Many beginners who want to learn to play the violin often ask the same question: Which Violin Should I Learn First, The Acoustic Or Electric? Well, it all depends on what you prefer.
Some of the drawbacks of using an electric violin are that you will have to invest more money. You will have to buy amplifiers, which will set you back a couple of hundred dollars. But if you like how the electric violin sounds and feels than get one.
Most violin instructors will probably recommend beginners to start off with the acoustic violin. The acoustic violin is more friendly to our environment. You must learn the proper technique and form to get a great sound out of the acoustic violin, which will help in the long run.
There is no right or wrong choice here. Go to your local music shop and try both. See which one you like more and go with that one. You can always switch over.