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Acoustics generally sound better with heavier strings, since the vibration of the strings is physically moving the top of the guitar to create the sound. Obviously that’s a trade off against easy playability, but explains why most acoustic styles don’t include much bending, and I guess also because playing only one or two strings at once also tends to sound a bit “meh” on a solo acoustic
On a decent acoustic you really want 12s to get the best from it.
If you're used to an electric the acoustic strings will feel like rope for a bit but you will get used to it.
It will also help when you go back to the electric.
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But I've noticed that even with 12's the action on these guitars seems quite high, I have a friend with one of these, he's not really a guitarist and he was a bit surprised when I remarked that the action was ridiculously high on the stock model. But 12's are quite a light string for an acoustic so to get them to ring out you need quite a bit of space.
Actually I think these guitars would benefit from much heavier strings, but the problem is the guitar is designed for light/medium guage so you might invalidate any warranty if you start experimenting with jumbo strings.
Also, playing style on an acoustic is so different, I'm a rubbish acoustic player at least compared to the electric, but I've known a few decent acoustic players who really can't get to grips with the electric, it requires a different touch in fact I tend to think of them as completely different instruments.
Try 11s, but lay off the big bends, just a bit of gentle vibrato, stop playing solos on it, try fingerpicking
That's pretty much it.
It's a different instrument, and to get the best 'acousticness' out of it, you need to approach it differently.
If you want to bend on it you'd need thin strings and a low action, but then general acoustic playing won't sound as good. I personally don't think muscling up to bend 12s or 13s on an acoustic is a good idea for most people, it's possible to injure your hand doing too much stuff like that especially if you take a few days off and come straight back to doing it. Personal experience with that and taking time off to heal hand strain is pretty frustrating.
Regardless of the string gauge you use a good setup and correct nut height is still very important.
As has been said acoustics are different beasts so not all techniques are transferrable. It can be frustrating at first, but it's very satisfying once you start to progress. Remember how you felt when you first picked up an electric?
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nah seriously, you can go lighter gauge of strings and make sure the guitar is set up well. High action never helps.