UreMusic Education

A semi-acoustic guitar has electronic pickups and acoustic chambers. Having the knowledge to identify and understand the elements that are used to create a semi-acoustic guitar will make it possible for you identify and select the appropriate guitar for your needs. There are several types of semi-acoustic guitars, each one has its own characteristics that change the timbre of the instrument. Choosing the correct instrument for your needs is a matter of personal preference. Semi-Acoustic Guitars A semi-acoustic guitar houses a soundbox that makes it possible to create a guitar that combines both acoustic and electronic methods to create sound. For instance, the sound box consists of a hollow chamber in which the vibrations from the string reverberate, just like with an acoustic instrument. The sound then goes through a process of electrical amplification to make it louder and more robust. Semi-acoustic guitars are typically designed to use an amplifier as the sound box does not provi