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Pickups For Cigarbox guitar

Posted by Larry O'Neil on June 15, 2013 at 6:50am in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

Does anyone have input on either external or internal pickups? Which type is best? The ones I have used are piezo disks inside the box. I usaully have problems with them getting the right sound out of them.

Thanks Larry

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Daddy D June 15, 2013 at 3:15pm

The rod piezo pick ups work good. You can cut them down to the size you need. They won't sound as good as a wound pick up, but you won't use a disk again after using a rod.
- Larry O'Neil > Daddy D June 15, 2013 at 5:09pm
  
  Thanks for the advice on using a rod piezo Daddy D. Never thought about the rod type
Randy S. Bretz June 15, 2013 at 9:42am

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/albums/custom-bridges my rod bridges
- Larry O'Neil > Randy S. Bretz June 15, 2013 at 5:12pm
  
  Thanks Randy I will have to wonder over to your site
Bob Harrison June 15, 2013 at 8:26am

I have a variety of 1930's style cigar box pickups on my web site. And I also build customs like the skulls on special order. My basic rail 3-4 string rail pup is $75.00 walnut or Bakelite. Harrisonguitarpickups.com
- Larry O'Neil > Bob Harrison June 15, 2013 at 5:15pm
  
  Thanks Bob, you sure have a alot of nice pickups. I will stop over at your site
Scott aka Farmer Ted June 15, 2013 at 7:07am

Experimentation is key. Some use single piezos, some use double. Each has it's merits and setbacks.

Can always try one of my handwounds...see pic.
- Larry O'Neil > Scott aka Farmer Ted June 15, 2013 at 5:17pm
  
  Thanks for reply. Experimentation and gaining experience can't be replaced

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