Whats the difference between acoustic and acoustic electric guitars?

Kendrick

yeah they sound the same, only difference is one can be plugged into an amp

Steve

Well, plugging a guitar in, you have access to limitless effects, but ideally with most acoustic-electrics you won’t use most of them. Ideally you’re trying to get the natural sound of the acoustic box.

Most acoustics sound the same as acoustic electrics when not plugged in, however, there are some smaller boxes: ie f-hole casinos that won’t sound as full when not plugged in, so even though they are acoustic electric, they aren’t designed for being played without being run through an amp. Hope I answered your question clearly. I’m kinda tired.

Best of luck!

Sage

To plug in or not to plug in, that’s the only difference!

Jace

Acoustics are great for intimate, small performances. I also prefer an acoustic in the recording process. It’s much more natural sounding to me.

Acoustic/Electrics are better for medium/large venues. I love using mine plugged in live though, because I can tweak the EQ right on my guitar.

Alexis

The only difference is that an acoustic electric can be plugged into an amp and is used for performances at concerts and other things like that but an acoustic is still a pretty loud instrument alone and is better if your audience will only get to the size of a your bedroom