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help identifying a pickup system
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Hi Nort, what kind of guitar is that?
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Not really sure but the way that box is at the end pin jack, plus being 18V it looks like a D-TAR Maybe. Though I guess B-Bands I think do use a similar box.
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My original thought will be the earlier version D-TAR Timberline.
everything down to the trim pot opening is kinda accurate. However the green grounding (?) wire may suggest something else, plus, logo-less enclosure makes me think that it is an OEM system. Therefore, providing the guitar model may help |
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My vote is for an early version of the DTAR.
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The guitar is a Kiso Klein OMK-1
I previously owned another of the same model a few years ago that I purchased new at McCabes in Santa Monica Ca., sold it after a few years, and then came to regret it. not a OEM system, as they didn't offer the guitar with a pickup system, Also evident in the aftermarket routing of the saddle slot to accommodate the under saddle element. |
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Could still be an OEM system. Someone could have taken it out of another guitar.
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Not really a pickup system anymore as its no longer connected to the pickup. Was it a UST? Can it be reconnected?
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Guys, thanks for the suggestions,
bobwl, Lawliet, Vancebo, kcnbys, I think you're right on the D-tar timberline, early version, maybe like this article suggests used by a builder like Rick Turner for his instruments http://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/...-pickup-system Here's an old listing from Luthier's Mercantile http://www.lmii.com/products/mostly-...e-cable-pickup another page about it http://www.barryrudolph.com/newtoys/...imberline.html Mandobart, it is still connected to the pickup, the element is a coaxial cable. Makes me really thankful for the advancements in technology, I had never seen one of these before, and was curious whose product it was. Didn't want to diss or badmouth anybody's product, but the coaxial cable under the saddle had a serious detrimental effect on the guitar's acoustic tone/volume, After removing it, I made a rosewood saddle insert/shim to fill/restore the bottom of the saddle slot, re-installed the same saddle, tuned it up, with the same strings, and the difference was amazing! The guitar will soon have a LR Baggs Lyric installed, I've used it on a couple of my other guitars, and while it requires a little tweeking to get the optimal tone, I've been happy with it once I achieve the final result. Again Thanks guys for your time and comments, much appreciated. Last edited by Nort; 03-13-2017 at 12:26 AM. |