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Location: Ojai, Ca 93024 | I have a 1997 ovation collectors edition
I really like this guitar alot. I purchased it new. I know that I can get a better sound and would like some information or ideas on some solutions. I am not saying the sound is bad but the pickup has a metalic sound that is probably inherent in piezo pickups. I have looked at Boss and yamaha's ag stomp. I would like to now what other people are using.
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Location: Scotland | Both the Boss AD5 and the Yamaha AG Stomp are pretty good at eliminating piezo "quack". I've used an AD5 for years and haven't found anything as yet that does a better job. I was impressed by the new Fishman Aura & I've heard good things about the Boss AD8 |
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Location: Warren,Pa. | I just got a '97 Collectors. I feel the same way about the p/u, but I am not after effects. I just want the amplified sound to be the same sound that my ears hear when I listen unplugged. I'm going to replace the P/U with a Tusq saddle, then install a triple soundboard transducer setup from K&K Sound. I've already done this to my '02 Custom Legend 12 string, and I'm totally satisfied with the improvment. Takes some work, but I think this beautiful little guitar deserves to have her real voice released. John <>{ |
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Location: Ojai, Ca 93024 | I looked at the K & K web site and did not see the triple pickup setting you made reference to. What kind of strings sre you using on your guitar.
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Location: Warren,Pa. | If you go back to the K&K site, look for the Pure Western or Mini Pure Western pickups. The size of the Mini's is slightly smaller, and volume output is slightly less. I was able to fit the larger ones between the fan braces in my CL 12,but I don't know about the '97 yet. I use Elixer lights, old style. John. |
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Location: nyc area | i use a trace elliot dual compressor, a boss dd-5 digital delay and a tech 21 acoustic di, in that order... been using that sst up for years.....the trace pedal is discontinued, but may be on evil bay...im a big fan of compression for acoustic guitar, as long as its a good transparent unit..the trace pedal is 18 volt, and makes my sound warm and fat, just like me! |
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