Very true. I've always played any new guitar without it plugged in. You can hear the resonance of a solid body instrument very well without the amp. I picked out my Strat playing it unplugged. I could hear the tone front and back. Not many listen to instruments unplugged. Most guitars, Strats, Teles and mahogany guitars you can really hear the tone from the back.
First time I've ever heard anyone who does this. Most people think I'm nuts.
Wayne,