Stupid question about preamp for K&K

HAMFIST · #1 10-19-2011, 07:30 PM

So I have a K&K mini (passive pickup) installed in my Larrivee OM-03MT. Have not really been playing amplified lately, just micing the thing.

Wondering what recommendations people have for a preamp for the K&K. I know K&K has their own line of preamps, but I guess I would prefer to get something sourced locally as opposed to having something ordered in. Is there a particular, more broadly available, preamp people have had good results with?

I am not looking for a bunch of effects. A built-in tuner would be nice. Just want some clean boost and some EQ that is voiced properly for these pickups.

Thanks for your support!

gary0319 · #2 10-20-2011, 05:25 AM

I have a PW mini in my Guild GAD 30r and had one in an Larrivee OM 03MT. I have an older K&K preamp (non XLR) which works just fine. However, on a less than $30 whim I tried a Behringer ADI 21 (link below) and now I rarely use the K&K preamp. You may be able to get it at Guitar Center; I bought mine through Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-ADI2...9112013&sr=8-1

Gary

HAMFIST · #3 10-20-2011, 05:34 AM

Gary --
Maybe this is the same OM-03MT. I got it used from a guy who was not the first owner. I HAD corresponded with the first owner as well via the Larrivee forum. Was that you perchance?

gary0319 · #4 10-20-2011, 06:01 AM

Maybe, maybe not.. mine was #9 of 17 of the Forum I guitars. 12 fret OM config.

HAMFIST · #5 10-20-2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gary0319

Maybe, maybe not.. mine was #9 of 17 of the Forum I guitars. 12 fret OM config.

No -- that would not be it then.

Thanks for the note on the Behringer though. I'll see if I can check one out.

lmacmil · #6 10-21-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMFIST

Wondering what recommendations people have for a preamp for the K&K. I know K&K has their own line of preamps

I have used mine thru a homebuilt clean boost and the K&K Pure. Tone, to my ears and those of my wife, was definitely improved with either preamp. The tone controls on the Pure add a little more flexibility. I only do open mics. If I was performing in a less hectic setting, the floor models would be more convenient I think.

Haven't used the Behringer but for $27, that's a cheap thing to try out.