Best Acoustic Electric Guitar

I mean, the sound of an amplified guitar in a room full of people was so hypnotic and addictive to me, that I could cross any kind of border to get on there ~ Eric Clapton

Yes, electric guitars are enigmatic! Be it Green Day, Metallica or Guns and Roses, once the bands start performing, the harmony of the multi stringed electric guitars enthralls the audience and the listeners. The amazing sound effect is a reflection of perfect synchronization of all the musical instruments. Electric guitars have a sound modification system connected to an external electrical device. Thus, creating an explosion of electrifying music.

Before taking up guitar lessons, you must know the best brands of acoustic electric guitars available at the instrument houses. It's difficult to rate which is the best acoustic electric guitar, although the good brands stand apart from other guitar brands. The selected list of the best quality electric guitar brands are mentioned below.

Best Brands

Gibson
The Gibson Guitar Corporation is a parent company of electric guitars. Gibson owns a large number of guitar brands and does the selling under different brand names. They are Epiphone, Kalamazoo, Valley Arts, Kramer, Tobias and Steinberger. Gibson is still the largest manufacturers of guitars in the U.S., with 'Les Paul' being the most popular one.

Yamaha
This brand is well known for its quality and construction. Some guitars are very difficult to play when taken out of the box. Yamaha can be easily mastered. You can make a choice between steel string acoustic and classical acoustic electric guitars. Yamaha comes in many affordable brands along with accessories.

Ibanez
This is one of the most affordable brands and is a Japanese product. They are stylish and the right choice of youngsters with a varied range of tastes. They have excellent packages for beginners. It includes an electronic guitar tuner, a gig bag, a strap and picks. Ibanez is more popular as a bass guitar brand.

Ovation and Applause
Ovation is owned by numerous professionals and Applause is owned by Ovation. Ovation and Applause guitars are unique. Unlike, other brands, they are made of plastic. The body is round and the plastic increases the resonance. Hence better sound amplification and quality. Acoustic guitars from Ovation and Applause are light weight.

Squier
Squier can definitely be rated at a top position for the best acoustic guitar for beginners. This brand is manufactured by the renowned U.S. company, Fender. They have an exceptional level of quality and playability. If you purchase a Squier, you get a guaranteed good quality product. It also produces a Squier Stratocaster, almost similar to Fender Strat.

Epiphone
Ephiphone manufactures affordable version of Gibson guitars. You can relax and take a deep breath when it comes to your budget if Epiphone is your choice. It's one of the best brands of guitar today. High class quality and performance make it so popular among music lovers. The affordable models with good acoustic quality are much liked by beginners.

Best Guitars Under $1000

There are plenty of good brands available within $1000. Such guitars are much wooed by children and students. If money is a constraint, you need not spend on expensive models.

• Godin Acousticaster 6 Cutaway Acoustic
  
• Epiphone Masterbilt EF-500RCCE Fingerstyle Acoustic
  
• Ovation Standard Elite 2778 AX Acoustic
  
• Guild GAD50E Acoustic
  
• Taylor 214CE Grand Concert 6-String Acoustic
  
• Taylor 110-E Dreadnought Acoustic
  
• Takamine EG523SC Jumbo Acoustic
  
• Yamaha SLG100N Silent Guitar
  
• Godin ACS-SA Slim Nylon String Cedar Top Acoustic
  
• Ovation Celebrity Doubleneck CSE225 Acoustic
  
• Ibanez MSC650VV Montage Quilted Maple Body Acoustic
  
• Epiphone John Lennon EJ-160E Acoustic
  
• Yamaha Flamenco CGX171SFC Acoustic
  
• Martin & Co. 00CXAE Black Acoustic
  
• Seagull Coastline Series Grand Parlour QI Acoustic

Finally your long cherished dream to become a famous guitarist is going to come true. Pick one from one of these brands, take up lessons and break free with your guitar. Create the spark.