Crank up the bridge, this will shorten the decay and add punch. Imagine the sound you want to hear, and try to draw it out of the guitar and the amp by how you play.
How hard you dig into the strings with the pick affects how much bass comes out. A light brushing stroke in the middle area of the strumming area can help get that acoustic texture through the amp.
Think of your strings as the diaphragm of a microphone, the pick up is the magnet. What you do the guitar will come through the amp, it's just a matter of adjusting your touch to get the sound you want. It's where the majic lives.
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