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by fingerpickengood
Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Piezo discs vs K&K
Replies: 18
Views: 19094

Re: Piezo discs vs K&K

The 2 pickups cost me $209 Aus, delivered within 2 weeks.

Michael
by fingerpickengood
Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:19 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Piezo discs vs K&K
Replies: 18
Views: 19094

Re: Piezo discs vs K&K

Try this http://cgi.ebay.com/K-K-Sound-Pure-Mini-3-Sensor-Guitar-Pickup-w-Jack-NEW-/140470729923?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item20b4b53cc3 $US 86.10 plus 29 postage, I bought 2 and still only paid 29 postage, with the dollar at the moment it's a great deal. I love K&K's. You need good cables with an...
by fingerpickengood
Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic Guitar Amps
Replies: 17
Views: 16131

Re: Acoustic Guitar Amps

Went a bit silly today and ordered the Bob Brozman Reso acoustic 400 http://www.bobbrozman.com/ra400.html Some how the $1000 budget went a bit north, any way it gets great reviews it's made by SR technology with tweaks by Mr Brozman Will post a review when it arrives Michael ps The 60 watts ended up...
by fingerpickengood
Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic Guitar Amps
Replies: 17
Views: 16131

Re: Acoustic Guitar Amps

Hi all Any one tried the Schertler UNICO they get great reviews but I can't figure out how the the input levels work with different pickups. On different guitars I have syd west pickups and pre amps, Syd west pickup with fishman plantinum pre amp, K&K trinity, K&K pure mini, Syd west undersaddle wit...
by fingerpickengood
Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic Guitar Amps
Replies: 17
Views: 16131

Re: Acoustic Guitar Amps

Thanks everyone for the advice, missed out on the AER

Michael
by fingerpickengood
Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic Guitar Amps
Replies: 17
Views: 16131

Re: Acoustic Guitar Amps

Cool
A little more than I planned to pay, will have to consult the accountant. I've been trawling ebay for acoustic amps for week, must be a new listing

cheers

Michael
by fingerpickengood
Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic Guitar Amps
Replies: 17
Views: 16131

Acoustic Guitar Amps

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Thinking of buying an acoustic amp, any recommendations around 60 watts.
At the moment considering Roland AC 60, or laney

thanks

Michael
by fingerpickengood
Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pick up comparisons web site
Replies: 0
Views: 3498

Pick up comparisons web site

This is a great independent website that compares various pick ups
http://www.dougyoungguitar.com/pickuptests/

This is another site to hear some great guitars

http://dreamguitars.com

Michael
by fingerpickengood
Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How would you set the action for this player.
Replies: 16
Views: 17476

Check out Simon Fox site http://www.deepnorthmusic.com/ he is an Australian living in Canada and a great player particularly in altered tunings
sorry to highjack the thread,

Michael
by fingerpickengood
Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:25 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How would you set the action for this player.
Replies: 16
Views: 17476

Hi Alan

Good to see your getting into DADGAD

Michael
by fingerpickengood
Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ukulele Pickups and Amplification
Replies: 12
Views: 14984

Can't go past K&K's for my money.
by fingerpickengood
Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How would you set the action for this player.
Replies: 16
Views: 17476

Hi Dave From a players perspective not makers the first thing to consider is scale length as this will effect tension, secondly what strings are you using, the kind of music you refer to requires lots of altered tunings often tuned down to as low as C or even B for the 6th string. The stability of y...
by fingerpickengood
Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:23 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Strings - Installing
Replies: 40
Views: 36606

When replacing strings I always ensure that the string is not sitting on the nut as I wind, this ensures that the string does not file away the nut.

Conversely when fitting a new saddle to my dobro strings make a great file for notching.

Michael
by fingerpickengood
Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to set up an acoustic for slide?
Replies: 10
Views: 10365

Beard that is

some inspiration

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSoGIlXG0TY
by fingerpickengood
Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Collector not maker
Replies: 7
Views: 7286

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome, good to catch up again Alan. I am indeed very fortunate to own some great pieces of art and as importantly make some great friends along the way, it makes a difference to have a relationship with with the person that has made your guitar. I look forward to readi...
by fingerpickengood
Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to set up an acoustic for slide?
Replies: 10
Views: 10365

Lucky I already have one,

Check out Kelly Joe Phelps and Harry Manx for great converted lap steel players

Michael
by fingerpickengood
Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:00 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Collector not maker
Replies: 7
Views: 7286

Collector not maker

Hi all I'm new to this forum, I am not a maker but am fortunate enough to have a small collection of Aussie hand made guitars some new, some second hand, I hope this qualifies me as a forum member, the current list is 3 David Churchills, 12 string, 6 sting cutaway and a full body. Sachar Amos weisse...