Should you switch your Acoustasonic to Electric Strings?
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- We strung up one of our Fender Acoustasonic Telecasters with Elixir electric strings to see just how different the sound and feel is compared to the stock acoustic strings! Check out the side by side comparison. Leave a comment below on what one you think sounded the best!
I think the "acoustic" sound works much better with acoustic strings, but the "electric" tele lead style with the pickup works better with electric strings. I'd be tempted to use some electric strings on the top 4 strings and acoustic strings for the low E and A strings.
I know this video is old so Noone will see this but I have to say that Baxter is a beast. He plays soo well. I played for about 5 years as a teenager all self taught with metal like Slayer, Megadeth, Metallica, etc. I'm 45 years old now and bought a player series telecaster last year to start actually learning to play and it depresses me that I quit back in the day. Now I practice for at least 8 hours a week but progress is slow. Wish I could make up for lost time. If I could give advice to beginners I would say please, for the love of God, learn to play. I don't mean sit down and learn songs from tab and copy them directly, I mean really learn to play. Don't get me wrong, it's fun when you're new to learn those awesome songs that you love but it's way more fun to be able to improvise over it. Sorry for leaving a short novel in the comments.
I hear you. Im almost 40, and I just started playing again this year. I played in high school, too, but never practiced much and really just learned the songs. I wish I'd practiced then and at least played some over the years to keep it up. I got a great instructor now, practice an hour or more per day, and I'd say im probably better now than I was back then. I was in hospital for 7 months last year for surgery, and all i did was watch guitar videos on youtube. The first thing I did when I was able to drive was go and buy a new guitar. I quickly realized I'd be starting over again, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Keep it up!
Got myself one in natural .. my local shop was only getting in one in each finish and natural is the one I wanted ! Such a beautiful instrument worth every penny and all the blood and sweat I lost earning said pennies !
I'd love to hear him do this with the Acoustasonic Jazzmaster in it too!
Nice playing, Blackbird is such a perfect song to highlight this guitar.
Nick Farside thanks a bunch ! And thank you for watching!
Im more of an electric player but love the idea of this GTR ..so bought one! . Top E is catching on first fret so im sending to my guru Mark Wilmott to set up once I've sorted strings... a tad annoying for a new GTR but will come back as a much better instrument than when it left Fender.
Strings...
Came with 11 --52
Great tone and probably correct for getting the best sounds. Bending a "G" or "D"..hard work, so tried ..
Elixir Nanoweb 10 - 47
Really expensive and honestly sound terrible. There is no bass end and the wound "G" .023 "
was not happening for me. Plus they sound terrible on recordings .!!EUGGH!!! (£20 down the drain!!)
Ernie Ball....
Earthwound Extra Light 10 - 50
AWWLLRIGHT!!!
Suddenly this is a great guitar ( still needs a set up)
Yes, Its a compromise soundwise , but with this string gauge you still get the bottom end and playability.
Acoustic guys, stick to the original 11's.
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Thanks for your advice. I played my first gig with the acoustasonic Jazzmaster yesterday. I play both acoustic strumming and lead solos. I had to work hard with the G (factory) string and my skin almost came off, but the guitar sounds fat and stays perfectly in tune. So I have to practice and build strength in the fingers. Greetings from Hans from Holland.
I want one of these, but a 12 string version. I really hope Fender makes one.
You’d have to sell a kidney to pay for it!
Thanks for the comparison it was very well done. The two amp set up is the ultimate as you say. I have kept Elixir acoustics on mine since I bought and they have served me extremely well. I'm not doing electric leads on it so for me it doesn't make sense to go electric strings. This is an amazing instrument that has brought me a lot of joy as a typically electric player. I am so done with playing big clunky dreadnoughts!
I agree 100% about changing the original strings. I don't like coated strings so I use Martin basic acoustic 10s. They sound great to me. I wipe down my strings every time I play so I don't have to change as often as some people. I love this guitar....
Thanks! I got the Black Tele, and the Black Strat. I will probably put Electric strings on one, just not sure which one 🙂
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love you guys, thanks casino guitars!
The acoustic strings had better note separation when strumming, especially on the “acoustic setting” of the car. The electric strings got kinda smeary sounding.
I have set up the saddle height to get the lowest string action possible and also trimmed down the nut height carefully, truss rod adjusted as well. The unplug sound is well received with the original Fender acoustic strings on it. It should be interested to try out electric strings but I don't think it's urgent.
How would you say the action compares to a Strat is it as low and playable before you made the adjustment and how is it after after the adjustments?
You do realize Fender has a special neck adjustment for the action behind the neck joint, right?
I preferred the electric strings, although I see most people here seems to like the acoustic strings better. Just as Baxter said, I could perceive the "dullness" of the lower acoustic strings. I also admit I never quite "got" the Acoustasonic. Perhaps I don't appreciate the nuances as an everyday gigging guitarist might, but I just don't see the role for it.
I play worship where i am the rhythm and the lead in the same song. This guitar is perfect for me.
Great playing Bax!!! 🤘🏻
For me the electric strings sounds too thin, the acoustic much more fuller and also on the electric mode sounds so awesomeee
I would probably agree after listening again. Some Elixir acoustics on there and I think you hit the mark...we actually just did that with another one of theses and wow, much better!
Acoustic strings for the real feel of the instrument 👍
Thanks for the comment and I would agree after listening to them both.
I just bought the strat version.. Electric sound is decent but the dirt is much less on the low E and A string on the "dirty setting" .. electric pickup probably not picking up acoustic strings as well as wanted
Thank u greatly appreciated.
I'll try both just broke one so I'll try electric for a bit
Hi what fender amp was that with the nice wood detailed sides?
To my ear the acoustic strings were clearer all round. The thinner strings seemed to bleed one note into another - a bit of a mess. PJB.
Very good demo 👍....We perform as an acoustic duo , we cover everything from the Beatles , Paul McCartney ( Amazed) , Tom Petty , Cheap Trick , America , CSN&Y etc..to the Everly Brothers ...so that demands ton of lead work with some of these tunes , and my normal acoustic guitar's were KILLING my fingers ....so the Acoustasonic Tele is the perfect fit for me ....thx for the fantastic video 👍
Should you or should you not. That’s the question. I use Pyramids 11 medium light tension. Acoustic silver coated strings that play like electric.
I have green colour one as birthday present and the sound awesome clean haven't try yet electric strings
was hoping he would tell us what guage hes got on there. I'm trying to decide between 9s or 10s. That Gmaj and Eminor sounded just fine with the Electric, so I'm guessing hes got 10s . But I can't bend 10s so what to do.. besides get stronger fingers...
Great video, thanks!
Love my acoustasonic live but it can be pretty painful shredding on it. Can you recommend an electric string set that might have a more bright acoustic timbre?
Excellent review thank you. I think I would go with a light gauge acoustic string in hopes of getting the best of both worlds. The electric sound just a bit thin.
Agreed and thank you for watching! We found the acoustic Elixirs were the perfect fit on these. The fender strings had to come off pretty quick:) Thanks again for the nice words and have a super day!
did you have to adjust the truss rod for the electric strings
Do your top strings electric and bottom half acoustic or vice versa
I’m hearing that you think the Elixir Optiweb extra lights are the way forward for this guitar?
I own it and don’t get me wrong I like the ability to dig in like an acoustic and I’ve currently got flexible round wounds DR acoustics on it but do the Elixirs make it more electric like and fun to play, without sacrificing too much resonance?
Also, I believe the tele sounds are set to sound right through a full range acoustic amp or pa. No need for an electric amp rig.
Great comparison and Thank you! I have one of these and am sort of working it into my live sound taking the place of my trusty Breedlove when an acoustic is called for. While I know it'll never take the place of my Teles, Strates or Les Paul, honestly, having a little more breadth - for live - is just key. That, and a Fishman alongside my Supro.
What type of strings does this guitar come with from the factory? Acoustic or Electric? tyvm for the video.
Thanks for the review
Nice. I just put 11 gauge acoustic strings with an unwound G on ;) Does the job.
DR Strings used to make "Zebra" strings, which gave both a great acoustic and electric sounds by using alternating windings of phosphor-bronze and steel, so there wasn't this nasty tradeoff when using purely one type or another. Zebra strings had a wonderful balance between the two. Unfortunately (and strangely now that the Acoustasonic is here), DR recently discontinued that string, which I had used for years. Can anyone recommend a comparable string that is explicitly made to work on hybrid guitars like the Acoustasonic (or in my case, the Kiesel AE-185)? THANKS!
FYI here are DR Zebra strings, no longer available: www.drstrings.com/acoustic-electric-zebra
After scouring the planet for any remaining Zebra strings, I have found only one other set that suggests that it would work well with a hybrid guitar - the GHS "White Bronze" string, which in its list of attributes says, "Utilizes an Alloy 52 cover wrap, ideal for acoustic/electric guitars", by which I presume they mean hybrid guitars and not merely acoustic guitars having a piezo. Note that Alloy 52 is a 50/50 mix of nickel and steel. I've ordered some of these but haven't tried them yet and so cannot vouch for them. It seems very odd to me that among all the people I've seen involved with hybrid guitars - both customers and guitar makers - nobody seems to be aware of either the Zebra strings or the "White Bronze" strings, and instead they spend their time "fretting" over whether to use acoustic vs. electric strings. Stranger still is the fact that hybrid guitar makers don't equip their guitars with OEM strings that would most likely dramatically improve their sales of hybrid guitars.
I prefer the electric strings because they produce a softer sound and I can also play lead easily.
Why not a Squire Mini Double Neck 12/6? Kids love Double Neck Guitars & they wanna tap away Piano stuff on them.
Just the review I was looking for! Thanks....I have a natural with Martin strings...better than the Fender strings, but l'm tempted to try electric 10's just to see what they're like for solos 😉
Nigel thank you for the comment. And it is a completely different bird with the electrics on. I would recommend the Elixir 11's optiwebs as well. They play great and re not too slinky on the instrument. Regardless of what you use, it is really fun to see how different she plays. It becomes much more "Telecaster-ish" with the electric on. Thank you again and best to you!
Im dwelling on acoustic .10s vs electric .11s 😅
What acoustic strings would you recommend elixir or daddario? Light or extra light. I just purchased the tele in black from Guitar Center. Your demo was awesome. Thanks for sharing and your input. 👍🏻😊
So Ive had mine for a couple months. The Fender 11s were dull and thuddy. Switched to Elixer 10s- much better, but the telecaster electric isn`t right and i`m not in love with it not plugged in. Switched to UltraSlinky Ernie Ball 10-48s- Holy BabyJesus!!! Sounds brighter not plugged in, full acoustic sounds with the modding, and full on electric tele sounds now. Really fun to play now.
Nice playing Baxter!
Thank you for the video ❤
Can you please tell what should be a proper distance between strings and fretboard on Acoustasonic player with acoustic strings? Mine are almost at 1/4 inches at the 12th fret and it feels to high.
And if it is, how to lower it?
If you can help me out, I would be forever grateful.
Best size and brand electric strings for this guitar?
Thanks for sharing! I need to change strings on mine. On a semi-related note, what are 2 or 3 acoustic electric 6-string guitars that you recommend in the $3,000 range, and why would you recommend them? Thanks!!!
Okay here is the thing. Unless you always plug in your Acoustasonic guitar. Electric strings just don’t sound good unplugged. Period. Tried it. 9-42 and 10-46. Big waste of time, money and work on restringing my guitar.
I use these: D'Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Extra Light (10)
How do you find that compares sound wise? Is it like a compromise between the 2 types? Interested in your opinion 👍
@@cieranbrown I liked the tone of the 11 slight better. But worth the compromise to be able to bend a little bit.
@@BGP_yt do they fall somewhere between an acoustic and electric tone wise? And I’m guessing they’re more flexible and playable? Cheers
@@cieranbrown Only when you blend the Tones. I’d say it’s more of a compromise for electronic since on most electrics you have more than one pickup.
It shines much moreso as an acoustic. Great variety and sounds. I also like the sound unplugged although it’s not loud. It’s got a great feel because it’s so light. The neck finish feels great.
What strings did you go with for Electric? I enjoyed it a little more than what I have on the stock. If you have part numbers I would appreciate it so I can duplicate that sound.
Love you guys! Can you explain why the Acoustasonics get no love? I’m a long time bass/electric player and just recently became aware of how versatile these guitars are. I checked the used market and it seems to be trending downward from the launch. It also seems like retailers are not turning new inventory over as quickly as other segments, based on some of the discounts I see. I’m a massive Fender fanboy and I think I need an Acoustasonic. Why doesn’t everyone else feel this way?
I think it's one of those instruments that you really do have to play to appreciate. A lot of people hate on it for being gimmicky or too expensive. I got one on sale last year and I absolutely love it. The versatility is off the charts. it's lightweight, easy to play, and sounds great. I think on the Internet people just have to always hate on something. Interestingly enough I saw a picture of Kirk Hammett with two custom Acoustasonic Jazzmasters..
I'm torn between the Acoustasonic Tele or Jazz
I tried the electric strings some time ago but found the G string to not intonate well since it wasn't wound.. Loved the feeling but for that reason couldn't keep it..
Just a Fantastic demo and review! (And Perfect tunes to demo with) I have the Acoustasonic Jazzmaster and I find the lighter acoustic strings (I use D'Addario Purple - EJ26 (.011-.052) and do quite a bit of bending and leads with excellent tone and playability. I tried some Ernie Ball Super Slinkys as that's what I like on my electric guitars and agree it's a bit high endy-on the treble side, with max playability for ripping some quick leads. Tone of the Acoustic Strings really makes the guitar sing. Overall REALLY excellent demo and reviews. Thanks so much for the side by side comparison with a Killer 2 amp set up. PERFECT!!! Thank You!!!
I’m reviewing one of these and I normally put 11-50 on my electrics so I’m curious about keeping acoustic strings with these gauges but change out the third string for unwound. Anyone try this rather than going for electric set?
I don't need to watch the video as I tested this myself over the weekend. I'm looking at buying a friend's early Tele version and he put electric strings on it. They sounded absolutely awful at my gig Friday night. I put on acoustic strings when I got home and the guitar sounded SO much better at my gig Saturday night. I'll never put electric strings on it again.
Great comparison. Did the electric strings have a plain third? If so, any intonation issues given the saddle’s compensation for a wound third? Thanks!
I know this is 2 years ago, but I had intonation issues with mine because the G was plain, back to acoustic strings for me..
I agree with him on these two tele's. It's a trade-off. You lose the electric sound with one, and the electric sound with the other. Damn, can't have them both in one.
So may I ask are you able to use electric guitar strings but not plug the guitar in .
Or will the electric strings be like playing an electric guitar not plugged in
I have silk and steels on mine. i mainly do washed out revreby stuff.
Any experiences on durability and reliability that owners can report back on? These guitars are carry some complex electronics. Thanks.
Nice comparison. No contest......the acoustic strings win by a landslide!
I'm a little late to this video... though maybe middle of the road would be to have bottom 3 strings electric for bends and top acoustic to retain some of the bass. I'm checking this video since right now the American version is selling for 1100 brand new so I might just snag it after checking out your video. Thanks Casino Guitars!!!!
D'addario guage 9 acoustic strings is the best for this guitar, it feels as soft as electric but sounds beefy as acoustic
I use 9 Gauge Electric Strings but I've gotten a better break angle by converting it into a Slotted Headstock Tele which pulls the strings a little tighter. I've also cranked the Headstock angle down to 90 degrees which puts the strings at a really sharp angle over the nut & I had to get rollers for the strings.
what about flatwounds?
Acoustic strings elixir extra light are better for this big guitar
Enjoyed your review, I’ve got the jazzmaster acoustasonic - I think I’ll stick to acoustic strings but 10s - how would you go about lowering the action? I’ve subscribed too 😉
there's a little hole in the neck joint plate to change the angle of the neck. There's videos about it, for most Fenders.
Nice work ... but maybe a test with Electrics with wound G string will be better.
Acoustic Strings won to my ear.
Agreed and thanks for your thoughts!
What song is at 01:34?
Nice, advice on the string
Thanks a bunch and best of luck out there:) Thanks for watching as well!
What gauge were the elixirs in this demo? 10s or 11s?
I like the sound of the acoustic strings, but I prefer feel of the electrics.
Thanks for this demo. Would also love to see a comparison of the acoustasonic tele versus acoustasonic strat. Curious about neck dive on both models.
Neck dive w thinner fabric straps. Good with leather wider straps.
@@davidmajercin9941 Thanks for the reply. I ended up getting the strat and it is well balanced. I have been using GHS silk n steel strings (hollow core) and have been pleased with the sound and the feel of the guitar.
Played all 3 models and neck dive is big problem on the Jazzmaster Acoustisonic... much less with strat, and virtually no dive with Tele.
He probado en tienda está guitarra y las cuerdas era muy malas para la guitarra que es, creo que deben usarse cuerdas elixir de acústica extra light, la guitarra gana mucho
Sí, las cuerdas del guardabarros realmente no duran mucho y necesitan cambiarse. Dejamos nuestro en jsut para las demos y fortunatley los ha cambiado todos ahora. Gracias por mirar y gracias por el comentario!
I would be interested to see what a set of nylon strings sounds like that one of them
id imagine the elixirs were much easier to play?
Has anyone tried the DR Zebra strings on the Acoustasonic?
Haven’t tried the zebras yet but I currently use DR Red Devils 11’s acoustic and have always on my hybrid guitars,,,best sound for me
Bigger electric strings will solve that thin tone issue. The plain G will always sound thinner than a wound, but small Electric strings will sound thin. Put bigger electric strings, OR use a hybrid of three wound acoustic strings, and three plain electric strings with a large plain g (like a .020) and tune a step low if needed to get the tension manageable. Even a set of 13 electric string with a plain 20 for a G tuned low will be a perfect balance.
1:35 ouch! That fret buzzing!! 😖
All good content that was a good video I put electric Strings On My archtop Guitar and it has a neck pickup and I like playing it a lot more now but I lost a little low in on the acoustic part of it so I figured it would kind of be the same on that I thought the electric strings were tearing it up a little more
Acoustics with no competition at all.
I think the Acoustic strings sound way better.
I think I prefer the electric strings
Does this guitar need an amp?
You can play it unplugged but she really shines when you plug her in and get the full range of sounds!
@@CasinoGuitars It is my understanding that there is a problem with using foot pedals with it. Also, what kind of amp would you recommend?
@@billyakin3301 Hello Billy, certain pedals can be tricky as it is essentially a "Hollowbody" so there can be feedback issues. The best amp combo is a proper acoustic amp (we used the Fender SFX) AB'd with a good electric guitar amp (I love the Fender. Reverb).
On my computer, the acoustic strings sounded better and richer in every application. The electric strings sounded brash and over-trebly.
Flatwounds no?
oooh dilemma. which strings..... ok best to buy TWO acoustasonics, acoustic strings on one, Electric on the other? Yeah, NAH!
Acoustic strings sound better .....the way fender intended
Acoustic strings won out IMO. Electric sounded diluted/weaker.
that's usually what happens when you put electric strings on an acoustic guitar. they sounded much less so than on an average acoustic tho.
I think his shirt has a hole in it lol
No !!! It's a Hybrid based off an acoustic ... best strings for it are D'addario or elixirs!
No, not Martin strings
I would keep the strings and swap out the guitar.
no trem
Dude buy a new shirt, at least for making videos . Not another guitar.
In truth, you should switch your Acoustasonic for a REAL guitar.
Gee sus, just go and buy a decent telecaster instead of sodding around with this propaganda eh.
Not everyone wants to lug around multiple guitars to a open mic or a coffee house gig. This is a good fit for a lot of those guys and gals.