Classic roundback for recording?

[thebigboss]

Hi,

I plan to buy a new Classic guitar. The main use will be recording/amplifying for live use. I was considering a nice guitar with a condenser mic, but I also came across some guitars with a built-in pick-up. I heard that roundback guitars didn't sound so great acoustically, but that this shape improved the sound of the pick-up. Is this true?
What would you advice if the acoustic sound isn't that important, als long as the amplified sound is good?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[tdukex]

Hi,

I plan to buy a new Classic guitar. The main use will be recording/amplifying for live use. I was considering a nice guitar with a condenser mic, but I also came across some guitars with a built-in pick-up. I heard that roundback guitars didn't sound so great acoustically, but that this shape improved the sound of the pick-up. Is this true?
What would you advice if the acoustic sound isn't that important, als long as the amplified sound is good?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Don't know much about roundbacks. Looks like nobody else does either. You might try posting your question here: http://www.acousticguitar.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi

 

[boingoman]

Are you talking about the Ovation line of guitars? Personally I don't care for the sound of their acoustics. The composite bodies seem to lack life. Many people love them, though. I think Ovation gained a reputation as being kind of a leader in acoustics with onboard electronics, as the plastic bodies made mounting an easy task. The thinner bodies do cut down on feedback on stage, as do their guitars with the offset soundholes.
They are a pain in the ass to play sitting down, that's for sure. Damn things want to slide off your leg all the time. I always used a piece of double side tape on the bottom to get some grip on my leg.