help identifying a pickup system

[Nort]

recently purchased a used guitar here on agf,
pulled this pickup system out of the guitar, no identifying marks/logo that I can
find, anybody recognize this setup? know who manufactured it?

Thanks.

[Lawliet]

Hi Nort, what kind of guitar is that?

[bobwl]

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.

[Lawliet]

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

[Vancebo]

My vote is for an early version of the DTAR.

[Nort]

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.

[bobwl]

Originally Posted by Nort

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.

Could still be an OEM system. Someone could have taken it out of another guitar.

[Mandobart]

Not really a pickup system anymore as its no longer connected to the pickup. Was it a UST? Can it be reconnected?

[kcnbys]

Originally Posted by Lawliet

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

Yeah - The original version of the Timberline even required two 9v batteries, and that enclosure looks just like the Timberline w/o the DTar branding. Maybe this was some sort of super early version or prototype.

[Nort]

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.