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03-06-2017, 09:42 AM
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Trance Audio - Questions
Hey all - I am thinking of getting TA Amulet to install in my '08 Gibson J-45 TV. It had a Highlander UST and I removed and had a new saddle made.
I was going to go with the K&K Mini. But I found a used one here in town. SO may opt to give the Amulet a try! The used one doesn't have the tape or the installation clamps that are included. I assume I can order from trance Audio? What would be a fair price to offer for the used MVT pickup? Considering hassle and cost of finding the tape etc... Also, look at my photo below and tell if there's enough room on the bridge plate ....? I will need to check closer later or tonight. But can't take the strings off right now. Thanks!  
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03-06-2017, 11:44 AM
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Hi Jake,
It looks like easily enough room to mount the Trance Amulets, and the initial recommended mounting positioning will keep both Amulets away from the round depression on the bridge-plate between the 3rd and 4th strings. Before you buy, call or email Gary Hull at Trance Audio and explain that you're buying a used M Dual Mono M-VT system, he'll probably sell you the permanent tape and turnbuckle-clamp or maybe give you them. The selling price of a new Trance Amulet M Dual Mono M-VT system is $319. I'd offer the seller $125, to start, and come up to $175, and maybe $200 max, if buying used for a $119 saving still appeals to you at $200. Regards, Ken
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03-06-2017, 01:26 PM
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Wow.. thanks for the details Ken.
I did email Gary just now and see what he says. I'd love to try the Amulet... heard great things about it. Ya .. glad you think the install would work nice ..I wonder if that round depression would alter the sound .. should I decide to use the K&k Mini ? Which has 3 elements ...
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03-06-2017, 02:41 PM
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Martin HD-28 Sunburst/Trance M-VT Phantom Martin D-18/UltraTonic Adamas I 2087GT-8 Ovation Custom Legend LX Guild F-212XL STD Huss & Dalton TD-R Taylor 717e Taylor 618e Taylor 614ce Larrivee D-50M/HiFi Larrivee D-40R Blue Grass Special/HiFi Larrivee D-40R Sunburst Larrivee C-03R TE/Trance M-VT Phantom RainSong BI-DR1000N2 Emerald X20 Yamaha FGX5 Republic Duolian/Schatten NR-2 Last edited by SpruceTop; 03-06-2017 at 04:41 PM.
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03-10-2017, 09:15 AM
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You can make a template out of cardboard to find out if there is enough room on the bridge plate - instructions are contained here: http://tranceaudio.com/manuals/Tranc...ateInstall.pdf
That mounting hole you see in the middle of the bridge plate is filled with hard glue - harder than maple. Hope it won't give you problems - had a Trtance in a Gibson SJ - marvelous pickup. I sold the guitar to a performer who is addicted to his "Aura" and I was able to buy the pickup back for $50. It is now inside a Martin D-35 and is the bees knees.
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03-10-2017, 11:55 AM
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Really good info, Ken, although $200 would be a bit high for a used system that would likely be out of warranty, and would still need adhesives. $150 seems like a reasonable ceiling here. I wanted the new phantom powered Amulet so badly for my D-28 Authentic 1937, but, alas, the very narrow bridgeplate on this guitar makes it a no-go.
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