I'm sure Fender will sell a ton of them.
Looks like Fender is spreading around the love
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MarkDyson
Blues Hound Wannabe
I liked the use case he cited in that video, where you’re playing plugged in in front of a crowd who probably can’t tell it from a “real” acoustic anyway. To my uneducated ear the electric tones sounded great, but I don’t have preconceptions about what a Strat is “supposed” to sound like.
In my case the dream scenario is doing a song like Let It Be where you can launch into the solo and them back to acoustic style at the flick of a switch. This type of guitar is certainly not the end-all-be-all but it definitely has a niche, and one that’s buying lots of them. I’m certainly happy with my Tele.
In my case the dream scenario is doing a song like Let It Be where you can launch into the solo and them back to acoustic style at the flick of a switch. This type of guitar is certainly not the end-all-be-all but it definitely has a niche, and one that’s buying lots of them. I’m certainly happy with my Tele.
blackcoffeeblues
Student Of The Blues
There is a Fender Acoustasonic Tele on Craigs list today for $250...I am sure it must be MIM or Squire I didn't read it. Edit: I just checked it out---it says Fender on the head stock and has a Fiber composite
back and sides- teal green spruce top---$265---I should buy that myself.
back and sides- teal green spruce top---$265---I should buy that myself.
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That is probably a Teleacoustic or a Stratacoustic and not an Acoustasonic (is this getting confusing yet???). Those models are relatively cheap Chinese made acoustic guitars with a wood top and a plastic body, similar to the bowl shaped back of an Ovation. The Fender bodies are a more conventional body style than the Ovations. For all intents and purposes they are an acoustic with a Piezo pickup under the bridge and the typical volume and bass-mid-treble controls set into the top of the body. It also includes a tuner. They sold new for about $250.
I think these have been discontinued. I have the Telecaster model. There really isn't any comparison between the Acoustasonic and the Tele/Strat-acoustic models.
MarkDyson
Blues Hound Wannabe
The waters get even muddier than that: ten years ago Fender had an Acoustasonic Tele that sold for about a grand when new.
https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/Fender_Acoustasonic_Telecaster_Electric_Guitar_Review
They’ve gotten some serious mileage out of that name (given there’s also an Acoustasonic amp).
https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/Fender_Acoustasonic_Telecaster_Electric_Guitar_Review
They’ve gotten some serious mileage out of that name (given there’s also an Acoustasonic amp).
Back around 2012, I was in the GC in West Palm Beach and they had an Acoustasonic Strat on their used rack. It was an odd instrument. I was in the gathering phase of guitardom and I almost bought it. In some ways, I wish I had, but at that point, I wasn't into weird guitars.
artyman
Fareham UK
I think it sounds Ok at least to my ears, the electric sound is how shall I say, adequate, a useful bit of kit for solo artist that needs something to provide some variety without carrying extra gear, but I think it is far to pricey for me to take a punt on one. At around $700 I might think about it.
CaptainMoto
Blues Voyager
I like the finish on it and the light weight.
The natural finish peeking out from the dark color is an interesting look.
If they put that on a thin line strat or tele I think I'd be more inclined to consider getting one.
As @MarkDyson said, I can see it as a great tool for certain situations.
Most of my playing is in my studio these days, so reaching for a different guitar is no issue., I'm more into having guitars that deliver a variety of tones vs have one that does it all.
The natural finish peeking out from the dark color is an interesting look.
If they put that on a thin line strat or tele I think I'd be more inclined to consider getting one.
As @MarkDyson said, I can see it as a great tool for certain situations.
Most of my playing is in my studio these days, so reaching for a different guitar is no issue., I'm more into having guitars that deliver a variety of tones vs have one that does it all.
Many Moons
Biking+Blues=Bliss
As I said in another thread, I like it. But having watched this guys video, I now 'really like it'.
CaptainMoto
Blues Voyager
As I said in another thread, I like it. But having watched this guys video, I now 'really like it'.
Uh Oh!
Caught you looking:
jackderby52
Prehistoric blues knob (not newbie)
I think they would look much better with a natural wood front and about half the price... Lately, I'm thinking I would love to get down to one or two guitars...
I want this look on the front;
I want this look on the front;
Stevie C
Blues Newbie
Well, they do one with a natural Sitka top, for a more traditional look. As for the price, they come out of the Fender Custom Shop, and all the electronics packed in there aren’t going to come cheaply.
Rancid Rumpboogie
Blues Mangler
Geez ... a do-everything but nothing right guitar. And I have to sell my new motorcycle to afford it. Just what I need.
Stevie C
Blues Newbie
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Like most things, clearly they’re not for everyone.
Many Moons
Biking+Blues=Bliss
Per room?
jackderby52
Prehistoric blues knob (not newbie)
jackderby52
Prehistoric blues knob (not newbie)
Yeah, who am I kidding...Per room?