Acoustic-electric guitars are essential for musicians seeking exceptional sound quality and versatility during live performances. Merging the classic resonance of an acoustic guitar with cutting-edge electronic capabilities, these instruments allow players to easily amplify their sound without sacrificing tonal authenticity. With onboard preamps, built-in tuners, and tone-shaping controls, acoustic-electric guitars make it easy to tailor your live sound directly from the stage. Whether you’re performing solo or with a full band, these guitars handle everything from delicate fingerpicking passages to powerful strumming—ensuring your music is heard clearly in any venue. Modern acoustic-electric guitars feature reliable pickups—such as piezo, magnetic, or blended systems—that capture every nuance of your playing style while minimizing feedback.
Choosing the best acoustic-electric guitar for live performance involves considering features such as body shape, wood type, onboard electronics, and stage-friendly design elements like cutaways for upper fret access. Leading brands including Taylor, Martin, Yamaha, Fender, and Gibson offer models engineered specifically for gigging musicians who demand both playability and superior live sound projection. With the right acoustic-electric guitar, musicians can enjoy seamless transitions between unplugged practice sessions and amplified concerts—making them a top choice for artists who value portability and professional-grade audio fidelity. Explore Adorama’s expertly curated selection to find an acoustic-electric guitar that meets your style, budget, and performance needs for unforgettable shows every time you take the stage.
Acoustic-electric Guitars For Live Performance
Acoustic-electric guitars for live performance offer musicians the perfect blend of natural acoustic tone and amplified versatility, making them an essential choice for gigs, concerts, and studio sessions... alike. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just stepping onto the stage, these guitars provide the flexibility and reliability needed to shine in any live setting. Explore a wide selection of acoustic-electric guitars designed to help you deliver dynamic performances with confidence and style.
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Fender FA-235E Concert Acoustic Electric Guitar, Laurel Fretboard, Natural
SKU: FE971252021
(37)
DESCRIPTION
A visually stunning concert acoustic electric guitar with a flame maple top and modern Fishman electronics.
$58
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financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: fender
DESCRIPTION
A visually stunning concert acoustic electric guitar with a flame maple top and modern Fishman electronics.
D'Angelico Guitars Premier Niagara Mini Dreadnought Body Acoustic Electric Guitar with Onboard Preamp and Tuner, 20 Frets, C-Shape Neck, Ovangkol Fingerboard, Natural Spruce
SKU: DGPMISNACCH
(11)
DESCRIPTION
A compact acoustic electric guitar with a slim C-shape neck and onboard preamp and tuner.
$67
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6‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: d'angelico guitars
DESCRIPTION
A compact acoustic electric guitar with a slim C-shape neck and onboard preamp and tuner.
Ibanez Talman Series TCY10E Acoustic Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Black High Gloss
SKU: IBTCY10EBK
(11)
DESCRIPTION
A distinctive black acoustic-electric guitar with a rosewood fretboard and a rebellious double-cutaway design.
$42
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6‑month
special
financing.
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- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A distinctive black acoustic-electric guitar with a rosewood fretboard and a rebellious double-cutaway design.
Ibanez Talman Series TCY10E Acoustic Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Transparent Blue Sunburst High Gloss
SKU: IBTCY10ETBS
(11)
DESCRIPTION
A distinctive hybrid guitar with a blue finish, rosewood fretboard, and a rebellious double-cutaway design.
$42
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6‑month
special
financing.
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- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A distinctive hybrid guitar with a blue finish, rosewood fretboard, and a rebellious double-cutaway design.
Ibanez AEG50N Acoustic Electric Guitar, Walnut Fretboard, Black High Gloss
SKU: IBAEG50NBKH
(7)
DESCRIPTION
A slender, single-cutaway acoustic electric guitar with a walnut fretboard and black high gloss finish.
$59
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6‑month
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financing.
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- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A slender, single-cutaway acoustic electric guitar with a walnut fretboard and black high gloss finish.
Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster Acoustic Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Crimson Red
SKU: FE0972018238
(2)
DESCRIPTION
A revolutionary guitar that blends acoustic and electric voices, with a mahogany body and ebony fingerboard.
$167
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12‑month
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financing.
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- Brand: fender
DESCRIPTION
A revolutionary guitar that blends acoustic and electric voices, with a mahogany body and ebony fingerboard.
Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster Acoustic Electric Guitar with Deluxe Gig Bag, Ebony Fingerboard, Sunburst
SKU: FEACTLCSB
(2)
DESCRIPTION
A powerful and versatile acoustic electric guitar with a hollow body, ebony fingerboard, and sunburst finish.
$175
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- Brand: fender
DESCRIPTION
A powerful and versatile acoustic electric guitar with a hollow body, ebony fingerboard, and sunburst finish.
Ibanez AEWC400 Acoustic Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Transparent Black Sunburst
SKU: IBAEWC400TKS
(2)
DESCRIPTION
A quality acoustic-electric guitar with a flamed maple top, Fishman pickup, and Ibanez preamp.
$117
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6‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A quality acoustic-electric guitar with a flamed maple top, Fishman pickup, and Ibanez preamp.
Ibanez AEWC Series AEWC400 Acoustic Electric Guitar, Amber Sunburst High Gloss
SKU: IBAEWC400AMS
(2)
DESCRIPTION
A sleek, modern acoustic electric guitar with a flamed maple top and Fishman Sonicore pickup.
$109
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6‑month
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financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A sleek, modern acoustic electric guitar with a flamed maple top and Fishman Sonicore pickup.
Ibanez Performance PF15ECE Performance Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Transparent Blue Sunburst High Gloss
SKU: IBPF15ECETBS
(2)
DESCRIPTION
A dreadnought acoustic/electric guitar with a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and built-in tuner.
KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A dreadnought acoustic/electric guitar with a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and built-in tuner.
Ibanez AEG5012 AEG Series Single-Cutaway 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar, Black
SKU: IBAEG5012BK
(2)
DESCRIPTION
A powerful and balanced 12-string acoustic electric guitar with easy playability, solid black finish, and sparkling tones.
$67
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6‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A powerful and balanced 12-string acoustic electric guitar with easy playability, solid black finish, and sparkling tones.
Ibanez AEWC Series AEWC400 Acoustic Electric Guitar, Laurel Fretboard, Indigo Blue Burst Gloss
SKU: IBAEWC400IBB
(2)
DESCRIPTION
A right-handed acoustic-electric guitar with a comfort body, flamed maple top and Fishman pickup.
$117
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6‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A right-handed acoustic-electric guitar with a comfort body, flamed maple top and Fishman pickup.
Ibanez Talman Series TCM50 Acoustic Electric Guitar with Figured Ash Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, 20 Frets, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, Natural High Gloss
SKU: IBTCM50NT
(2)
DESCRIPTION
A rebellious hybrid guitar with a figured ash top, mahogany back and sides, and 20 frets.
$59
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6‑month
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financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A rebellious hybrid guitar with a figured ash top, mahogany back and sides, and 20 frets.
Ibanez AEG5012 AEG Series Single-Cutaway 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar, Dark Violin Sunburst
SKU: IBAEG5012DVH
(2)
DESCRIPTION
A powerful and balanced 12-string acoustic electric guitar with a slender, single-cutaway body and intuitive electronics.
$67
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6‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A powerful and balanced 12-string acoustic electric guitar with a slender, single-cutaway body and intuitive electronics.
Luna Gypsy Quilt Ash Acoustic Electric Guitar with Preamp, Rosewood Fretboard, Trans Purple
SKU: LUGYPEQATPP
(1)
DESCRIPTION
A unique and beautiful acoustic electric guitar with a trans purple finish and rosewood fretboard.
$67
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6‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: luna
DESCRIPTION
A unique and beautiful acoustic electric guitar with a trans purple finish and rosewood fretboard.
Fender CB-60SCE Concert Cutaway Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Black
SKU: FE970183006
(1)
DESCRIPTION
A concert-sized acoustic electric bass guitar with solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, equipped with Fishman electronics.
$67
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6‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: fender
DESCRIPTION
A concert-sized acoustic electric bass guitar with solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, equipped with Fishman electronics.
Ibanez Classical Series GA6CE Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Natural High Gloss
SKU: IBGA6CE
(1)
DESCRIPTION
A well-constructed, affordable classical guitar with a natural high gloss finish and rosewood fretboard.
$50
/mo suggested payments with
6‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A well-constructed, affordable classical guitar with a natural high gloss finish and rosewood fretboard.
Ibanez AEG Series AEG70 Acoustic Electric Guitar, Purple Iris Burst High Gloss
SKU: IBAEG70PIH
(1)
DESCRIPTION
A powerful and balanced acoustic electric guitar with a slender, single-cutaway body, flamed maple top, and walnut bridge.
$72
/mo suggested payments with
6‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A powerful and balanced acoustic electric guitar with a slender, single-cutaway body, flamed maple top, and walnut bridge.
Ibanez Classical Series GA5TCE Thinline Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Natural High Gloss
SKU: IBGA5TCE
(1)
DESCRIPTION
A well-constructed, affordable classical guitar with a narrow nut width and rosewood fretboard.
$50
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6‑month
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financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A well-constructed, affordable classical guitar with a narrow nut width and rosewood fretboard.
Ibanez Classical Series GA35TCE Thinline Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss
SKU: IBGA35TCEDVS
(1)
DESCRIPTION
A Thinline cutaway acoustic electric guitar with a dark violin sunburst high gloss finish and rosewood fretboard.
$64
/mo suggested payments with
6‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A Thinline cutaway acoustic electric guitar with a dark violin sunburst high gloss finish and rosewood fretboard.
Washburn Harvest Series D7SCE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Guitar, Natural
SKU: WBWD7SCEAU
(1)
DESCRIPTION
A natural finish dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar with solid spruce top, mahogany body, and Barcus-Berry EQ4T preamp.
$75
/mo suggested payments with
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special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: washburn
DESCRIPTION
A natural finish dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar with solid spruce top, mahogany body, and Barcus-Berry EQ4T preamp.
Luna Gypsy Quilt Ash Acoustic Electric Guitar with Preamp, Rosewood Fretboard, Gloss Natural
SKU: LUGYPEQAGN
(1)
DESCRIPTION
A unique and beautiful acoustic electric guitar with a quilt ash finish and rosewood fretboard.
$67
/mo suggested payments with
6‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: luna
DESCRIPTION
A unique and beautiful acoustic electric guitar with a quilt ash finish and rosewood fretboard.
Ibanez Joe Satriani Signature JSA5 Acoustic Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Vintage Burst High Gloss
SKU: IBJSA5VB
(1)
DESCRIPTION
A Joe Satriani Signature JSA5 Acoustic Electric Guitar with a vintage burst high gloss finish and rosewood fretboard.
$75
/mo suggested payments with
12‑month
special
financing.
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A Joe Satriani Signature JSA5 Acoustic Electric Guitar with a vintage burst high gloss finish and rosewood fretboard.
Ibanez AEG70 Acoustic Electric Guitar, Walnut Fretboard, Transparent Charcoal Burst High Gloss
SKU: IBAEG70TCH
(1)
DESCRIPTION
A cutaway acoustic electric guitar with a walnut fretboard and transparent charcoal burst high gloss finish.
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$67
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KEY FEATURES
- Brand: ibanez
DESCRIPTION
A cutaway acoustic electric guitar with a walnut fretboard and transparent charcoal burst high gloss finish.
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