More Than A Feeling (new guitar!)

[StephenM]

I never thought of the Piezo sound but it has to be a factor for sure.  Certainly much different technology than using coils in a pickup.  So it would make sense it could be changed with electronics.

Happy to know I didn't just tell you a bunch of shit you already knew!

Maybe I'll post something with my acoustic sound. I'm about to start screwing around on my next 3/4 song on my acoustic.

I was going to ask now if there is a thread that exists on acoustic guitar plugged in sound, or maybe we could start one... I think at least some folks would be highly interested in that... I am now...believe it or not I am a bit of an electronic nerd.  I taught solid state theory in the Navy to fellow submariners at several training centers (also other things)... I understand the idea of germanium vs. silicon semiconductors.  At the core of it the only thing that really matters is how it can be used for the good of mankind... and in the case of music it has been such a revolution...and one that likely will continue to expand in exponential ways... all that is behind me now... I just want to get sound I like

[Ted]

I was going to ask now if there is a thread that exists on acoustic guitar plugged in sound, or maybe we could start one

Let's do that! Emphasis on "plugged-in" acoustic – as to not get bogged down on mic, mic-ing techniques, an placement. (That could be another thread – such as this one from Jean Pierre.)

I'll start one.

[Rene Asologuitar]

Hi Stephen,
Congratulations on your new guitar.
This guitar sounds great, and the song is a true classic.
This would be a great song for live jam, and also for campfire sing-alongs.
New guitars always inspire me to play a lot more than usual.
And looks like you had a blast recording this song with your new toy.
Glad to hear you got the price cut down as well.
Warm regards, and thanks for sharing.
Rene

[kenny mac]

That guitar sounds excellent Stephen.Good take on this big song.Bravo

[chapperz66]

Great stuff Stephen.  The Ibanez sounds great, and I really enjoyed the "unplugged but plugged in" version of this song.


Coolio.

[guitarron]

nice rendition - this song works well unplugged- enjoy the new axe

[dumont]

Dig the sound of the guitar for this one. Anything by Boston'll slide into the setlist just fine. This is my go-to for driving through rurality with the windows down. Lovely cover !

[des0free]

Love this song too!  You are daring for trying to do this live singing + guitar, and with the fingerpicking riffs at the beginning, but you're finding a good way to pull it off with putting your own spin on it.  New guitar sounds great.

PS. An idea for a piece of gear for you to try is "iRig Acoustic Stage" - it is a little mic that clips in the soundhole and goes into a little battery powered box that processes the sound and allows you to mix in the regular piezo pickup output of the guitar. I couldn't decide for myself whether I liked it or not, but I was using it without piezo mixed in.  Could be worth a try!  Not too expensive either!

[ODH]

Guitar sounds great, even with that piezo sound, it's maybe a little compressed. My acoustic is an Ibanez acoustic electric (Talman) but I can't plug it in as it has an earthing problem (mains hum if you're not touching the strings).

Great version of the song as well. I'm in awe of those who can play and sing at the same time.

Many moons ago I had a go at  More Than a Feeling, albeit in a different treatment, for the Recycle fest which was running at the time.

[StephenM]

Love this song too!  You are daring for trying to do this live singing + guitar, and with the fingerpicking riffs at the beginning, but you're finding a good way to pull it off with putting your own spin on it.  New guitar sounds great.

PS. An idea for a piece of gear for you to try is "iRig Acoustic Stage" - it is a little mic that clips in the soundhole and goes into a little battery powered box that processes the sound and allows you to mix in the regular piezo pickup output of the guitar. I couldn't decide for myself whether I liked it or not, but I was using it without piezo mixed in.  Could be worth a try!  Not too expensive either!

thanks Doug, I have been considering something like this.   Kind of want to try one.  They also make pedals that do this sort of thing but it's done electronically... does lack a bit of low end on this although I do tend to eq the bass down too much also...