AN ESSENTIAL FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES AND STUDIO WORK
Electro-acoustic guitars are fitted with a pickup with is immensely handy when performing live. A conventional type of pickup is the piezo electric which relies on its own battery power supply, housed in a pre-amp usually located on the side of the guitar. This type of guitar is ideal for live performance as well as the studio!
ELECTRO-ACOUSTICS - BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
This type of guitar offers the best of both worlds - you can play them unplugged just like any ordinary acoustic, or plug it into a P.A. system or acoustic guitar amp when performing live. Unlike traditional acoustics, they often have a cutaway design, which gives the player easier access to the upper frets.
ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC GUITARS - TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION A MULTITUDE OF CHOICES
The pre-amp section usually has a built-in volume control often with an EQ to bring out the tone of the guitar.
Body shapes include jumbo, parlour, dreadnought and are available as 12-string options. We’ve got you covered with all kinds of electro acoustics here at PMT. We also stock many left-handed models.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AND SEMI-ACOUSTIC
It's important to notice that Electro-Acoustics and Semi-Acoustics are two different beasts altogether. Semi-Acoustic guitars are in fact electric guitars - with a hollow or semi-hollow body for more acoustic resonance, but which still require to be plugged.
An Electro-Acoustic guitar is, first and foremost, an acoustic guitar like any other and can be played with or without an amplifier.
FAQs
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Are electric guitars easier to play than acoustic?
As electric guitars generally have slimmer necks, smaller bodies, and lighter string gauges than their acoustic counterparts, most players find them easier to play.
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Do I need an amp with an electric guitar?
Yes, electric guitars require an amplifier to play.
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What other accessories do I need with an electric guitar?
Some popular electric guitar accessories include plectrums, straps, capos, and tuners.
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What are the best electric guitar brands?
Some of the best electric guitar brands include Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, PRS, Ibanez, Epiphone, and Gretsch.
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Is it easy to learn the electric guitar?
Although learning a new skill is never easy, with enough dedication anybody can learn to play the electric guitar.