Do You Play Your Electric Guitars Unlugged??

[Yowzer]

I play unplugged far more than amped.

 

[jonesy]

When I see kids today with their modelling amps using tons of distortion and thinking it's a great sound I'd like to tell them to try get a tone without any amplification and see how they're doing.

 

[RMC1]

Yep,i play unplugged a lot too.Although i can assure you that when i get Home there`s going to be one hell of a lot of noise coming from my House,i have Months of stored up Guitar Playing to catch up on

 

[LongBeach]

absolutely!
I usually plug-in and practice for awhile, then later, end up picking
it back up and playing unplugged while watching tv off
& on all night.

 

[bad261]

Unplugged. Mainly because if I use an amp, my wife or one of two daughters complains. Also, I can practice anywhere. Plus, I read where Clapton advised practicing unplugged. If it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me.

 

[GNR4EVR]

I practice all the time unplugged. THeres nothing like freedom to wander untethered.

 

[River]

<snip>practice your electric guitar unplugged. If you can get it sounding good that way then when you plug it in your expression and dynamics will be amazing.<snip>

My experience as well.

 

[Phil47uk]

At home ...Unplugged 99% of the time. If you can't make it sound good dry and rely on effects all the time , then it's all a bit pointless as far as I am concerned .

 

[Jason]

i remember a thread about...uhh poop..and you said you were on the pot..

It's nice to have the internet in your pocket, if for no other reason than creeping people out.

 

[redcoats1976]

i get up to go to work around 2 am,and i like to play about 15 minutes before going to work...the family prefers unplugged.they also know that if they keep me awake by being too loud the night before i may not care what they prefer.

 

[RMC1]

At home ...Unplugged 99% of the time. If you can't make it sound good dry and rely on effects all the time , then it's all a bit pointless as far as I am concerned .

I totally agree with that Statement Phil,that`s my take on it too.An old Fender Tube Amp,a Lead,a Guitar.Works for me

 

[hipofutura]

I'm glad to see the response to this question. I thought I was about the only one who played unplugged. For the most part I'm working on speed and technique; no amps is required.

 

[6shooter]

I was once told that great guitars ALWAYS sound good unplugged. True.

 

[gui524]

Yeah, I do ... I'm just too lazy to go turn on the amp

 

[Leumas]

Wow, I'm going out on a limb here...I never play unplugged. If I'm unplugged I'm playing acoustic. I had no idea I was in the minority...or that I WAS the minority.

 

[prakashananda]

Yes. For me, a great guitar is a pleasure to play unplugged.

 

[JGray]

Unplugged most of the time and can't seem to resist playing along with the commercials, etc. when watching TV. Also have noticed the LP has a very bright and strong sound compared to my other solid bodies when played unplugged.