This would be my ‘Ad’ for the Acoustasonic...

AeroUSA · #1 03-06-2020, 05:53 PM

JPH · #2 03-06-2020, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AeroUSA

Very nice, reminds me of my T5Z Standard. Similar concept?
The hybrid provides a nice middle ground for acoustic and electric tones. I haven't played an Acoustasonic yet.

Chriscom · #3 03-06-2020, 09:11 PM

Beautifully done, Aaron. I was initially interested in this guitar but the acoustic renditions I heard from Fender didn't do much for me. This sounds much better. The electric tones always sounded more electric-y to me so it was the acoustic side holding me back. Might have to ride this one at a Guitar Center after all.

AeroUSA · #4 03-07-2020, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Chriscom

Beautifully done, Aaron. I was initially interested in this guitar but the acoustic renditions I heard from Fender didn't do much for me. This sounds much better. The electric tones always sounded more electric-y to me so it was the acoustic side holding me back. Might have to ride this one at a Guitar Center after all.

Thanks. The electric tones are really great. You have to choose your acoustic tones carefully and they can benefit from a good acoustic amp/EQ. I compared them to a recording and they were very close. Just less body and a little sizzle on the high end (which will cut through well on stage). I’m very impressed with the guitar so far.

MChild62 · #5 03-07-2020, 04:46 AM

This is brilliant, simple but with a nice (and humorous) twist!

And yes, effective. Hadn't really thought about trying one until now.

AeroUSA · #6 03-07-2020, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MChild62

This is brilliant, simple but with a nice (and humorous) twist!

And yes, effective. Hadn't really thought about trying one until now.

Wow I guess the ‘ad’ worked! Lol!

Paleolith54 · #7 03-07-2020, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AeroUSA

That's really good. One thing many will not notice is the soft attack of the right hand: this is how you play a guitar with a piezo. People tend to try to "drive the top" and wonder why it sounds like crap then blame the pickup but, as this clearly shows, you can get really nice acoustic sounds if you do it right.

This is the first demo I've seen that made this guitar sound like it might be worth the price.

SpruceTop · #8 03-07-2020, 10:56 AM

Aaron, given its tone in your video, I'd consider buying a Fender Acoustasonic!

JimT · #9 03-07-2020, 02:42 PM

Great job! I bought one about 6 weeks ago, taking it to its first gig tomorrow as a backup.

OneThing · #10 03-07-2020, 04:27 PM

Aaron, you own the tele and the Stratocaster?

jonfields45 · #11 03-07-2020, 05:14 PM

That is a great video! I think I've gotten a similar reaction to my new spruce veneer topped RainSong. No longer are guitarists looking for reasons why it does not sound like a nice dreadnought. It seems to work even when they know it is a CF guitar with a veneer.

The power of suggestion is strong in us!

Captain Jim · #12 03-07-2020, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JPH

Very nice, reminds me of my T5Z Standard. Similar concept?
The hybrid provides a nice middle ground for acoustic and electric tones. I haven't played an Acoustasonic yet.

I was thinking the same (I have an original T5), but the Taylor sure looks better.

I also have an Emerald X10 with level 2 pickups (6 individual piezos and a Krivo humbucking pickup) - great variety of tones with that guitar.

AeroUSA · #13 03-07-2020, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OneThing

Aaron, you own the tele and the Stratocaster?

Only have the Strat right now. I had issues with the Tele last year that have now been corrected.

varmonter · #14 03-07-2020, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AeroUSA

Only have the Strat right now. I had issues with the Tele last year that have now been corrected.

Hey about those issues you speak of.
Did they correct them in the newer teles
or just this new strat? And what was it
you didnt like? ..you can pm me...

AeroUSA · #15 03-07-2020, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by varmonter

Hey about those issues you speak of.
Did they correct them in the newer teles
or just this new strat? And what was it
you didnt like? ..you can pm me...

Yes I’m talking about the day one guitars last year and even then some were fine. Any Acoustasonic that you buy now will be perfect like this Strat. It was only minor things anyway, I heard about a weak high E string and the pickup wire hole was too small in my original tele guitar, they also did not have a string tree but now they all do. If anyone has an early Tele these are all easy fixes and I’m sure that Fender would get it resolved for you. For anyone buying now you are all good.