I really think this particular pre is not ideal for acoustic instruments to sound acoustic. It has some built in effects that are on whenever the pre-amp is engaged. From the description, it sounds...
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I really think this particular pre is not ideal for acoustic instruments to sound acoustic. It has some built in effects that are on whenever the pre-amp is engaged. From the description, it sounds...
Just went through this research. any recording software you run on your computer will have some learning curve, but has best bang for the buck. I bought a Presonus 2 input interface that came with...
I get a high quality belt at second hand store. cut the buckle out with bolt cutters, put a leather shoe lace in buckle mount to loop around the f scroll and on the opposite end (non buckle) I punch...
yes it matters. best results are achieved with matched impedance (particularly with impedance this high) Do as they suggest with special cable. consider yourself lucky that they provide the option,...
I do not like the strobe. I used a petersen strobe clip, did not work for one of the mando string courses. just not as quick and intuitive as I like. I don't get the benefit. I also find the LED...
I do not get the love for ear trumpet. They certainly look cool, and if you have not heard MUCH better then you would think it is great. But I have a real world experience that makes me a doubter:
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BTW, you will know you have it when you walk into a store, play a bunch of high end instruments, and only find 1 (sometimes none) that you like as well as your one at home. I am there with guitar and...
A custom order at this stage might be a very expensive lesson.
2nd that. Most people wont admit when they were "just OK" with the custom mando they commissioned (and paid big money for). For me,...
For that money, I would spend the spring at a few festivals playing whatever the vendors have. Get a buddy and take a 3 day weekend to Nashville, Carters and Gruhn. My experience is that every...
also, not all instruments from a maker are the same. I have played Collings that blew me away, and some that were "meh", and everything in between. Same with EVERY other quality builder. The more you...
I will second the advice to go somewhere and play some. Once you have gotten to a certain level of instrument (and certainly your Collings qualifies) you really need to hear what you are buying. A...
I play bass, guitar, mando, and banjo. The ONLY tuner I have found that tunes all instruments quickly and accurately is the Korg. I have the AW2, which is now not available. I tried the peterson, too...
I have a Flatiron A5, I am extremely skeptical of tone improvement gimmicks, but the Toneguard works as advertised. If you think of the instrument as a combination of vibrating pieces, it makes sense...
I am going to second (or third or fourth) the travelite recommendation. Great protection, lightweight, fits my flatiron A perfectly. enough room for accessories, useful straps (can cart my upright...
On Goodwill, I have seen very pricey Selmer saxophones, and vintage guitars of every stripe. I have bought a few Gibson made banjos (tenor, OPF, thick rims for those interested). Unfortunately, the...
Worth noting that RedEye also has the correct input impedance for K&K. Not all pre-amps and DIs do.
Mas Taco East Nashville. Best eating we did there. long line of locals. Station Inn Always great. Went to Carters and Gruhn, preferred Gruhn. I do not know why. Skip Broadway or whatever the main...
I'm just gonna say it; I have always felt that chasing a decent sound with strings, bridges, etc was a fools errand. I have string preferences like everyone, but I play banjo, mando, and guitar...
I would ask Richie Dotson at Acoustic Box. He may be too buzy building to teach these days, but he could tell you who the best teachers around are. He is also a great resource for when you need work...
I have never felt that an amp works on stage for anyone but the bass player. To me it screws up the mix. Decent monitors, decent PA, everyone in the PA. Bass player often adds an amp because if you...
+1 on right into PA. and Fire Eye, Headway, Radial PZ-DI or other 1M impedance PZ optimized device. Of these, only Fire-eye has lead boost. I rejected fishman pre because of impedance even though I...
Be careful about the "factor of 10" rule. Everything I have read on the topic suggests that for piezo pickups, a match is ideal. The K&K troubleshooting guide is specific about this recommendation:...
The PZ-DI has 1M input available (switch). For the money, I would rather have the Fire-eye.
If I was using only a pickup (as I often do with guitar) the Fire-eye would be it.
The box I am looking for is 1 unit that has a mic pre with phantom, and a PZ pre with switchable (or 1M) input...
I use this combo on bass, and play mando as well. I use a PZ active Direct box for the K&K. either radial or fire-eye. Watch the impedance as K&K is not like most other piezo. The switchable Radial...