Tech: Mandolin pickup

Subject: Tech: Mandolin pickup
From: GUEST,Jup
Date: 30 Nov 02 - 04:43 AM

I have a 1922 Gibson Mandolin,we use it in our Bush Band.
Can I have some advice please about pickups,I would prefer not to drill or cut holes.
Perhaps a belt preamp and some type of internal mike.
Thanks.

Subject: RE: Tech: Mandolin pickup
From: bigchuck
Date: 30 Nov 02 - 07:17 AM

While I personally think you'ld be better off investing in a good condenser microphone (AKG C 1000 and Audio Technica 3031 both work very well with mandolin), Fishman makes a neat pickup built into a bridge unit that you might check out. No holes, just swap bridges and away you go.

Sandy

Subject: RE: Tech: Mandolin pickup
From: mooman
Date: 30 Nov 02 - 12:15 PM

I would recommend a PUTW model 20 or 27 (depending on the style of bridge). These can be mounted under the bridge or one of the bridge feet and can be prefitted with a "carpenter jack" which clamps fiddle chinrest-style to the edge of the instrument, therefor no holes or drilling. The sound is excellent and very natural and feedback resistant.

mooman

Subject: RE: Tech: Mandolin pickup
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Nov 02 - 05:58 PM

Or a Microvox . Superb mini microphone Velcros on the outside of your intrument.I know they have a website.

Subject: RE: Tech: Mandolin pickup
From: GUEST,Jup
Date: 30 Nov 02 - 10:00 PM

Thanks guys,I will check these out for availabilty in my local area.
Any one you know stocks these in Brisbane Australia?
Jup.