If you use the uke without electricity, does it sound like an acoustic uke? Is it loud enough to hear like an acoustic uke?
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It sounds fine without being plugged in. I suggest you change the strings. That will improve the sound immensely. I prefer D'Addario, but you could use any brand you prefer. It does not have the same sound as a better quality wood uke, however it is great for travel, very durable, and you don't have to worry about humidifying it.
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Bret: it is a very well made guitar, despite its cost. It sounds very low without an amp, as many other solid bodies, however, while travelling, I used my iPad for a large variety of tones at room level, and it worked very well. A small battery power amp works well, too. If you use a large amp, it sounds fine, however it is relatively clean/dry, as expected from any piezo pickup. There are several videos on YouTube that show show you how to restring it very easily.The neck is similar to my Tele ´63 reissue or Les Paul 60s neck. It is confortable and the fretwork is excellent. I don´t think you can make a better electric guitar of this size and weight. Bret: it is a very well made guitar, despite its cost. It sounds very low without an amp, as many other solid bodies, however, while travelling, I used my iPad for a large variety of tones at room level, and it worked very well. A small battery power amp works well, too. If you use a large amp, it sounds fine, however it is relatively clean/dry, as expected from any piezo pickup. There are several videos on YouTube that show show you how to restring it very easily.The neck is similar to my Tele ´63 reissue or Les Paul 60s neck. It is confortable and the fretwork is... » Read More Bret: it is a very well made guitar, despite its cost. It sounds very low without an amp, as many other solid bodies, however, while travelling, I used my iPad for a large variety of tones at room level, and it worked very well. A small battery power amp works well, too. If you use a large amp, it sounds fine, however it is relatively clean/dry, as expected from any piezo pickup. There are several videos on YouTube that show show you how to restring it very easily.The neck is similar to my Tele ´63 reissue or Les Paul 60s neck. It is confortable and the fretwork is excellent. I don´t think you can make a better electric guitar of this size and weight. « Show Less
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Not as loud, definitely not an acoustic guitar. It has electric guitar strings
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You can play it without an amp or with one. That is the good thing about acoustic electric instruments. Acoustically, it still sounds pretty good, too.
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You can play it without plugging it in for practice, but you will not get the same sound as an acoustic. It is a good violin, though...especially for the money.
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Yeah. It is an acoustic that is plugged to an amp. It sounds just like an acoustic, just amplified.
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Yes, Wosto, sorry but you need an amp. It should not be advertised as an acoustic-electric at all. Having said that, it's a great guitar (with an amp). I bought a Roland Cube (4W) - absolutely perfect, lots of sound effects, runs on electricity or 6 x AA batteries, volume adjustment is great for living room or street busking, and can sling over your other shoulder.
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Hello,I own the keyboard and I dont even use the computer interface to play it. It is useable without the computer and I have put in batteries and played it on my bed even. A very fun instrument using the sound I found,(voice 82 and dsp) and yes you dont need a computer so rest assured.Sincerely,Michael E Litchmore
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It's acoustic"electric"... Doesn't have the electric guitar sound but you can connect it to amplify the acoustic sound
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Yes, with high G which I changed to a low G. Just an FYI, I also purchased a Kala KA-TE Mahogany Tenor Electric at the same time for my daughter. While the High Tide uke is really nice looking and also plays very well, the Kala I think sounds better. In fact I have also purchased an Oscar Schmidt and Lanikai ukes and the Kala is (in my opinion) the best sounding of all of them. More info than you wanted but thought I would share my thoughts.
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I plug an acoustic guitar into it for outdoor weddings where there is no power. Used it twice and was fine and loud enough. Takes about 10 seconds to get moving. Planning on using it for a couple weddings this summer. The battery power was good. If you're looking to use it as a stereo, I don't know how to answer. Hope this helped.
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It works, But you can't expect a great sound. If you use clean sound you'll fine a very low volumen. With the gain you´ll get more noise, could be fun for a while rocking with the ukulele (pasive mic)
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Sorry, I'm just a beginner guitar player. I definitely don't know how to play a ukulele. So I don't know if you can use with a ukulele. I imagine you could but you may want to ask the vendor of the products. Thanks
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Yes you can play it without being plugged and it sounds great - it is also a beautiful mandolin - hope this helps - have a beautiful blessed weekend
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I haven't Josh. I don't use it, it's in a drawer somewhere. It seems to be and audio pickup (microphone) and I had way to much trouble with feedback. I bought it for a ukulele, but the speakers would cause the ukes sound box to hum and the feedback was to hard to control. I had more luck with it mounted on the headstock, above the tuners and aimed back down the strings. -Mike
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When it's plugged, you can make it an amplified acoustic sound or the electric sound. Not plugged, it sounds like a beginner guitar, which is fine!
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Not at all, I prefer it without an amp, I only use an amp if I wanna mess around with the sound I use a amp and its fun but for the true ukulele sound I prefer it straight from the ukulele it's self