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Adding a second output jack
Hi, all. I've been enjoying lurking and reading for a while and want to start by saying thanks for that. This is a great forum.
I have a Fishman Rare Earth Blend that I'd like to add as a second pickup to a Taylor 314. I like some things about the ES it came with but my ears the sound isn't nearly as good, and I like the look of a soundhole pickup. I'm not sure how to go about adding a second output jack, though. Better to put it next to the existing one in the tailstock or go through the sidewall a few inches "south" of the current one? Thanks! |
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If you are not going to use the ES system you can buy an aftermarket replacement end pin enclosure. Install the Fishman in it and you’re good to go.
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No question that would be easiest and quickest and gentlest on the guitar. I like the idea of having both available if possible, though.
Are endpin jacks through the sidewall still done? I remember seeing those on a few guitars a couple decades back when I was in college but I can't recall anything other than jacks through the tailstock more recently. Which (assuming that vastly unscientific survey of what I think I remember is accurate) makes me think that running the jack through the thinner wood caused problems. |
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https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=530346 |
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Man. That's such a simple, good idea. I'm mad at myself for not thinking of it. The ES jack is TRS already so you can plug in a TRS-XLR cord and run a balanced signal, which I never do. It should be pretty straightforward to wire the RE into the ring and bypass this whole "where to drill another hole in my guitar" question. Thank you, Mando! |
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That's a really clean look. And nice video work. Thanks!
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My expertise on these things is very small indeed, though, and maybe I'm misunderstanding what you're saying. Rewiring the ring lead to connect to a second pickup should be the same as using a TS cable with it now, correct? |