Domo Kun Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Righto, I've been playing bass for a while now, but I've started to get into playing guitar too. The time has arrived for me to buy my own guitar. I'm quite taken by the 'semi-acoustics' (these - http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/p.php?n=102). Keeping in mind that I want to play folk primarily, but also indie, would you recommend one of these? Are they versatile enough to be played like an acoustic guitar (Bob Dylan etc), but also be played in softer rock/indie? (Libertines etc) Will I need to splash out on two guitars, one acoustic/electro acoustic for the folk, then another for the indie? I hope someone can help! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fish Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I don't know much about them, but I think they will serve your purpose. Oh, and they are usealy very, very expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Odwin Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I have an acoustic electric and it is blue. Right now it's in its case though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arragaun Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I don't think it'd be easy to get a guitar which can do both Dylan and Libertines styles. I think Barat plays some sort of Gibson/Epiphone thing, which would not be easy to emulate on a semi acoustic. Likewise, folk would sound strange on a guitar built for electric riffs and that. If I were you, I'd go get two guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domo Kun Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 I don't think it'd be easy to get a guitar which can do both Dylan and Libertines styles. I think Barat plays some sort of Gibson/Epiphone thing, which would not be easy to emulate on a semi acoustic. Likewise, folk would sound strange on a guitar built for electric riffs and that. If I were you, I'd go get two guitars. Yeah? Ah bugger. I was taken by the name - 'semi acoustic' into thinking perhaps they're very versatile. Two guitars for me then! I need a job... Thanks everyone for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I have a cheap acoustic guitar and a cheap electric guitar, they're both fine for me ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arragaun Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Well I didn't mean that they're totally useless, it's just that for the sounds you want, you really need a separate electric as well as an acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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