mcintyre feather gf 30

[steelvibe]

I've not seen too much talk about this anywhere on Google but I'm pretty impressed with the sound images that I've heard. I've read every post going back a few years on this forum. Seriously considering a purchase to blend with a second pickup and a dual input acoustic pre. I understand that it is passive and that the manufacturer actually recommends using a preamp of some sort. I'm just really surprised that there is not more chat out there regarding this device because it sounds amazing and apparently has been around for a long time. I think it is one of the best sounding SBT pickups on Doug Young's site as well

Anyone using this method?

[jaymarsch]

I know Al Petteway had been using a McIntyre Feather in his Tippin's. Not sure what else is in his signal chain other than those gorgeous Humphrey amps!

Best,
Jayne

[jonfields45]

I installed one maybe 10 years ago in a Martin DX-1 with good results. A preamp is not always required depending on what you are plugging into. Jon

[Bluewyatt]

I put one in my Franklin OM last year and I love it. I prefer it to the other SBT's I've tried (more natural sounding, less feedback). I agree it doesn't always need a preamp.

[steelvibe]

Thanks for the responses guys- apologies for getting back so late. The cost is not bad either for a product that, to my ears, actually sounds better than some of the more popular options. I'm just hoping to get a good strong signal when dialed in with another source and through like a Tonebone PZ Pre.

Do any of you guys happen to know the output impedance on the Feather?

[steelvibe]

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[Bluewyatt]

Don't know the impedance but I was surprised by how strong the output was.

[Andy Howell]

Martin Simpson told me he has one guitar with a Feather as a dual source with his usual Highlander. Told me it sounded great.