Pulled the trigger on an Acoustasonic.

[gibsonjunkie]

Been eyeing these for a while. Was convinced I'd probably get a MIM version, but found a beautiful used American that I just had to grab. The serial number says 5 years old, but it looks like it just came from the factory. The gig bag even had all the case candy. I invested $28 and replaced the rechargeable battery - Guitar Center threw in a set of Elixirs to go along with the deal. This thing really sounds nice plugged in and I'm really happy with it. I absolutely love the neck - Plus - it weighs 4.5 pounds!

[OldStrummer]

Nice! I've heard they sound great plugged in (like a plugged-in acoustic) but suck unplugged. That's probably why I haven't pursued one. Plus, it's hard to get over the visual of an "acoustic Telecaster."

Let us know how it plays.

[gibsonjunkie]

When I first saw them I wasn't impressed, but they grew on me. The Fishman system is really amazing. Difinitely not for live playing unamplified.

[Offshore Angler]

So, how would you compare to a regular Strat with piezo saddles?

[gibsonjunkie]

So, how would you compare to a regular Strat with piezo saddles?

I'ts really an acoustic simulator on steroids. It sounds really nice - you can replicate large-body or small body acoustics with quite a bit of flexibility. There is a setting for "electric" - there it sounds like a Tele - although I'm not the greatest expert when it comes to electrics. Plays more like an electric though.

[OldStrummer]

I'ts really an acoustic simulator on steroids. It sounds really nice - you can replicate large-body or small body acoustics with quite a bit of flexibility. There is a setting for "electric" - there it sounds like a Tele - although I'm not the greatest expert when it comes to electrics. Plays more like an electric though.

That's quite interesting. So if I read you correctly, it could be used at an open mic where acoustic guitars are typically plugged into a house sound system, and the result is an acoustic guitar that is "tuned" to one's preferred sound (big body, parlor, deep, etc.)? When you say it plays like an electric, does that mean it has a narrow nut, round radius neck and uses light gauge strings?

[gibsonjunkie]

That's quite interesting. So if I read you correctly, it could be used at an open mic where acoustic guitars are typically plugged into a house sound system, and the result is an acoustic guitar that is "tuned" to one's preferred sound (big body, parlor, deep, etc.)? When you say it plays like an electric, does that mean it has a narrow nut, round radius neck and uses light gauge strings?

Exactly right on the sound. I'm looking at recording where acoustics through the board tend to be thinner sounding. I'll be trying it out when we record next Friday! The neck is narrower and the shape is flatter and thinner than acoustics generally are. I put on 80/20 Bronze Elixers 11's. It is just a fun guitar to play! Here's a link to the quick start guide - which shows teh sound combinations...

https://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/O...rt%20Guide.pdf


The American version has a built-in rechargeable battery (which I just replaced) which is suppose to last for 20 hours. I haven't seen that - but don't play that long anyways. I did get a small power bank and spare micro-usb cord to keep in the gig-bag. I put velcro on the guitar strap and power bank so I can run it powered if I'm stuck.

[Offshore Angler]

I looked at the specs, appears to be a standard Telecaster neck bolted to the body.