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Can you play a semi acoustic guitar without amp or without being plugged in?
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∙ 10y ago
Yes it can. When you plug in a semi hollow guitar, what you get is an electrified semi hollow sound. I set my tone about half way, and the treble at slightly less using only the forward [bass] pickup. They sound quite nice even unplugged.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes, but the sound of course won't carry as far without the amplifier.
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What is an acoustic electric guitar?
Acoustic-electric guitars are acoustic styled guitars with a pickup either outside or inside the hollow body. You plug a cable into it like you would a normal electric guitar and it can be used through an amplifier to make the sound louder. They can also be played without being plugged in just like a normal acoustic guitar
Can an acoustic bass guitar be loud enough - for being played together with an acoustic guitar - when used without an amp?
Play with a pick and you should be fine (it still might be a little quiet however)
How long can you play the acoustic guitar without ear damage?
To be honest, unless you have very sensitive hearing or a condition that affects the ears, id say the effect that an acoustic guitar would have on your hearing would be negligible. an acoustic, when played as loud as possible isn't even as loud as a saxophone even less so than drums. usually sound issues come from amplification. which means being plugged into an amp. then you may want to consider ear protection. otherwise, you're going to be fine. :)
What is the difference between an acoustic guitar and an electric guitar?
There are many differences:An electric guitar can be plugged into an amp, while an acoustic guitar can't.An acoustic guitar has a completely different sound. It produces it sound through natural sound amplification while an electric guitar uses electronic pick-ups as well as an electronic amplifier to produce its sound.Acoustic guitars are always hollow, while the majority of electric guitars are solid.An acoustic guitar is much more portable because it is lighter and doesn't need a heavy amp to produce sound.Acoustic guitars are generally larger in size. They require a larger body to produce their amplified sound. The sound the acoustic guitar produces is much more dependent on the body size, types of wood used and shape of the body than the electric guitar is.Electric guitars are generally designed with slimmer necks/bodies and have easier access to higher frets.Also, if you want an acoustic sound while also being able to make it louder, you can attach a pick-up to it to make an electric-acoustic guitar or you can just buy an electric-acoustic guitar from the start.
What type of guitar does Rod Stewart play?
You may be thinking of Mandolin Wind, a mandolin being a string instrument like a small guitar.
What is an acoustic electric guitar?
Acoustic-electric guitars are acoustic styled guitars with a pickup either outside or inside the hollow body. You plug a cable into it like you would a normal electric guitar and it can be used through an amplifier to make the sound louder. They can also be played without being plugged in just like a normal acoustic guitar
Can an acoustic bass guitar be loud enough - for being played together with an acoustic guitar - when used without an amp?
Play with a pick and you should be fine (it still might be a little quiet however)
How long can you play the acoustic guitar without ear damage?
To be honest, unless you have very sensitive hearing or a condition that affects the ears, id say the effect that an acoustic guitar would have on your hearing would be negligible. an acoustic, when played as loud as possible isn't even as loud as a saxophone even less so than drums. usually sound issues come from amplification. which means being plugged into an amp. then you may want to consider ear protection. otherwise, you're going to be fine. :)
What is the difference between an acoustic guitar and an electric guitar?
There are many differences:An electric guitar can be plugged into an amp, while an acoustic guitar can't.An acoustic guitar has a completely different sound. It produces it sound through natural sound amplification while an electric guitar uses electronic pick-ups as well as an electronic amplifier to produce its sound.Acoustic guitars are always hollow, while the majority of electric guitars are solid.An acoustic guitar is much more portable because it is lighter and doesn't need a heavy amp to produce sound.Acoustic guitars are generally larger in size. They require a larger body to produce their amplified sound. The sound the acoustic guitar produces is much more dependent on the body size, types of wood used and shape of the body than the electric guitar is.Electric guitars are generally designed with slimmer necks/bodies and have easier access to higher frets.Also, if you want an acoustic sound while also being able to make it louder, you can attach a pick-up to it to make an electric-acoustic guitar or you can just buy an electric-acoustic guitar from the start.
What is the difference between electric guitar and acoustic guitar?
A true acoustic guitar in terms of building is more sophisticated , it is larger too. It has less access to higher frets for most models and are made out of different woods usually for the body. It has no electronics unless you get an "Electric acoustic" like say an Ovation or something like a Fender. They are much , much louder I would not recommend them for apartment buildings especially if you're a beginner. The acoustic is hollow as well. the electric guitar is easier to make , usually it's one piece of mahogany , alder or whatever, smaller in size and thinner. There are more frets , the electronics on them you'll be able to spot a mile away. Without the electronics plugged in it's essentially a fancy acoustic guitar. They are much quieter without an amplifier which is to say excellent to learn on and great for any situation.
Would I be able to play an Epiphone Casino without an amp?
Yeah you can and it will sound pretty good too being a semi-acoustic guitar. For best results though an amp is needed!
Should I buy an auto tunner to help me tune my new acoustic guitar?
Generally speaking, buying an auto tuner is a good idea when purchasing a guitar. It's not impossible to tune your guitar without one, but it is extremely difficult to tune it with the accuracy that an auto tuner will give. A guitar that's out of tune will sound awful even when being played brilliantly.
What effect amplifires have on guitars?
Without being plugged into an amplifier, a solid-body guitar cannot be heard further than 10 or 12 feet. The amplifier makes the guitar electronics sound loud enough to be heard by others . . . sometimes even too loud for others.
What causes the sounds that come from the guitar?
In an acoustic guitar - it's a combination of the string vibrating, and the sound being amplified by the tone hole. In an electric guitar, the vibrating string causes current to flow in the pick-up coil - which is then fed to an amplifier.
What type of guitar does Rod Stewart play?
You may be thinking of Mandolin Wind, a mandolin being a string instrument like a small guitar.
What makes a dreadnought acoustic guitar different from other acoustic guitars?
Grand Auditorium body style has the width and depth of a dreadnought. Its narrower waist gives it the appearance of a smaller instrument, adds treble "zing" across the guitar's tonal spectrum. The waist sharpens the definition of individual notes, and also enables it to rest comfortably in the lap. With less mass from the width of the braces, the guitar top moves faster, resulting in a snappy, bell-like tone.
Can a laptop be used without being plugged in?
yes I'm doing it right now
