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April 30th, 2007
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Been playing guitar for 2 months only. Already want an electric guitar.
I bought an acoustic guitar for not too long ago. About 2 months. I started out as a complete beginner and I still see myself like a complete beginner but I´ve learned quite a lot in these months. Yesterday I got a hold of an electric guitar (at a friends house) and I completely fell in love with it and played on it all night. So now of course I want to buy an electric guitar but that would make it A LOT of money spent on guitars in just like 2-3 months time. How long did it take for you until you bought your second guitar?
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April 30th, 2007
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ragser,
I was probably about 20 years from my acoustic to my first electric and then in about one week I had two. Not being any kind of expert by any means after playing the electrics for a few weeks I believe that I can say that it really best to learn on an acoustic. It develops hand strength and finger flexability and you learn to play without reguard for knobs and distortions.
My acoustic is warped from abuse and hurricane Katrina and difficult to play hince the electrics but I will be getting another acoustic as soon as I can.
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April 30th, 2007
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It doesn't have to be either or. I play my acoustic most of the time even though I have 7 electrics to choose from. I enjoy them all. Get an electric if they call to you, just don't stop playing your acoustic.
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Your not the only one ragser. I bought my first electric after only a few months too. 
Be sure your 100% sure you want to buy one though 
I miss the comfort in being sad
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April 30th, 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ragser
....How long did it take for you until you bought your second guitar?
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I started playing again last August (had quit for a looong time). I bought my electric guitar first, and then an acoustic within weeks of that one (and several more electrics since then!). It's nice to have both electric and acoustic - I'd never be without at least one of each.
Mac
"I wish I could play that fast - then I would have the option of not doing that."
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In my opinion it doesnt really matter how much playtime u have before u go electric. 
Getting a new guitar can be a great motivation booster
I miss the comfort in being sad
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I am absolutely in full agreement, one guitar is never enough and electrics are fun and easier to play  .
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April 30th, 2007
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Gosh, you all are a bad influence on me!
I'm just learning. My Squier strat is enough. I don't need an Epiohone SG or an acoustic.
I'm just learning. My Squier strat is enough. I don't need an Epiphone SG or an acoustic.
I'm just learning. My Squier strat is enough. I don't need an Epiphone SG or an acoustic.
I'm just learning. My Squier strat is enough. I don't need an Epiphone SG or an acoustic.
I'm just learning. My Squier strat is enough. I don't need an Epiphone SG or an acoustic.
I'm just learning. My Squier strat is enough. I don't need an Epiphone SG or an acoustic.
If I keep repeating this, will it work??? 
I read somewhere that learning to play was a sort of negotiation between you and your guitar. I now believe it.
So much to learn, so many callouses to build.™
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April 30th, 2007
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i just got my first guitar and its electric! Should i have got an acoustic first?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by missAMYbaby
i just got my first guitar and its electric! Should i have got an acoustic first?
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There's really no definitive yes or no answer to that question, IMO. You can learn to play guitar on either or both - it's a matter of what kind of music you want to play.
Mac
"I wish I could play that fast - then I would have the option of not doing that."
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Volfan, ain't no cure for Gas, only temporary relief, your mantra is a sign of denial..I know the symptoms.
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.
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April 30th, 2007
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Not sure of the guitar your friend let you play - and also of your budget And ,I'm probably not the right person the give any advice on this but ... I bought a $50 closeout Baja Kit from music123.com for my son and I to learn on . Might be what you're looking for .
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April 30th, 2007
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lol- I doubt it.
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We've accumulated 7 guitars including 2 electrics just in the past year...lol #8 will be picked up next week. (yay for Taylor!) Its easy to buy more (if you have the $) because each one is unique!
"I NEED an electric for this song" "I HAVE to have a classical for this type of music" "Each of these acoustics has a different sound and feel" see how that works?? And if you can actually play them without making anyone's ears bleed (unintentionally of course) the better!
Dan doesn't seem to mind..I don't like jewelery Guitars and dirtbikes for me and we're both happy!
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May 1st, 2007
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Hi ragser, D-Dawn summed it up quite well, if your playing different types of music it's good to have a few around, if you've got the cash buy yourself an electric guitar sounds like you enjoy playing electric so treat yourself, I think if you play the guitars you've bought that justifies the purchase.
Cheers
Chris
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