Do you consider yourself primarily an acoustic player?

[AZLiberty]

I have a couple electrics, but I never learned how to play them.

[budglo]

I have several electrics , but really playing acoustic is where you’ll find me these days.

[s2y]

At the moment. I haven't been in a band for a long time. The acoustic guitar stands alone much better than electric guitar or bass. I had previously spent about 10 years on bass and another 10 playing mostly electric guitar.

[Bob Womack]

I play and love both.


Bob

[Mayfair]

I played a lot of electric when I was younger and always thought that was the path I was headed down. Around '01 I was stationed in Montana while in the Air Force and my roommate was from VA. He gave me a copy of Dave and Tim: Live at Luther College and I was hooked. I found a DVD of Neil Young's Unplugged show and that pushed me over the edge.

Since then, I've done a few electric shows and played electric as a session player, but it's primarily been acoustic.

I am itching to get some sort of semi-hollow again soon though...

[MrDB]

all acoustic. I had a Strat and a Les Paul several years ago, hardly ever touched them. Gave the Strat to my granddaughter and sold the LP.

[gmel555]

Yes, mostly acoustic. The electrics I have are for occasional recording needs. I’d probably sell a couple but two Fenders are “partscasters” that I built with my kids so they’re special (and play/sound great also).

[rabbuhl]

Originally Posted by AZLiberty

I have a couple electrics, but I never learned how to play them.

I have lots of electrics and one acoustic which I am trying to learn how to play.

[raysachs]

Originally Posted by s2y

At the moment. I haven't been in a band for a long time. The acoustic guitar stands alone much better than electric guitar or bass. I had previously spent about 10 years on bass and another 10 playing mostly electric guitar.

True, but with an electric guitar and a looper, you’re never alone! And basic loopers are cheap...

[Pitar]

Just acoustic. Bought and sold the electrics. I need to feel the heft and resistance of acoustic strings. I don't have the touch for electric action and string flex.

[dwasifar]

Originally Posted by Pitar

Just acoustic. Bought and sold the electrics. I need to feel the heft and resistance of acoustic strings. I don't have the touch for electric action and string flex.

That is exactly my problem. I tend to try to play them like acoustics and that doesn't work very well. It's a whole different kind of thing.

[Jaden]

I go through phases - while there is a seasonal temperature and humidity change going on right now that is affecting the acoustics, it’s been a refreshing experience to be on a fender fretboard and amplifier and appreciating the light touch and power lately.

[Kitkatjoe]

Originally Posted by dwasifar

Some years ago I realized I'm an acoustic player, not an electric player. I have a closetful of electrics that I never play and should probably sell. I concentrate solely on acoustic now.

What about the rest of you? Solely acoustic? Primarily acoustic? Half and half acoustic and electric? Something else?

I'm led by the music in my head. I love both and can't do without either one. I'm on an acoustic run but the electric sound is coming on.😉

[flaggerphil]

.....yep.....

[cube_monkey]

I've been playing (home recording and bands before that), electric...keyboards,bass ect forever...I have recently developed an interest in acoustic and have been playing and stuff...At this point with just an acoustic guitar there is no place to hide your lack of technique...OUCH.....HOWEVER...for some reason I love strumming with my thumb and one finger approach vs. a pick... I realized...i think this is what its about..YOUR enjoyment and stress reliever....not getting big projects done. Did a version of ELP's Xmas song and discovered the "wonderfulness" of drop D tuning...started to listening to Bert Jancz..(BlackWater Side)...doing that kind of stuff. No I can't play like Bert!

Oh and you learn about your lack of tempo with no click track