Acoustic Pickup help...

Subject: RE: Acoustic Pickup help...
From: Justa Picker
Date: 16 Feb 01 - 01:31 PM

AKG C1000S - around $150.00 (U.S.)

Subject: RE: Acoustic Pickup help...
From: GUEST,Lane
Date: 16 Feb 01 - 12:55 PM

Is there a condenser mike that's affordable on my limited budget? I dont want/need studio quality stuff, I'm just a home recorder that wants to get something half way decent without breaking the bank... whether it's a pickup or a mic.....and I'd like to capture at least a good part of the fine sound of my Martin...... do I want too much? :)

Lane

Subject: RE: Acoustic Pickup help...
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 16 Feb 01 - 12:54 PM

Hi Lane. Martin pretty well HAS to say they're good, don't they?

Justa Picker is ABSOLUTELY and UNEQUIVICALLY CORRECT.

The very best pickup in the world still doesn't amplify accurately the sound of YOUR guitar. I find that the "Pick Up your World" sensors work fine for banjo and mandolin, but the resonance of a fine guitar is really hard to replicate at a higher volume.

I use the Fishman Rare Earth pick-up (when absolutely neccessary) and so do many other pros, but gimme a good mike and an "acoustic-friendly" sound person anytime.

Rick

Subject: RE: Acoustic Pickup help...
From: catspaw49
Date: 16 Feb 01 - 12:27 PM

Lane, we'll keep this one alive for you to get reponse from some of our "recording artsts" around here, but a good sound man and is a "Shure" bet. (bad pun) There are a few pickups that have come up that some are very fond of, so we'll let those people check in here if they wish.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Acoustic Pickup help...
From: Justa Picker
Date: 16 Feb 01 - 12:26 PM

Yes....break down and get a good condensor mic for recording. It's the best way to go.

Subject: RE: Acoustic Pickup help...
From: GUEST,Lane
Date: 16 Feb 01 - 11:59 AM

Thank you..... that seems to be consistent with what I have been told elsewhere....

I'm only looking at using this for recording, not PA.... so what are the "other options" mentioned?

Should I just break down and get a good mic or????

Lane

Subject: RE: Acoustic Pickup help...
From: catspaw49
Date: 16 Feb 01 - 11:13 AM

They have gotten generally bad reviews here......JP just gave one and HERE is another.

There are better options.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Acoustic Pickup help...
From: Justa Picker
Date: 16 Feb 01 - 11:11 AM

I have one in my Martin. ..but it came factory installed. To me ears, it sounds totally un-natural and makes my D series instrument sound like an archtop when patched directly into the mixer (which in a sense is good when I want that sound when recording) but it gives the instrument a total "electrified" sound when put through a p.a.

In any event, here is a walk-through on installing the pickup.

Subject: Acoustic Pickup help...
From: GUEST,Lane
Date: 16 Feb 01 - 11:05 AM

I have a Gold Plus Thinline pickup, still in the box and am considering installing it in my Martin. I've been told that their sound is not good because its picked up directly from under the saddle... then, again Martin says that they sound good.... what's the scoop?

Anyone have experience with installing these?

Thanks!