What is the best way to amplify my acoustic guitar without major modifications?

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Melissa

Hi guys. My name is Melissa and I'm trying to figure out the best option to amplify my acoustic guitar without making any major modifications such as drilling or widening holes. My acoustic guitar is a very old Gibson which was given to me by my grandfather who played jazz guitar in swing bands during World War 2. They really were the greatest generation. He passed away recently and the night before he passed, we spent time together. He told me I should find a way to amplify the guitar so I can play it through an electric amp. I learned to play on this guitar and always practice acoustically. The tone is amazing on this guitar and it would sound great through an amplifier. Right now, I just hear everything through the circular soundhole.

Any advice or information would help. If you can tell me a particular part name or brand. Thanks so much!

Answer
Either a magnetic soundhole pickup like the one Mikey linked to, or a cheap stick-on transducer like this: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Pickups:_Guitar,_acoustic/Schatten_Soundboard_Transducer.html
You could just let the jack hang if you didn't want to permanently mod the guitar. Maybe put the transducer inside the guitar if you're not certain about whether the adhesive might leave a mark.

Instructions can also be found on the web for making your own transducer - I remember doing it many years ago using the piezo element from a Radio Shack doorbell buzzer. ;) Didn't sound like much but it was cheap!

Who makes the best acoustic guitars?

Devin

I have a guitar right now but its kinda a piece of junk. Picked it up at a thrift store for 30 bucks, I dont even know who makes it.

So what brand makes the best acoustic guitars? I dont mean the best in the whole world, just really really good. Something that sounds really nice and beautiful.

Answer
What you have cannot really be called a guitar. ;) Below $100 new you'll find mainly junk or toys for kids, and a used guitar runs about half the price of a new one.

There are lots of good high-end brands ($1000 and up). Martin and Taylor are well known, and there are also many boutique and custom builders. Companies that are good in one price range are not necessarily good in another, so answering your question won't really help you.

If you want something better than your $30 guitar, but want to stay within an entry level price range (about $150-300), I would suggest the Yamaha FG-700S for $200. It's a great guitar for the money and has a solid spruce top, something ordinarily found on more expensive instruments.

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