Are guitar bends easier on electric guitars than acoustics?

TL;DR The simple answer to your question is yes.) Before I answer yes or no to your question, there are a few things we need to discuss: scale length, string gauge, and tension (which will result from a combination of the first two variables). read more

Yes, guitar bends are easier on electric guitars than acoustics. Although there are other factors to consider, the main factor in the ability to bend a string is it’s gauge, and electric guitar strings are, in 99% of the instances, thinner that acoustic guitar strings. Typical set of strings for an electric guitar go from .010 to .052. read more

The body of the acoustic guitar is much larger than the electric guitar, and usually has a thicker neck to support the tension of the heavier strings. However, some people find the immediate accessibility of an acoustic guitar resting on a stand appealing, making them more apt to pick it up and play more often. read more