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Old 01-09-2017, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tdq View Post
Assuming the components are ok and the discs fit, is there anything more to a K&K mini than this? Or are you paying for the assurance that some decent QA and build quality has been done. Another way of asking I guess is there any secret mojo to what K&K does or are they just good at building a solid 3 piezo/jack rig?
I am going to guess that there is more to it than just solder and the disc. Teddy Randazzo of Dazzo Pickup fame had gone through every possible brand, style, and type of piezo material. In short, they don't all sound the same. I will also guess that the material adhered to the back of the K and K piezo discs are there for more than just holding the wires securely in place. They probably have an effect on the tonal character of the piezo. The wire does as well. This might be a "You get what you pay for" type of deal. When you pay $100 for a K and K, you are paying for the R and D as well.
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