How to remove the piezo 'quack' from your tone.

[idimata]

Originally Posted by Medford Guitar

You never know, perhaps he's still been searching...

You and those with the same attitude are one of the many reasons why I like this forum, on a serious note. Keep up the good work.

[idimata]

I think now we can say that we have a better solution for piezo pickups, and I'd say that is the ToneDexter II. I think the Fishman Aura doesn't at all compare.

[JackB1]

Originally Posted by idimata

I think now we can say that we have a better solution for piezo pickups, and I'd say that is the ToneDexter II. I think the Fishman Aura doesn't at all compare.

Not everyone has a condenser mic and the ability to make an image with the TD. Not to mention the ultra hefty pricetag $600.

[conecaster]

Originally Posted by Mandobart

Piezo quack is usually the result of impedance mismatch between the high impedance (~10 Mohm) of the pickup and low impedance (kilohm range) of a typical PA. Try using a decent DI or preamp to match the impedance, or plugging straight into a "HI Z" input if your amp/PA has one.

Removing the dreaded thwack is largely about how the element is loaded.

How many of you find this has thwack.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Oz...w?usp=drivesdk

The guitar is plugged in with a standard cable into a Fender Acoustic 100 amp.

Ok, the debate Is on.

[Rudy4]

Originally Posted by conecaster

Removing the dreaded thwack is largely about how the element is loaded.

How many of you find this has thwack.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Oz...w?usp=drivesdk

The guitar is plugged in with a standard cable into a Fender Acoustic 100 amp.

Ok, the debate Is on.

Hard to say, about 90% of what I hear is the same room mic that's picking up the voices at the beginning.