I have K&K minis in two of my guitars, an I-beam in another, and the K&K Trinity Western (K&K mini & internal condenser mic) in another.
My impressions: the K&K SBTs have a much more 'natural' acoustic sound than any UST I've used. The I-beam is equally rich sounding as the K&Ks, but to my ear, is a bit 'harsher,' lacking some of the 'woodiness' the K&K minis provide.
With the Trinity, I'm able to have greater control by balancing two signals (from the SBT & from the mic) and achieve a fuller, more robust acoustic tone without any sense of artificially 'boosted' tone. Result is a sound quite like an externally mic'd guitar.
With the mic, feedback can be more of an issue— especially with louder venues, but by adjusting the balance via an external preamp, I'm able to use it extensively in a band setting with good results.
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