Should a Cellist Play Acoustic or Electric Guitar?

Question

hello. i play cello and will probably be starting guitar lessons in the fall. because of my experience in cello, will acoustic or electric be easier for me to pick up? oh and i know bass would ultimately be the easiest but i sing so i want to be able to sing and play.

which electric or acoustic do you recommend? an electric acoustic or normal? what brand do you like? thanks!

Answer 1

TAKAMINE acoustic/electric. stringed instruments share notation so you'll have a huge headstart by playing Cello if you can read.  They also share the A440 tuning.

I own two Takamine A/E guitars. One steel string , one classical. Love em both. Both are awesome acoustic or plugged in.  Mine are about $1000 usd bracket but they have more expesive and less expensive.

Answer 2

Well it depends on wat music u like if you like rock u might want to play eletric if you like classical u would want to play acoustic.But If u like both u should get acoustic because u can still play acoustic with rock music. as for wat kind of guitar brand u want ffor eletric a good starter guitar is a fender squier for acoustic u might want to try a taylor the r good starters also.

Answer 3

Meredith,

Your choice in guitar definitely depends on what style you primarily will settle into. An electric acoustic is recommended for rhythm rock and what I call 'slowhand' lead playing (Eric Clapton is well known for this style). It gives you the low end sound. If you are a player, learning to play another instrument will give you more dexterity because you got the mechanics down already. Ovation Legend is my guitar of choice because of it's rich sound and Martin Acoustics are the pinnacle of the acoustic family! Electric? Ibanez has developed in craftmenship, but it's hard to beat a Fender Master/Caster family: Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazz Master, etc. My first was a Carvin with a Crate amp. It's a middle of the road in technology and the sound is smooth. But the real issue is weight of the instrument. If you are going to be a slinger, make sure you are comfortable! Hope I helped in any way...

Answer 4

Neither acoustic nor electric guitar is easier to pick up than the other, nor is bass "ultimately the easiest."

From your description of the music you wish to play, I think an acoustic-electric would be best for you. Fortunately, there are tons of these on the market. There is no "best" brand or model. You should just go visit a guitar shop and try out as many as you can that are within your budget. Buy a guitar that fits you comfortably, and one that YOU like. This will ultimately help you continue in your studies.

BTW, a Taylor is NOT a beginner guitar and I would never recommend that any beginner spend thousands of dollars on any instrument. You really need not spend more than $200.

Kabum