Originally Posted By: Jim Fogle
David,

I understand exactly what you're saying. I believe all the Variax models have too much piezo effect that make them sound artificial. I've used that to my advantage recording rockabilly or playing the thunk, thunk Johnny Cash lick invented by Luther Perkins. My guitar responds well to pick position between the bridge and fretboard but doesn't like finger strums or picking. It sounds better when I use a pick.


This helps me get a more acoustic and less piezo sound when I record my acoustic with the include piezo pickup:

http://www.harmonycentral.com/articles/better-sound-from-acoustic-guitar-piezo-pickups

Doc-take it easy John this is just a sharp scalpel. It will not cut deep so don't worry.
Me-I'm not John
Doc-I know, I am!

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