Acoustic Pickup Installation

[LaceMusic]

The closer to the neck, the darker the tone. The closer to the bridge, the brighter the tone. As there generally is not a lot of "wiggle" room, the changes may be subtle. Cheers, Lace Tech

[ronoc931]

Hi there does the sound change by where you place the pick up weather its closer to the neck middle or brige?

[LaceMusic]

There should be no reason to cut a hole in your guitar to install the Acoustic Pickup, unless you plan on using an endpin jack. That will not affect the tone of your guitar.

[TehLolTuts]

I'm about to install a pick-up on my guitar

But they would have to put a hole on my guitar doesn't that affect the tone of my guitar

SORRY FOR BAD ENGLISH =D

[Maxi2022]

ive been opening boxes wrong my whole life...

[maggot6639]

i cut a hole in the bottom of a cheap Epiphone acoustic and installed the pickup like that!

[LaceMusic]

There are those that find it convenient to use the 12 foot cable and male jack. However, we do also offer the Cal Acoustic Pickup with a 2 foot long cable and a switchcraft 1/4 end pin jack for internal installation. We thank you for your comment. Lace Tech

[neen070456]

I am sure it is a nice pickup and easy to install but I do not like the idea of a 12 foot cord hanging out my guitar as some bozo will step on it and then pull the wire right out the pickup...or worse still tear up the guitar soundhole as it gets pulled out the guitar...maybe you can terminate the cord at a 2foot length with a 1/4 inch female connector so that way the connection would pull apart and less damage would be done. Just a suggestion.

[LaceMusic]

I would suggest removing the male end, and using a Switch Craft 1/4 inch End Pin Jack. Lace Tech

[sahilcc7]

Is there an adapter which will turn the male end pin to female so I can use it internally? I already have the pickup.

[LaceMusic]

@sahilcc7 If you wish to permanently install the pickup, you can use a Switch Craft 1/4 inch End Pin Jack. You can do this yourself, however if you are not experienced in this area, we suggest you have it done by a competent luthier. Lace Tech

[metalshredder161]

@LaceMusic U LOOK LIKE GENE SIMONS

[Jakster840]

Hey guys, I have both the sluggo and the 00115 or whatever (cheap humbucker). They sound great!

[TheMusicDude1997]

u look a bit like Gene Simmons

[BlindShorty11]

can we put the pickup near the bridge instead of the neck?

[50cliber]

so you have a wire hanging of your guitar even when you want to just play without a amp

[LaceMusic]

@50cliber

The Cal Acoustic pickup is available with a female endpin jack, for those who wish to intall it internally.

thanks,

Lace Tech

[Xenohn]

@50cliber unscrew it

[sLeDjUnKeEz]

YOU OPEN THE BOX FROM THE TOP?

[arthur84]

How can they call it an acoustic pickup if it picks up movement from the strings, not the guitar's actual sound?

[GuitarBoyA7X]

@arthur84 because its for an acoustic guitar lol

[squidskunk]

BOY...i sure am glad he showed us how to open that box...that could have been a deal breaker...

[ChickenVendetta]

Can the cord be removed from the pickup when you want to take it somewhere where you wouldn't have access to an amp, and want to play it acoustically instead? The cord seems an awful hassle to carry with you when you move a lot.

[GuitarBoyA7X]

whys the cord so long :(

12ft :|

[EpiphoneArchtopLover]

@GuitarBoyA7X because the notion that bigger is better is embedded in male subconsciousness

[eb1791]

I have a question, I'm installing a guitar pickup on my acoustic, does it matter where you install it?, like is it like an electric where if its more towards the neck it's more bassy and towards the bridge = more treble?.

I'm a beginner when it comes to mods, so any help (without being mean/sarcasm :P) Would be appreciated :).

[BlackAngusYoung]

On acoustic w/ stacked humbucker... There's hum through the amp that stops when I touch metal on the cable or amp, or reach in and touch the wire connecting the pickup (which is wired directly into the pickup.) Is there a way I can better shield this thin cable? Wrapping with aluminum tape, perhaps? Is this a grounding issue? The fact that it goes away as soon as I touch something give me hope I can make it go away altogether. Can someone help me figure this out? MUCH Appreciated!!!

[Jewasaur]

will this specific pickup work on any acoustic? or only certain brands?

[otac101]

i wonder if distortion would sound good with it.

[bugkillah]

@otac101 idk about distortion on a 6 string acoustic. on the other hand a distorted sound sounds amazing on a 12 string guitar give it a try !

[tomeklawreszuk]

I just installed K&K Western Standard in my Taylor DN3, sounds great, check it out!

[BJ1047]

Is that really all there is to it? How much does it cost? Will screwing it down mar the finish?

[vin089765]

this seems to be what im looking for, but is there any way to make the cable longer than 12ft?

[drockadam6]

I really want to get a pickup but, I just hate seeing that cord sticking out of it. I don't want to drill holes in my guitar. How would I be able to hide the wire dangling across the body?

[deerbournemusic]

take the cord straight down, pull it some what tightly under the guitar, then pull it towards your strap button, wrap the cord from rear to front over your strap button, then put the strap on.

I felt the same way until just recently when i finally installed a piezo pick in my guitar. all you see is the cord going down from the pick ip and under your guitar. after that it'll look something like a strap button input.

[Omar5674]

Does it work on a guitar with nylon strings i.e. a classical guitar?

[methodinsane]

Nope. It's a magnetic pickups and needs to see some metal before it'll generate sound.

[huyiy]

@Omar5674 there are pickups that will work for nylon...

[jammer765]

that was very amiture. u need to but it into the guitar and put the cord throu the guitar

[kidsalami66]

Is there anyway of cutting the cable and hard wiring it into a jack at the end of the guitar so you can plug it in like a regular acoustic/elec. guitar?

[ouatica]

this is so easy to install

[sparks158]

can you use these for a 12 string guitar?

[Ibanez3456]

yeah..my cousin did it 2 his

[MacchiaDiSangue]

is that "Gallows Pole" playing at the beginning of the video? cuz if it is it isn't played very well hahah.

[justin0185]

does it have to put at that part of the hole, or can you put it more towards the bridge, and whats the difference between the two spots

[LaceMusic]

Towards the neck would be a bit bassier - towards the bridge, a bit more trebly. It's designed to go on the top portion of the sound hole, however you can put it anywhere you think it sounds the best!

[justin0185]

thanks alot how much are they causei want to make mine into and elec badly and im not minding the cord out of the sound hole at all either.

[LaceMusic]

They're $99 at guitar center - the endpin jack would be a great choice, because you can install it internally when you're ready, and use it as is in the meantime.

[AwinFattyBoy]

Hey i have a question if anybody can answer it, do u have to have an acoustic guitar amp or just any amp??? please answer back!!!

[sticksrossi]

I recommend an acoustic amp and I can tell you why. It has a passive-active button switch on it which you can turn on like a pre-amp boost switch. It also makes your acoustic guitar sound like an acoustic guitar. If you'd like more info, email me back.

[Anthonyissactsang]

It's good but abit ugly, A cable sticking out of the sound hole, I rather get a guitar with a built in pickup

[csogoreny]

thank you, it was really helpful :)

[rocker7985]

wow i literally just bought that exact pickup today. Any suggestions on how to set my none accustic amp so i can get the best sound.

[wackedoutsports]

very helpful thank you but how much would i be looking for a cheap acoustic guitar pickup?

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