i dont like my electric guitar very much :(

[phatj]

edit: i bought an ibanez rg350ex

i've played acoustic for almost 2 years now... decided that i'd try an electric guitar... i've learned some songs on it (been playing it a lot since i got it yesterday) but it doesn't seem as satisfying as acoustic guitar...

i like hendrix/led zep/floyd/etc... not a big fan of heavy metal....

it seems most songs are just power cords or solos (songs that feature electric as main instrument)... power cords are boring... solos are OK... especially for hendrix they are awesome but I only have a decent amp little effects so i cant really match the tone...

seems like with an acoustic i can pretty much play a whole song but with the electric i need drums and/or bass to back me up... and i dont feel like being in a band...

im thinking about returning my new electric and amp and selling my acoustic on ebay and upgrading my acoustic... either that or keep the acoustic and trade the electric and amp for an acoustic-electric and amp...

anyone want to dissuade or encourage me either way?

 

[6StringSamurai]

Want to sell me the electric? In all seriousness, if you do not find it satisfying, then take it back and sell the acoustic, combine the money and buy a nice Taylor, etc. You do not need an acoustic-electric unless you are playing to anything over small crowds.

 

[Ika]

Electric guitars don't do too well alone, unlike acoustics - they really need some sort of noise backup to sound great. Acoustic, on the other hand, can support itself, IMO... I guess it really depends on what you're doing - electric does better in a band environment, while acoustic is better for solo performing.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Yep, electric is all about the tone, and is much more a lead instrument. Unless you play in a band and are willing to pay for all the accompanying toys, not much use for it in a home setting. I only play electric when I'm playing with others including a drummer.

 

[phatj]

yea i wont be joining a band and playing an electric by myself makes me feel lonely like i need other playing with me... its kind of like drinking by yourself.

good point on the acoustic-electric and acoustic comparison. Never played an acoustic electric but I rarely play for more than say 5 people ... i think i'll upgrade my acoustic... now to find something in the $300 to $400 range...

 

[Platypus]

Probably because it's not a great guitar/amp and you're not hearing something that makes you play above your head.

If you find good tone, you'll be satisfied for hours playing a single note.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Platypus
Probably because it's not a great guitar/amp and you're not hearing something that makes you play above your head.

If you find good tone, you'll be satisfied for hours playing a single note.

:thumbsup:
Maybe something like Band in a Box would help too.

 

[ZOOYUKA]

Buy a Fender G-DEC amp.

 

[NaOH]

get a better amp and a distortion pedal.

I learned on an electric because I was into those punk rock songs. Then I sold it after I got tired of only learning power chords. So I bought myself an ovation acoustic/electric. I love it because of it's oval back and the fact that it can plug directly into an amp. What I want now is an electric so I can accurately play those rock songs. I've always loved those ibanez guitars.

Which guitar did you buy.

 

[misle]

Acoustics and Electric guitars have vastly different sounds. I learned on electric so I prefer it. My old roommate played acoustic and when she tried my electrics, it didn't do it for her.

They both have their place, but it comes down to what you prefer. I would rather crank up my amp than sit on my couch with my acoustic.

 

[Viper0329]

Originally posted by: phatj
i think i'll upgrade my acoustic... now to find something in the $300 to $400 range...

In all seriousness, check eBay for a great deal on an acoustic. I scored an immaculate one of these for ~$300 shipped. At the time, a brand new one was ~$1000.

 

[DeMeo]

Earlier this year, I was in downtown disney and there was a guy playing/singing outdoors at the house of blues restaurant. He had an electric, but it sounded like an acoustic. I sat and watched his show for a while. He switched back and forth between acoustic and electric sound. I checked into it and recently bought myself a BOSS ac-3 acoustic simulator (just under $100). I?ve played around with it a little, I haven?t gotten the settings quite right yet, it?s close to an acoustic tone, but not quite right. I think once I?ve used it a little more and gotten the hang of it, I?ll get a better tone out of it.

I?m not sure what other pedals are out there to simulate acoustics, but it may be something you want to look at. It?s nice to play acoustic and then slip into electric.

 

[BlancoNino]

That electric guitar looks like it's designed for hard rock (not very versatile). It needs to be coupled with a good tube amp (preferably with a rectifier) to sound good. Make sure you are playing on the bridge pickup 90% of the time.

Also, electric and accoustic guitars are the opposite as far as producing tone. Accoustic guitars are all about how you finger the frets, whereas electric guitars rely more heavier on pick at and palming.

 

[ZOOYUKA]

Have you changed your mind?

 

[thirdlegstump]

If you can play electric guitar like me (God), then you can satisfy thousands (or millions) of girls without even touching them.