AlanS Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 My son has a Martin acoustic guitar. He has an opportunity to play in an acoutstic group but would need to add a pickup to his 'axe'. He did an inquiry at his local NYC shop and they said that there are two types: One goes under the bridge, then the end strap holder is drilled out and an input is put in place. The other method is 'just' an add-on pickup... Any suggestions? Input, please! Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmsean Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I've used both types. the under the bridge is a piezo pickup, these work pretty well but can be kind of "quacky". I've also used the type that mount in the sound hole. I have a Dean Markly that I bounce between my sigma 12 string which had a piezo pickup in it, it sounded pretty crappy but it was also very old they are much different now, and my ovation. It sounds really good. I wired it thru the strap button that way there is no issue with the cable hanging out of the sound hole. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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