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Post by Admin on Jun 7, 2013 8:56:01 GMT -5
We all have our preferences between acoustic and amplified guitars. Mine is definitely acoustic. I really love the subtle tones and harmonics from a well constructed acoustic guitar with the right strings and the right techniques. But I know there are many who just love the sounds of a great electric guitar and amp.
What's your preference?
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Post by steve on Jun 9, 2013 15:25:09 GMT -5
I'm going to do my usual sit on the fence thing- I cannot say which is my favourite. It all depends on the circumstances. I love both equally.
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Post by Admin on Jun 18, 2013 16:37:39 GMT -5
I understand everyone's answers so far. I'd love to hear from more members tbough.
Having said that, it does depend on the song for sure. Personally, i guess I prefer simple ballads and folk songs.
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Post by dadfad on Jun 19, 2013 7:01:39 GMT -5
I generally play mostly acoustic nowadays. I've been in a number of electric bands since the late '60s, from rock'n'roll to electric-blues, but over the course of the years I've come to play mainly pre-war acoustic blues and maybe a bit of Appalachian old-time. For that I generally use vintage Gibsons (or occasionally a National).
Re: the Gibson ES-335...
Excellent guitar. I have a 1967 ES-335 (which I actually bought as a 12-string and then strung and used it as a 6-string because I prefer a wider neck). When I do play electric now, I usually use a Gibson ES-347, which is basically just a glorified ES-335.
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Post by Admin on Jun 19, 2013 8:22:20 GMT -5
I generally play mostly acoustic nowadays. I've been in a number of electric bands since the late '60s, from rock'n'roll to electric-blues, but over the course of the years I've come to play mainly pre-war acoustic blues and maybe a bit of Appalachian old-time. For that I generally use vintage Gibsons (or occasionally a National). Re: the Gibson ES-335... Excellent guitar. I have a 1967 ES-335 (which I actually bought as a 12-string and then strung and used it as a 6-string because I prefer a wider neck). When I do play electric now, I usually use a Gibson ES-347, which is basically just a glorified ES-335. John, you know you are a man after my heart...only difference is that I have to add a little country to the repertoire which I know isn't your bag. I remember when Gibson came out with the thinline hollowbody archtop. I don't know which model number it was, (according to their webpage it was the ES335) but I don't remember it being a double cutaway. Perhaps it was, but a fellow bandmember had one on loan from our local guitar shop. I loved the sound of it thru the fender tweed amp. But when all was said and done, we all settled on telecasters. There was something about the tone or should I say twang of the telecaster that just sang out Rock and Roll. (Scotty, please forgive me for saying that). smiley-happy093
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Post by slapjaw on Jun 20, 2013 14:02:03 GMT -5
On on the fence also. But if hard times every hit and I had to sell my guitars. I'll pick the acoustic. Simple, just plug and play. (does it matter if she's an acoustic/electric? Taylor 814 ce)
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Post by Admin on Jun 21, 2013 7:43:58 GMT -5
On on the fence also. But if hard times every hit and I had to sell my guitars. I'll pick the acoustic. Simple, just plug and play. (does it matter if she's an acoustic/electric? Taylor 814 ce) Thanks Slapjaw for that! Now, tell me how you like the on-board electronics of the Taylor?
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Post by slapjaw on Jun 21, 2013 11:52:07 GMT -5
On on the fence also. But if hard times every hit and I had to sell my guitars. I'll pick the acoustic. Simple, just plug and play. (does it matter if she's an acoustic/electric? Taylor 814 ce) Thanks Slapjaw for that! Now, tell me how you like the on-board electronics of the Taylor? The guitar sounds great. I like to have just a tad bit bass and a little chorus. I only use it for church and at Christmas. She's a 2004 model and just now getting that cool look to her natural color.
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