acoustic electronics

[monkey69962000]

well the one on the acoustic section didnt work so, how does the electronics on a acoustic guitar work. How do i put one in a acoutsic guitar thats already built. What do the equalizers do for the electronics.

[aeli]

Wow even thinking about it scares me.

[Devon Headen]

It's very in depth work. I know this place is all about DIY, but I don't think this is for newbs. It's possible to get it all in correctly and still have lots of dead spots on the neck. I might post later, but I gotta run.

[monkey69962000]

well im not going to do it now. I just want to know how it works and where everything is. Im curious.

[tirapop]

FRETS.COM has an article about installing an under bridge piezo. Some acoustics use internally mounted microphones. Others use contact pickups that are stuck to a vibrating part of the guitar. Some guitars use combinations of sources and blend them to get the desired sound.

[monkey69962000]

what about those equalizers on the side.

[Devon Headen]

Just rout or cut out the correct sized hole and wire it in. Nothing too special, but it can mess with the tone. You might want to consider an external preamp. I like the built in ones better, though.