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How ironic that I put this thread on, then jump onto YouTube and find this video!! Lots of the comments reflect how I feel!!
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Of course. But the answer to your question, "Is quack just accepted", is still "yes" for an awful lot of people, other musicians included. No, pickups don't sound like an acoustic guitar, and sure, they can sound hideous. But as mentioned, people often don't know or don't care so much.
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The trouble with IR's is simply making them work live. Cool concept, but once on stage, the guitar seems to disappear.
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Sometimes, you actually need a touch of that "icepick" to break through, especially when you are competing with other instruments. The attack is often what makes the sound, and a piezo pickup actually gives you that. Used judiciously, it can be a benefit, believe it or not.