Which is better, an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar?
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That all depends on the type of music you like to play. If you are looking for something heavy and violent, an electric guitar is typically the easy answer. If you prefer folksy sorts of tunes, or something a little softer, usually acoustic is better. If you or the person you are purchasing a guitar for is a first timer, definitely acoustic. It requires more strength and develops muscles necessary for faster, more accurate playing, as well as developing the calluses you need.
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Much more muted than an acoustic guitar. It is a great guitar but If the sound of an acoustic guitar at is what you want when unplugged, you would be better off looking at an electrified acoustic guitar.
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I bought one for my 10 yr old grandson to play. It's a bit heavy; so, he plays sitting down. Being an electric guitar has two benefits for a young person. The neck is narrower than an acoustic guitar which is easier for them to play chords. Also, it takes less pressure on an electric to press the strings down. Anyway, my grandson likes it.
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an acoustic-electric is designed (by way of its electronics, string-type, hollow body, etc.) to sound like an acoustic when played through an amp on a clean channel. of course if you hook up effects or crank the distortion you'll get a version of those sounds, too, only it'll come out very differently-- generally not in a good way-- than what you're used to hearing from a standard electric.
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I have not tested it with electric-acoustic guitar but all electric component guitars are similar. No reason not to work.
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Agree with Mark. It was a little too big for me, but its a great non-electric acoustic guitar.
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I believe it has to do with the acoustic guitar in regards to the quality of the string and its tonal qualities. It produces a better sound; light meaning the higher tones medium light slightly lower tones, and the medium for the richer lower quality of the tones.
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It's an acoustic guitar. It's days acoustic-electric because you can plug it in to an amp, but it's an acoustic. It's very common, you see it all the time at concerts.
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I haven't played both guitars, therefore I cannot offer an educated / comparative reply. I purchased the LX1 for my 4 year old grandson because I'm hoping that he shows some interest in learning how to play as he get's a bit older. From experience, I know that trying to learn on a cheap, horrible sounding instrument isn't much fun. I've owned Martin guitars for decades and believe in their quality - but quite frankly, my reasoning behind this purchase was based mostly on personal preference. Taylor crafts beautiful, high quality instruments and I have no doubt that their Baby Taylor exemplifies this. I haven't played both guitars, therefore I cannot offer an educated / comparative reply. I purchased the LX1 for my 4 year old grandson because I'm hoping that he shows some interest in learning how to play as he get's a bit older. From experience, I know that trying to learn on a cheap, horrible sounding instrument isn't much fun. I've owned Martin guitars for decades and believe in their quality - but quite frankly, my reasoning behind this purchase was based mostly on personal preference. Taylor crafts beautiful, high quality instruments and I have no doubt that their Baby Taylor... » Read More I haven't played both guitars, therefore I cannot offer an educated / comparative reply. I purchased the LX1 for my 4 year old grandson because I'm hoping that he shows some interest in learning how to play as he get's a bit older. From experience, I know that trying to learn on a cheap, horrible sounding instrument isn't much fun. I've owned Martin guitars for decades and believe in their quality - but quite frankly, my reasoning behind this purchase was based mostly on personal preference. Taylor crafts beautiful, high quality instruments and I have no doubt that their Baby Taylor exemplifies this. « Show Less
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I use an Epiphone DOT semi-hollow body its one of the cheapest but it sounds great when i plug in to an amp and play with my friend he has a Gibson 335 and i stay right up there with him. but i suggest go with a nice Epiphone they are great guitars
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I don't think so my I old ibanez bass is pretty fat for an electric and it does not leave much room to spare, I can't imagine a acoustic guitar fitting in.
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Yes, Wosto, sorry but you need an amp. It should not be advertised as an acoustic-electric at all. Having said that, it's a great guitar (with an amp). I bought a Roland Cube (4W) - absolutely perfect, lots of sound effects, runs on electricity or 6 x AA batteries, volume adjustment is great for living room or street busking, and can sling over your other shoulder.
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Ok what kind of guitar do you have? An acoustic or an electric? If you have an electric guitar then yes these strings are great.
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It's acoustic. I added the same Martin t4 Pre-Amp ($23) that I put on my AJ-100/CE with the same fantastic results. Also, the nut & bridge are soft plastic which I replaced both with Graph Tech TUSQ($18). See my review on the AJ-100/CE. After careful saddle fitment it now sounds & plays fantastic. (All you need is mechanical and/or basic woodworking skills). Pre-amps are far better than transducers or piezo's wired to a jack. (i.e. my AJ-100/CE).
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This particular model is just acoustic. I just received the 2015 Taylor guitar guide and the new models are acoustic/electric.
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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.
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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.