Another name for an acoustic-electric guitar, this is usually a traditional acoustic guitar (although it can sometimes have a significantly thinner body) that has been outfitted with a pickup for easy amplification of the guitar’s signal. Piezo pickups are commonly used in the bridge saddle on acoustic-electric guitars. Hybrid systems use both a piezo pickup and an internal microphone that can be blended. It is common for an acoustic-electric guitar to have a cutaway on the lower bout.
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