Best acoustic electric guitars 2024: electro-acoustic picks for every type of player

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When a regular acoustic just won’t cut it in terms of volume, then you might find that one of the best acoustic electric guitars is the solution. There are all sorts of different models available, but they’re essentially just regular acoustic guitars, fitted with a pickup of some sort that allows you to plug into an amp or PA system.

If you’re thinking of playing live – whether that’s on grand stages around the world or just at your local open-mic night, then an acoustic electric guitar (sometimes also referred to as an ‘electro-acoustic’ guitar) is pretty much an essential bit of kit. Whilst you can place a microphone in front of your standard acoustic guitar, it’s a lot easier to play worry-free with a built-in pickup.

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