Acoustic vs. Electric

Many young players start out on an acoustic instrument because they can’t afford a goodquality electric instrument and amplifier—or their parents can’t stand the noise made by a beginning electric guitarist! Learning on an acoustic instrument will probably be a good experience for most players, even those who only aspire to playing speed-metal. But remember that the two instruments are quite different, and that you’ll need to master a new set of techniques once you start playing an electric.