup AFAIK. Essentially the same unit as the baby of the current Pacifica series with its Agathis body and still priced similarly, now renamed for numerical segmentation within the series. Pacifica 012 ->112J ->112V. EG-112 or 012, a decent playing beginner guitar at a very keen price point, but afforded little recognition because of its status at the bottom of the rung. In a sentence? Awesomeness on a tight budget really.

@itsfourme8666 2 жыл бұрын

I like it this vedio because really helped me! Thanks

@philominapalathingal2284 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Shelby

@musicletters7214 6 жыл бұрын

It is funny: the point of my electric guitar is that my neighbours CAN hear me :-) Thanks for that great video! What really put me off about the electric guitar was its weight (of some). Some are so heavy it is really uncomfortable even when sitting. I had to try a few until I found my favorite. And even more interesting: my new favorite is my self-built telecaster type. Unbeatable regarding playability! Being in a workshop leaning about electric guitars and building one is a good idea if you are really into it!

@mcbiffa2867 6 жыл бұрын

couldn't afford an electric some 20 years ago so the wife bought me a cheap classical.So I went down the classical/fingerpicking route for many years until I could afford a squire,which I didn't take to easily having sausages for fingers.I can play an electric or a steel string acoustic but I always stray back to the classical like an old friend who I'm comfortable with....Jason is right in what he says,try all 3 if you can and above all,hang on in there because the rewards outweigh the pain and frustration when first starting out.... :-)

@MMay-in5nz 4 жыл бұрын

This really helps me to decide. I wanted to buy classical guitar but I doubt it's hard because I have small hands.. Now I'm not hesitating to choose electric guitar to begin with.

@mar-coustech7215 4 жыл бұрын

D none I’m in the same boat as you looking at which kind to get. I been looking at Yamaha fg830. So far a lot of good reviews on websites like guitar center, musicians friend and KZfaq. Best of luck with your decision

@jiggy_j6741 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@MMay-in5nz 3 жыл бұрын

@@GuacamoleyNacho I'm not that professional regarding on the type of electric guitars, I just buy what my budget can offer.

@DavidKerner-en1ww 10 ай бұрын

Great video. As a beginner I'm noticing that I don't like the position of my Fender style guitar plug in location. It gets in the way. I'll need to research another guitar

@Under-1minute 6 ай бұрын

The best advise is to follow your heart and what you love. If you don’t enjoy it you won’t practice.

@stevenmason3865 4 жыл бұрын

Preach on sir....AMEN!!!!

@michaelinglis1856 4 жыл бұрын

Justin, clearly you are the man. I will literally teach you how to play ice hockey if you give me that classical. Upon reflection, I believe you’ll agree that it makes total sense and I promise I have not been on the whiskey tonight playing my Jim Dandy in my canoe on the river near my house. Greetings from Canada you legend.

@nathanfregoso9763 3 жыл бұрын

You live a life that i want

@John9FiveLP 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I might be buying my first electric guitar tomorrow. I am a bit on a budget and I already got a bass amplifier. Can I play my guitar over it or would could that damage either one of them? Would rather do that and buy a good one in a few months than buy a cheap one now.

@TAROSANSMUSIC71 2 жыл бұрын

Love you master Justin

@ethanratberry6991 5 жыл бұрын

I recently saved up enough money and ordered a bundle that comes with a Yamaha Pacifica 012 and a Yamaha amp and I can’t wait since my current guitar is a classical guitar that has the bridge not leveled to the neck since it’s higher than it because of the broken body, I still play it everyday but it’s very hard since of its flaws however I still enjoy playing it but I’m just beginner so I can’t wait that transition over to the new electric

@gezor20 4 жыл бұрын

In case of the accoustic guitar I would strongly recommend buying a second hand guitar - and first listen to some guitars in a shop and get a rough idea about what model. Essentially, smaller = less bass notes. You will get much more bang for your buck with a 2nd hand and there is something cool about older guitars, second hand has a certain cool factor to it :)

@alistairglen3537 3 жыл бұрын

Here's a question for the panel.....some time ago, on a whim, I bought a gorgeous cherry red Gibson 335 copy for pennies. Now, heeding Justin's advice, I'm going to make another attempt to 'properly' learn to play but this time on an electric guitar. My red 335-sized guitar is a 'bit of a lump' under the arm but sounds great and is easy enough to play. Anybody got any experience of comparing the ease of playing, say, a Les Paul-sized guitar versus a 335-sized guitar?

@DrDespicable 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Squier Tele and a Firefly ff338, and I don't really notice a significant difference. I suspect that, the more you play the "335", the less you'll notice the lump.

@rosco1pug 6 жыл бұрын

wanting to learn some music and play along to your favourite songs? Your first guitar should be a ukulele! You will GET the musical principles and muscle memory so much quicker and easier. Tip: the uke is in fact a subset of the guitar fretboard and the chord shapes translate to guitar, when you want to move up. You will find yourself enjoying both types of instruments - just be sure to buy quality to avoid later disappointment.

@adebimpeonikan9631 3 жыл бұрын

that’s what I did and now I’m playing the acoustic and it’s much easier!

@keremgurman6926 4 жыл бұрын

love it thanks... :)

@viswesh713 6 жыл бұрын

I am about to get one acoustic guitar, which one would you suggest me FSX315C or FX310A ?

@ryanrandolph4658 3 жыл бұрын

I just started playing i chose both is that a good idea

@berempamuk123 6 жыл бұрын

i have really low knowledge on music but i want to get guitar and well of course i would prefer electric i found one set (guitar and amplifier) 180 euro and i was wondering should i get that or should i buy acoustic im asking that cause i dont wanna throw away that money just like that so im curious if its okay.

@melissamunsterman534 4 жыл бұрын

Looking for an electric guitar for my granddaughter. She has small hands and no guitar experience. I’m good with around 300. Suggestions?

@delgirl1780 Жыл бұрын

Hi ,I bought a 2 nd hand fender by squire SA 105 acoustic guitar ,what do you think to these ? Are they any good ,I’m just learning so not sure if I bought a decent one or not.

@MohammedPilot1 4 жыл бұрын

Well I am playing guitar now for a year My first guitar was Yamaha Acoustic F340 I guess Then developed to Fender Guitar also acoustic I had once a classic guitar but I couldn't play on it because the nick is wide as u said also I didn't like the sound as acoustic does For me acoustic is number 1 but I am really thinking to get an electric guitar so what is the best brand that I can buy my budget is around 700$

@zoomosis 6 жыл бұрын

I started playing about 30 years ago on a Takamine acoustic, which was a struggle until my guitar teacher recommended trying 9-42 electric strings on it, and adjusting the truss rod to suit. I think without doing that, I would've given up.

@theblytonian3906 6 жыл бұрын

I kicked off on a Yamaha Classical with nylon strings. Easy on the fingers, but a woeful neck to fret without hands the size and proportion of the legendary Chuck Berry. Couldn't believe how comparatively easy it all became when I bought my first electric (SG copy) and wished I had had guidance from someone to tip me in on that secret as Justin has here before I bought my first guitar. That said, back in the day, it was the infancy of Japanese made electric clones which were still pricey in comparison with an entry level acoustic even when the JPY exchange was rubbish. Just a few years before that there were few electric clones at all, none from Asia, and a genuine American Fender or Gibson would easily have cost proportionately what they do today.

@viktorastrus3807 6 жыл бұрын

hi, can you please make lesson for beginners R. City - Save My Soul, thanks.

@TheDoobiesnatcher 6 жыл бұрын

I've found those 3 quarter size nylon acoustics are good for beginners to, just leave them on the sofa and they are easy to learn your chords especialy bar chords

@Supperconductor 6 жыл бұрын

So much wisdom here. Here's my advice, if you want to study classical, a good teacher REALLY helps. You learn proper technique to avoid pain and injury.

@Taocat1 6 жыл бұрын

I would start out with an acoustic, and tried to play it for years without getting it set up. I spent $200 for a Yamaha dreadnaught. I then made the mistake of buying a Jackson guitar with a floating tremelo. That was a huge mistake, but I paid a luthier to set it up and once I started playing it (electric) It was like night and day. The Jackson was so much easier to play. So then I got the acoustic Yamaha set up, and it became ten times easier to play. So my advice would be to buy a good, but fairer priced guitar, not the most expensive one you can find while you figure out if guitar is really for you. Second, before even leaving the store, get the guitar set up. You may have to leave it for a few days, but if you go in with the mind set that you are going to have that initial extra cost (setting up the electric cost over $100 but included new strings, intonation, doing some repairs to the instrument) you will be much better off and you won't struggle nearly as much. I struggled for months to play. With that being said, my fingers became really strong. But after, my playing was much more accurate and precise. So buy a Squire with the practice amp, get it set up, and let Justin teach you how to play guitar!

@RMate-bu7se 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm 8 months into guitar playing and I have finished the beginners course by Justin. I was thinking of buying an electric guitar as I have a lot of problems with my cheap beginners acoustic guitar. What would you guys recommend me to do? Buy an acoustic or an electric? I like the crisp sound you get on an electric and I think I can play jazz on an electric. I love the Jazz sound!

@mikedun8882 3 жыл бұрын

Rmate.listen to zeepoch

@whofan1212 6 жыл бұрын

Yo im 14 and i was hoping on asking my parents for a guitar at christmas. Im an absolute beginner with it (altgough i have a small amount of experuence with a uke) so what kinda model should i ask for and any details id needto tell him?

@cadeyrndragheim22 6 жыл бұрын

Also, one good thing with electric guitars is that it's easy to set it up yourself, with intonation and action. You just need a screwdriver and a tuner, which you'll have anyway. Plenty of guides on the internet. Meanwhile, it's much, much harder to do that on an acoustic guitar and you can actually break it if you don't know what you're doing, no such problems on an electric one.

@ashishkhare1149 4 жыл бұрын

I have an old archtop guitar. Should I have to buy an acoustic to learn guitar lessons?

@poewitx 3 жыл бұрын

What about fingerpicking? Kinda hard to do on electric

@KrunchyJD 5 жыл бұрын

My 2 cents worth. I started with a steel string acoustic. Stopped playing for ages, then started again wondered why my hands hurt with bar chords. Apparently the neck is bowed at the top, no wonder. Justin is right, but you can get a nice clean tone out of a reasonable electric as well, but if you make a mistake it gets amplified.

@IvoHantl 8 ай бұрын

I am 61. I gravitate towards 1. Marty Friedman Scenes, 2. Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here and 3. Bruce Springsteen Born in the U.S.A. 4. 5 hudreds miles performed by style, for example, Justin Timberlake. Is Electric guitar for me as beginner? Is it fit for me? Thanks a Lot.