I've got a McIntyre dobro pickup (the kind which sticks to the spider, not the newer one) and I wondered which way up it's supposed to go or if it matters (dumb question maybe but I don't have the fitting instructions that go with it).

Thanks in advance,

-Tim

[This message was edited by Tim Tweedale on 30 October 2004 at 10:27 AM.]

Thanx,
Jim

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Half-assed bottleneck and lap slide player. Full-assed Builder of resonator instruments.

[This message was edited by Mike D on 30 October 2004 at 02:41 PM.]

The newer "Feather" is designed to be mounted directly to the resonator. Lots of good reports on the newer one. The original has been discontinued.

h

There are probably many good acoustic amps on the market. I just happened to be playing a gig for a local area music store that geve me a good price on the Ecoustic, when they were first introduced.

Thanx,
Jim

The McIntyre is the best I have tried. Most of them just turn the dobro into an electric guitar sound.

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I don't think either sounds particularly good, if you're looking to get your dobro to sound like itself in a live setting. Microphones all the way.

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This really does not answer the original inquiry. Many players have managed to get the desired acoustic sound after carefully installing a piezo pickup. Pickups may also be mandatory in some venues due to the high volumes required.

Sorry some of you guys weren't satisfied with your pickups.

hp

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Many players have managed to get the desired acoustic sound after carefully installing a piezo pickup.

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Like who?

I guess it depends on what you mean by "desired acoustic sound." I know that Jerry Douglas uses a pickup in addition to a microphone, but the mix between the two isn't very flattering to the pickup. When he wants to comp behiind somebody he steps back from the mic and lets the pickup take over--sort of an automatic volume control, and I guess the pickup sounds okay for quiet background rhythm.

It doesn't matter what the question is. The words "use a microphone" should be in every thread about reso pickups, just as a matter of principle. If there was a reso pickups FAQ, the first answer would be "use a mic." Pickups to supplement the sound or to deal with feedback in certain situations only.

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It doesn't matter what the question is. The words "use a microphone" should be in every thread about reso pickups, just as a matter of principle.

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Just a matter of opinion actually, I'd disagree with the quote. YMMV

Pickups (IMHO) are useful devices in many situations and are much easier to process live than a mic feed (again IMHO).

I don't think generalizations are particularly useful, especially when they don't address the specific question at hand.

Resonator guitars are used in many "non traditional" genres these days. It's tough to compete against a screaming tele when you're slamming into a AT 4050 or whatever your fav mic is. If a pickup is available it could help overcome many difficulties.

It's just a tool in your bag. Use it, or not!

I do and... I don't!

hp

[This message was edited by Howard Parker on 31 October 2004 at 05:19 PM.]

Just don't go chasing after rainbows, either.

-Tim

[This message was edited by Tim Tweedale on 31 October 2004 at 11:00 PM.]

I'd argue that at these levels/venues one could sacrifice a wee bit of tone for volume.

Yep...I'm primarily a bluegrass player and I'd better not be seen with a tail hangin' out of the guitar. However, if the gig requires me to prance around the stage or use a pedal board, I'll be plugging in.

btw...I LIKE Jerry's sound when he's plugged in. Cindy's also.

Go figure

Cheers,

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Lee, from South Texas
Down On The Rio Grande

Wish I had the Rane AP-13 though.

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Can you upload some soundclips of this set-up?

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Yikes...I don't have the setup. Let me put my thinking cap on.