Acoustic Sound?

TheDreamingTree · Unread post by **TheDreamingTree** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 10:09 pm

I was wondering how to get an acoustic sound out of an acoustic/electric guitar? For example when I plug in my guitar to my mixer or computer it always sounds alittle electric, it doesn't have the authentic acoustic sound.

I was looking on DMB's Road page at their audio equipment and it says that Dave's acoustic guitars are plugged into XLR input, what is XLR?

Thanks,
Tim

ericwormann · Unread post by **ericwormann** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:05 pm

A good preamp usually does the trick. Also, consider a new pickup.

DT · Unread post by DT » Mon Apr 12, 2004 1:13 am

TheDreamingTree wrote:I was wondering how to get an acoustic sound out of an acoustic/electric guitar? For example when I plug in my guitar to my mixer or computer it always sounds alittle electric, it doesn't have the authentic acoustic sound.

I was looking on DMB's Road page at their audio equipment and it says that Dave's acoustic guitars are plugged into XLR input, what is XLR?

Thanks,
Tim

i'm FREAKING OUT, man

Brock · Unread post by **Brock** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 1:37 am

The Dreaming Tree wrote:i'm FREAKING OUT, man

lol, me too. Props on the Supertroopers reference if it was intended.

TheDreamingTree wrote:I was wondering how to get an acoustic sound out of an acoustic/electric guitar? For example when I plug in my guitar to my mixer or computer it always sounds alittle electric, it doesn't have the authentic acoustic sound.

A good acoustic DI box/preamp I think would do the trick. I like the SansAmp Acoustic DI:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid ... id/151791/

TheDreamingTree wrote:I was looking on DMB's Road page at their audio equipment and it says that Dave's acoustic guitars are plugged into XLR input, what is XLR?

XLR is a type of cabling connector. I'm sure you know what it is, you just didn't know it was called XLR - it's the cables with the 3-pronged connectors that are often used in microphones. XLR's tend to yield a better-quality signal than 1/4" cables (the standard guitar cable), and are thus preferred to 1/4" cables. The SansAmp Acoustic DI above will take the 1/4" input from your guitar, allow you to manipulate the sound to get a much more 'acoustic' tone, and has an XLR output to plugin into an amp or a mixer.

Dilbert · Unread post by **Dilbert** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 7:21 am

This subject is often discussed on http://www.acousticguitar.com in the forum. Look under Gear and do a search. It really seams to be the holy grail of guitar playing, how to get a real acoustic sound when playing live or recording. There are guys on that forum who have been trying for years and have spent thousands and still aren't happy :cry:

Have you tried using a good quality mic to record with?

crowderfan · Unread post by **crowderfan** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 8:17 am

If it's for recording puposes, I'd also try sticking a mic in front of the guitar and blending the two signals. Whenever I record, that's why I do to get a more natural sound.

riffduster01 · Unread post by **riffduster01** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:27 am

I've heard that the Taylor expression system(ES) is supposed to make amplified acoustic guitars sound really good when plugged in. Its supposed to recreate the guitars natural sound really well.

c_tietze · Unread post by **c_tietze** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 10:00 am

You need a really good pickup or a really, really good mic to amplify and keep the acoustic integrity.

This is a concern of many guitar players, of course if I was that good, I TOO would worry about keeping it real.

Peace,

CJT

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