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I don't think there's any requirement for a buffer, but the Blackstack's a passive magnetic, just like the Sunrise, so it will have some sensitivity to loading from whatever it's plugged into. If you like the sound you get straight into your amp, you're all set. If not, you may want to see how it sounds into different inputs, including preamps. Unlike piezo's, magnetics have relatively low impedance outputs. Radial makes a nice DI that has a variable input impedance feature in a lower range specifically aimed at magnetics, so you can dial in whatever sounds best to you, so that's one option. To my ears, the effect is so subtle you don't notice it in real use.
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Does the L.R. Baggs M80 compare favorably with the Sunrise? If so, does the M80's body-sensing coil add anything worthwhile over the Sunrise's tone?
Regards, SpruceTop
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The M1/M80 has a very different sound. More upper kids. The M80 adds a lot of body pickup, sort of like having a mag+sbt all in one. It doesn't have quite the deep bass or as intense an electric guitar sound. Just very different to my ears, not better or worse, depends on what you like.
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It sounds like the M80 is something I'd want to consider in a future rig. Regards, SpruceTop
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I have my 914 set up with a Sunrise. I had a female output jack installed so I can switch it out easily with my other soundhole pickups - an M80 and a Fishman Rare Earth HB. I happen to like the sound of magnetics so this setup works for me.
The Sunrise is unique. It is clean, clear and at least in my opinion, sounds more truly acoustic than any of the other soundhole pickups and I have had and tried pretty much all of them. That being said, I think the M80 is an exceptional pickup because it really sounds like a dual source system. The extra coil does an excellent job of picking up the body vibrations while the strings are being picked up by the top coil. It is a HUGE improvement over the M1A which I had. No disrespect for any M1A users. It too is an excellent pickup. I think LR Baggs just pushed their soundhole magnetics into the next league with the M80. I also had an M1 and the M80 in passive mode is far more accurate than the M1 although it too is an excellent pickup. Is the M80 better than the Sunrise? I can't say "Better" although I happen to like the Sunrise better for its clean acoustic tone. The M80 is different and really works well for people who do percussive playing, tapping, etc. The Sunrise will not pick up all of that body sound. I think the best setup is to be able to switch the pickups out depending on what style you are playing. There is truly something special about Jim Kaufman's Sunrise pickup. Right now I am waiting for a Red Eye preamp to try with the Sunrise. I currently use a SansAmp Acoustic DI with tube emulation. A tube preamp would be ideal. I think you would have no problem using the Sunrise alone as a single source. I also think the M80 is an easy single source solution as well. davidc |
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Have you tried the Swiss made Schertler Magnetico with small plug in condenser mic.?
I've just installed one and it sounds great,to my aging ears. |
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I have an old one that came with an old Gibson I grabbed. It sounds OK, but my other pick ups sound better. This one is much better http://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...FZJj7AodKwkAgQ
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I loved my Sunrise (with the Sunrise buffer box). Stunningly deep lows and buttery highs that complemented my SBT well. It was just too heavy... my new guitar is lightly braced and the Sunrise would noticeably dampen the acoustic sound. It didn't have an effect on my previous Martin 000X1, though. Now that was a great fit.
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I have a Fishman Rare Earth and a Sunrise ( besides various UST P/U's) . I have had the Sunrise since the mid 90's. Currently it is on a Gibson Songwriter. As far as I am concerned, the Sunrise blows any pick up out of the water I have ever had and I have had a boatload of them. Fishman RE isn't bad, but Sunrise is so superior it isn't funny. I use the Sunrise with the buffer box then through a BBE Acoustimax to help adjust Bass, Mids and Treble ( besides it's other features). I have had lots of guitars and set ups in 50 years of playing and this combo is the best sound I have ever had. |
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Darn Good and even better with the SB1 preamp..
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I'm surprised it took so long
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Any thoughts of putting a Sunrise in a Martin 000-28EC? Just got the guitar and am looking for that right pickup. I usually prefer dual source but am thinking that the right magnetic may do the job on this smaller body acoustic.
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Just listened to your music with your daughter on vocals. I have played out my whole life, some 30 years and I have to say you two are in the top ten. Awesome tonality on guitar and vocals, great depth of feel, very emotional style, and perfect!! Thanks so much
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