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Need an electro acoustic

ScotInAmsterdamScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
edited December 2008 in Musicians and Gearheads
Okay... the band needs and electro-acoustic for under 500 euros/dollars what's your experiences guys?
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  • xtremehardy388xtremehardy388 Posts: 2,759
    DON'T get the Fender squier stratacoustic. I have it and liked it at first but the sound isn't too good.
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  • exhaustedexhausted Posts: 6,638
    something takamine. if unplugged sound isn't a concern.
  • ScotInAmsterdamScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    so the takamine's sound shite acoustic?
  • ScotInAmsterdamScotInAmsterdam Posts: 1,004
    xtremehardy388 wrote:
    DON'T get the Fender squier stratacoustic. I have it and liked it at first but the sound isn't too good.

    I googled it - it looks horrible....
  • exhaustedexhausted Posts: 6,638
    ScotInAmsterdam wrote:
    so the takamine's sound shite acoustic?

    they can, certainly. i ad one that i wasn't particularly impressed with acoustically but it was ok plugged in. i think it would be fine in a band situation.

    taylor would be great but there's nothing of theirs worthwhile in that price range.

    personally, i've only ever been truly happy with an lr baggs i-beam pickup in whatever guitar. two of my acoustics didn't have pickups and i added the baggs. in the third, i removed the factory system and put the baggs in.

    so, if he's already got an acoustic, maybe just look into popping a good pickup into it.
  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,412
    I picked up a Takemine Jasmine Acoustic/Electric w/ cutaway a few years back b/c I wanted a cheaper, but durable acous/elec and it fit the bill. It has a nice tone & I've never had any issues when I play it live. It was only about $150 US, which isn't bad at all. Plus, it's durable as hell. There's my 2 cents:)
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  • mccreadyisgodmccreadyisgod Posts: 6,395
    I've sorta been shopping for the same sorta deal... acoustic-electric for gigs only, between $300 and $500. Ibanez, Alvarez, Takamine, and Fender all seem to have some decent choices. I was shopping here:

    http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/acoustic-electric-guitars?N=100001+304277+10

    There were also a couple Epiphones in there, and the Ovations aren't bad plugged in, if you can stand the shape of the damn things. Big thing is to read some user reviews about the ones you like.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • chris01chris01 Posts: 559
    Ill throw Washburn into the mix. I have the EA-18.... no complaints about it whatsoever.
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Art and Lutherie Cedar CW.
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  • mccreadyisgodmccreadyisgod Posts: 6,395
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Art and Lutherie Cedar CW.


    I didn't know they were putting electronics in anything...

    I may have to find one and give it a shot. Godin has decent enough electronics, and I'm already an A&L fan. I just need to find a dealer who would have one in stock.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • chopschops Posts: 19
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    This guitar sounds unbelievable. I believe the electronics on it rival ANY other guitar I have ever heard. Massive statement, I know. If you can get near one, try and play it. I would recommend it to anyone, even those set in thier Taylor/Martin ways. And it looks gorgeous.

    http://www.coleclarkguitars.com/downloads/03%20BEAT-%20the%20fat%20lady%202.pdf

    If you want to hear what one of these can do, and have someone go on at great lengths about the electronics, watch this:

    http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=hHWLA7pSUI8

    The FL1 and 2 are used interchangeably because the only difference is the aesthetics of the wood, fretboard inlays etc.

    If this sounds like an ad, i'm sorry. I'm just a happy owner trying to spread the love.
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