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Originally Posted by maxtheaxe
I've had a couple K&K-equipped guitars that were a bit over-modulated, too hot in the midrange and the problem was solved by eliminating that center pad, using just the outer two. Both guitars sound great with only two pads and didn't sacrifice much level at all.
Also, there's a version of the JJB pickups, basically the same type as K&K, that only comes with two pads (The 'Prestige 220' as I recall). I have that on one of my guitars (Larrivee DV-10k) and it sounds great...I think the pads on those are slightly bigger diameter than the PWM, but not as big as the old original Pure Western from K&K.
FWIW, I'm using the K&K XLR Mach II preamp with these.
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Ah, that's good to hear, that someone has used the JJB 220 successfully on a good flat top guitar. I actually have one in a drawer that I intended to put in a mandolin some time, so trying that might be the simplest route.
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Gibson G45 Standard 2020
Eastman E1OM 2021
Cedar/Rosewood Parlour 2003 (an early build by my luthier brother)
Also double bass, electric bass, cittern, mandolin...
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