@@douglasboyd8475 Hi, Douglas! Thanks for your message. Good question with a few solutions/answers. If your priority is the acoustic emulations, then direct into a console/DI box, powered PA cabinet, or acoustic amp provide the broadest frequency response. When you switch to the electric pickup then some kind of amp in the box pedal or DSP pedal (Line6, Headrush) helps you get a more convincing tone. If the electric guitar sound is your priority, a traditional amp does compromise the fidelity of the acoustic tones, although some like having the more gritty tone. Lastly, an AB box allows you to switch from direct to amp or mix, if you like. Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Happy Thanksgiving! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
I have an original acoustasonic Tele and love it. I wanted a thin body acoustic that didn't sound cheap or cheesy since I play electric and large acoustic bodies are hard for me to get used to. This one is nice and comfy. I'm so glad they made one at this price. Plus I like the 9V battery access better than the mini USB mine has. Much more user friendlier. And I like that the sound is modeled and not a quacky piezo pickup. Also these guitars sound great just unplugged believe it or not! It's not a huge full dreadnought tone but for simple jamming and home playing it's great and puts out some volume. I was also surprised at the electric tone. It's not a compromised sound, but is legit Tele tone with a slide of the blade switch. Tim Shaw knows his stuff and it shows. I think mine is cool and Fender did a great with it. If a full sized acoustic is too big this one is a great alternative.
A MIM Acoustasonic! Was about time. Still fairly expensive though, you can get a pretty nice acoustic guitar for 1200$. This is more about versatility and comfort for the gigging musician.
I have the Tele American version and really like it. The MIM that Don is using sounds pretty good too. For me, the convenience of playing a slimmer acoustic is what I like most. And yes Don, I was the one (see if you remember).
Would be great to hear it acoustically. I bet most people play their guitars unplugged when doing most of their practice, at least that's what they tell me on my channel.
@@pierreyveshuet1763 Correct, Sir and I LOVE my Kingpin 5th Ave from them and am aware of their stellar work. However; due to no fault of theirs, I’ve just never been able to bond with the necks on any of the A4s, A6s, ACS or Multiac models, just personal preference, that’s all, they’re great instruments. Being mainly a Tele player, a nylon version of one of these would be very appealing to me and other Tele devotees eyeing these I’m sure. PEACE!
@@scrimmerman just a thought - you could buy ball end nylon strings and turn this into a nylon electric…….I intend to try that very thing with the one I just ordered. 👍🏽
Nice. I like the acoustic sounds and think they do blend nicely with the electric sounds. Hey Don, I dig what you’re playing at the top of the video. What records should I listen to to learn how to play stuff like that?
Thanks, glad you like it! Check out Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Lenny Breau, Tommy Emmanuel, or any number of maaaany great thumb-style players out there. Google "Thumb-picking" or "Travis-picking," there are a bunch of great lessons, too. I did a video on how to play Blackbird by the Beatles, which uses a technique akin to thumb-style. It's a good starting point: czcams.com/video/MDIAnVUA-Zg/video.html Happy listening! DC
Price is pretty great . I'm not sure I really like them though. They don't seem like a good acoustic or electric. I'd rather just have 2 separate guitars. Not knocking it and can kinda see why someone would like it but idk
I already own the original which I love,but this is great for maybe a backup. Love that they went to a 9v instead of the usb charge. I had to send mine back for repairs over that. I notice no mention of the body sensor model in the original…is that not in this one? Would be a huge disappointment if it’s not,as a looper that was a big reason I went with the original
I bought one there at Sweetwater: for a compact truck cab acoustic guitar that can be plugged in. I like it except I can’t get the same amplified volume level out of my first string. I have to play it about twice as hard as the other strings to match their volume. I’m not sure what to do about it. I put a 13 and 17 for the first and second strings. Would that cause this?
Hi, Pegtop! Our team would be glad to look into this for you. When you have a moment, please give us a call at (800) 222-4700 or email us at sales@sweetwater.com. You may also visit www.sweetwater.com/about/contact Thanks for the message!
I've has that problem before on most every acoustic guitar that I've ever owned. The problem is that the bottom of the saddle is not flat! The saddle HAS to make contact with the same amount of force that the other strings have. If there's a convex bow and it's high in the middle then you can have low contact on either end of the strings making the volume less. If it has a concave surface then the middle strings will be a problem. That saddle MUST be flat on the bottom all the way across and square with the sides. If not, then it's not making good contact and you'll have some strings louder than others. Any Luthier can correct this problem!
I’ve noticed that a lot of you guys have released the acoustasonic player review video exactly an hour ago. Did fender tell you guys not to release the video beforehand as part of the promotion?
@@ChrisP3000x The original models are $2000, while $1200 is much lower its honestly not as impressive. Especially because they're considering this a "player" series, which barely goes over $1000 these days.
Ah great demo! (I was over at Trogly's channel for the info, and he started playing and I went "Man this thing sounds awful" and decided I needed to hear a real guitar player use it. 🤣)
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Sooooo what kind of amp do you plug it into? That’s the part that confuses me
@@douglasboyd8475 Hi, Douglas! Thanks for your message. Good question with a few solutions/answers. If your priority is the acoustic emulations, then direct into a console/DI box, powered PA cabinet, or acoustic amp provide the broadest frequency response. When you switch to the electric pickup then some kind of amp in the box pedal or DSP pedal (Line6, Headrush) helps you get a more convincing tone. If the electric guitar sound is your priority, a traditional amp does compromise the fidelity of the acoustic tones, although some like having the more gritty tone. Lastly, an AB box allows you to switch from direct to amp or mix, if you like.
Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Happy Thanksgiving!
Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Don Carr could make a bucket-based mop handle with a string sound like a stradivarius. Great short review.
Wow thanks fender. I’ll await the jazzmaster version with fingers crossed.
Looks like the Player Jazzmaster is out now.
I have an original acoustasonic Tele and love it. I wanted a thin body acoustic that didn't sound cheap or cheesy since I play electric and large acoustic bodies are hard for me to get used to. This one is nice and comfy. I'm so glad they made one at this price. Plus I like the 9V battery access better than the mini USB mine has. Much more user friendlier. And I like that the sound is modeled and not a quacky piezo pickup. Also these guitars sound great just unplugged believe it or not! It's not a huge full dreadnought tone but for simple jamming and home playing it's great and puts out some volume. I was also surprised at the electric tone. It's not a compromised sound, but is legit Tele tone with a slide of the blade switch. Tim Shaw knows his stuff and it shows. I think mine is cool and Fender did a great with it. If a full sized acoustic is too big this one is a great alternative.
Fender about to make a billion dollars. these things were popular even at their higher price point
A MIM Acoustasonic! Was about time. Still fairly expensive though, you can get a pretty nice acoustic guitar for 1200$. This is more about versatility and comfort for the gigging musician.
I have the Tele American version and really like it. The MIM that Don is using sounds pretty good too. For me, the convenience of playing a slimmer acoustic is what I like most. And yes Don, I was the one (see if you remember).
Would be great to hear it acoustically. I bet most people play their guitars unplugged when doing most of their practice, at least that's what they tell me on my channel.
Love to hear it through an acoustic amp as well. AER60 or at least. Fishman Loudbox.
Don's tele riffs are killer.
the perfect Song !😎💯
For those discerning guitarists who need an almost real electric tone and an almost real acoustic sound in a single guitar 😂
Thanks for the laugh….
I really wish this worked. Not so much )-:
any “discerning” guitarist will pass on these
Seems like the perfect country players guitar.
Every time I buy a hybrid, I go back to two guitars…
I bought the Mex version for $1k and it is awesome.
If I had one guitar to gig with....
I'd sure like to hear this with electric strings.
A nylon string version would get my attention
NOW you're talking!
Go see Godin Guitars ACS and Multiac. They're doing it for years
@@pierreyveshuet1763 my destiny to own one
@@pierreyveshuet1763 Correct, Sir and I LOVE my Kingpin 5th Ave from them and am aware of their stellar work. However; due to no fault of theirs, I’ve just never been able to bond with the necks on any of the A4s, A6s, ACS or Multiac models, just personal preference, that’s all, they’re great instruments. Being mainly a Tele player, a nylon version of one of these would be very appealing to me and other Tele devotees eyeing these I’m sure. PEACE!
@@scrimmerman just a thought - you could buy ball end nylon strings and turn this into a nylon electric…….I intend to try that very thing with the one I just ordered. 👍🏽
Now to wait for the left hand version as usual .
Such a unique sound!
Thanks Don great video been leaning at that guitar lately 😃🤘🤠💥
Wow 😲Amazing Tone 😍
Sweet thanks Don
Nice. I like the acoustic sounds and think they do blend nicely with the electric sounds.
Hey Don, I dig what you’re playing at the top of the video. What records should I listen to to learn how to play stuff like that?
Thanks, glad you like it! Check out Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Lenny Breau, Tommy Emmanuel, or any number of maaaany great thumb-style players out there. Google "Thumb-picking" or "Travis-picking," there are a bunch of great lessons, too. I did a video on how to play Blackbird by the Beatles, which uses a technique akin to thumb-style. It's a good starting point:
czcams.com/video/MDIAnVUA-Zg/video.html
Happy listening!
DC
@@sweetwater Thanks, man! I’ll check those out! 👍👍
Price is pretty great . I'm not sure I really like them though. They don't seem like a good acoustic or electric. I'd rather just have 2 separate guitars. Not knocking it and can kinda see why someone would like it but idk
This is long overdue on fenders part imo...2:grand is far out of reach for most for a niche guitar...ty Sweetwater u rule!
Do you know any Bruce Cockburn tunes? Perfect for his style. You made this sound usable It takes a subtle approach. Great!
I wonder how well they play action-wise?
I already own the original which I love,but this is great for maybe a backup. Love that they went to a 9v instead of the usb charge. I had to send mine back for repairs over that.
I notice no mention of the body sensor model in the original…is that not in this one? Would be a huge disappointment if it’s not,as a looper that was a big reason I went with the original
No body sensor. I Have both the older US and this one. No body sensor in the mex
What kind of Himidifier should I use on this guitar?
so, how is this any different from the american? other than made in mexico?? i thought it would be cheaper??
I bought one there at Sweetwater: for a compact truck cab acoustic guitar that can be plugged in. I like it except I can’t get the same amplified volume level out of my first string. I have to play it about twice as hard as the other strings to match their volume. I’m not sure what to do about it. I put a 13 and 17 for the first and second strings. Would that cause this?
Hi, Pegtop! Our team would be glad to look into this for you. When you have a moment, please give us a call at (800) 222-4700 or email us at sales@sweetwater.com. You may also visit www.sweetwater.com/about/contact
Thanks for the message!
I've has that problem before on most every acoustic guitar that I've ever owned. The problem is that the bottom of the saddle is not flat! The saddle HAS to make contact with the same amount of force that the other strings have. If there's a convex bow and it's high in the middle then you can have low contact on either end of the strings making the volume less. If it has a concave surface then the middle strings will be a problem. That saddle MUST be flat on the bottom all the way across and square with the sides. If not, then it's not making good contact and you'll have some strings louder than others. Any Luthier can correct this problem!
I’ve noticed that a lot of you guys have released the acoustasonic player review video exactly an hour ago. Did fender tell you guys not to release the video beforehand as part of the promotion?
No, I'm sure it was just an amazing coincidence...🙄
Hi Don, nice playing. What is the name of the intro?
Thanks for the kind words. The intro is a piece I came up with specifically for the video. It could use a name, huh? What would you name it?
Peace,
DC
@@sweetwater Hi Don, I think I would name the intro "sweet moning". It has that positive vibe to start a day. Cheers from Germany Marc
Sounds like every other Fishman out there.
Lefty? Hmm 🤔
Still over a $1000? Well, its nice to dream…
It's still almost $1200 I guess that's a little bit cheaper.
You "guess" that 40% is cheaper. That doesn't make any sense.
@@ChrisP3000x The original models are $2000, while $1200 is much lower its honestly not as impressive. Especially because they're considering this a "player" series, which barely goes over $1000 these days.
@@nolanwitty4329 I simply stated a fact. 40% less is CHEAPER.
@@ChrisP3000x right it is cheaper but I was expecting it to be in the $1000 or less range.
@@ChrisP3000x It's 40% cheaper....and with options removed...
Any guitar no matter acoustic or electric which requires a battery is design failure.
🤢
Ah great demo!
(I was over at Trogly's channel for the info, and he started playing and I went "Man this thing sounds awful" and decided I needed to hear a real guitar player use it. 🤣)