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Darren Brown has a great article written in local paper

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richey Kay Mar 15, 2014. 3 Replies

I hope this works its a link to the "The Chronicle Herald" in Nova Scotia Canada, way to go Darren…Continue

Piezo disk harshness in Dulcimer

Started this discussion. Last reply by David McQueen May 2, 2013. 13 Replies

In a Dulcimer build I put a piezo disk in the neck under the fret board embedded in hotmelt glue above and below, but when playing its harsh through the amp. I was told that it may work better with…Continue

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At 2:32am on March 30, 2015, Scott aka Farmer Ted said…

Hi Mike,

Update, our trip to Halifax in early April is unfortunately cancelled. So if you're still planning a trip to Cape Breton, give em a shout and we'll figure out a meet up, okay? Cheers.

At 9:20am on March 18, 2015, Scott aka Farmer Ted said…

Hey Mike,

Just missed ya in chat Wednesday afternoon. Yeah, no not likely coming to Hfx this week due to weather &schedule. But more likely in early April. Saw your comment, and of course can meet ya at the Esso if you're passing thru to Cape Breton. Can gimme a call (902) 872-2840

At 5:40am on April 20, 2014, 3 String Blues said…

Hi and thanks! I am only making a few pickups at a time, they are here

http://acme-guitar-pickups.blogspot.com/

thanks for asking, John

At 4:57pm on December 14, 2013, Scott aka Farmer Ted said…

I looked at the site...for Keith's...I saw the large wooden boxes...are those what you mean for amps?

At 4:53pm on December 14, 2013, Scott aka Farmer Ted said…

Hey Mike, good to hear from you

At 3:16am on May 2, 2013, Randy S. Bretz said…

If your going to add a piezo pickup to your cgb lap dulci...cut a slot and use a rod piezo, they can be cut shorter. I would just add wings to either side of the slot, drop in the rod and add a bone saddle.

At 12:56pm on April 29, 2013, Scott aka Farmer Ted said…

Under the fretboard

At 12:55pm on April 29, 2013, Scott aka Farmer Ted said…

No experience with speakers for pickups, but have read numerous posts that suggest it can be done. Since it is small, placement seems simple. But too close to the sweet spot, and it may be too harsh. Too far from it and it may sound dampened.

Seems the neck is a fine place to put it

At 2:54am on February 1, 2013, Scott aka Farmer Ted said…

http://handmademusicclubhouse.com/photo/for-mike?context=user

This one I used a forsner bit to make spots for the two discs...but I have done same to a slat of wood (walnut or other hard wood) as a bridge, then place a saddle on top of that

At 2:43am on February 1, 2013, Scott aka Farmer Ted said…

Hi Mike,

I haven't put two piezos in two different locations (one at bridge & one at neck). When I use two disks, they go side by side right, either inside the piece of wood I use as a bridge, or inside the box right under to bridge location. I think I have a pic that shows what I mean.

 
 
 

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