L.R. Baggs iBeam Guitar Pickup Opinion?

Subject: L.R. Baggs iBeam Guitar Pickup Opinion?
From: Fortunato
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 11:20 AM

I'm shopping for a guitar pickup/system. I've heard lots about this new L.R.Baggs iBeam. Has anyone had any experience with it? cheers, Chance

Subject: RE: L.R. Baggs iBeam Guitar Pickup Opinion?
From: mooman
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 11:26 AM

The iBeam is a pretty good system and I have played some guitars that sound good with it. I would, however, suggest you compare withy the PUTW #27 and K&K Western for a bridgeplate-mounted system. Then, of course there are a whole host of under-saddle systems.

After a lot of deliberation and reading of comparative reviews I plumped for the PUTW #27 which works very well for me.

moo

Subject: RE: L.R. Baggs iBeam Guitar Pickup Opinion?
From: Fortunato
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 11:38 AM

Thanks, Moo. Did you get the PUTW pre amp as well?

Subject: RE: L.R. Baggs iBeam Guitar Pickup Opinion?
From: mooman
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 11:44 AM

Dear Chance,

No I didn't get the PUTW preamp. I run the PUTW through a Fishman external preamp that I already use for several instruments with excellent results (the PUTW does really need a preamp of some type). I believe the PUTW preamp is good from reports I've heard but have no personal experience with it.

Best regards,

moo

Subject: RE: L.R. Baggs iBeam Guitar Pickup Opinion?
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 11:52 AM

Got an I-beam in my 20th Anni. Seagull, and I love the way it sounds!

;-)

Subject: RE: L.R. Baggs iBeam Guitar Pickup Opinion?
From: Fortunato
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 01:18 PM

Thanks Clinton.

Has anyone else tried the PIck Up the World? PUTW #27. The endorsements are great. I appreciate Steve Kaufmans endorsement as well as Moomans (above).

Subject: RE: L.R. Baggs iBeam Guitar Pickup Opinion?
From: Fortunato
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 01:26 PM

Oops! Wrong product. Steve Kaufman endorses DR Rare phosphor bronze strings. Steve Klein,Steven Stone,John Pizzarelli and others endorse the PUTW. Sorry about that.

Subject: RE: L.R. Baggs iBeam Guitar Pickup Opinion?
From: GUEST,Richard Bridge (cookie and format C)
Date: 21 Nov 02 - 05:09 AM

Interested in this thread.

Need to put a bug in a fine old dreadnought.

Open to suggestions.

Pre-amps too.