In this video, Fender instructor Molly Miller explains the difference between acoustic and electric guitars and which one is best for beginners to play. Dr. Miller breaks down features of these guitars, ease of play, styles and genres each type of guitar is best suited for. Learn more about the different types of guitars available for beginners to play, as well as features to consider for your first guitar. In addition to offering an overview of the features of acoustic guitars and electric guitars, Dr. Miller also shows off the hybrid acoustic electric guitar that gives players the best of both worlds — the ability to sit down and play without an amp on an acoustic, but to also be able to plug it in and record, too.

Intro 0:00
What are the differences between acoustic and electric guitar? 0:58
Acoustic guitar body type vs solid body electric guitar 2:08
Styles of music associated with acoustic guitar 3:22
Acoustic electric guitars 3:40
The importance of electric guitar in music genres 4:27
Tips for practicing on electric guitar 5:17
Anatomy of an electric guitar 5:36
Hear the difference between a single coil pickup and double coil (humbucking) pickup 5:50

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Explore the features of the Fender CD-60SCE Dreadnought acoustic electric guitar:
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