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Post by Village Idiot on Oct 28, 2022 13:59:58 GMT -5
I took my guitar to Bob's Guitars this week to have the guy work on my pickup. The wires are short enough and I am oafish enough that I couplde times, when changing the battery, I've pulled the wires out of the existing pickup. This has resulted, a couple time, in sheepishly calling Dub and asking him to fix it for me. Of course he's always been more than generous in his offer to save me once again but it's not long-term solution, so Marty sent me a package of longer wires and battery clips for someone to install. That is the exciting back story. What the repair guy discovered is that my pickup had a short in it, so there was a buzzing sound when the guitar was amped up. I am talking about this thing:  He said that thing is no long manufactured, so suggested that get a K&K Pure Mini PIckup. It was $200 installed, and includes an easy to reach little wheel just inside the soundhole for volume control. I'm happy. Not only does it sound great through my amp, the idea of not having to anticipate changing the battery again gives me peace of mind. It probably will give Dub peace of mind too. I'd like to hear anyone else's experience with these, unless the experience has been negative. I'm planning on liking this for a long time. |
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Post by Dub on Oct 28, 2022 14:41:12 GMT -5
I never minded fixing that for you. It was no imposition, really. As you’ve seen, I have an adjustable bench set up for just that purpose.
The K&K Pure Mini is very nice. That’s what is in my 2004 D-28CW and I use all the time. Now I mostly use it through my (née Marshall’s) ToneDexter.
I assume your faulty preamp will stay where it is to fill the hole made to receive it.
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Post by epaul on Oct 28, 2022 14:52:37 GMT -5
Soundport!
I was pretty excited when I saw this thread, but, it was just about a pickup, not a pickup.
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on Oct 28, 2022 15:13:02 GMT -5
Soundport! I was pretty excited when I saw this thread, but, it was just about a pickup, not a pickup. Yeah, I was a little disappointed too. Mike |
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Post by Village Idiot on Oct 28, 2022 18:12:44 GMT -5
I never minded fixing that for you. It was no imposition, really. As you’ve seen, I have an adjustable bench set up for just that purpose. The K&K Pure Mini is very nice. That’s what is in my 2004 D-28CW and I use all the time. Now I mostly use it through my (née Marshall’s) ToneDexter. I assume your faulty preamp will stay where it is to fill the hole made to receive it. You've not only got a great bench, Mark. I love the way it adjusts easily for varying heights. On top of that your work room, including proximity to a computer to look stuff up and the space you have are just great. I know you never minded fixing this ongoing issue. The person it bothered was me. Let Joy know I've got a bag of mayocoba beans burning to find a way into her kitchen and I could stand a cup of coffee sometime. I'll be pestering you both soon. |
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Post by Marty on Oct 28, 2022 18:22:30 GMT -5
Soundport! I was pretty excited when I saw this thread, but, it was just about a pickup, not a pickup. Ditto! But I say pull out that old preamp and just leave the hole open. It will not change the tone of the guitar to those listening but will make a big difference to you. |
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Post by Marty on Oct 28, 2022 19:28:33 GMT -5
BTY: The input on your Ultrasound amp is a match for the K&Ks but other amps/PAs may not be. So a preamp may be needed.
Do not get a K&K. Not build very well and the controls don't have a linear sweep, a little movement makes a BIG change.
Baggs Para Acoustic is good. Lots of tone and anti feedback options, 1/4" or XLR outputs and runs on 9v or phantom power. This one has everything you need and nothing you really don't need.
The Red Eye is simple, build well and works. XLR output only, the 1/4" output is very low gain, 9v or phantom.
There are other very good ones but they start to get complicated and have a lot more features than you probably need.
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Post by Village Idiot on Oct 28, 2022 19:45:26 GMT -5
Yup, I'm aware of that, Marty. I've only got two sound systems to check with in that regard, the Farmer's Merc and the Cedar River Whalers, whom I join on occasion. It if turns out I need a preamp I'll get one, but in the meantime I'm glad that 95% of my time I don't have to worry about it.
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Post by billhammond on Oct 28, 2022 19:52:51 GMT -5
Yup, I'm aware of that, Marty. I've only got two sound systems to check with in that regard, the Farmer's Merc and the Cedar River Whalers, whom I join on occasion. It if turns out I need a preamp I'll get one, but in the meantime I'm glad that 95% of my time I don't have to worry about it. Have you tried my old vocal mike yet? Yay or nay? |
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Post by TKennedy on Oct 28, 2022 21:51:35 GMT -5
I think you should put a little mirror where the battery box and controls were.
Then you can monitor your facial posturing while on stage
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Post by Village Idiot on Oct 28, 2022 22:02:32 GMT -5
Yup, I'm aware of that, Marty. I've only got two sound systems to check with in that regard, the Farmer's Merc and the Cedar River Whalers, whom I join on occasion. It if turns out I need a preamp I'll get one, but in the meantime I'm glad that 95% of my time I don't have to worry about it. Have you tried my old vocal mike yet? Yay or nay? I haven't gotten back to you on that? I'm sorry, that wasn't thoughtful on my end at all. But the answer is yes. I've been able to use in in two outdoor occasions and have been messing around with it at home. There is a huge difference between what you gave me and the cheapo radio shack mic I had before. One big difference is that while I tend to lean in for really deep notes, I don't need to be nearly as close using your mic, Bill. actually, I don't need to be so close in general. It makes a big difference. Thank you! |
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Post by billhammond on Oct 28, 2022 22:05:57 GMT -5
Have you tried my old vocal mike yet? Yay or nay? I haven't gotten back to you on that? I'm sorry, that wasn't thoughtful on my end at all. But the answer is yes. I've been able to use in in two outdoor occasions and have been messing around with it at home. There is a huge difference between what you gave me and the cheapo radio shack mic I had before. One big difference is that while I tend to lean in for really deep notes, I don't need to be nearly as close using your mic, Bill. actually, I don't need to be so close in general. It makes a big difference. Thank you! Glad to hear that, Todd -- we both have lower-pitched and strongish voices, and I always thought that mike handled those parameters well. Plus the on/off switch! |
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Post by Village Idiot on Oct 28, 2022 22:09:31 GMT -5
Yea on the on/off switch. I never thought of the advantage until I had it.
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Post by Dub on Oct 28, 2022 23:07:59 GMT -5
BTY: The input on your Ultrasound amp is a match for the K&Ks but other amps/PAs may not be. So a preamp may be needed. Do not get a K&K. Not build very well and the controls don't have a linear sweep, a little movement makes a BIG change. Baggs Para Acoustic is good. Lots of tone and anti feedback options, 1/4" or XLR outputs and runs on 9v or phantom power. This one has everything you need and nothing you really don't need. The Red Eye is simple, build well and works. XLR output only, the 1/4" output is very low gain, 9v or phantom. There are other very good ones but they start to get complicated and have a lot more features than you probably need. I have a K&K DI/preamp but I haven't used it in years. I either use the Baggs Venue DI or the ToneDexter. I think the Venue DI has the same electronics as the Para Acoustic but with more features. |
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Post by Marty on Oct 29, 2022 9:11:39 GMT -5
The Venue has lots of features but some you have probably never used. It is well built, it's made to be stepped on.The Mute and built in tuner are very nice. Costs a lot more than a Para Acoustic.
ToneDexter has a bit of a learning curve.
As I said the K&K controls do not have a nice sweep to them and do not step on it.
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Post by Village Idiot on Oct 29, 2022 10:36:22 GMT -5
I'm confused as to the purposed of a DI box. Am I reading here that it can serve as a preamp if I needed one?
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Post by John B on Oct 29, 2022 11:50:00 GMT -5
The Venue has lots of features but some you have probably never used. It is well built, it's made to be stepped on. #1 reason he should consider a Venue - at least clumsy oafs like me always need to make sure things can be stepped on. |
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Post by coachdoc on Oct 29, 2022 22:33:20 GMT -5
I have both the red eye and the venue. I prefer the venue but the red eye is so much more convenient.
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