Hello all. First, let me say how nice it is to finally join your ranks. After a very long time after Guild worked its magic on me, and after a bit of saving, I rolled the dice and ordered an OM-140. It's, for me at least, absolutely perfect but now I have to face the next hurtle- what to put in it for a pickup.
I'm sure someone will point out that the OM-140E comes with a Fishman system, however the deal I got going without the Sonitone was far too good to pass up (there was a model specific price match) and also- based on the reviews I could find on YouTube at least- I wasn't sure the stock system was what I was after. I figure what I saved by going this route will be spent on getting a system better suited to my tastes, so I'm happy with this.
In terms of sound, I personally have never enjoyed piezos and prefer (at least the idea of) having an on-board mic instead, although I'm not married to it.
I'd like to take it out the open mics, or house jams (so, into the board), and I don't see me using it in a full band setting (it could happen, but it's not something I envision.
My initial thought was something along the lines of the LR Baggs Lyric, or the iBeam (which I understand to be sort of a mic-y kissing cousin to a piezo) but in creeping this forum a little I've seen mention of a K & K system.
Budget wise I'd be hoping to come in around $200USD/$250CND/several pounds.
So, with all that in place, what do you folks suggest for an OM-140 or even just an OM body shape?
I can do a lot repairs and such myself, but I also have access to a great luthier if I get in too deep.
Thanks.
I'm sure someone will point out that the OM-140E comes with a Fishman system, however the deal I got going without the Sonitone was far too good to pass up (there was a model specific price match) and also- based on the reviews I could find on YouTube at least- I wasn't sure the stock system was what I was after. I figure what I saved by going this route will be spent on getting a system better suited to my tastes, so I'm happy with this.
In terms of sound, I personally have never enjoyed piezos and prefer (at least the idea of) having an on-board mic instead, although I'm not married to it.
I'd like to take it out the open mics, or house jams (so, into the board), and I don't see me using it in a full band setting (it could happen, but it's not something I envision.
My initial thought was something along the lines of the LR Baggs Lyric, or the iBeam (which I understand to be sort of a mic-y kissing cousin to a piezo) but in creeping this forum a little I've seen mention of a K & K system.
Budget wise I'd be hoping to come in around $200USD/$250CND/several pounds.
So, with all that in place, what do you folks suggest for an OM-140 or even just an OM body shape?
I can do a lot repairs and such myself, but I also have access to a great luthier if I get in too deep.
Thanks.