Significant difference between Acoustic and Acoustic Electric?

Question

I don't know which one to start with..

I bought a Electric, but I regret not getting an acoustic.

I still like electric..

And which site has alot of guitars.

There's a certain one I want but it's on shady looking sites.

Answer 1

You're talking about three different guitars. The acoustic has no pickups. You vary the loudness by hitting the strings harder or easier. Acoustic electrics have a pickup installed, often as a removable option. The full electric guitar is generally a solid body unit with no natural wood resonance chambers, and usually several pickups.

Answer 2

The difference is a microphone.  Add a mike to an acoustic guitar and voila! an acoustic electric.   The problem is that a junky instrument is still a junky instrument when you add a mike,  so if you want an acoustic instrument,  go for the best you can afford.   The ultimate for jazz and rock is still, and always will be a Les Paul.

Answer 3

I've got both. Guitar Center has a website you can order from. I know Gibson does. Guitar Center has some great deals on all music equipment, not only guitars, and they have a huge selection.

Here's the website for Guitar Center:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/

Oh yeah, you've placed this question in the wrong section.

Answer 4

Acoustic electrics use an electric motor / generator to increase their mileage by using regenerative braking and charging the battery while idling. They're sometimes a bit cheaper per mile than acoustics, but they're really just an excuse to not play an all-electric guitar.

Answer 5

Yes there is a difference and you would do well to learn how to play each with some expertise. AND..YES you should stay away from sites that you don't trust.  As with MOST things in life, it's a good rule to follow your instincts.

I like what Oprah says.."I think my intuition is God talking to me."  I'm not a BIG Oprah fan, but sometimes she makes a LOT of sense.