Amplification
Playing in a combo with drums and electric guitar, I've battled for years with my mando sound to the point that I enjoy playing it less now. I tried a solid body Eastman, but it sounded more like an electric guitar. I'm currently playing an Epiphone MM-50E, but there's so much lost between the instrument and the amplifier (not to mention that it's not a great acoustic tone to start) - doesn't give the mando sound I want.
I've had a 1922 Gibson A4 for years that I absolutely love - loud, warm, beautiful. I had a Fishman bridge pickup in it years ago, but again felt like the output wasn't adequately reproducing the warmth I wanted.
The stick-ons I've tried give a lot of instrument knocking and scratching, but I've only used inexpensive ones - likely too inexpensive.
Because the Gibson really does have the acoustic tone I wqnt, I'd love to hear recommendations on how to reproduce it on stage with a loud band. I do have a LR Baggs Venue DI as a pre-amp. I see K&K, AKG, LR Baggs, and other reviews here. Is there a clip-on mic that won't feed back? A bridge PU that captures the acoustic? Or top stick-on that not super-sensitive to taps and touches? What setup is working for you?
Jeff Shu
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