MiltyG565 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 So, I've been thinking (Yes, run, run for your life!). Remember my Miltyman Jazz Musicman crossover bass? Well, it's been on my mind more recently, and I've decided it's going to be a great bass! (Yes, it really is as simple as that! ). So i've been thinking about adding a piezo pickup in the bridge. My question is how do you install one? Can you hook them up to the standard preamp in the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 With piezos, the impedance load on them is really important, needs to be really high, so would need to check the impedance on the preamp. I've jsut used a piezo bridge, and a Super hard on style buffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1368199360' post='2074412'] With piezos, the impedance load on them is really important, needs to be really high, so would need to check the impedance on the preamp. I've jsut used a piezo bridge, and a Super hard on style buffer. [/quote] Cheers. But is there any way to run a piezo preamp in conjunction with a standard electro-magnetic pickup preamp? This idea is getting pretty complex, but if I have the money for this, I seriously am going to do it, because I just like to experiment with this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 If the preamp is high enough impedance, should be able to run it just like another pickup. Putting a buffer in between isn't super complex anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 I might get a custom preamp made. I was thinking of using an ACG style preamp, but I'd need to change the controls on it I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 The MiltyMan cometh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1368220760' post='2074723'] The MiltyMan cometh! [/quote] Oh, it cometh alright. It cometh with great vengeance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Bumping this up. Looking for more info on Piezo pickups. Things I want to know is - what is a good one for bass? How/where is it in stalled (Would rather not have to install it in special bridge saddles)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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