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Old 10-23-2009, 07:12 PM
Jakespenart Jakespenart is offline
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Default PU for a banjo?

I have a Dean Backwoods 6 Banjo
http://folk-instruments.musiciansfri...njo?sku=519798

that I want to put a pu in.

I am leaning towards a Schatten Banjo Pickups BJ-02 Std.

http://www.schattendesign.com/banjo.htm


Any thoughts?
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Old 10-24-2009, 04:25 AM
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Default Consider A clip on Mic

You may consider a clip on mic. I know Noam Pikelny along with the fellows from the Punch Brothers (Chris Thile's band) all use Audia Technica clip ons and they have a remarkable live sound. Obviously if your going to play in a really loud setting a pick-up would be a better option.
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Old 10-24-2009, 06:15 AM
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If your banjo needs a pickup there is something wrong...

The guy with a banjo in our group drowns out even the largest dreadnought...


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Old 10-24-2009, 03:19 PM
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I thought it would be handy for Multi track recording and for live looping.
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Old 10-24-2009, 09:51 PM
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I understand wanting a pickup in a banjo. I have the Schatten pickup with the volume control in my banjo, and I've been pleased with it. It was very easy to install and it sounds really good. I use a Line 6 wireless system and a Morley volume pedal with my banjo. The pickup sounds good and it a lot handier than messing about with a mic.
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Old 10-24-2009, 09:59 PM
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Default banjo pickup

I've had very good results with a Schertler Dyn-G before.
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:33 PM
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Thanks.
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