Ralph Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 While perusing the new photographs on the Wilco site, I noticed Jeff is playing an old nylon string Martin. Has anyone noticed this at shows? Wonder what pickup system he's using. What are some of you using to amplify your nylon stringed guitars?Best-- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I'll check out the site soon, usally pre war martin's can't take steel strings. As far as pup system I would say one that wouldn't require any modification drilling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean Patrick Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 an under bridge piezo is probably used. absorbs all vibration, no matter how its made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 id say a transducer under the bridgeplate, like a k&k pure western is more likely---piezos arent all that great with silk and gut strings, and there's less cutting in install Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Are you sure they weren't a nylon/steel blend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean Patrick Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 id say a transducer under the bridgeplate, like a k&k pure western is more likely---piezos arent all that great with silk and gut strings, and there's less cutting in install they are the same thing. semantics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 they are the same thing. semantics. not semantics... maybe i should have been more specific...a thin strip of piezo under the saddle (UST) is what most folks refer to as a piezo pickup, to which i find they are less effective with gut or nylon...a piezo transducer is generally the small round pickup glued to the underside of the guitar top, or under the bridgeplate...while the physics of how each work are similar, the pickups work differently and sound differently, the UST picks up mostly string vibration, the standard transducer set up picks up the vibrations of the top... the UST requires cutting the saddle, routing a hole under, and often a shim to secure it (cutting is bad on an old guitar) there are several nylon/steel string combos out there, i cant tell from the pic what he has...its true that old martins have a hard time holding up to steel, but sadly most end up needing a neck reset anyhow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean Patrick Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 if piezo is in the name, it means the physics are the same. piezo crystals...but whatever, no argument needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 whateveryup, whatever dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean Patrick Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 i didnt mean for that to sound snotty. sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 i didnt mean for that to sound snotty. sorry.\is cool...i was hungover j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 In talking about string blends, have any of you guys played half rounds(electric) or silk/steel(acoustic) strings? I think I'm going to grab a set of half rounds, should the gauge size equal what I usally play? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Golden Smoghead Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I spend a whole lot of time thinking about acoustic guitar strings... I am always looking for brighter, brighter, brighter. Any suggestions? Martin Bluegrass SP Phosphor-Bronze sound the brightest to me, but I would actually like something even brighter... And heck since I'm wishing, I'll add preferably for longer, I only get a max of 12 hours out of the SPs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 In talking about string blends, have any of you guys played half rounds(electric) or silk/steel(acoustic) strings? I think I'm going to grab a set of half rounds, should the gauge size equal what I usally play? my pop uses silk n steels on his pre-war martin, sounds great but impossible to amplify Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 my pop uses silk n steels on his pre-war martin, sounds great but impossible to amplifyYeah, not a problem. Gonna put them on my 12 fret models. Got to play an early 50's Gretch with flats today an loved it. Looks as though I have to build and archtop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Golden Smoghead Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I use flats on my Gretsch and generally like them. The tremolo pedal has to substitute for bends tho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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