Used Musical Instruments

Whats the difference between an acoustic guitar and acoustic/electric guitar?

Q: Other than the obvious that the acoustic/electric can be plugged in. If it were unplugged would it sound the same as a regular acoustic guitar? In other words, if I had an acoustic guitar and the same model of the guitar came out as acoustic/electric

A: The only difference is that the acoustic electric has a build in pickup, electronics, and of course an output jack where the end pin normally goes. But when played unplugged it sounds identical to the same model without the pickup and electronics. There

Washburn Acoustic/Electric Guitar D10SCE Demo

www.worldmusicsupply.com Bill Abel of Washburn Guitars demonstrates the Acoustic/Electric D10SCE Guitar. Available in natural and black. Specs and ...

Harmony Guitars: DCX1E Acoustic Electric Guitar Review

I own a Martin DCX1E.First of all, the picture that they show in this ad is NOT a DCX1E.I'll continue...I like my (real) DCX1E pretty well.It plays well and has a 'Martin-like' sound.Why do I say 'Martin-like'? Because the body and sides are not wood.They are made of a laminate, not unlike formica.I know, that sounds cheap, but it actually has turned out to be pretty successful for me, and apparently for Martin.It is tough stuff.The top of the guitar is solid Sitka spruce, which is as it should be on a higher-end guitar.So how does it sound?Because they use Martin bracing and a solid top, the instrument sounds pretty much like a Martin, but because of the laminate back and sides, the guitar has noticably less volume than an all wood guitar.The sound is still good, just a little quieter than you would expect.It does retain the resonant low end which characterizes Martins.This IS an acoustic/electric, and if you play it electrically, the lack of acoustic volume is not an issue.The guitar has a piezo pickup under the bridge (pretty standard for A/E guitars), which is mated to a Fishman EQ/preamp, which sounds good through a regular amp, and even better (Wow!)through a PA (you should use a DI box, though).If you are playing electrically, you may have feedback problems.If so, get a Planet Waves Screeching Halt sound hole plug.Now, here's some other stuff.The neck and the action are pretty good, although I had an action job done by a luthier to make it better.The neck is a little different, too, in that it is laminated.Some people pooh pooh this, but I like the looks, and have never had any problem with it.So, if you get this guitar, I think you will like it..........except for one thing.........After a year and a half, my frets wore out big time.In 40 years of playing, I have NEVER worn out the frets on a guitar, or even come close.Yahdah, yahdah, I won't bother repeating the whole story.Suffice to say, Martin denied that their guitar had a problem, and would not stand behind...

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