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Old 02-13-2018, 04:09 PM
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You could always mount the M80 with pads between the pickup and each side of the guitar top. This is actually recommended by Baggs if you need to minimise the top sensing part of the M80 and is very effective.
Where can I find those pads?
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Old 02-14-2018, 07:12 AM
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Where can I find those pads?
You have to make them. I used some neoprene I had handy for my Baggs M1A but be careful as your finish might not like it. Other options would be cork or felt. Just make sure you isolate both sides of your top from the pickup clamps.
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Old 02-14-2018, 02:47 PM
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You have to make them. I used some neoprene I had handy for my Baggs M1A but be careful as your finish might not like it. Other options would be cork or felt. Just make sure you isolate both sides of your top from the pickup clamps.
I used a little bit of felt that I had laying around and double face tape. I imagine you can find something at Walmart or a craft shop. Thin cork material would work too.

It definitely helped quiet down any "thuddy" noises. Plus I feel it will protect the sound hole better.



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Old 02-14-2018, 03:13 PM
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Quick test... there is a switch on the M80 to make it passive (eliminate the body sensing feature). Try it out with your OD!
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Old 02-14-2018, 03:20 PM
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Quick test... there is a switch on the M80 to make it passive (eliminate the body sensing feature). Try it out with your OD!
Thanks, I did that, I still like the Stellar Drive better. The OCD is gone. Now I want to try the JHS Charlie Brown V3 for something heavier.
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Old 02-14-2018, 03:24 PM
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I used a little bit of felt that I had laying around and double face tape. I imagine you can find something at Walmart or a craft shop. Thin cork material would work too.

It definitely helped quiet down any "thuddy" noises. Plus I feel it will protect the sound hole better.



Thanks for the picture! I will give it a try.
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Old 02-14-2018, 03:56 PM
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Thanks for the picture! I will give it a try.
No probs..
BTW nice pedalboard!
So which guitar are you using with this rig?
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Old 02-14-2018, 04:09 PM
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No probs..
BTW nice pedalboard!
So which guitar are you using with this rig?
Thanks, I’m using a Hummingbird
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Old 02-14-2018, 08:28 PM
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Thanks, I’m using a Hummingbird
Nice.. I bet the '06 Hummingbird sounds fantastic.
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Old 02-15-2018, 03:27 AM
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Quick test... there is a switch on the M80 to make it passive (eliminate the body sensing feature). Try it out with your OD!
The switch only deactivates the M80's preamp, the body sensing is still active.
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Old 02-15-2018, 07:31 AM
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The switch only deactivates the M80's preamp, the body sensing is still active.
Exactly..
I don't hear any tonal difference between the passive and active..

Just more volume with the Active switched on.
Plus of course the volume wheel engages.
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