Not really.
That is, an acoustic guitar is not any more of a "beginner's" instrument than an Electric Guitar is. It might be cheaper, and it may be quieter (or possibly not: you can practice an electric guitar without actually plugging it in, or with headphones), both of which are reasons parents might choose to purchase a child an acoustic guitar instead of an electric one.
If you learn to master an acoustic, then you will have an easier time learning to play an electric. This is simply because acoustic Guitars require more precision to make each note ring true.
Also: an acoustic requires more finger pressure and therefore more finger strength and calluses. An electric is easier on the finger tips, but is also more sensitive as far as technique. My best answer is to practice on both to develop the most versatility. But if sound is an issue, an electric is quieter if you don't plug it into an amp.
There are several good guitar options for beginners depending on if you are interested in learning acoustic or electric guitar. A Fender Squire Strat is a good electric guitar starter that is recommended because there are fewer coiled strings.
I'd go for a flamenco / spanish guitar, as nylon strings are easier on the fingers than steel of the standard acoustic or electric. Plus I think it sounds nicer.
yes. it is fairly good.
Guitar is very easy, and when you learn the chords, with practice, you can play any song. As an 8yr old, I took guitar at camp,learned 3 chords, and was able to play 3 songs! I would recommend an Yamaha FG700S or an Pixie Acoustic Daisy Rock Starter kit.
It is somewhat subjective to ask for good acoustic guitar players. Many consider Jon Gomm to be a good player.
There are a lot of books that contain easy songs to play on guitar. For example 'Absolute beginners guitar songbook' and 'Acoustic - easy guitar with notes and tab'.
Very easy playing guitar great for beginners, or: worth $250.00
The Maestro by Gibson is a great acoustic for a beginner.
As a guitarist I would think that beginners should start with an acoustic guitar. However this is all to taste. It may be easier with an electric if you are that type of person!
I started out with a very cheap guitar but nowadays you can get better quality instruments for cheap. I now play a Norman B18 acoustic guitar and I recommend it as I find it is a nice balance of price versus quality.
The Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar is a good guitar for a beginner. It is priced at an affordable amount and is comfortable to hold while learning. The frets are easy to navigate as well.
I would just say let the acoustic guitar be, and buy a hollow-body electric guitar.