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Used It with Ukulele - Does the Job, Great Value
I needed something to connect my soprano ukulele to the computer (for recording), and I realized this might be the cheapest way to do it, if I didn't want to use any external microphones.
The pickup is very easy to place (using the accompanying sticky blue-tac-like paste), and does the job as you'd expect. For the ukulele, I realize the optimal placement is NOT under the bridge, as acoustic guitar users suggest, but right below the sound hole.
Two IMPORTANT things to consider:
1) You'll need some sort of preamp. I plugged it to my Zoom G1X, and it works flawlessly (plus, I got some cool effects).
2) Be VERY careful with feedback. I stupidly turned my guitar amp toward myself while trying to play. The pickup... picks up sound, which above a certain volume can cause some massive feedback. Turn the speaker the other way around, lower the volume, or use headphones.
Other than that, not much to add. It's not professional-grade, but it definitely does the job.
The pickup is very easy to place (using the accompanying sticky blue-tac-like paste), and does the job as you'd expect. For the ukulele, I realize the optimal placement is NOT under the bridge, as acoustic guitar users suggest, but right below the sound hole.
Two IMPORTANT things to consider:
1) You'll need some sort of preamp. I plugged it to my Zoom G1X, and it works flawlessly (plus, I got some cool effects).
2) Be VERY careful with feedback. I stupidly turned my guitar amp toward myself while trying to play. The pickup... picks up sound, which above a certain volume can cause some massive feedback. Turn the speaker the other way around, lower the volume, or use headphones.
Other than that, not much to add. It's not professional-grade, but it definitely does the job.
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Always in my bag in case I need to record an acoustic instrument
Needed some time to find the sweet spot for the resonance, but I even got to amplify and use effects with my standard piano :) Nice sound, good price. Thinking of getting a spare, in case I accidentally brake it or loose it.
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Good product for the price
Good product for the price. I use this with my Taylor BT and works fine although depending on the position it can give some nasty feedback.
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Ugly, but does the job
It sounds as good as any piezo that just sticks to the top. The Sound is not superb, but it does the job. I have had multiple gigs with this on my mandoline and it works fine. Just the engraving on the top that is visible looks outdated and ugly, whatever it is meant to be.
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Not bad at all
Great pickup! But very sensitive, even the movement of the hand on the top of the guitar is noticeably reflected in the final recording.
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