Do I need a pre-amp

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Do I need a pre-amp

Unread post by Mjazk26 » Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:00 pm

I'm getting a Fishman nat 2 installed in my Yairi. I was going to run it through a DoD Acoustec processor so do I still need the pre-amp?


I also have a Fishman Neo sound hole pick up that I don't need anymore so if anyone wants to make an offer I could send it to you.
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Unread post by Speenis » Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:22 pm

Not positive, but I don't think a pre-amp is a necessity. I think that processor you speak of should do the trick.
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Unread post by mangold » Tue Jan 04, 2005 6:35 pm

not necessary, but id highly suggest it. my acoustic dont have a preamp and its a mutha to record with it.
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Unread post by thejoe » Tue Jan 04, 2005 8:45 pm

what are you plugging it into after the acoustic proc.?
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Unread post by T714 » Wed Jan 05, 2005 12:46 am

the matrix has a built-in preamp in the end-pin, and it is an active system...i think u are referring more towards tone shaping, such as an active volume, treble, and bass controls, such as that provided by an onboard blender...you should have that on your DOD processor...if not, I use an LR Baggs Mixpro, which is readily available online at Shoreline Music for under $100...or simply rely on your amp or a good PA system for all your tone shaping needs...

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Unread post by Mjazk26 » Wed Jan 05, 2005 12:43 pm

I also have a behringer mixer so I guess I could use that as well right?
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Unread post by mangold » Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:41 pm

ehh, i guess
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Unread post by Dutch » Thu Jan 06, 2005 9:36 pm

how much are you looking for on that neo soundhole? im in the market...
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Unread post by Mjazk26 » Fri Jan 07, 2005 8:26 am

Dutch17 wrote:how much are you looking for on that neo soundhole? im in the market...
I think I paid around $70 and I only used it twice so does $40 including shipping sound fair?

Here is two links if you want to look at it

http://www.fishman.com/products/details.asp?id=27


http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=h ... e_id/81388
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Unread post by Mjazk26 » Fri Jan 07, 2005 3:01 pm

I got my guitar back from the shop and it plays like a dream now. I had him install a Fishman Nat 2 and do a setup and fret dressing. It plays like a new guitar now. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Matt thanx for the reference for Ruggiero's. He definitly knows what he is doing. Couldn't be happier.
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