https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:17:24 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/paged/2/#post-378868 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:39:16 +0000
Anyway, the original post was from an electric guitarist who wanted to get an acoustic to play a song with his loud rock band. Given that, I'd go with A/E. Under $500 - pick a Tak.

Your options are good too.]]> Opinions and Polls Dan Lasley https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/paged/2/#post-378868 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/paged/2/#post-378794 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:02:16 +0000 Opinions and Polls Crow https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/paged/2/#post-378794 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/paged/2/#post-378791 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 02:06:36 +0000
Part of it comes down to the purpose of the A/E. Yes, a good acoustic guitar will sound best when picked up by a mic, assuming you don't move at all, and you don't have wedge monitors, and you're not playing in front of a drum kit. So if you're recording, use a good mic. If you're playing live and loud, an A/E may be necessary.

And my other point, as an A/E that has a built-in Furman system will cost less than if you buy a Furman (or whatever brand works for you) to put in your acoustic guitar.]]> Opinions and Polls Dan Lasley https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/paged/2/#post-378791 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/paged/2/#post-378769 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:17:27 +0000 Counter to the comments above, I think that most brands match their electronics to the guitar. You must be joking. Why, then, do SO MANY of them when amplified sound like cigar boxes with rubber bands attached to them? Doink, doink, doink....
Taking an acoustic and adding a pick-up can be hit-or-miss depending on your own knowledge and willingness to spend money. It's all hit-or-miss. Your odds for a true acoustic guitar sound when amplified are much better with a mic than a piezo. That's what I think, at least. I've never been proven wrong.]]> Opinions and Polls Crow https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/paged/2/#post-378769 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/paged/2/#post-378765 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:54:42 +0000
Counter to the comments above, I think that most brands match their electronics to the guitar. Taking an acoustic and adding a pick-up can be hit-or-miss depending on your own knowledge and willingness to spend money.]]> Opinions and Polls Dan Lasley https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/paged/2/#post-378765 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/#post-378759 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:02:12 +0000 Opinions and Polls s1120 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/#post-378759 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/#post-378753 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 06:38:22 +0000 http://www.jmwinters.com/images/dsc01069.jpg At least I believe this is a Gibson Hummingbird. I'm far from an expert on this topic as I'm an electric guy. Thats why I got the thin bodied acoustic electric. It's not something I use alot.]]> Opinions and Polls TRGuitar https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/#post-378753 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/#post-378743 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:01:55 +0000
As for feeling comfortable, Dave you are probably right since I mostly play my Strat playing the Epi LP at first felt a little strange or at least different. I've been trying to use it more to get comfortable with it and it's definitely feeling better all the time.

Looks like an exploratory trip to GC is in order.]]> Opinions and Polls cnev https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/#post-378743 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/#post-378732 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:54:40 +0000
I'm assuming when you say "slim" you mean that the body is not deep so that you don't have to reach around the body that far to strum it. If you're primarily used to electric guitars, simply holding an acoustic can seem more than a bit strange.

Triouble is that the slimmer an acoustic body is, the less projection is tends to have. This is why a lot of "acoustic electrics" with slim bodies have built-in electronics - they are pretty much meant to be played primarily while plugged in. Put them (unplugged) in a room with a few regular depth acoustics and they easily get drowned out. Plus the thin body tends to make them sound a little tinnier (again, when unplugged) than the typical acoustic guitar.

If you're looking for a guitar like that, Ovation is a good way to go, as are many of the other suggestions made here.

But I'd like to recommend that you simply try out a regular-sized acoustic for a while. Borrow one from a friend if you have to. Initially it is going to be a strange fit and will feel a little (or even more than a little) weird, but I think that you'll see with even a bit of experience on your part the feel of an acoustiic will be something you can adjust to and even appreciate. Then you can concentrate on getting the best acoustic for your money and then having the electronics added, as Javi ("Nuno"), Jason and Crow have suggested.

Don't forget that acoustics come in many shapes. You may find dreadnaught styles uncomfortable but have better luck with a folk-style or even a mini-jumbo. Here's an article to help you with determining the different body shapes: https://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/the-shape-of-your-acoustic-guitar/

More to the point, if you find that you truly don't like the feel of a standard acoustic, then you can concentrate on getting a thin-body A/E. But you owe it to yourself to give a regular acoustic a serious try out before you buy.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Peace]]> Opinions and Polls David Hodge https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/#post-378732 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/#post-378731 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:34:14 +0000 Opinions and Polls notes_norton https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/acoustic-electric-7/#post-378731