Thin bodies 😜

[ronadair]

I'll know shortly 'cause one is on the way, but it seems to me that thin bodied carbon fiber guitars are very well suited for amplification. A compact guitar sounds large "fights" above its weight. Sculpted, comfortable, & light add to the appeal. Thoughts?

[Captain Jim]

I would imagine it depends on the guitar and the pickup. The thinnest acoustic I own is the X7, and it really kicks when amplified. I can't say that is indicative of every guitar/pickup combination, though.

You'll have to let us know when your thin body arrives... whatdja get?

[ronadair]

CA Xi in wine red burst. Sexy little thing...

[Captain Jim]

Yep, I see it already made it into your signature - congrats!

[Jimmy Koh]

Yes. May sound great, but then, depending on the type of pickup installed.

In my opinion, and my experience, pointless to install an internal mic. Because there's not much air within to begin with. Hence, a good ust or mag mic, coupled with a good preamp with effects will give you a good, feed-backless sound.

[Res Ipsa]

Saw the "thin bodies" subject line and looked for something from the Kramster, LOL.

I think CF guitars can have thin bodies and sound great, especially if magnetic pickups are in the mix and it's strung with magnetic (electric) guitar strings.

Random thoughts ...

The CF Blade guitar by Composite Acoustics, a hollowbody that wasn't reintroduced since Peavy acquired CA, is less than an inch thick around its edges. Its Seymour Duncan humbuckers sound absolutely marvelous through my Boss Katana amp. Top shelf for jazz, blues, rock, metal, albeit not as loud when played acoutically as an acoustic guitar.

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by ronadair

I'll know shortly 'cause one is on the way, but it seems to me that thin bodied carbon fiber guitars are very well suited for amplification. A compact guitar sounds large "fights" above its weight. Sculpted, comfortable, & light add to the appeal. Thoughts?

The Xi was designed to provide acoustic tone plugged in, and it does this very well. Yes, it fights feedback better than standard acoustics, and it sounds great unplugged as well, has a nice warm tone CA is known for.

Let us know what you think once you get it.

[ronadair]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

The Xi was designed to provide acoustic tone plugged in, and it does this very well. Yes, it fights feedback better than standard acoustics, and it sounds great unplugged as well, has a nice warm tone CA is known for.

Let us know what you think once you get it.

I will, it arrives Wednesday, 03/29. BTW, I'm really enjoying the Goodall.

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by ronadair

I will, it arrives Wednesday, 03/29. BTW, I'm really enjoying the Goodall.

Awesome, so glad you like it.