Re: Duncan Custom Mini Humbucker for Mandolin Experience?
I can't remember what I payed for it but don't believe it was a great amount, I think it was about $100 cdn plus but not sure. Talked to Lindy and told him the sound I wanted, he asked for info like string type and guages and believe it was to wound to 7k ohm impedance with separate alnico poles to mellow the sound. The mandolin was carved from a solid block of engleman spruce 1-1/2" thick, solid in the center with hollowed out upper and lower bouts much like a Gibson ES-335 guitar (this was to mellow the tone). A maple 1/8" thick back was put on for wear as the spruce is soft. Neck was carved from a block of maple.
In an electric instrument don't hedge on the pickup, it is your main source of sound to the amp.
Anyway I got just about exactly the sound I was after, I didn't want a high pitched guitar sound but a good as possible amplified mandolin sound and I think the pickup was a good part of that. Sorry for rambling.
Dave
Heiden A, '52 Martin D-18, Taylor 510, Carlson Custom A with Electronics
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