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| Where to put output jack? | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 8th, 2006 05:12 pm |
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Mike Bagneski Approved
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Hi All, It looks like I've settled on one of my sopranos to install a pickup in, but one issue has me concerned. I want to position the output jack so that it isn't in the way, or isn't subject to stresses when I play. Two positions are standard for guitar: using an endpin jack (Acoustic-style), or a regular jack on the side of the lower bout, at about 4:30 (Les Paul-style). Neither of these would seem to work for me. When I sit, I prefer to hold the instrument in my lap, either close to vertical or leaning toward my right hand. Either way, the usual jack positions would be in the way. I have two possible locations which I'll describe, but if any of you folks think of a reason why one or both would lead to trouble please let me know. I want to try to just cut one hole, and be done with it.  Possible position 1.) Kind of a mirror image of the Les Paul-style, with the jack on the left side, lower bout, at about 8:00). Possible position 2.) Right side lower bout, but at about 2:00). I don't think either position will cause my cord to get bumped as I play, but perhaps I'm missing something here, since I've never seen a jack in either position I'm proposing. Anyways, Any ideas or input would be appreciated. Mike
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| Posted: Sun Jul 9th, 2006 02:37 am |
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banjo brad Super Moderator 
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Mike- If you know my views on plugging in you don't want to know my answer  
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| Posted: Sun Jul 9th, 2006 04:21 pm |
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Mike Bagneski Approved
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Hey Brad, I believe I do know what your answer would be, and I admire your restraint. I can't blame you, really. I just got done trying to find the sweet spot on my uke with one of these K&K stick-ons. Took me back about 30 years to when I was trying to find the sweet spot on my guitar with a barcus berry stick-on. It was a waste of time then, and it's a waste of time now. I know that an under-the saddle piezo will give me a sound I can use, but I'm unable to find anybody selling a transducer sized for uke. The mandolin ones are too small, and everything else is too big. Apparently shadow makes one, but I can't find a dealer for the pickup only. Anybody else know of a dealer? Hmm... $180 direct from Shadow. Looks like a retail price to me. Well, that ain't going to happen. Mike
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| Posted: Sun Jul 9th, 2006 04:39 pm |
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Richard Hefner Administrator 
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Hey Mike, Have you seen the Schatten uke pickup?... http://www.schattendesign.com/uke.htm 
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| Posted: Sun Jul 9th, 2006 06:52 pm |
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Mike Bagneski Approved
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Hi Richard, Saw it, and viewed it with a certain degree of scepticism. Kind of big too. But if it works, great. Anybody own one? Mb
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12th, 2006 04:17 pm |
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John Kavanagh Approved 
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Mike Bagneski wrote:
I think this would work, and the weight of the cord wouldn't tend to pull it out. Where would the cord go, though? over your arm? If you use a strap you can fasten it to the strap, but if you don't the weight of the cord is going to drag the uke out of holding position. Something you may not have thought of - it usually goes in or near the endpin because that's where the endblock is. If you put it somewhere else, it's either likely to tear a hole in the side of your uke (bad) or you'll have to glue another block of wood to the inside of your uke, possibly muting it a little (bad, but not as bad.) A lot of people don't use an endpin jack even if they have an endpin - figure it's more like to jiggle loose, Isuppose. They have a flush jack installed around 5:00. (I'm seeing this with the neck at noon, and the endpin or strap button at 6:00) If having it in the endpin possition, 6:00, is going to stick into your leg, how far off-centre could you get it and still have the hole go through the endblock? Even 6:45 might work. I'd try a few mock-ups before I went drilling any holes. Last edited on Thu Jul 13th, 2006 02:15 pm by John Kavanagh ____________________ ------------------------------ Have I plugged this CD enough? http://ezfolk.com/audio/John_Kavanagh |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12th, 2006 07:56 pm |
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Neal Approved 
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Or just go ahead and do the right thing by the instrument and mount it at the endpin position, and use a cord with a right angled jack. It would sit sorta flush. And you wouldn't worry about the side being pulled out. Or folks laughing behind your back at the silly position of the jack.  (just kiddin')
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| Posted: Thu Jul 13th, 2006 03:34 am |
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Mike Bagneski Approved
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Thanks, John and Neal, for the ideas. Using the endblock to toughen the connection is definitely a good thought. Another idea I had was to put the jack low on the back of the uke, and use a right angle plug. Not only would the jack not be stressed, but the swivelling of the plug in the jack would allow the cord to run left or right with no strain. I notice that musicguymic has the complete Shadow system for ukes on eBay. A bit pricey, but Shadow seems like THE way to go for ukes. Thanks again! Mike
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