Not excited about buying an acoustic

[naveed211]

Haha, first world problems. I’m primarily an electric player, I don’t even have an acoustic currently. But I’m working on a recording project with a guy and at least one of the songs has some acoustic, maybe more songs will as more are written.

I know it’s good to have one around for such an occasion, I just don’t get excited about acoustic, and I’ve even written some stuff that I think is kind of cool over the years on it. Just don’t get the same satisfaction as electric, and I don’t geek out over it like electric.

I’ve had quite a few Guilds and Alvarez over the years, those are typically my go tos. I know what I like and can pick out a good acoustic, but man, I’m just not super excited. It’s like buying insurance, you should have it but it’s not super exciting.

 

[tfarny]

Different strokes, different folks. I've been playing a lot of acoustic lately, and really enjoying it. Maybe a different brand with a different sound would excite you more? I hate the sound of Taylors (when I'm playing them), but they are different, and they record really well.

 

[Chuckster]

Look at it as another paintbrush in the box... I have a ton of electrics, but always keep two acoustics on the stands so I can grab them if I have 5 minutes. I was primarily electric until a friend convinced me to jam with him around his fire pit. Now, I'm probably 60/40 acoustic to electric.

Give it a chance, you may find that playing acoustic more will actually help you to be a better, cleaner electric player. That's how it shook out for me. Good luck...

 

[Bellacaster]

Maybe just borrow one for the occasion? No reason to spend money on something you don't want.

 

[TeleBluesMan]

How about this option?

6 Excellent Acoustic Simulator Pedals for the Cleanest Sound

• Boss AC-3.
• Mooer MAC1 Akoustikar Pedal.
• Joyo JF-323 Pedal.
• Tomsline AROMA AAS-3 Pedal.
• Hotone TPSWOOD Pedal.
• Biyang AC-8 Woody Pedal.

 

[NashvilleDeluxe]

Rent a nice one. No need to make it a relationship!

 

[Freeman Keller]

The Fender Acoustasonic was designed just for you. I thought it was pretty disappointing both unplugged and in all of its attempts at modeling a real acoustic guitar, but then I happen to like the sound, feel, playability and history of acoustic guitars

https://shop.fender.com/en-US/acous...rican-acoustasonic-telecaster/0972013232.html

 

[naveed211]

How about this option?

6 Excellent Acoustic Simulator Pedals for the Cleanest Sound

• Boss AC-3.
• Mooer MAC1 Akoustikar Pedal.
• Joyo JF-323 Pedal.
• Tomsline AROMA AAS-3 Pedal.
• Hotone TPSWOOD Pedal.
• Biyang AC-8 Woody Pedal.

If the project ever plays live, I’ll definitely go that route rather than bringing one as well. Those work fine in a pinch.

 

[teletimetx]

have you thought about a banjo?

or maybe diddle around on a ukulele and then you'll appreciate a good acoustic.

 

[63 vibroverb]

I used to feel the same way, but after listening to some really tasteful acoustic players, it opened my eyes to what you can create on an acoustic. I still primarily play electric, but there’s stuff possible on the acoustic that’s just not quite as sweet on an electric. I used to think acoustic was all just strummy-strum-strum (and I tend to get bored when someone plays only that), but there’s a whole world of fingerpicking, open tunings, droning type stuff that’s lovely.

I definitely prefer the more woody sound of a mahogany body or a nylon string classical.

 

[Canner]

I have a couple expensive acoustics, but I've always loved the more inexpensive offerings from Takamine (G-Series) and Ibanez. Both brands have several options at about the $400 mark that sound great

 

[tubelectron]

Haha, first world problems. I’m primarily an electric player, I don’t even have an acoustic currently. But I’m working on a recording project with a guy and at least one of the songs has some acoustic, maybe more songs will as more are written.

I know it’s good to have one around for such an occasion, I just don’t get excited about acoustic, and I’ve even written some stuff that I think is kind of cool over the years on it. Just don’t get the same satisfaction as electric, and I don’t geek out over it like electric.

I’ve had quite a few Guilds and Alvarez over the years, those are typically my go tos. I know what I like and can pick out a good acoustic, but man, I’m just not super excited. It’s like buying insurance, you should have it but it’s not super exciting.

Well, I'm nearly in the same situation as yours, @naveed211.

I finally solved the problem with Archtop Acoustic alternative (both bought cheap, OK ?)... I don't play them too much, I must confess (and it's a shame ), but at least, they can be nice piece of furniture !

-tbln

 

[Hereandthere]

You should try a good vintage Gibson, you can find them really cheap if you look around. It will cure your apathy for acoustics. They also make beautiful dress-up, for performance, guitars that feel great when they get old. You only have to buy one and your good for the rest of your life.

Sing in a cafe with just an acoustic, 10 times for a few hours, and it's paid for.

 

[howardlo]

I get far more excited over a new acoustic than an electric, and have since I began playing back in 1957. Own 15 electrics, but my acoustics outnumber that. For about 25 years back in the late 70's, 80's and early 90's didn't even own an electric. Didn't really miss not having one. Gigged solo with only an acoustic for years. Of my many acoustics, only three are A/E (fairly recent purchases that only came that way) and have only been plugged in a couple times just to see if my Yamaha THR-5A amp worked. Never plugged in an acoustic while doing solo acoustic gigs. Acoustics sound far better miced than plugged in.

Just opposite of the OP, I only picked up a used one in the mid 90's for use on a couple of songs I was recording that could use one.

 

[Hippieway]

Do not buy an acoustic guitar because you might not play it much at first. Then one day it will become easier to play and the sound will become addictive and you will find yourself reaching for it more and more. Suddenly you want a better acoustic, then a twelve string, and then a nylon string and things will just become a mess. It's better to just not start.

 

[carpenter]

Some times you just have to play.Nothing better than working songs out on a acoustic.
Yamaha I paid for . The Gretsch was a gift from a customer as a tip for work on his house. Nice guy
good player.The Gretsch has the fishman.

 

[teletimetx]

The thing about first world problems @naveed211 is that there are also first world solutions!

Not sure where you are in the great state of Wisco, but for example, in Madison, they have a group called Mostly Indifferent to Acoustic Guitars Anonymous (MI2AGA). Yes! Prior to the zombie apocalypse, they met first Tuesday, every month at the Hawthorne branch of the Madison Public Library! Bonus points for bringing a six-pack from Trixie's.

This well meaning group can help alleviate the embarrassing and needless anxiety of being indifferent to acoustic guitars - for we all know that acoustic guitars are responsible for bringing peace and uber chill to a world desperate for fung schwei and sensible shoes!

At these monthly meetings you will learn helpful catch phrases for stimulating conversations that will develop more empathy to your wooden friends, such as:
"Sure, I'd love to hear all about your fossilized walrus tusk bridge pins!"
"For mahogany tops, do you prefer the rounded lows of a parlor or the deep throated growl of a dread?"
"Have you heard about the new trove of sinker cypress they found in the Honey Island Swamp?
"Do you think Django would have used silk-and-steel if it had been available - or was it available then?"

These, and many more! No extra charge for exclamation points!

 

[naveed211]

The thing about first world problems @naveed211 is that there are also first world solutions!

Not sure where you are in the great state of Wisco, but for example, in Madison, they have a group called Mostly Indifferent to Acoustic Guitars Anonymous (MI2AGA). Yes! Prior to the zombie apocalypse, they met first Tuesday, every month at the Hawthorne branch of the Madison Public Library! Bonus points for bringing a six-pack from Trixie's.

This well meaning group can help alleviate the embarrassing and needless anxiety of being indifferent to acoustic guitars - for we all know that acoustic guitars are responsible for bringing peace and uber chill to a world desperate for fung schwei and sensible shoes!

At these monthly meetings you will learn helpful catch phrases for stimulating conversations that will develop more empathy to your wooden friends, such as:
"Sure, I'd love to hear all about your fossilized walrus tusk bridge pins!"
"For mahogany tops, do you prefer the rounded lows of a parlor or the deep throated growl of a dread?"
"Have you heard about the new trove of sinker cypress they found in the Honey Island Swamp?
"Do you think Django would have used silk-and-steel if it had been available - or was it available then?"

These, and many more! No extra charge for exclamation points!

I wish I could like this twice. I appreciate the effort you put into that.

 

[naveed211]

I better start getting excited. My offer on an ‘89 Guild D40C was accepted at the last minute. Just assumed he was going to let it expire.

Hopefully it’s nice and this thread is rendered moot by a newfound/rekindled love for acoustic.

 

[burtf51]

There’s nothing to hid behind playing an acoustic