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07-28-2018, 12:34 PM
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looking for pickup thoughts
I just acquired a used Guild J2512E 12 string. The previous owner for some reason cut the UST cable about 1/8" off of the bridge plate when he removed the electronics (Yes I did know this when I acquired it). I do have the removed electronics.
As I understand, this uses a Fishman Sonitone system. Right now funds are limited. Is a repair of those 2 tiny wires even worth my try at it? I am fair with a soldering iron. Guild will sell me a complete new system for $50. I need to call Fishman to see if they will just sell the transducer. Trying to keep this low to no dollar for now. I will replace it with a better system once I am employed again. So I guess the question is, has anyone ever repaired a cut cable that is so close to the bridge plate?
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#2
07-28-2018, 03:00 PM
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If you can wait for China Post, it seems there is some gray market Sonitone on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fishman-SON...tone.TRS0.TSS0
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07-28-2018, 04:16 PM
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Before putting an under saddle pickup in a guitar, I'd buy a JJB sound board transducer.
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07-28-2018, 04:47 PM
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There is already a Fishman UST in there. The previous owner clipped the cable under the bridge plate.
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07-28-2018, 06:02 PM
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Get rid of the sonitone and go with a JJB 330. Cheaper and much better. All the old sonitone will come out easy enough. You may need to drop a new saddle in after you’ve removed the UST.
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07-29-2018, 07:26 AM
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Also keep in mind, the question of viability to resolder the cut connection. Free
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07-29-2018, 07:32 AM
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It seems like there is no risk in attempting to solder it back. Nice little afternoon project and I think you'd know right away if it worked. With the right wrapping, it should last just fine.
In the world of troubleshooting/lowest risk cost, it seems to me that soldering comes first, then ordering new supplies from Fishman. Unless you are under a time crunch for a gig?
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