What do you think: I prefer the acoustic guitars to the electro-acoustics, however it would be good to have the electro option as well. Is it better to buy an acoustic and to add electronics later on if necessary or to buy electro-acoustic instead? I am affraid electro-acousitcs sound poor w/o an amp. I intend too buy a Yamaha LL16. Can a e.g. CPX900 be alternative in acoustic sounding? I don't think so. Thx
Electro acoustic or acoustic
Hi All,
What do you think: I prefer the acoustic guitars to the electro-acoustics, however it would be good to have the electro option as well. Is it better to buy an acoustic and to add electronics later on if necessary or to buy electro-acoustic instead? I am affraid electro-acousitcs sound poor w/o an amp. I intend too buy a Yamaha LL16. Can a e.g. CPX900 be alternative in acoustic sounding? I don't think so. Thx
What do you think: I prefer the acoustic guitars to the electro-acoustics, however it would be good to have the electro option as well. Is it better to buy an acoustic and to add electronics later on if necessary or to buy electro-acoustic instead? I am affraid electro-acousitcs sound poor w/o an amp. I intend too buy a Yamaha LL16. Can a e.g. CPX900 be alternative in acoustic sounding? I don't think so. Thx
# 1
Hi Proarro..
Welcome to GT..
I have an acoustic-electric and very seldom plug it up since I got an electric..
I use the acoustic-electric when I play out side in the yard and when I go on trips.
I have never thought my acoustic-electric either plugged or unpluged to have any quality of sound problems. I had a friend/player/instructor try it and thought it had good sound quality..
If you have the time, try as many brands and style acoustic-electric as you can.
For an add-on pickup I had a sound hole pickup that did a good job.
For example, Seymour Duncan Woody SC Single-Coil Soundhole Pickup runs around $40..
While, it all depends on your guitar addicton.
Have Great Day and Keep on Pickin'
Gordon
Welcome to GT..
I have an acoustic-electric and very seldom plug it up since I got an electric..
I use the acoustic-electric when I play out side in the yard and when I go on trips.
I have never thought my acoustic-electric either plugged or unpluged to have any quality of sound problems. I had a friend/player/instructor try it and thought it had good sound quality..
If you have the time, try as many brands and style acoustic-electric as you can.
For an add-on pickup I had a sound hole pickup that did a good job.
For example, Seymour Duncan Woody SC Single-Coil Soundhole Pickup runs around $40..
While, it all depends on your guitar addicton.
Have Great Day and Keep on Pickin'
Gordon
# 2
Hi Proaro,
I much prefer a real acoustic, and a real electric. I have never discovered a hybrid guitar that I was really happy with. Acoustically, they generally don't sound like much.
You can get a true acoustic guitar that does everything an acoustic should do, and have a good pickup installed.
My 2 cents!
-Lisa
I much prefer a real acoustic, and a real electric. I have never discovered a hybrid guitar that I was really happy with. Acoustically, they generally don't sound like much.
You can get a true acoustic guitar that does everything an acoustic should do, and have a good pickup installed.
My 2 cents!
-Lisa
Lisa McCormick, GT Instructor
Acoustic, Folk, Pop, Blues
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# 3
I play a Taylor 614CE that sounds great both acoustically and plugged in. For recording, I never use the pickup as when in that setting; getting the best sound from the guitar itself is always best. However, live it sounds great plugged in. I feel the ultimate goal is to find something that caters to both things well. There are many acoustics out there that sound good plugged in, but if unplugged they sound very, very thin and almost nasal. I have not found too many acoustics that sound great unplugged and don't while plugged in, so I suggest just trying a bunch that meet both needs and work from there.
It truly depends on your needs, but all in all try and find something that sounds great both ways. If you had to pick one from the other, I would suggest making sure it sounds great acoustically before anything else. Good luck! :D
It truly depends on your needs, but all in all try and find something that sounds great both ways. If you had to pick one from the other, I would suggest making sure it sounds great acoustically before anything else. Good luck! :D
Douglas Showalter
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