Attaching a piezo - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T04:46:54Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/attaching-a-piezo?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A3145058&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLol, as I'm starting to figur…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-17:2592684:Comment:31463902018-06-17T18:46:46.780ZAustin Khttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AustinK
Lol, as I'm starting to figure out from everyone's responses to this the possibilities seem to be nearly endless!
Lol, as I'm starting to figure out from everyone's responses to this the possibilities seem to be nearly endless! That bridge idea from Randys…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-16:2592684:Comment:31459002018-06-16T21:24:05.199ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>That bridge idea from Randys post is interesting, I'm gonna have to try that, I wonder if it gives the same/similar sound as a strip piezo as it appears to read strings vibration more than soundboard vibration, but possibly a bit of both. </p>
<p>Its a good way to mount the piezo discs outside the body (and still look good) that way possibly cutting back on the feedback from the body cavity.</p>
<p>I have built a CBG just to test pickup placement, so far I have six variations/locations and…</p>
<p>That bridge idea from Randys post is interesting, I'm gonna have to try that, I wonder if it gives the same/similar sound as a strip piezo as it appears to read strings vibration more than soundboard vibration, but possibly a bit of both. </p>
<p>Its a good way to mount the piezo discs outside the body (and still look good) that way possibly cutting back on the feedback from the body cavity.</p>
<p>I have built a CBG just to test pickup placement, so far I have six variations/locations and now seven, damn.</p>
<p>Taff</p> great looking build are made…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-16:2592684:Comment:31457162018-06-16T12:59:50.466ZLonmanhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/lonniepenman
<p>great looking build are made with a small amount of instruments, sometimes not even power instruments. </p>
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<p>great looking build are made with a small amount of instruments, sometimes not even power instruments. </p>
<p></p> Wow man, I dig that idea . Th…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-16:2592684:Comment:31457042018-06-16T10:32:13.237ZAustin Khttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AustinK
<p>Wow man, I dig that idea . Thanks for showing it to me. I like the pickguard as well .</p>
<p>Wow man, I dig that idea . Thanks for showing it to me. I like the pickguard as well .</p> http://www.cigarboxnation.com…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-16:2592684:Comment:31454102018-06-16T10:23:36.812ZRandy S. Bretzhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RandySBretz
<p><a href="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/the-floating-saddle-build?context=user" target="_blank">http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/the-floating-saddle-build?context=user</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/the-floating-saddle-build?context=user" target="_blank">http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/the-floating-saddle-build?context=user</a></p> Thanks. I had the same idea a…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-15:2592684:Comment:31453522018-06-15T23:03:00.402ZAustin Khttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AustinK
<p>Thanks. I had the same idea about the duct tape, definitely a temporary solution. I was considering using super glue in the first place so I'll probably end up going that route. The pickguard adhesive is an interesting idea though.</p>
<p>Thanks. I had the same idea about the duct tape, definitely a temporary solution. I was considering using super glue in the first place so I'll probably end up going that route. The pickguard adhesive is an interesting idea though.</p> Hi, I myself would be a bit s…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-15:2592684:Comment:31450612018-06-15T22:09:10.210ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi, I myself would be a bit suspect of ductape maintaining a good firm contact of the disc to timber, especially over a period of time, I'd hate to have to get back in the box at a later date due to the sound deteriating.</p>
<p>you could use the double sided adhesive sheet used for applying pickgaurds, I do in my CBG's, you would fit dozens of discs from one sheet. </p>
<p>The manufacturer of the piezos I use recommend superglue gel to get the best response from their piezo pickups.…</p>
<p>Hi, I myself would be a bit suspect of ductape maintaining a good firm contact of the disc to timber, especially over a period of time, I'd hate to have to get back in the box at a later date due to the sound deteriating.</p>
<p>you could use the double sided adhesive sheet used for applying pickgaurds, I do in my CBG's, you would fit dozens of discs from one sheet. </p>
<p>The manufacturer of the piezos I use recommend superglue gel to get the best response from their piezo pickups. </p>
<p>Taff</p>
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<p></p> yes i understand mate heres a…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-15:2592684:Comment:31450582018-06-15T21:56:38.882ZJeff 'Bones' Reillyhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JeffReilly
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306705145?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306705145?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full">yes i understand mate heres a pic if whats on my bench now theres a video on my page of how they sound in my builds uf you got a second have a look , remember theres no real rules in cbgs just have fun .</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306705145?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306705145?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full">yes i understand mate heres a pic if whats on my bench now theres a video on my page of how they sound in my builds uf you got a second have a look , remember theres no real rules in cbgs just have fun .</a></p> Thank you, I'm seeking all t…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-15:2592684:Comment:31451512018-06-15T21:38:34.954ZAustin Khttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AustinK
<p>Thank you, I'm seeking all the advice I can get at this point. You encase the piezo in a metal bottlecap I take it? The piezo I have wouldn't fit inside a standard bottlecap. When I built mine I followed Glenn Watt's advice and created about an 1/8 inch gap between the neck and the inside of the lid to allow the lid to vibrate. That's where I placed the piezo ,in that gap under the bridge more towards the bass side. Seems to sound pretty good but I'm no expert. I realize hot glue guns are…</p>
<p>Thank you, I'm seeking all the advice I can get at this point. You encase the piezo in a metal bottlecap I take it? The piezo I have wouldn't fit inside a standard bottlecap. When I built mine I followed Glenn Watt's advice and created about an 1/8 inch gap between the neck and the inside of the lid to allow the lid to vibrate. That's where I placed the piezo ,in that gap under the bridge more towards the bass side. Seems to sound pretty good but I'm no expert. I realize hot glue guns are cheap, but things are tight for me right now. I plan to pick one up asap. If you saw the tools I used to build this one you would laugh. Luckily I'm pretty resourceful and had some stuff such as tuners already lying around. I have less than $18 in this build and most of that was the box and poplar 1×2 for the neck.</p> For the best placement I put…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-15:2592684:Comment:31453282018-06-15T20:24:24.287ZJeff 'Bones' Reillyhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JeffReilly
For the best placement I put my bottle capped piezo unreel the through neck in bridge position I find this is the best for the sound and keeps the noise from out side sauces to a minimum I use hot glue or 5 minute Arildite incassing the piezo in a bottle cap is a great way to get the best out of the piezo some will say they don’t but I’ve been using this method for the last 25 builds never a problem with the issues raised before , hot glue guns are cheap I’d advise to buy one anyway just my 2…
For the best placement I put my bottle capped piezo unreel the through neck in bridge position I find this is the best for the sound and keeps the noise from out side sauces to a minimum I use hot glue or 5 minute Arildite incassing the piezo in a bottle cap is a great way to get the best out of the piezo some will say they don’t but I’ve been using this method for the last 25 builds never a problem with the issues raised before , hot glue guns are cheap I’d advise to buy one anyway just my 2 cents worth of info hope it helps .