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Post by Dr Bass MD on Mar 3, 2020 9:24:50 GMT -5
I’ve heard good things about the K&K mini, and the LR Baggs M1. But admittedly, I’m pretty ignorant as to what is available and what might match a D-28 the best.
Your suggestions and experiences? Thanks!
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Post by Harleyboy on Mar 3, 2020 9:54:08 GMT -5
The K&K recommended to me a few months ago works great on my OM-35. I couldn't be happier with it.
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Post by Lefty Rev on Mar 3, 2020 11:10:02 GMT -5
I've tried the M-1 and M-1A (active) with mixed results. For ME, they tend to pick up way too much string and hand noise (on the body of the guitar).
I've had good results with the K&K, but in a dread, they will sound very bass heavy, so they'll need some serious eq-ing to balance the tone out.
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Post by budg on Mar 3, 2020 11:44:06 GMT -5
I use a K and K in my D18 and a Boss GE7 pedal as a preamp and I eq it for the room. Works great.
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Post by Ragtop on Mar 3, 2020 22:41:20 GMT -5
Can't beat a K&K.
All three of my acoustics have one.
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Post by 6l6 on Mar 4, 2020 13:42:15 GMT -5
I have K&K in all of my acoustics. Love 'em!
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Mar 4, 2020 14:23:17 GMT -5
K&K.
No preamp required. No battery to go dead.
No problem.
Great sound.
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Post by hushnel on Mar 4, 2020 17:06:01 GMT -5
I used these JJB Electronics in the Guild B-50, they are very similar to the K&K but less expensive. JJB Electronics |
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Post by dlxrev on Mar 25, 2020 21:49:10 GMT -5
I have an old Fishman dual system in my HD-28 that I like just because of the microphone. I don’t like the piezo pickup at all.
If I had it to do over again I’d put in a K&K which is what is in my other acoustics.
I use a Red Eye or Orchid DI.
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Post by BigBadJohn on May 11, 2020 11:45:34 GMT -5
K&K in my D16GT
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Post by Ayns on May 11, 2020 13:32:52 GMT -5
K&K in my Taylor 355
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Post by larryguitar54 on May 11, 2020 19:43:11 GMT -5
I installed a generic Fishman UST that has been fine. I do run mine through an Aura which takes out the quack and restores it to the 'correct' sound.
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Post by warped on May 14, 2020 20:36:17 GMT -5
Here's what I like, pickups from JJB Electronics. Made in USA, fast delivery, awesome support. I've installed 2 of the Prestige 220 (one in a mandolin)and one Prestige 330. Highly recommend them. jjb-electronics.com/our-products.html |
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Post by LTB on May 14, 2020 21:22:11 GMT -5
Did you remove the stock unit and replace it with the K&K? My D16 (forget the exact letters following the D16) had a very nice stock unit you could adjust to stop the feedback issues |
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Post by BigBadJohn on May 17, 2020 8:44:41 GMT -5
Did you remove the stock unit and replace it with the K&K? My D16 (forget the exact letters following the D16) had a very nice stock unit you could adjust to stop the feedback issues It had no electronics/pickup in it new. |
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Post by hushnel on May 17, 2020 10:37:31 GMT -5
I’ve mentioned this before, the techno geek inside of me has to reverse engineer nearly every thing I get into. The first transducer I used was a K&K, it was put into a cigarbox bass I built. I got the parts from Owen Holt of Road Toad music, lncluding the the tuners wide enough to use the Pahoehoe strings, he was the guy who came up with the Pahoehoe strings and the first bass scale ukulele.
When I started with these projects I researched transducers. What I discovered is transducers are transducers. I found zero information concerning any functional differences between transducers, I found no information on manufactures or variation in properties or quality. The only difference and information I found was disk diameter. It apprears that smaller disks are used in smaller instruments and larger discs used in larger instruments. For under saddle transducers I only found one reference of the material and it’s the same material that is used for triggering and counting traffic at traffic lights and tolls, installed under the blacktop.
So I ordered a bunch, unwired el Cheapo transducers. I’ve been using them. I ordered the JJB set for the guild B-50 because it was a decent price and included everything, install and play. I’m not sure I could tell the difference between a 15 cent transducer and a $100 K&K.
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