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I auditioned a parkwood and a T5 side by side and to me the parkwood had a much better acoustic tone. Now the only thing they used to get that tone was a fishman power bridge pickup. So I'm actually interested in how a tele or strat would sound with the power bridge and wonder if that would be a better route than going the T5 or other hybrid route, but to anwer your question about the K4 and the T5, the K4 is simply a eq/preamp. It'll help you achieve better tone, but make no mistake it's still an eq/preamp....it's not like some kind of acoustic simulator. But for what it's worth David Hosler from Taylor runs a T5 into a K4 for his acoustic rig.
best of luck with your search. I hope it ends with better results than you expect!
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Cant I just add the LR Braggs Element piezo pick up & remove the Taylor pick up? I think its position 1 on the T5. Can't I just switch out the T5 pick up for the LR Braggs pickup? Then I would not have to drill any holes? I do not know enough about electronics to understand whats involved here. Just to complicate things I understand the Crowdster Plus has stereo capability. I would like my (T6) to have that same ability. Wish I could take credit for calling it a T6, but I borrowed it from a previous post. |
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i don't know if you'd be interested or not; but you may want to check out the Rick Turner Renaissance RS6 w/ his new "the deuce" humbucker option. I just ordered one, and am looking forward to getting it in soon. I'm bet you could order a lefty from him...Here's a thread where Rick talks a bit about "the deuce".
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...ighlight=deuce These are close to your price range (may be cheaper than a T5 with K4) and have a great reputation for awesome acoustic sounds. |
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Thanks for the kudos about the music.
I too have heard about people installing a Baggs on a T5. I was very close to doing just that, but chickened out. Since I found the C+, there is no need. I don't think the K4 is the answer. I messed around with it and didn't have a ton of success making the T5 more acoustic. Another option may be to try a DTAR Mama Bear with the T5. That could work. My rig is pretty simple these days--I'm sure I'll complicate it more. I play into the Bose system and the new T1. The T1 is a mini mixer used in conjunction with the Bose system. It has my effects built in. I also use a Boss RC-50 Loop station. Soon, I'll be using a VG99 with a 13 pin guitar. I want to see if I can do some instant alternate tunings, etc. Quote:
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Thanks mike, I believe I will do that. Drop a LR Baggs Element piezo pickup in the T5. Can I ask you why can't I just remove the T5 acoustic pickup and replace it with the LR Baggs Element piezo? I do not know a lot about electronic. So maybe they are incompatible?
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My next option would be to just by a used Taylor T5 $1700 and then purchase a Taylor K4 to help with the acoustic sound. But I think those are like $500-$600
There you go. BTW if you think finding a LH T5 would be tuff imagine trying to find a LH Crowdster! You could pick up a K4 on Ebay for $350-$450.
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That DTAR Mama Bear looks promising. I looked it up and was impressed with it. Thanks so much for your insight!
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I still think you should get the Crowdster +. I know my buddy is selling his for $2400. He wants to get a tiger eye one. His is transblack.
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Thanks Earthworm, I think your right. I more than likely will just save up for a lefty Crowdster +. I just like the looks of the T5 so much better and thought I could get aways with customizing it. But in reality I if I customize it, I will end up with almost $2,000 worth of sound I am disapointed it.
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This new Wechter model is an interesting hybrid guitar, especially if one is interested in driving a VG-99 or synth. True enough, the appearance won't be everyone's cup of tea.
http://www.wechterguitars.com/models/model-9600.htm I've had some experience with the standard Graph Tech "Ghost" hex system (without the synth pickup module add on) and quite liked it. Another feature of this Wechter model which appeals to me is the optional (at no extra charge) wider fretboard. Gary |