Thank you!Very nice pictures and guitar
Thank you!Very nice pictures and guitar
Ability to switch from one to the other or blend them is a very nice option. Even my old Washburn has both and you can pick one or the other or blend them. It's a good thing.So without saying it, seems like I’m getting talked out of staying with the piezo/under saddle? Not just here, but in my YouTube research as well.
I greatly appreciate everyone’s reply’s and recommendations!
I plug into a preamp. More control than onboard electronics, and its a great excuse to delve into the many-splendored world of preamps.West, thank you for the explanation. This sounds perfect. A little pricey, but it’s definitely in the running!!
charlie, I’ve looked into both k&k and JJB. What I am seeing, the only downfall is you have no control if plugging in to a house system.. ala open mic. That’s really where I am at in my journey. Open mics here and there and hopefully some bar gigs… only reason I haven’t pulled the trigger here
Most folks I've know with under-saddle pickups have had trouble with them. Other types of piezos don't get as many complaints. That's why I got my first K&K.So without saying it, seems like I’m getting talked out of staying with the piezo/under saddle? Not just here, but in my YouTube research as well.
I greatly appreciate everyone’s reply’s and recommendations!
charlie, I’ve looked into both k&k and JJB. What I am seeing, the only downfall is you have no control if plugging in to a house system.. ala open mic. That’s really where I am at in my journey. Open mics here and there and hopefully some bar gigs… only reason I haven’t pulled the trigger here
Oh man… another rabbit hole?? I’m not sure if my brain is ready for another one lol.I plug into a preamp. More control than onboard electronics, and its a great excuse to delve into the many-splendored world of preamps.
So there is a preamp in my guitar.. any chance the k&k can be ran to that and we call it a day? Or does it not work like that?
You could either disconnect the onboard preamp or drill a new hole to add the K&K. Neither is appealing. But I'd just plug what you have into a preamp. You can call the preamp maker to verify that theirs is compatible.. . . there is a preamp in my guitar.. any chance the k&k can be ran to that and we call it a day? Or does it not work like that?
Ask away! Usually there aren't any real answers to get got, just opinions.Also, if I am asking too many questions, go ahead and tell me. I’ve been googling on the side and it’s hard to get any real answers.
There is an existing preamp in the guitar. I’m trying to figure out what brand/model it is. I’d ideally like to find a pickup that works with it for the time being. But, if not I am going over all other options. The LR Baggs anthem seems amazing but probably a little more than I need. The K&k/JJB and adding an external preamp/eq pedal was another I’ve been tossing around. And lastly finding an under the saddle to go with my existing preamp is an option. I think I’ve wore out the K&KJJB buttons on my phone I’ve typed it into so many searches lol.I am a singularity here, in that I had a K & K in a previous D55 and disliked it a great deal, thought even my sound hole mag sounded better, though more electric than acoustic.
However, as I said, I am a singularity, and point of my post is that K & K offered two preamps, a "desktop/amptop" model and also a belt clip style. The latter could offer the utility you are looking for.
Also, I may have understood it wrong, but were you trying to use the existing preamp in the guitar? You may be limited to replacement of the previous p/u element if thats the case, though maybe a member here has a work-around?
The fire eye red eye is now in my searches. ThanksYou could either disconnect the onboard preamp or drill a new hole to add the K&K. Neither is appealing. But I'd just plug what you have into a preamp. You can call the preamp maker to verify that theirs is compatible.
I've had plenty of flattops, but I've never had a guitar that took batteries. Speaking of rabbit holes, that would be a deal-breaker for me.
Plugging straight into a PA is no problem as long as you're on speaking terms with the sound person. But I have a very simple, brilliantly-made preamp, a Fire-Eye Red-Eye. Its only controls are a boost switch, a treble knob, and a volume knob — all I'd ever want. And it sounds great: clean, clear, uncolored, organic. You can still find pristine used Red-Eyes for under $200.
But there's also the mic option. If you're not in a loud band, that's easiest and sounds best. Even a Shure SM-57 will do.
Ask away! Usually there aren't any real answers to get got, just opinions.
But if you have questions about specific products, calls and email to manufacturers' sales departments are always welcome.
=O]The fire eye red eye is now in my searches. Thanks
PS - They're also small enough to fit in a guitar case gear compartment. I do that when I'm just taking just one instrument.The fire eye red eye is now in my searches. Thanks
So, I just took a picture with google and it came up with an answer. Fishman AG2Hello again. Is anyone here able to identify this preamp? There are no markings on it. Added a picture of the pickup ribbon just in case that helps.