LR Baggs Violin Pickup
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The Carpenter jack is mounted on the side of this model. It's possible that your instrument's bridge will need to be shaped and set. The pickup sensor lead wire (two connections) must be soldered to the jack.
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I'm not sure what happened, but the sound of my acoustic violin before and after I installed this bridge (in acoustic mode) is noticeably different, and it sounds better after I installed this LR Baggs Violin Pickup. My violin is an old strad copy from 1830 that has seen better days. br>br>My previous bridge was thinner, shorter, and the small feet could be adjusted. The LR Baggs Violin Pickup bridge is thicker (which I prefer), taller, and lacks adjustable feet (which isn't a problem). So, to'shave' the bridge height, I had to get some sand paper from a nearby store. Here's how I did it: 1. br>br> Lead-free soldering iron and lead-free lead-free lead-free lead-free lead 2. unrestricted solderbr>1. unrestricted solderbr> a pair of scissors (for trimming the thin cable)br>3. sand paper and a knifebr>4. It took me about 2 hours to install the bridge. br>br>It took me about 2 hours to install the bridge. But it was well worth it, and I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. Please pay close attention to the instructions in the manual. br>br>The pickup itself is excellent and very sensitive, even to staccato and bow movement, especially when it comes into contact with the string. It's akin to strapping a high-end microphone to your violin. LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI 5- is another product I use. The pickup benefits from a band EQ. Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase.
Amazing product that is well worth the money, as well as super fast shipping.
Any other pickup for an acoustic fiddle would be a waste of money.
His violin's versatility was greatly enhanced as a result. Very good quality!.
This is a fantastic find!.
Excellent piezo pick-up! My luthier made it nice and thin, so it sounds exactly like the original bridge on my fine violin when played unamped. That was a source of concern for me. I'm a professional musician who primarily plays classical music, and I needed something that wouldn't feedback during raucous cocktail hours and dinner parties. Even at unbearable volume levels, there is no feedback, despite the fact that it does not sound as good as the microphone setup I use. The disadvantage of this pick up is as follows: It's odd to play alone with it. No matter how lightly you play, each bow stroke has a noticeable little punch that I've never experienced with any of the other pick ups I've purchased. When using my Baggs Para Acoustic DI box, I can turn the low register way down on the EQ to virtually eliminate the punch, but it changes the overall tone more than I'd like. When playing chamber music with others, the punch is undetectable even when the low register is turned up to where I like it. As a result, it does a fantastic job of fulfilling its purpose. I wouldn't record solo with it, but it's fine in a group setting. I'm glad I installed it; I now have a versatile gig instrument that's also easy to maintain. free. Baggs, you did an excellent job.
This thing is incredible. It's a huge improvement over your previous attempt. the- pickup from the mill; For starters, it won't fall off the bridge like most do from time to time, it won't muffle the sound, and I won't get any feedback. I had planned to use this bridge on my nice violin (for classical) as an all-purpose bridge. instrument with a specific purpose; My luthier, on the other hand, advised against it, claiming that the thicker bridge alters the tone of your violin slightly. As a result, I chose to install it on a less expensive "show" violin for use with my band, as you can't tell the difference once it's been electrified. It's what I use with the letter L. I'm very pleased with my Baggs Acoustic DI. 2017 Update: br>br> I decided to drop a star after a few years of this. The luthier was correct; not only does the thicker bridge affect the violin's tone, but attaching the jack to the side is unsightly, alters the tone slightly, and scratches the side. This isn't something you'd put on a high-end violin that you'd use for classical music, and it's best suited to intermediate players. Also, after a few years of use, the bridge warped, something that has never happened to one of my bridges in the 30 years I've been playing, so I know it's the product, not my technique. I've since replaced the pickup on my nice violin with a different one, so I haven't spent any money on my beater's pickup. Nonetheless, I continue to use it for extremely difficult gigs (i. e. festival in the desert). Even though this bridge is warped and bent over, it still works to electrify my instrument, but the acoustic sound is now terrible. I won't be so rude as to promote another product on this seller's page, but since my original review in 2009, better alternatives for professionals have become available. I gave it four stars because I believe it is still among the top five, and it is an excellent place to begin if you are new to electrifying your instrument.
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