[Mikky04]

I think Acoustic is better but that really isn't a proper opinion as I can only play acoustic!!!! (A Hohner)

[CRG1400]

When you say semi-acoustic, what do you mean? Like an acoustic/electric, or like a hollowbody or....?

[Graeme! Yes, Graeme!]

n00b poll!

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I see acoustic and electric as being completely different.But give me an acoustic anyday.In my opinion they sound better,you dont have to lug an amp about and have power to play it.You can just take it anywhere.If you want to go off out into the middle of nowhere where there is no people or power you can do that.You are resticted with electric.My elecrics just sit and gather dust now.

[billy16]

Both have their ups and downs. Acoustics have the ability to be played anywhere. Electrics can't. But you can do a lot more with electric than acoustic. Weather is really hard on acoustics. It hits electrics, but not quite as bad.

I can't choose. Both have their draw on me. Mainly acoustic because that's all I have right now, and that somewhat limits my songwriting ability. It's too close to call.

[okiejohn]

Boy ya got a lot a damn gall comin in here in this acoustic guitar forum talkin bout electrics .

[theprik]

ill take the true sound of an acoustic anyday

[SmoothD]

For me, this is a no-brainer. I have both and I love the acoustic because I can get away with soooo many mistakes on it. The electric lets me hear every muted string and missed note. My teacher told me that he usually encourages people to learn on the electric but I can't see how that would help encourage someone when they make mistake after mistake. Plus, in my opinion most of the really great songs are written for acoustics and I know you blues players will back me up!

Nope, it's give me acoustic or give me acoustic!

[BaasLian]

Acoustic all the way (Even though I do play a bit of electric)

But I do agree with OkieJohn's reply

[Mikky04]

When you say semi-acoustic, what do you mean?  Like an acoustic/electric, or like a hollowbody or....?

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acoustic/electric
an acoustic with an amp port and volume, bass, treble etc. controls

[randall321]

Electric, because you can get stuff to make it sound like an acoustic

[räzzle]

n00b

[evileye]

Electric, because you can get stuff to make it sound like an acoustic

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Which won't even come close to replicating the true sound of an acoustic. Also, you need an amp to do this, a bit impractical really.

[ibanezdude70]

Electric, because you can get stuff to make it sound like an acoustic

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You must not like the warm, natural feel of the guitar reverberating against your body. Or the pleasent wood smell secreting from the soundhole. Or the way the guitar restricts you to the lower frets, forcing you to use more imagination, with a lesser amount of notes.

[*Buzzer*]

Hi, my first post, be gentle with me please

I played bass as a teenager but gave up after a few years (circumstances etc ). My Dad's always had an acoustic / electric guitar but i found it a little "stiff" if you see what i mean.

Anyway i bought a Squier Affinity Strat at Christmas and its all flooding back to me but i've found i'm trying to play acoustic tracks with the electric............. not good

This brings me to a choice of various acoustics that i now *have* to purchase

Can anyone recommend me a good acoustic for around £300. I've been looking and trying out a few but the one that stands out to me is the Taylor Baby G. It's deep and rich and feels really easy to play

Am i just a dum newbie or is that a good choice?

TIA


Pete

[Mikky04]

Hi, my first post, be gentle with me please

I played bass as a teenager but gave up after a few years (circumstances etc ). My Dad's always had an acoustic / electric guitar but i found it a little "stiff" if you see what i mean.

Anyway i bought a Squier Affinity Strat at Christmas and its all flooding back to me but i've found i'm trying to play acoustic tracks with the electric............. not good

This brings me to a choice of various acoustics that i now *have* to purchase

Can anyone recommend me a good acoustic for around £300. I've been looking and trying out a few but the one that stands out to me is the Taylor Baby G. It's deep and rich and feels really easy to play

Am i just a dum newbie or is that a good choice?

TIA


Pete

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If you look in different topics or do a search you should find loads of suggestions for buying new guitars

[lamar9112001]

DEPENDS ON THE MOOD, BUT i'D HAVE TO SAY BENDING A FENDER IS THE CLOSEST FEELING TO A GOOD HUMMER THERE IS!

[ibanezdude70]

DEPENDS ON THE MOOD, BUT i'D HAVE TO SAY BENDING A FENDER IS THE CLOSEST FEELING TO A GOOD HUMMER THERE IS!

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acoustic or electric fender?

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God, let's hope he's talking about an electric...

[Will_Wood]

Electric, because you can get stuff to make it sound like an acoustic

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You must not like the warm, natural feel of the guitar reverberating against your body. Or the pleasent wood smell secreting from the soundhole. Or the way the guitar restricts you to the lower frets, forcing you to use more imagination, with a lesser amount of notes.

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looks like someone has a fetish...

[ibanezdude70]

Electric, because you can get stuff to make it sound like an acoustic

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You must not like the warm, natural feel of the guitar reverberating against your body. Or the pleasent wood smell secreting from the soundhole. Or the way the guitar restricts you to the lower frets, forcing you to use more imagination, with a lesser amount of notes.

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looks like someone has a fetish...

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You could call it that...
Lol, no, I was just trying to sound weird. I really like the acoustic guitar...in case you couldn't tell...