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zerobot - Posted - 04/21/2009: 20:32:11
Howdy,
This is my first post. Yay me.
Anyhow, I just got one of these puppies for $25:
http://www.deanmarkley.com/Pickups/...sducer.shtml
Because it didn't come with the adhesive, or a manual...or anything but the transducer in the box.
I have tried it out in a few places on the outside of my banjo (an Austin tenor with resonator tuned to uke), and it always sounds really tinny. Completely loses any low-end that might be happening.
Does anyone have any advice? I know it's a cheap mic, but I thought it would maybe be ok at least for practice (I play with a pretty loud band) but the sound I am getting from it is so completely tiny that I can't imagine it ever working well.
Thanks for any help!
My Golden - Posted - 04/21/2009: 22:05:14
Welcome to the BHO!
I have an older version of yours by Dean Markley that I used on my banjo, and guitar without problems. I would call the place where you got this, and get the adhesive and instructions. I attached mine to the bridge of my banjo, Your mic will make a big difference, and your PA system. Could be these. Good Luck!
zerobot - Posted - 04/25/2009: 09:59:22
Thanks for the welcome.
When you say bridge, do you mean the metal tail piece or the floating wooden bridge?
At this point, I am sort of thinking of just dropping a mic down behind the banjo, after removing the resonator. Has anyone had any luck with this technique?
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