Topmusicanswers
- Why do piezo pickups sound so bad?
- Why is it advisable to use a piezo pickup transducer particularly for acoustic guitars?
- How do you reduce piezo quacks?
Why do piezo pickups sound so bad?
piezo systems suffer from installation problems that result in less-than-ideal sound. ... The downside of undersaddle pickups is that they tend to have a very strong, spiky transient attack, which can make the guitar sound harsh or unappealing, especially when played with a heavy right hand.
Why is it advisable to use a piezo pickup transducer particularly for acoustic guitars?
A transducer or Piezo pickup is a great option if you want to amplify a nylon string acoustic guitar as they work by detecting physical vibrations rather than creating a magnetic field.
How do you reduce piezo quacks?
Piezo quack is usually the result of impedance mismatch between the high impedance (~10 Mohm) of the pickup and low impedance (kilohm range) of a typical PA. Try using a decent DI or preamp to match the impedance, or plugging straight into a "HI Z" input if your amp/PA has one. Try switching off the amp.
