Members Guitar God Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 I realized lately I play either electric or acoustic for a long period of time and when switch to the next type it skrews me up... Who else has this problem? I think it has to do with the neck size, and the string spacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 I switch back and forth frequently, easily, and with no problem. It's all in your head!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 If your electric has a thin, wizard-like neck strung with .008s, and you're playing an acoustic with high action strung with .012s, I could see an issue. Otherwise, I agree with bsman - it's in your head! Just pick up the acoustic and rock on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Surrealistic Posted December 9, 2010 Members Share Posted December 9, 2010 Don't see why it should be any more of a problem than switching between two differently set up electrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chuck1016 Posted December 9, 2010 Members Share Posted December 9, 2010 I always make a point to play an acoustic like and acoustic, an electric like an electric, a bass like a bass, etc. If I was trying to solo on an acoustic or play percussive rhythms on an electric I could see where that would screw me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bubbluz Posted December 9, 2010 Members Share Posted December 9, 2010 And you call yourself Guitar God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted December 9, 2010 Members Share Posted December 9, 2010 I always make a point to play an acoustic like and acoustic, an electric like an electric, a bass like a bass, etc. If I was trying to solo on an acoustic or play percussive rhythms on an electric I could see where that would screw me up. I played acoustic almost exclusively for a year or two. Changed my electric soloing for the better. I like to blur the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted December 9, 2010 Members Share Posted December 9, 2010 Acoustic is home for me. Switching guitars no matter which type can feel awkward for an hour or so. What works best is when I stick to one guitar for a long time. But I like having a few... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrockbridge Posted December 9, 2010 Members Share Posted December 9, 2010 Once I get used to a guitar, acoustic or electric, I'm fine. I don't even have trouble with my 6-string bass. There are a few guitars to which I was never able to bond. I figure they're dogs. I sell 'em and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fenderman1991 Posted December 9, 2010 Members Share Posted December 9, 2010 I don't think it's that general, more like what two guitars you're dealing with. Vastly different guitars with different necks, strings, etc will most certainly be different but between my two I don't have a problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted December 9, 2010 Members Share Posted December 9, 2010 After only owning an acoustic for 15 and some-odd years before ever buying an electric, I have realized that I'm not fond of acoustic anymore or at least I've become disenchanted with steel strings and sold them all off. If/when I get another one, it will more than likely be setup with nylons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted December 9, 2010 Members Share Posted December 9, 2010 I switch back and forth frequently, easily, and with no problem. It's all in your head!!! Same here, but I purposely set up my acoustics and electrics to feel as close to the same as I can...a lot of electric players use extra-light (.010-.046) or lighter strings on their electrics and .012-.053 or heavier sets on their acoustics. I use .012 - .053 sets on both...only difference is that my "G" (.024) is wound on my acoustics and plain on my electrics. I find that this works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mnhhngbfs Posted December 9, 2010 Members Share Posted December 9, 2010 guitars is guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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