Sorry for my inexperience with guitars but my question is, does a semi hollow guitar like this one makes any sound even when not plugged? thanks
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Thank you for your interest in our guitar kit listing. This is an electric guitar with a semi body design. Unlike an acoustic guitar it will need to plug to an amplifier. Let us know if you have any other question. Thank you. Happy holidays.
2022733
It does make a vague sound, but nothing of any consequence. The point of a semi-hollow body electric guitar is to either reduce the weight of the electric, or sometimes to make the tonality sound a bit richer. I haven't completed building this guitar yet, so I am unable to tell you how the sound will be effected.
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An electric guitar can be played without an amp...but it will be very quiet. I recommend picking up a small amp to start off with.
1528113
I don't know about that guitar specifically, but if you're just looking to give a guitar sound, this'll work. It has more of an electric sound, though, not perfectly acoustic.
1720406
Having the larger dreadnought body makes it louder than most acoustic basses, but it's still not as loud as an upright. If playing along with one or two acoustic guitars you'll be heard, but beyond that you'll need amplification. Unplugged = great for small quaint jamming. Also there is a wide tonal range that can be achieved through the preamp when plugged in. With an amp you could make it sound very similar to an upright.Here's a great example of it's preamp's capabilities: http://youtu.be/ikmZ5YholGs
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It's my husband's guitar, but I will answer the best I can. He loves this guitar. The neck is a standard guitar size. He has never restrung it. He plays it plugged in and without plugging in. He plays it unplugged when people are in the room and doesn't want to be noisy. It has a very low volume without. He told me that he plays it in his truck at lunch time and when it touches the metal from his truck, it sounds like it's amplified. He said..."sounds crazy, but true. I still have not figured out how that happens."
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In my opinion, this is an awesome amp. I have used it with my Fender acoustic/electric, and it sounds nice; it doesn't have the crappy thumpy loud sound that is typically produced when using an amp designed for electrics. The tone when using acoustic was very bright and clean sounding. I mainly use it with my Telecaster, though. It can do everything that I want it to. I use the acoustic modeling amp a lot; my electric ends up actually sounding like an acoustic, it doesn't sound like an ill attempt. Other companies have designed acoustic modeling amps/pedals to use with electrics that sound like junk, but THIS amp actually gets the job done. This amp is great for beginners, and non-beginners alike. In my opinion, this is an awesome amp. I have used it with my Fender acoustic/electric, and it sounds nice; it doesn't have the crappy thumpy loud sound that is typically produced when using an amp designed for electrics. The tone when using acoustic was very bright and clean sounding. I mainly use it with my Telecaster, though. It can do everything that I want it to. I use the acoustic modeling amp a lot; my electric ends up actually sounding like an acoustic, it doesn't sound like an ill attempt. Other companies have designed acoustic modeling amps/pedals to use with electrics that sound... » Read More In my opinion, this is an awesome amp. I have used it with my Fender acoustic/electric, and it sounds nice; it doesn't have the crappy thumpy loud sound that is typically produced when using an amp designed for electrics. The tone when using acoustic was very bright and clean sounding. I mainly use it with my Telecaster, though. It can do everything that I want it to. I use the acoustic modeling amp a lot; my electric ends up actually sounding like an acoustic, it doesn't sound like an ill attempt. Other companies have designed acoustic modeling amps/pedals to use with electrics that sound like junk, but THIS amp actually gets the job done. This amp is great for beginners, and non-beginners alike. « Show Less
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Good Morning Mike, You have the option of either playing it as an Acoustic or Electric . When it is not being used with an Amp it has Deep Rich Sound and is an awesome piece of Musical Equipment. When it is Plugged into an amp you have a wide range of different Sound that you can Achieve such as Distortion and Overdrive for that Heavy Metal moment when you want, or with a few tweaks of the onboard controls you can have a Clean Classic Bass Sound and even a slapping Funk Sound as well. The Pick up in this Guitar is indeed an awesome one. this is a Bass that you will come to love and will indeed become your Favorite Guitar..
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I've only had the guitar for a month now and it's ok... It actually looks quite solid and in my opinion it will last a while.. That being said I saw a few other mini guitars at a fraction of the price and sound good... Go to the shop and have a look before u decide!
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Yes, it comes with a cord which allows you to plug into an amp (if you want to) it sounds very good too. This guitar is the sweetest value you will find, I have not read one bad review out of many, I always tell everyone that I can't believe the whole package was less than $100.
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Nothing was done wrong sir. It will still produce sound just not a full crisp, sound that an acoustic violin would make. It's along the same lines as an electric guitar still makings tones without an amp.
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Having the larger dreadnought body makes it louder than most acoustic basses, but it's still not as loud as an upright. If playing along with one or two acoustic guitars you'll be heard, but beyond that you'll need amplification. Unplugged = great for small quaint jamming. Also there is a wide tonal range that can be achieved through the preamp when plugged in. With an amp you could make it sound very similar to an upright. Here's a great example of it's preamp's capabilities: http://youtu.be/ikmZ5YholGs
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Yes. This can be used without being plugged into the guitar. The microphone does not seem to be great, but will pick up the notes with it very close.
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You can practice with it, but very little sound. It's not necessary, but it's really made to be played through an amp. It would be the same if you didn't plug in an electric bass guitar. Thanks Sam.
1364451
You can hear it unplugged by searching for Bones Bach on YouTube and going to my channel. I do a video demo of the instrument on there. It sounds quite good I think, for an inexpensive instrument like this. I bought mine to take camping and I play it acoustically most of the time. Bones
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Some electric guitars don't need an amp since some are built into them (have one and it works quite well). This one however does not have one built in so if you want to hear it correctly than yes, you need an amp. However you can play it without an amp but you won't get the great sound.
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Shouldn't be any hiss. Mine does not hiss at all. Just checked on different volume levels. It does click a little like all amps for a hair of a second. Has feedback if guitar is setting close. Your saying not plugged in yet. Should be no hiss. I get no hiss whether guitar is plugged in or not.
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I was in the same boat. This is the first guitar I have owned PERSONALLY and I love it. Had it for 6 months or so now. Now that I know a bit more about guitars it is still one of the best sounding and solid guitars I've played. I would recommend finding one and trying it out as everyone likes different sounds. But 300 dollars for a very solid guitar isn't bad at all. I'd just go for it, it'll serve you well.