Bartlett Mic

[jmceachern36]

Has anyone out there tried the Bartlett Audio mic in there classical guitar? I'm looking for a way to amplify my old Guild Mark 4 and I'd rather not drill any holes in it. Although in the long run it might be easier to install a pickup. The main question is is feedback an issue.

[AlVal]

hi
i have owned/used the bartlett guitar pro mic B
many friends ended up buying the unit on the strength of hearing mine
it is a very natural alternative to a pickup...preferable to a any pick up out there IMO
ultra high gain output
so unlike most things out there
colouration in the mid range so wouldnt describe the sound as transient..but still a good sound
a really good product at a great price
bruce bartlett is also second to none for customer service

i am currently using a dpa 4099g...ultra transient and natural
sometimes i use this i combination with either a nuemann km184 or dpa 2011c....stereo, as you would when recording

four times the price of the bartlett
an exceptional unit and sound

the bartletts are very popular amongst flamenco guitarists who cant use pickups due to the techniques they use

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m...ode=&s=#236039

many favorable reviews on the link...use the search engine, many threads on this mic

for the price and as a natural alternative to pick up there is nothing comparable...ive used Bband, Fishman, Audio Tecnica and the bartletts are much more natural sound and higher gain structure than either of these IMO
good product
but yes it will feedback at some point...as a pick up will
depends on your performing environment and the production your using
i used mine primarily with an AER compact 60
no complaints what so ever
the gain structure is similar to any pick up but without that horrible saddle sound...

another option is MiniFlex mic systems..another good product but requires insatallation...i'd still go with the Bartlett

i dont think you will be dissappointed with the sound,price and application
just check the specs as to wether you need 48v phantom or the self powering unit ( which can be hardwired for wireless application)

[jmceachern36]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like a great option.