Looking for an acoustic that feels like an electric???

[popguy]

Originally Posted by donh

An acoustic cannot actually feel like an electric. You can only try to fool yourself that it can

I know that an acoustic cannot feel exactly like an electric. I have several electric guitars with F holes and I need an actual acoustic.

Some acoustic necks do feel and play a lot more like electrics than others.

I have played them. So far they are the expensive ones.....but I'm a gonna keep on a lookin'.....

[Mbroady]

Buy any guitar that you like the sound of and get it Zagerized.

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by popguy

...I tried the Taylor 314Ce and it sounded good and played well....but I don't want a body that big and I want a slimmer neck...I don't think I like the auditorium body for my needs...playing gigs for long hours and I don't want to be wrapping my arms around such a deep body...I would like the neck to feel like an electric guitar neck...like a Gibson ES335. For sitting around and playing or even recording a Taylor 314 or Eastman AC322ce would be fine. But for playing out a lot I need total comfort ...I am just not comfortable with these big acoustics...

While I can't say for sure - you never know until you try - based on your stated requirements the Epi is most definitely not your guitar. First off, it's a dreadnought body - with all the physical bulk associated therewith - and if you're not even comfortable with auditorium-size guitars you're certainly not going to be happy with this one; second, while I haven't played a Masterbilt in a while I have played many other late-model Epis (and own an Ultra 339). Speaking from personal experience, over the last few years they've gradually gone over to a rather odd neck shape: a thick, chunky, cheeky, hard-D profile that resembles nothing I've encountered in over fifty years as a guitarist, and quite frankly feels like it was designed around the anatomy of a thrash-metal-playing orangutan; FYI it actually causes me pain if I play barre chords for any length of time, even with 10-46 strings - BTW I started as a jazz player and have no problem whatsoever handling 14's on an archtop - so if you're after something with the speed and fluid handling of an electric, unfortunately this ain't it...

[Smitty70]

Kip that don't lookalike no stinkin D28!

[ghale]

Have you tried any of the GAD models from Guild? If dreads are too big, they have solid wood OM's too. Slim modified low oval necks with 1 3/4" nuts. I have the F-130 which is the solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides OM. They also offer it with rosewood back and sides. I absolutely love mine, and both are well under your budget.

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[Kip Carter]

Originally Posted by Smitty70

Kip that don't lookalike no stinkin D28!

Well here are the acoustics that are tucked away under the skin of her acording the the documentation:

• 1959 Martin® D-28
• 1970 Martin® D12-28
• 1967 Martin® O-18
• 1966 Guild® F212
• 1995 Gibson® J-200

[StrumFu]

Try and find yourself a used Yairi WY1. They make a number of slight variations.

http://alvarezguitars.com/guitar/wy1ts/

[Duffyw794]

if you liked the grand concert taylor you can get one a lot cheaper than 2500 here. i saw a gc4 for like 900 the other day.

[transm]

If you want a small body guitar with a slim neck with a big beautiful sound, try one of the Blueridge "000" size such as a BR-143 Sitka Spruce/Mahogany or BR-163 Sitka Spruce/Rosewood. Another option for the same guitar is the BR-143A or BR-163A,but these have Adirondack Spruce tops instead of Sitka. Very nice guitars,all Solid Wood construction and very affordable.

Brian

[angel13]

If you're playing plugged in mostly, think about an Ibanez. Really electric feeling fretboard. Different colours too. I have played a Talman series which feels very electric with a tiny body, but Ibanez also do more acoustic looking guitars too.

http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/ag_...3&series_id=88

[Captaincranky]

Originally Posted by DavidE

If you're only playing plugged in, find a used Crafted SA

You mean, "Crafter" SA. Actually they have two models, an "SA" single coil pickup, and an, "SAT" which has a humbucker. Both guitars have L.R.Baggs preamps and a piezo UST. The image below is an "SAT" model. The humbucker is disguised as a (single coil), P-90
And yes, these are Taylor T-5 knockoffs. Some people like them better than a T-5, but that's a whole 'nuther topic..This guitar is wired for stereo also. The "SA" model is mono.

In any case, for an acoustic to "play like an electric", I think the most critical factor, would be for it to have medium jumbo frets.

Other factors are "acoustic extra light" strings, .010 to .047. a top notch setup, and a bound neck. (Yeah I know the neck binding could cause a bit of controversy, but still, I've found the fret ends to be better treated on guitars with bound necks.

Even if you meet all those criteria, an acoustic still won't play, "just like an electric", but it will be quite close. Dennis at Adirondack Guitar sells those Crafters, and he's a decent guy to deal with. Plus, there aren't all that many Crafter dealers here in the US. http://www.adirondackguitar.com/adkg...arsForSale.htm

Those Crafter SA & SAT models come with steel strings. I have two left handed 12 string models (SA & SAT), and I swap the strings for 12 string acoustic light sets. That tends to favor the piezo, and detract from the electric magnetic pickups somewhat. But, since they're "hybrid guitars", a single string solution won't favor both pickups.

[Phelonious Ponk]

The Yamaha APX series is exactly what you're looking for - small, thin bodies, low profile necks, good pickup system. Acoustic stage guitars for electric players. They're laminated, so won't have the loudest/best acoustic voice, but they fit your specs to a tee. About $300.

P

[Paleolith54]

Check the Godin website, they used to have an A6 Ultra that sounds like what you want. I don't know your budget, but a Tom Anderson Crowdster is possibly the best option for what it sounds like you want. That is, if you want an acoustic that feels somewhat like an electric.

[Axe-man]

You might want to look at PRS Angelus custom SE. There is a used one on the GC website in your price range ($650). I have played a few of these and they get mixed reviews on this forum, but the necks are slim like an electric with a smaller body size. Good luck on finding what you want.

[rsfanforever]

Originally Posted by Kip Carter

Well here are the acoustics that are tucked away under the skin of her acording the the documentation:

• 1959 Martin® D-28
• 1970 Martin® D12-28
• 1967 Martin® O-18
• 1966 Guild® F212
• 1995 Gibson® J-200

Hey Kip, tell us what you think of it when you get it, you got me wanting one now! All no - more GAS