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Fender Accoustasonic Telecaster unplugged/PA
Does any have experience with the new Fender Accoustasonic?
Do they sound good unplugged? Can run them directly to the PA or through a small preamp like my fishman tonedeq then to the PA or do you need and regular amplifier? thanks |
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uninspiring. I would think it would be like a hollowbody electric unplugged. |
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Just like the Taylor T5z (that I own) they are based on hollow body electric designs. No volume for air to move! Technically you can use them as an acoustic but you’ll be disappointed.
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I played one the other day. The unplugged sound is very dead to my ears.
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I have one, The only usable function for these unplugged is as a practice tool. It’s a good couch guitar that’s easy to hold and put out enough sound where you can dig in a bit. Plugged in I am very pleasantly surprised at how good the acoustic modeling is. I’ve had several Godin acoustcasters, a Taylor T5 and some others. The Fender is the first hybrid that actually sounds more acoustic than electric to my ears. I say that with the caveat that this guitar stirs quite a bit of emotion here on this forum So you best to check it out for yourself.
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What little I know you'd have to get a Resolectric (National and Paul Beard make them) if you want something that's got the size of an electric but still produces a decent (amount of) sound unplugged. Of course they have a rather signature sound (but they do look good, not to say cool).
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My question to you, Ruppster, is have you ever run into feedback problems with the AT? The Fender folks have claimed that feedback is never an issue with the AT, and I don't doubt that its somewhat less feedback prone than any amplified -conventional acoustic. Last edited by guitaniac; 04-13-2019 at 08:41 AM. |
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Thanks All
Thanks for the replies i figured it would not be a pure unplugged guitar. I will have to check one out in person.
What about running it through a PA without an amp like a standard accoustic? I like to be minimal with equipment and prefer not to have an amp. |
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The guitar is surprisingly resistant to feedback but I don’t trust any claim that begins with always or never. I run this guitar through a Bose S1 and that’s far I have not used any external pedals. I have the trace Elliot transit, a Fishman platinum EQ, as well as a boss seven band EQ pedal. Even though there’s no tone control on the acoustasonic I have found the tones to be more than passable going straight from the guitar to the Bose. I’ve also played this guitar through my Mustang GT 100 amp. I prefer my Gibson 339 and think the acoustasonic is better suited playing through a PA. I cannot stress enough that all of this is highly subjective. For me the Fender Acoustasonic is a nice tool when versatility overrides pure tone considerations.
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Thanks for the info.....i may check one out Last edited by chevymopar; 04-15-2019 at 07:15 AM. |
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tool for playing live. At volume acoustic dreds are a chore to get the tone and feedback under control. Im thinking this guitar may sound more acoustic than an actual acoustic at volumes that reak havoc on a dred. I have an issue with the 2k price tag and am hoping fender will come out with a mexican version with the same electronics and perhaps less expensive woods. As I think this thing would sound the same strapped to a 2x4. But I am waiting to actually play one in person. |
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I doubt that a MIM version will happen. The Acoustasonic is priced to compete with the Taylor T5z Classic @ $1899. They are two flavors of the same guitar.
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the t5z is more electric sounding then the fender. In the acoustic mode. I really think fender has hit the nail on the head with this new technology. Unfortunatly i dont know when Ill be able to try one. because we dont have any big dealers locally, Maybe after sales slow down a bit. I realize its not a traditional looking thing but that doesnt bother me as it sounds sweet and I really think its a great tool for anyone who plays lead in a loud band. Weve gone digital anyway so that sweet analog sound is no more. My band has stopped sounding acoustic a long time ago. As a solo performer i would leave it home. But for the band i think it would work well. |