Members totamus Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 both. Lately, I am playing mostly electric... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seagullplayer77 Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 If it has strings and claims to be a guitar, I'll probably play it. lol...sounds about right . It used to be about half and half, but now I probably play more acoustic. I enjoy playing both, and there's a time and place for everything. When I need to rock out, it's time to break out the half-stack and the Gretsch . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gthom Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 I used to play all electric, but then I put the instrument down for a few years and when i started playing again it was easier to just pick up an acoustic. I quickly found that i got a lot more enjoyment out acoustic than I ever did electric. I'd guess it's been over 3 years since I've played my electrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 I originally wanted an electric but my parents convinced me to start on an acoustic. I've since realized that the fact that I don't need an amp is a huge advantage, plus I just prefer the way an acoustic sounds. Granted, I'd like to own an electric someday but I'd also like to overcome my fear of heights and become irresistible to women and none of those things has occurred yet so I doubt it'll happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VintageToneGuy Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 I'm trying to play only acoustic for the simplicity of it all. I've played electric for 10 years (almost exclusively) and love a nice Strat and tube amp, but I always get frustrated and broke by letting it get all complicated. The only reason I ever wanted to play a guitar to start with was to sit on the porch in the cool of the day and pluck or strumm a few chords and relax; just like Andy Griffith!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 I play both - probably 75% acoustic and 25% electric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C70man Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 I started out with electrics and got weened off of them over the years. Everyone was becoming a shredder and it wasn't what I was into. I love the acoustic guitar, that's why I'm here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WashburnGuy Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 For guitar....strictly acoustic. For the bass, acoustic and electric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 I've got a Les Paul that I haven't played in months. I play my acoustics every day, as much as possible. I guess that says it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RKO Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 My friends call me a "blues player" so, I play both. I don't totally agree with the generalization. I love the blues, always have always will, but I play a lot of different styles. A lot depends on the audience if there is one. If not, I'm all over the place.So. both. But I disagree with whoever said if you don't play bot you're not a real guitar player.I also play the piano, but have no idea how to play complicated (to operate) keyboards and synths.. Yamaha digital piano and fender rhodes. Beyond that, I'm lost. But I'm still a player. I'd better be, I have a gig next month... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingerpicker Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 Originally Posted by Chuck Norris I dont even own an electric guitar. Acoustic guitars smells nicer, that's all. This. Me too. Used to play electric in groups (lead gtr) ... Now no thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Maddaxe111 Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 I play both, but find I write more songs on the acoustic . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 I only play acoustic now. It's lightweight and easier to transport. I used to play electric in bands but I prefer solo acoustic now. I have always just been a "folksinger". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ohioarrow Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 Started with electric back in Junior High school, dropped it when I went into the service. Never went back to electric and have been strictly acoustic ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cymro#1 Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 Gave myself tinnitus years ago playing electric. Just me and my Taylor 514 now....maybe a Martin 00028 next year if funds allow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thewizardsofhop Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 i played electric for 10-12 years without caring bout acoustics at all. now i rarely play my strat, though i will go back to it eventually but playing acoustic is more freedom, less hassle, and more "real" to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Melodeous Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 Just acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Michael Martin Posted September 10, 2009 Members Share Posted September 10, 2009 I sometimes use my Strat for "color" on recordings that feature acoustics as the main instrument. That's about it, other than the occasional evening of guilty indulgence playing the Strat through the Headrush, when nobody else is home to take offense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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