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K&K Double Helix or TRI-AX2 sound hole pickup paired with Cool Tube CPT-2?
Has anyone here tried both the K&K Double Helix and TRI-AX with the Takamine CPT-2 (or CPT-3 for that matter) Cool Tube Preamp? I’ve read that the Takamine TRI-AX is “system matched” to the Cool Tubes and wondering if the Double Helix may offer close to the same, better or a much worse result. Any thoughts on this comparison or how either pickup pairs with the preamp would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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I had a Tri-Ax and a CTP2 in my EAN20C. In all honesty the Tri-Ax, whilst matched perfectly with the preamp, didn’t add a huge amount to the tone. Maybe a touch more complexity but nothing majorly noticeable. Took the Tri-Ax out and fitted it to my SJ200 as a stand-alone unit and it excelled there.
I think the Double Helix may not jive as well with the preamp as it may not be impedance matched. Worth checking that for sure before spending out.
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Martin 000-18 Norman Blake 1997 Seagull Rosewood Custom Shop Model Brunner Basic Outdoor Guitar Eastman T386SB Aria Sinsonido AS-100C/SPL (customized to steel string) Mid 1930’s Kay Kraft Deluxe K2 archtop Seagull S12 converted to 6 string lap slide Takamine TF740FS 2008 Pono PGKC (flamed Hawaiian Koa 0 cutaway) |