PIEZO - location, glue, more than one?

Howdy folks, - I am building my first CBG.

 

With regards to sound:

1. Does it matter where in the box the piezo is located?

2. What would happen if it were mounted on the outside of the box (i.e. under the strings close to the bridge)?

3. How is the sound affected to glue the Piezo to the box, then cover it with a gob of glue?

4. What would happen if TWo piezos were used and should they be wired in series or parrallel?

 

More questions to follow.

Thank you ahead of time for your help.

 

Kind regards,

kieta 

 

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  • External mounting of Schatten pickups for resonators seems to work for them. See pics

     

    http://www.schattendesign.com/NR-2.htm

  • location  is  key in the  box  .. all  boxes are different    you   kind of   gotta  find the sweet spot ,  test   different spots   bt   taping   ot  holding in in place  ..  usually  cluse to  the bridge  is  best .

     

    outside  the box would work ,  but  may not sound as  hollow  or  echo-y  .

     

    glueing to  the box then covering it  with a blob  of glue reduces  feedback   , squeals , and  unwanted  horror  movie screams  ;-)    (hot glue is best . )

     

    2 parralle  piezos would  give   you  a  :"fuller"  sound   .

     

     

    and a mag  pick up  will make you realize  how much piezos suck  ;-) lol  

     

     

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