Acoustic Tips for Electric Players

How to maximize that big hollow box.

- JIMMY LESLIE

THE GUITAR IS rather schizophrenic, being essentially one instrument with two polar opposite personalities. Acoustic was the only option for eons, but by the rock and roll era the script had flipped and electric instruments attracted different kinds of players. Manufacturers such as Taylor built their brand names creating acoustics that appealed to the electric base. Even the most die-hard electric aficionados often own an acoustic, even if it just hangs around the house, and most acoustics are more playable than the old war horses of yore. By its nature, the acoustic beast is a bit more to manage under the fingers, and the world of acoustic electronics is still alien to many. Here are a few suggestions to make the most of any acoustic experience.

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