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Thread #21047   Message #223135
Posted By: BlueJay
04-May-00 - 05:11 PM
Thread Name: Amplifying a mandolin
Subject: RE: Amplifying a mandolin
Rick- The difference is that this a totally new material, with a frequency response exceeding the best studio mikes. The reproduction of natural sound, is dead on, whether it is on mandolin or upright piano or hammered dulcimer. Pick-Up The World is located in La Veta, Colorado, and there are no international distributors at this point. Pick-ups can be purchased via their web site, www.pick-uptheworld.com.
I use them on my Guild six and twelve strings, plus autoharp, with excellent results. The pick-up is only about 1 mm in thickness, comes supplied with thin mounting tape which can be repositioned several times. On my guitars, I just have it positioned right behind the bridge on the outside. It works a little better if you mount it internally, and is permanent. But if it's externally mounted, you can peel it off and stick it on your friend's cello. I'll e-mail you with more info. BlueJay