acoustic/electric

[asherthemachine]

im looking for an acoustic/electric under 500 bucks to play in a full band setup (acoustic sets of our normal live electric stuff.) What are some good options? i just need a good, solid acoustic that plays well and has good low end. highest end one i can get for the money is what im aiming for. if its any comparison, i play a hot rodded mexi P normally. Cheers.

[Engine207]

[asherthemachine]

this is why i stick to the effects forum. thanks for the help buddy

[Caca de Kick]

I was impressed with the Michael Kelly I had.

[knucklehead G]

I haven't run into many acoustic/electrics that can keep up unplugged. That being said, this one sounds great and is a lot of fun to play.

Keep in mind that a $500 acoustic with electronics is pretty much a $300 acoustic with a preamp.. but it'll do the job plugged into a small combo.

[Bassman 100]

Originally Posted by asherthemachine

im looking for an acoustic/electric under 500 bucks to play in a full band setup (acoustic sets of our normal live electric stuff.) What are some good options? i just need a good, solid acoustic that plays well and has good low end. highest end one i can get for the money is what im aiming for. if its any comparison, i play a hot rodded mexi P normally. Cheers.

1st Choice "Crafter" Fantastic Sound, how low can you go, Wow. Amazing - Use Flat Wounds. Never slips out of tune.
Small Comfortable body, on board tuner.

2nd Choice: "Tanglewood" Excellent bass too.

What ever acoustic bass you purchase, try buy, or make your own feed back buster for the sound hole, if you need very high volume.
Take your time, listen out for fret clank when testing.
Get it professionally set up to your liking as part of the sale - or go to walk out of the store.
Most important: Make sure you don't have to remove the strings to change the battery. I prefer the 9Volt batteries than AA Batteries - they just seem to last much longer.
I use a Jumbo 6 string guitar case for my Crafter Bass & my Takamine guitar fits in there too. Best of both World's, same case fits Acoustic Bass & Acoustic Guitar - Less home Clutter. (not together of couse !!)

[Engine207]

Originally Posted by asherthemachine

this is why i stick to the effects forum. thanks for the help buddy

Dude...not tryin' to be a Richard, but these forums are so cluttered with repeat threads, and the search that yielded the threads below only took me about 2 minutes, and that includes copying the links for you.

BEST ACOUSTIC BASS??

Acoustic Bass???

Acoustic bass fetish club Part 2

Good acoustic/electric bass?

Acoustic Bass

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Fender Kingman Bass

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Finally an AEB I like!

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Acoustic Bass Suggestions

Acoustic Bass Guitars for 500-600usd that are worth considering

So, all of these are fresh enough that the last post is within the last few months, so the discussions should help you decide. Best of luck, and don't limit yourself to the effects forum...