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Ashton Acoustic Goes Electric Pt.1

Posted by TruckDrivingFool on September 23, 2013 at 7:45pm

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Liking the sound but not happy with the volume The Ashton Gets some electronic amplification. Using a piezo disc under the bridge and a condenser mic in the ...

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TruckDrivingFool September 25, 2013 at 12:32pm

Oh and my comment about the low volume was with it just as an acoustic.
TruckDrivingFool September 25, 2013 at 12:31pm

Thanks James and Keith.

Keith, I've made a number of these amps and they have all exceeded my expectations so there's no problem there, I was just surprised that the mic acted so much like the piezo. I'm really happy with the sound(especially the bridge piezo) I'm trying to decide which way to go with it, leave it as it is, ditch the mic and go back to the neck piezo, or to make a magnetic pup to replace the neck piezo.
Keith Rearick September 24, 2013 at 4:46pm

Could part of it be, that there aren't enough holes in front of the speaker, for it to really let the sound out. Did like the sound the git was making.
James September 23, 2013 at 11:00pm

nice work, sounds good !!!
TruckDrivingFool September 23, 2013 at 8:40pm

Thanks UJ. Keep in mind I'm sure there are better suited mics for the job if a guy was serious about going that route, but I thought it was worth a try.
Uncle John September 23, 2013 at 7:51pm

Cool info!