Originally posted by tony mads usa:
Bill makes some very valid points, especially about the differences of opinion based on what each individual is comfortable with, and how they currently perform. Also as Billl said, different venues, different expectations.
A friend of mine recently bought a guitar synth (sorry I don't know the name) which follows his chord playing and adds bass and drums, and can change lead 'voices' to whatever instrument he wants for solos ... Have you thought about anything like that" ... This way all the audience sees is your guitar and you can have as little (bass & drums only) or as much (full band) accompaniment as you want....
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That is a very serious option for me. However, I play acoustic, not electric. Although, Line 6 did come out with a Variax "acoustic" style guitar that would probably send midi signals like what you speak of. Problem is, I demo'd it and did not like it. I didn't play it long, maybe I could get used to it better. It's a strong choice for me.
However, I want a keyboard anyway because even if I stayed totally 100% live, there are songs I can play piano only that guitar does not do justice to.
But again, the main question is whether the richer sound (OMB) is BETTER for getting gigs.
Put it this way... you can sound like James Taylor with a guitar only. Or you can sound like that PLUS him and his full band on other songs if you add at least drums/bass lines. What gets more gigs?
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