#Converting multiple piezo pickups to one input series
Baggs Element Active System ($129 street), Fishman AG Series ($90 street), Fishman Matrix Infinity ($150 street).
Examples to try: B-Band Undersaddle Transducer ($43 street), D-TAR Undersaddle Series ($80-$115 street, ), L.R. Undersaddle piezo transducers are frequently paired with other types of pickups or microphones (see the "Multi-Source Systems" section below) for a richer, more natural sound and more versatility. Some more affordable options (especially those that come in entry-level guitars) are prone to what guitarists often refer to as piezo quack-an artificial-sounding tonal artifact that often makes the guitar sound thin, annoying, and not very acoustic-like. The procedure-which should be performed by a qualified professional- requires drilling a tiny hole for the pickup wire to pass through, as well as end-pin-jack installation. If you have an acoustic that sounds great, having an undersaddle transducer installed may be a worthwhile part of getting a satisfactory amplified tone. Here are some others to try: Pick-up the World PUTW #27 ($150, ), Schertler DYN-G ($608 street, ), LR Baggs iBeam (passive/$90 street, active/$140 street), B-Band Acoustic Soundboard Transducer ($75 street, ). This passive system sounds terrific, creates very little feedback, and, if installed properly, provides virtually trouble-free use. One of the best known is the K&K Sound Pure Mini ($91 street, ). Some can be rather thin and brittle sounding, so watch for that when you're auditioning them.Īnother class of contact pickup mounts inside the guitar with glue under the bridgeplate (the dark piece of wood surrounding the area where the strings are anchored to your guitar's body). Just be sure you try them on your guitar before you buy.
For players who only perform once in a while at lower-volume gigs, these can work really well. These pickups tend to be very microphonic, meaning they are more prone to generating annoying, high-pitched feedback at high volumes. Perhaps the least invasive pickups at your disposal are contact pickups (aka "bottlecaps"), small, passive units that adhere to the top of your guitar with a sticky tack material that won't harm your axe's finish-and that comes off easily.
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