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Unread post by HCHaikuWarrior » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:32 pm

besides going to the local shop, does anyone know procedures to install a pickup into an acoustic? I am just curious since it would seem rather difficult...
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Unread post by Brock » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:44 pm

I installed mine myself (B-Band AST+A1). Endpin preamp, so you just use a 1/2" drill bit to widen the endpin hole that's already there, and attach the preamp on the inside with a nut holding the preamp + guitar plug in place. The preamp has two cables that you run along the inside of the guitar, against the sides (includes clamps) - one goes to the battery, which I installed on the side of the neck block, and the other goes to the actual pickup, which is installed on the underside of the bridge. Both the pickup and battery block use a simple adhesive backing.
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Unread post by T714 » Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:56 pm

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Unread post by mangold » Sat Jan 15, 2005 11:14 pm

it depends on type, a soundhole one is pretty easy, but a piezo or one with an onboard eq will be much much harder
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Unread post by thejoe » Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:27 am

a 1" drill bit brock?
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Unread post by mangold » Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:44 am

yeah thats a bit large
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Unread post by Brock » Sun Jan 16, 2005 1:00 am

err.. i meant to type 1/2"... sorry bout that
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Unread post by filmdude100cms » Sun Jan 16, 2005 1:07 am

TrippnBill686 wrote:err.. i meant to type 1/2"... sorry bout that
suuure, dont think i cant see you jumping for your wood putty...
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Unread post by Brock » Sun Jan 16, 2005 2:24 am

filmdude100cms wrote:
TrippnBill686 wrote:err.. i meant to type 1/2"... sorry bout that
suuure, dont think i cant see you jumping for your wood putty...
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Unread post by taylordb » Sun Jan 16, 2005 6:14 am

TrippnBill686 wrote:err.. i meant to type 1/2"... sorry bout that
Damn! Now what do I do with this big ass hole in my guitar....thanks Brock :wink:
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Unread post by HCHaikuWarrior » Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:36 pm

yea i would definitely never do that my self.

if you already have a pickup can a pro take it out and install a different one?
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Unread post by filmdude100cms » Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:48 pm

HCHaikuWarrior wrote:yea i would definitely never do that my self.

if you already have a pickup can a pro take it out and install a different one?
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Unread post by thejoe » Sun Jan 16, 2005 5:50 pm

filmdude100cms wrote:
TrippnBill686 wrote:err.. i meant to type 1/2"... sorry bout that
suuure, dont think i cant see you jumping for your wood putty...
haha, i was wondering why he would have a drill with a chuck that big

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Unread post by c_tietze » Tue Jan 25, 2005 3:15 pm

TrippnBill686 wrote:I installed mine myself (B-Band AST+A1). Endpin preamp, so you just use a 1/2" drill bit to widen the endpin hole that's already there, and attach the preamp on the inside with a nut holding the preamp + guitar plug in place. The preamp has two cables that you run along the inside of the guitar, against the sides (includes clamps) - one goes to the battery, which I installed on the side of the neck block, and the other goes to the actual pickup, which is installed on the underside of the bridge. Both the pickup and battery block use a simple adhesive backing.
Dude, that's a nice and quick but VERY good bullentin board manual version of how to install a pick up.

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Unread post by acusticdude » Thu Jan 27, 2005 2:38 pm

c_tietze wrote:
TrippnBill686 wrote:I installed mine myself (B-Band AST+A1). Endpin preamp, so you just use a 1/2" drill bit to widen the endpin hole that's already there, and attach the preamp on the inside with a nut holding the preamp + guitar plug in place. The preamp has two cables that you run along the inside of the guitar, against the sides (includes clamps) - one goes to the battery, which I installed on the side of the neck block, and the other goes to the actual pickup, which is installed on the underside of the bridge. Both the pickup and battery block use a simple adhesive backing.
Dude, that's a nice and quick but VERY good bullentin board manual version of how to install a pick up.

NICE.
I agree, very good instructions. However, to get the most out of it you should let a luthier/tech do it. They will machine the pocket in your bridge as well as the bottom of the saddle piece to insure 100% flatness. I was told this by the guy who did mine and I trust his experience.
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