Acoustic to Semi

Franchise · 05-20-2004, 10:40 PM

Any idea how much it costs to convert an acoustic into a semi acoustic and where in Dublin i can get it done...?

coreybyrnes · 05-21-2004, 01:14 AM

what is a "semi-acoustic" ???

do you mean you want to add electronics to it so you can plug it into amps and PA equipment?

Catch-22 · 05-21-2004, 01:16 AM

Yep thats it!

Franchise · 05-21-2004, 01:36 AM

yeah exactly

coreybyrnes · 05-21-2004, 02:18 AM

well the easiest way is to buy a pickup that will go in the soundhole, but those typically sounds like crap... the next step up would be going with a soundboard pickup like the lr baggs ibeam, k&k pure western, or the b-band ust... those should all set you back about $130 and then it'll need to be installed but it'll be the most pure sound you can get out of a plugged in acoustic - i personally have the ibeam in my acoustics for reference

Tomarse · 05-22-2004, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coreybyrnes

well the easiest way is to buy a pickup that will go in the soundhole, but those typically sounds like crap...

Yep, found that out the hard way. [img]smileys/smiley19.gif[/img]

davidgow77 · 05-24-2004, 02:31 AM

Any good guitar shop will be able to fit one for you. I use a Fishman Transducer pickup (which cost about 160euros to buy & install), with a Boss GE-7 EQ pedal as a preamp (circa 100euros). Basically when you're adding electrics you have two components to consider: the pre-amp and the pickup. Spend the majority of your money on the pickup (Fishman andLR Baggs are genrally considered the best) and then see how much you have left for a preamp. Most preamps are fitted to the guitar, but if you get this done, get it at the same time as the pick up is fitted (you'll save at leat 40euros on fitting costs). On board preamps are a better option, but the GE-7 pedal givesa much wider range of sounds. On board preamps range from about 100euros up to whatever you want to spend. Also, consider just trading in your acoustic to something like a Takamine G series, or a Simon & Patrick. Aim for a total spend of 250 euros and you won't go far wrong.

05-20-2004, 10:40 PM	#1
Franchise Chief Eskimo Penguin Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Near The City Posts: 89	Any idea how much it costs to convert an acoustic into a semi acoustic and where in Dublin i can get it done...? __________________ You see Mr Griffen the difference between us and other banks is the fact that other banks are really banks....

05-21-2004, 01:14 AM	#2
coreybyrnes eskiphotographer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: between heartbeats Posts: 782	what is a "semi-acoustic" ??? do you mean you want to add electronics to it so you can plug it into amps and PA equipment? __________________ coreybyrnes.com - my online music and photography collection... cheers darlings

05-21-2004, 01:16 AM	#3
Catch-22 Eskimo Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 311	Yep thats it! __________________ What I'm Listening To... Mic Christopher and the kisses in the sky

05-21-2004, 01:36 AM	#4
Franchise Chief Eskimo Penguin Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Near The City Posts: 89	yeah exactly __________________ You see Mr Griffen the difference between us and other banks is the fact that other banks are really banks....

05-21-2004, 02:18 AM	#5
coreybyrnes eskiphotographer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: between heartbeats Posts: 782	well the easiest way is to buy a pickup that will go in the soundhole, but those typically sounds like crap... the next step up would be going with a soundboard pickup like the lr baggs ibeam, k&k pure western, or the b-band ust... those should all set you back about $130 and then it'll need to be installed but it'll be the most pure sound you can get out of a plugged in acoustic - i personally have the ibeam in my acoustics for reference __________________ coreybyrnes.com - my online music and photography collection... cheers darlings

05-24-2004, 02:31 AM	#7
davidgow77 Eskimo Baby Join Date: May 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 10	Any good guitar shop will be able to fit one for you. I use a Fishman Transducer pickup (which cost about 160euros to buy & install), with a Boss GE-7 EQ pedal as a preamp (circa 100euros). Basically when you're adding electrics you have two components to consider: the pre-amp and the pickup. Spend the majority of your money on the pickup (Fishman andLR Baggs are genrally considered the best) and then see how much you have left for a preamp. Most preamps are fitted to the guitar, but if you get this done, get it at the same time as the pick up is fitted (you'll save at leat 40euros on fitting costs). On board preamps are a better option, but the GE-7 pedal givesa much wider range of sounds. On board preamps range from about 100euros up to whatever you want to spend. Also, consider just trading in your acoustic to something like a Takamine G series, or a Simon & Patrick. Aim for a total spend of 250 euros and you won't go far wrong. __________________ Please check out my website at www.davidgow.moonfruit.com