Playing an acoustic guitar part on an electric

I'm doing a cover of 'No Surprises' with my band, our guitar player wanted to play the acoustic part on an electric. I told him it was fine, but the way that part fits into the mix, I'm starting to think maybe it needs an acoustic. It's so perfect, hardly noticeable, somewhat percussive, like its floating in and out of the song. Is this kind of mix achievable on an electric? Obviously I won't be able to mix it like a Radiohead record exactly, but can I achieve a similar effect with an electric? I want it to come across the same as an acoustic, I suppose. Maybe by scooping the mids on a clean tone? Any help is much appreciated.