For about 40 years I got by with micing the guitar but hated being stuck in one spot (though I'm way past doing the duck walk). I had an under the bridge pick-up fitted but it just didn't sound as good as the unamped guitar. The Takamine I bought (EG50th anniversary model) sounds as good amped as acoustic, and I find I can use a gauge lighter strings as I don't need to hit it as hard, which makes finger style a touch easier too.