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12-01-2005, 09:44 AM
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Pickup install Question??
How would I go about installing a piezo in my old Alvarez Jumbo when it has a metal saddle holder??? I really like this guitar and would like to put a pu in it, I just dont see how. THANKS!!!
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12-01-2005, 10:16 AM
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Got a picture of the saddle / bridge? That might help.
You could also consider an SBT or a magnetic sound hole pickup in lieu of the piezo.
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12-01-2005, 10:33 AM
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12-01-2005, 10:46 AM
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I'm pretty sure a piezo can't be installed on that guitar. I'd look into a soundboard transducer system like the K&K Western, the Pickup the World #27 or #54, Baggs iBeam or the B-Band AST. You could also get a magnetic soundhole pickup. If your not concerned with feedback issues, a condenser mic could work for you as well.
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12-01-2005, 10:58 AM
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Crap!! I was hoping Id get out of it the easy way!
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12-01-2005, 11:14 AM
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12-01-2005, 11:26 AM
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The old assembly is completely removed and the existing slot has to be groomed. It is then refilled, which is a permanant fix, and a new saddle slot is recut to accomodate a standard saddle. Many times it can be virtually unnoticable that it was ever done. This is a very similar procedure that is done on guitars that have intonation issues where a saddle slot recut is necessary. It's actually not as dramatic a procedure as it sounds. After this is done you can install whatever pickup you want.
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12-01-2005, 12:14 PM
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I checked out the baggs site and listened to the ibeam, WOW!!!!!! Seriously thinking about it. Has anyone ever seen a guitar where they use a metal saddle holder before???
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