Woo-hoo, got me a Fender A-model. It has a pickup and volume and tone controls already installed. It was VERY inexpensive, but it sounds great plugged in and acoustic. I've been playing heck outta the darn thing, and it added a whole new dimession to my already very large guitar calluses. My fingertips are now in a constant state of peeling...Hey, we're gonna be at O'Dwyer's tonight with Red McWilliams. Why'n'cha come on out?