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Recommended pickup system / Tonedexter
I am interested in trying a Tonedexter. I see K&K mini mentioned alot as a pickup and they don't cost very much. I have one in a Collings, works fine. Does it work with Tonedexter? If not, what is a good pickup? It would be dreadnaught guitar. I dunno if a specific model matters. One that needs a pickup is a J45 Gibson 1960s J45 Ebony VOS Acoustic Adjustable Bridge. Handsome black and white guitar.
Also, is the Tonedexter all you need or do you need a preamp?
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Tonedexter is certainly a game changer and arguably the best preamp out there right now. I agree with Petty avoid magnetic and dual source systems as they typically aren't compatible. I would also caution you to avoid pickups that will impact the unplugged tone of your guitar unless that doesn't bother you. K&K is certainly a good choice or you could try JJB basically the same as k&k but way cheaper. If you would like a pickup that would also sound good for those days that you won't be using the Tonedexter Schatten HFN is the best and most natural sounding pickup that I personally heard.
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What about an L R Baggs Lyric system? I have a new one from a few years back that I did not install. I think it will use a battery?
I believe it has two pickup types in the system? EDIT: No, I think it is one, a unique under saddle mic that is supposed to improve sound over piezo. Does active or passive matter with Tonedexter?
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Active or passive does not matter. The lyric is listed under their "pickups that can work with caveats" section. There have been reports of success but is generally not a recommended pickup for tonedexter.
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I've just put a Fishman Matrix Infinity (wide format) into a Crafter dread and trained the TD (not very diligently) with a '57 and a Lewitt dynamic that I had to hand. I'm planning to break out the mics box tomorrow and do a more serious test but, for now, the Fishman/Lewitt/TD sounds very impressive.
Simple fit for the pickup too.
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ToneDexter is a wonder. Have fun experimenting with training mics and mic positions. |
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I'm actually a long time Aura user, the original Aura Blender in a Boss floor case with a Boss ge7 for matching my guitar/mandola and a Zoom A-something for a bit of 'verby chorus from time to time. Magic combination. I was tempted to the Yamaha side when I saw an AG Stomp for cheap and thought I'd give it a go. Two very different systems, both with very pleasing results. I never worked out which I preferred. When the TD came along I naturally have to buy one because I am a fool. I am however a happy fool making lots of noise and having a great deal of fun with mics.
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I personally believe its possible to find a flattering WaveMap which can produce better amplified results than actually miking the guitar in a moderate volume performance setting. I believe that's possible because the best mic position for obtaining the most pleasing WaveMap may not be a practical mic position for miking a live performance. |
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As long as the pickup will work with the Tonedexter, it doesn't matter much. I'd say to get something that sounds decent on its own in case you need to plug in and play somewhere without the Tonedexter.
For me, I'm in the process of installing the Schatten HFN in all three of my gigging guitars. It's relatively ($111) inexpensive, non invasive, sounds great on its own, and works well with the Tonedexter.
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