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Post by JD on Feb 14, 2007 18:37:49 GMT -7
This is kind of tough but our band is considering having an acoustic set as we sometimes play restaurants where they want some pretty mellow blues for the first hour (so why do I have two Z28s, a Maz Jr, a Lentz SSL, and all those pedals?).
Anyhow, as a primarily electric player I was wondering what you would recommend as an acoustic electric that will allow me to keep my electric chops (bending and vibrato)? I will probably run directly into the board for the acoustic set.
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Post by rcrecelius on Feb 14, 2007 18:47:50 GMT -7
I bought a Takamine in a pawn shop a few years ago because I could see myself needing to do the same thing...its a nice ax, a Steve Wariner model...its only real flaw was a 1/2" piece of binding that had been knocked off of the headstock. I played it for a while in our acoustic gigs and we all tuned down 1/2 step to make it easier on me but eventually, the guys preferred me playing electric so I started using the Mini Z. For the last few months, the Mini has seen more use than my Z28 or RT66!
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Post by dock66 on Feb 14, 2007 19:07:30 GMT -7
T-5 thinline are nice guitars.It plays like an electric. Give it a try ....it might be what you're looking for.
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Post by billyguitar on Feb 14, 2007 20:40:26 GMT -7
There's that new VS Strat coming out. It won't look like an acoustic though.
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Post by mudskipper on Feb 14, 2007 20:51:52 GMT -7
yeah, i currently use a Variax for everything i need acoustic sounds for. i'd like to jump ship to the Fender one, though.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Feb 14, 2007 21:58:25 GMT -7
I was going to mention the Variax and the Fender as well. For the kind of set you're talking about, they are a great alternative because you don't have to fight feedback. AND you can switch in alternate tunings!
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Post by Hohn on Feb 14, 2007 22:50:22 GMT -7
T-5 thinline are nice guitars.It plays like an electric. Give it a try ....it might be what you're looking for. Nice guitar, indeed. I'd also recommend: -- Godin Multiac -- Gibson Chet Atkins (SST i think?) My Ovation isn't really this kind of instrument, but it plays much more like an electric than a traditional acoustic box-- action is much lighter and the neck is smaller. jmo
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Post by pacubob on Feb 15, 2007 12:50:16 GMT -7
Gotta go along with Dock 66 and Hohn on the T5. Super light, fantastic neck that plays like an electric and a multitude of tones. Sounds great with my 18NR. There's a lot of good info and sound clips on the Taylor web site. Bought mine from Davesguitar.com, they're in Lacrosse Wi. It was the best price I could find.
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Post by deltone on Feb 15, 2007 16:18:05 GMT -7
What about one of those "acoustic" pedals. I've never tried one, but if it's pretty close, then you can continue using your electric(s) and save the expense of an acoustic geetar. Just a thought. Maybe somebody out there has tried one and can comment.
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Post by jb on Feb 15, 2007 17:22:26 GMT -7
I bought the Boss Acoustic Simulator several years ago. It does what its supposed to do, but its not the same as a real acoustic. If you want something light and easy I also like the T5. I recently saw Lindsey Buckingham in Fort Worth, and he gets a great sound out of those Turner acoustics.
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Post by heynewguy (Ol’ Bill) on Feb 16, 2007 18:25:38 GMT -7
Try a T5. All kind of sounds both electric and acoustic.
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