They have different tonal qualities and don’t focus on compressing and distorting the sound, as a lot of electric guitar amps do. “Electric guitar, most of the time, you can get really light gauge strings that make it physically easier to play,” Hogarth says. The guitar is about having fun first and foremost and if you refer to it as ‘practice’ then it may take away some of that joy for a child. Your favorite acoustic can anger the neighbors just as much as a distorted electric when strummed hard. The answer to this question really depends on the sound you are after – but generally speaking the answer will usually, but not always, be no. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If I Learn Acoustic Guitar Can I Play Electric?eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'midlifeguitar_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_1',107,'0','0'])); Yes you will be able to play an electric guitar if you learn on an acoustic. There is no danger to damaging your acoustic guitar by plugging it into an electric guitar amp. We also participate in and receive compensation from additional affiliate programs which we believe can add items of value. In fact, many newbie acoustic bands back in school used the top four strings of an acoustic guitar to bass. You use the strength of the strum or pick to control the volume. I currently own a (cort cec7) crossover style nylon string Electric acoustic guitar with fishman pick up and electronics. The strings come in different gauges and lower gauges are kinder on the fingers. The guitar resonates and its tone is then emitted from the soundhole. If you are interested in Rock, Metal, Blues and Punk then maybe you should move to electric as the majority of your favourite music will be played this way. You will likely need an XLR to 1/4″ cable to plug it into the amp – unless your amp has an XLR input. So it’s more common to use a specific acoustic guitar amp but it’s not uncommon to use an electric guitar amp either. Advantages of Acoustic Guitar With an acoustic guitar, you only need the guitar and a few accessories. The electric guitar is certainly more versatile as it has tonal tools, artificial harmonics like tremolo and a whammy bar and you will need to learn string muting more than you would on an acoustic. Acoustic guitar amps are specifically designed to amplifier the natural sound of your guitar. 4. You can get a guitar setup at a guitar shop, it will likely cost between $50 -$100 but will be completely worth it. Midlife Guitar is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Personally I am learning on an acoustic and you can watch my beginner guitar journey videos on my YouTube channel to see how I am getting on. What about brand name amps, Marshall, Fender, Vox, Peavey, Boss Katana ? When playing the acoustic guitar you generally strum and pick to generate the sound and melody you require. Chords and Keys played on both the acoustic and electric guitar fall under ‘theory’ so they are both exactly the same on each type of guitar. Filed Under: Acoustic Amplification, Buying Guides. Moving up and down the fretboard is often described as much more fluid on an electric guitar. “However, electric guitar is probably easier. So on acoustic guitars, expect the strings to run from a light .011 gauge to a heavy .014. This means the strings will be too far away from the fretboard (this is called the ‘action’) and this will make it difficult to play and likely put him off. I guess the thrust of the question is more, will I get a satisfying sound playing electric guitar through a bass amp? But if you want to get the purest sound of your acoustic guitar, then the answer is no. Where you position the mic will affect the sound that you get, so it’s a good idea to experiment with the position of the mic. In terms of producing good clear notes it will feel very smooth and easy when moving from an acoustic. Using an acoustic guitar with an electric guitar amp might sound like a convenient idea if you already own an electric amp. A lot of acoustic guitarists plug straight into the PA when doing shows. Would you plug in to an electric amp with your acoustic? I’m not actually sure. Acoustic vs Bass Guitar: Which is better for Beginners. This site is owned and operated by Luke Winter. Whether they do it for convenience, because they don’t want to or can’t afford to buy an acoustic specific amp, or if they are actually looking for a certain sound, depends on the individual guitarist that is doing it. A small thing but a psychological one that will grow the habit. So, you never really addressed the question many of us WANT answered. If you prefer to watch a video and would like to learn some tips to help you transition between acoustic and electric then check out my video below. Hi, I’m Luke and I am the founder of Midlife Guitar. Can You Use Electric Amp with Acoustic Guitar? If you go the second route, you’re not going to have the “history on another instrument” that these guys are talking about. Your email address will not be published. Often described as going from standard steering to power steering on a car,the three main areas that will require learning in order to transition from an acoustic to an electric guitar are:eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'midlifeguitar_com-box-4','ezslot_3',109,'0','0'])); Acoustic steel string guitars hurt your fingers when your first start to play. But I thought an amp was just well, an amp. These are just a few tips, hopefully, they help. Now, knowing that you can use an electric guitar amp with your acoustic, and it won’t damage either the amp or the guitar, let’s ask the question – and this post is full of questions after all! Also the quality and sizes of the speaker come into play and the EQ on the amp and on the guitar make a big difference to that sound too. In addition to this, fingertips sliding up and down and pick scraping on the strings allows for more personal expression that the acoustic guitar. But those are the few, not the many. But can you play the bass the way it should be played? Also, the action on some electric guitars are very low to facilitate shredding and would cause fret buzz while playing certain fingerstyle patterns. It won’t hurt the guitar or the amp, and people do it all the time. However there will be an adjustment period for your wrist and finger position as it may feel a little ‘cramped’ at the start, particularly when forming chords. The main issue with using an electric guitar through an acoustic amp will be the the use of overdrive / distortion pedals, and not the fact that the guitar itself is considered "electric". This is a great question, and there are two distinct parts. Electric guitar amps are fine with the signal from an acoustic guitar. For quick jamming at home, semi-hollow guitars and Stratocasters work great; you can really dig in and not worry about waking anyone up. To truly learn scales on electric guitar, you must learn how to play every scale you know all over the fretboard, freely and fluently. This answer is not useful. Of course you can learn to play the guitar and never play with a pick. The fretboard is spaced out a little wider, so getting those fingers spaced out will feel awkward at first as your muscle memory builds.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'midlifeguitar_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_11',117,'0','0'])); There is no real definitive answer to this.

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