Topmusicanswers
- Does a piezo pickup need a preamp?
- Where does piezo pickup go on electric guitar?
- Why do piezo pickups sound so bad?
Does a piezo pickup need a preamp?
If you are using a piezoelectric pickup or a passive electric violin, or an active violin with a high impedance output, you do need a preamp to connect to a sound board. ... Piezo pickups produce a high impedance (Hi-Z) output, while most amps and audio mixers are designed to accept a low impedance (Lo-Z) input.
Where does piezo pickup go on electric guitar?
Unlike magnetic pickups, which are easily noticed under the strings between the bridge and the neck, piezo pickups in an electric guitar are usually located inside the bridge itself. The reason is simple: piezo pickups work by picking up the actual vibrations of the string and the instrument.
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.
