A question about buying a Guitar....!?

Question

I need to buy a new guitar, that plugs into an amp, am I right in thinking that this is called an electro acoustic? or can you convert a normal acoustic?
I need to get value for money as my budget is only about £100. I already have a normal acoustic.
Thanks.

Answer 1

There are pickups you can add to an acoustic guitar which would be your cheapest route. Alternatively, you can buy an acoustic electric guitar that already has a jack built into it for plugging into an amp or if you aren't concerned about playing it as an acoustic, you could buy an electric guitar.

Your budget sounds reasonable so long as you aren't aimng for professional grade equipment.

Answer 2

Right. You CAN buy a normal acoustic guitar and convert it by installing 'pick-ups' (the electrical device that picks up the sound of the guitar, sorry if you know this already). But by the time you have converted it you might as well have just bought an electro-acoustic for the same price. Fisherman pick-ups are a good make to look out for when buying your electro acoustic. Your budget is pretty limiting, but you could probably get a secondhand Ibanez or Tanglewood for this price, but I don't think you would be able to get an electro-acoustic in a shop this cheap. I never advise internet shopping for a guitar, because you need to hear it and see if its right for you first. A more reasonable budget would be between 150-200 pounds. It would be worth saving up a little longer just so you can get a higher market guitar. :) :D Happy Shopping

Answer 3

There are a number of entry level electro acoustic you could check out, but because your budget is tight, they are not going to be top quality in sound or build. You could go for a Yamaha FX-310a, with piezo pick-ups at around £ 139.00. The Ovation applause MO 28, a round back at £ 129.00. The Ibanez 108/9 or 129 V72 ECE for £ 109-129 and The Stagg SW206 CE at £99.00 comes in under budget. All of these models will do the trick but if I remember, you have a home studio. It might be worth looking into the Line 6 guitar port which will hook up to your computer and act as a quality amplifier with different tones. You could mic up your old acoustic or buy some acoustic pic ups for it to use with the Line 6. It cost £128 but if your serious about getting a good quality sound from your digital/audio recordings, it might be worth a punt, rather than dry micing through an amp. I use something similar, and it has made a big difference in sound quality of my acoustic guitar. All of these products and prices I've mentioned can be found at gak.co.uk.,

Answer 4

An acoustic electric is an acoustic guitar with a pickup installed. You can get a soundhole pickup which slides in the hole, but it takes away from the acoustic qualities and the tone of the wood. You are better off buying a guitar with an undersadle pickup. It has a better sound. I have no clue as to how much money L100 is, but here in Texas you can get a decent guitar for aroun $150. If you want a solid body electric, stick to a name brand such as fender, gibson, or epiphone

Answer 5

in case you choose electric guitars, i might in basic terms pass and get an electric - they are the two tuned an identical and performed an identical way. in certainty, you could locate an electric much less complicated as a beginner using fact the 'action' (it relatively is guitar geek for how extreme the strings are, and how annoying you could squeeze to get a word out) is frequently decrease on an electric. on the different hand, acoustics are often greater decrease priced - meaning in case you choose for guitar isn't for then you definately you definately have not spent lots funds. One be attentive to suggestion the two way - needless to say do no longer purchase something too costly, yet do no longer decide for the main inexpensive decision the two. There are some relatively poor-sounding cheapies accessible that are additionally relatively uncomfortable to play and ought to truly placed a beginner off while that they had be satisfied with a reasonably greater costly yet greater mushy style. in terms of electrics, there are some fairly stable and good beginner-to-mid point fashions made by using Peavey, Squier and Yamaha. i began out with a Peavey Predator Plus and might propose that to every physique commencing out. of direction, it relatively is in basic terms my opinion - possibly pass into the shop and ask what they think of, possibly get them to grant you some demonstrations of diverse guitars on sale.

Answer 6

A cost effective route would be to get pick ups but you can also get a electro acoutic guitar that already has the in built jack. A good place to have a look and get bargains and good advice at the same time can be found at http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com

Answer 7

Honestly i suggest that you buy an electric guitar, not an acoustic electric. since you already have an acoustic why would you want the same thing...? acoustics really dont need amplification. its always nice to have one of each so that you can play both types. dont go for the acoustic electric though... a waste of money.

Answer 8

yeah, it's called an electro-acoustic. you'll be hard pushed to get a new one for £100 though so it might be worth checking out your local music store or cash converter for a second hand one. you could buy one on ebay but you don't have the luxury of having a cheeky jam on it before you scarper off home. good luck

Answer 9

I know what u r trying to say.It's a semi-acoustic guitar,right???!! Well,it depends.Hahahaha......
If you'r going to play rock/metal songs,then u need an electric guitar,get it???Try to look for the 2nd hand guitar that is still in good condition.....namely Fender Squier,Yamaha and Epiphone.........
If you'r going to play the songs for the Church,then u need semi-acoustic guitar.....any brand will do.......as long as u feel comfortable with it!!!!
I hope that this advice will help u........Hahahaha...........

Answer 10

You can buy an insert to convert an acoustic into an acoustic/electric. Most competent guitar shops can install it if you can't. Good luck.