I have been using a sound hole cover. I think that is partly the reason for the surgical sound, and yes I agree it does mess with tone and sustain. The sound hole on this guitar is larger than normal. So I have been forced to make my own soundhole cover. The first one I made was a little snug and because of that I believe it messed with the sound. I am still experimenting with that.
I have been experimenting with the notch on the DI, but when I set it when playing solo and things sound good, but it all falls apart when I play with the band.
I do think another pick up will help.
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