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Location: Huntington Beach | Hi guys - I have a '78 1617 - my handle and favorite player. The electronics died several years ago, I think its the pickup, so I removed the electronics and battery and the acoustic sound is better. I want to plug it in again and am considering the Fishman pickup with endpin preamp or possibly pickup/to jack to external preamp solution. Any one have experience with either of these scenarios? Thanks |
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Location: SoCal | If you've already removed electronics then you must have plugged the holes. If that's the case then why not also consider new electronics from the factory. That way you don't have to modify the bridge.... |
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Location: Huntington Beach | There are only 2 small holes - 1 for the volume pot that can be converted to a strap button and 1 for the battery attachment device that can be easily plugged with a nut and bolt. What about the system for the parlor C. I'd prefer to not cut holes in the bowl for sound reasons. The old electronics were really a pain - would require periodic re-tightening and inconvenient battery access. |
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Location: SoCal | Contact the factory about the electronics they used for the FD14. No controls on the body, you can use the existing output hole, and the battery box can go down by the strap button. It's an easy external door to change the battery. |
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Location: NW of Philadelphia | If you are looking at Fishman, check out the "Ellipse Blend" or "Aura" preamps. Played one in a Martin XC1T (kinda like an O, wood top with formica sides and back). The preamp and controls hide inside the soundhole with an endpin jack. Sounded great and is a pretty slick system. The one drawback: you may have to loosen/remove the strings to change the battery. |
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Location: Chicago | I've installed Fishman Prefix Pros in both my (originally all-acoustic) Legend 1117 as well as in my Adamas 1581-5. They are fantastic: hot, sensitive, clear, natural. Pricey. |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Originally posted by 1617:
There are only 2 small holes - 1 for the volume pot that can be converted to a strap button and 1 for the battery attachment device that can be easily plugged with a nut and bolt. When finishing modifications on a bowl and need to plug a hole or two, consider the plastic "body rivets" found at auto parts stores.
They come in a variety of sizes and should look more appealing. |
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old legend electronics refurb/update
