Fender Acoustasonic and Highway Series

[Chistopher]

Have any of you guys tried Fenders new "thin" acoustic electrics? I really want to like them, they are built great, look good, and play well; but I have never tried on direct into the soundboard, which I assume is what they are meant for.

What are you guys thoughts? I hear mixed opinions on them, especially seeing as they are way to quiet acoustically for traditional unplugged acoustic use.

 

[Mincer]

I tried the Acoustasonic Tele and Strat. First thing I noticed is that both are very neck heavy. Haven't tried the new Highway or the Acoustasonic Jazzmaster yet.

 

[Securb]

Never plugged one into the soundboard but have played them in the music store. I also found them to be neck-heavy. I have the same issue with my acoustic B.C. Rich. It must be one of the pitfalls of building an acoustic guitar with an electric neck. I do not mind the B.C. Rich for a song or two or sitting down but if I had to play it all night standing up the neck dive would drive me crazy.