Guitar
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Acoustic Guitar
A student should choose an acoustic guitar for its simplicity, portability, and ability to build fundamental skills quickly. The overall cost to get started is often lower because there are no required accessories beyond the instrument itself.
The lack of required equipment like amps and cables allows for immediate practice anywhere, and the thicker strings build finger strength and calluses faster, forcing a student to be more accurate with their fretting. Once comfortable on an acoustic, an electric guitar will feel easier to play.
Electric Guitar
A student should choose an electric guitar over an acoustic if they are drawn to genres like rock or metal, want more tonal variety, and prefer an easier physical playing experience. Electric guitars have lighter gauge strings and lower "action" (string height), which makes them less demanding on the fingers and ideal for techniques like string bending. Electric guitars also allow for quiet practice using headphones and offer a wide range of sounds through amplifiers and effects pedals, which can help maintain a student's interest.
The initial cost for an electric guitar is often higher because you also need to purchase an amplifier and other accessories like a cable and picks. More components mean more potential for technical issues compared to an acoustic guitar.
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