SYN SCHOOL ON MY ACOUSTIC?

[Robert Zaldana]

Hey guys im Rob! 28 Year old from Orange County California! Im super excited to start the synyster gates school. I wanted to know what your guys’s thoughts were on me going through the lessons on my acoustic. Would it be a good/bad idea? Reason for this would be because i dont have a amp currently and missing my high e string. I would really appreciate feed back from you guys. Rock on !

 

[Joe Giumarello]

Definitely put a new set of strings on. You should be able to do all of the lessons with an acoustic. Eventually with the advanced lessons you might want to upgrade.

 

[Robert Zaldana]

Hey Joe Thanks a lot. Yeah I kind of figured in the advance stages it might get tricky but even if i can just get through the beginner and intermediate i’ll be stoked

 

[Steven Huth]

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but learning on an acoustic is a bit tougher because the strings are a little harder to push down. Also, you have to be a little more precise with an acoustic. That can be a good thing as you would be more focused on making the notes sound cleaner.

 

[Joe Giumarello]

It is tougher to start on an acoustic and I have to agree it takes more focus, but all of the lessons are still doable with an acoustic

 

[Steven Huth]

Definitely agree with you on the lessons still being doable. Do whatever helps you have the most fun when rocking these lessons out.

 

[Guest]

Totally doable starting on an acoustic. The strings are heavier than electrics. It’s good though b/c if you get an electric later on, you’ll be able to fly through the fretboard with ease.

 

[Hector Trejo]

All said above is true! You can definitely gain a lot from acoustic! The more technical lessons may be more challenging but it’ll help you out in the long run! Your fingers will get stronger that they would on electric and when you go to electric, it will feel so much easier. You could also learn all the theory, modes, etc on acoustic! Best of luck to you!

 

[Stuart Banks]

Go for it. I was practicing a scale on my nylon-strung classical acoustic yesterday. With a heavy gauge pick…

 

[nancy meza]

I am a beginner as well, with an acoustic guitar. Does anyone have a recommendation on an electric guitar, that isn’t too expensive? Thank you!

 

[Brian Haner Sr.]

Hi Nancy – I will be posting a page with some links to inexpensive electrics that are great to learn on.
Stay tuned!

 

[nancy meza]

Thank you Mr. Haner, I saw a post you did on a previous topic about recommendations. I looked up the Epipone Les Paul but there was another one. I wasn’t sure which one was the other one, thank you again!

 

[Markus Nick]

Not just the strings are harder to push also the body is bigger. With an E-guitare its easier to look on the fretboard.
I recommend an E-Guitare at the start but of course its no problem to make the lessons on an acoustic
(I startet playing with an 3/4 nylon guitare, also easier than a big western guitare )

 

[Aightball]

Papa Gates> Looking forward to the link on the guitars!

 

[idssdi]

You can probably do most of the stuff on here on acoustic (even sweeping and legato and stuff) the only real problem will be hitting some high notes that are in the tabs and tapping may be a problem.