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Many people are confused by the term "acoustic-electric guitar". And, indeed, it can be confusing. There are so many different types of guitars out there, from solid-body electrics to semi-hollow, to archtop, that it can be difficult to tell when acoustic ends and electric begins. Simply put, an acoustic-electric guitar is a standard acoustic guitar that has had some sort of electronic pickup system added to it; either at the factory or after-market.
When shopping for a quality acoustic guitar, the decision of whether or not to "electrify" is really one of convenience. If you are just going to be playing for yourself in your bedroom, than an electronic pickup is probably not necessary. However, if you think that you might ever play in front of other people, whether it be for your church music team, in a garage band, or even a solo acoustic performance - than a quality pickup system is a prerequisite.
It is almost always cheaper to purchase a guitar with a pickup system installed already, than to try to get one installed later. All major guitar manufactures offer some type of pickup system with their guitars. Generally, the guitar will be offered both in "acoustic" and "acoustic-electric" guitar versions. Purchasing a guitar this way adds relatively little to the cost, and can pay off big time in the long run. You can learn more about acoustic-electric guitars here. They offer many major brand of acoustic-electric guitars in all different price ranges, from the beginner to the seasoned pro. Check them out today!
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