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Don Sulesky


From:
Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2006 5:33 am    
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I'm looking for the best way to amplify my Gold Tone PBS without drilling any holes. Contact mikes prefered for live playing in the band. I have a Baggs preamp.
I had a McIntyre pickup on another dobro and I felt it reduced the volume level somewhat. I have heard the Fishman and I think they sound too tinny for my ears and require drilling for the jack.
Also if I do end up installing an internal pickup will this alter my Paul Beard set-up?
Thanks for any inputs.
Don

[This message was edited by Don Sulesky on 18 April 2006 at 06:34 AM.]

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Ulf Edlund


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Umeå, Sweden
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2006 9:21 am    
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Schertler "Basik" seems go get a lot of votes theese days.
I have a magnetic Barcus Berry that sounds every bit as good (and less tinny) as my Fishman. It's mounted with double sided tape. No drilling.

Uffe
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Mark van Allen


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Watkinsville, Ga. USA
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2006 9:46 am    
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Don, I've been using a small AudioTechnica clip-on mic, usually used for sax, etc. It sounds great, no feedback, and you can change position to alter the tone. I think it's the ATM-35 model. I have a McIntyre Feather in my reso and I don't like the sound at all.
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Don Sulesky


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Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2006 10:44 am    
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Thanks Ulf and Mark.
Mark that sounds like just what I'm after also.
No feedback.
By the way the ADA 200 amp is still working just fine after some repairs by Blake Hawkins.
Don
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Olli Haavisto


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Jarvenpaa,Finland
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2006 9:03 pm    
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I`ve tried everything and the Audio Technica (Pro 35 , about 230 usd list) is what I use now .

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Olli Haavisto,
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Ulf Edlund


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Umeå, Sweden
Post  Posted 19 Apr 2006 12:51 pm    
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The AKG c1000 with the hyper cardoid "cap" on is a good live microphone for reso too.
I have used them on stage (in a band with drums, electric bass, acoustic guitar and me)a few times and i can actually get about twice the monitor level as with the Fishman without any feedback.
Of course you can't clip it on the guitar, but you can get a used one at quite resonable prices.

Uffe
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Mark van Allen


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Watkinsville, Ga. USA
Post  Posted 20 Apr 2006 6:36 am    
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One thing about the clip on mic thing, it's really convienient, but I love the way you can move in and out of a boom-mounted mic for tonal and volume differences. I usually sit down to play reso and it's nice to get those variations.
Good on the Amp, Don!
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