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Can you add an electric pickup on an acoustic?
The Tone God tells us that the Acoustic Pickup Adapter allows the mounting of a common electric guitar pickup in an acoustic guitar without the need to modify the guitar. The installation can be done in minutes and does not require your guitar to be modified.
Are acoustic and electric guitar picks the same?
While thin guitar picks are more common with acoustic guitar players, there’s nothing to say you couldn’t also use a medium or heavy one. The thickness will impact both the sound of your playing and your playing style, so experiment with a few and see which you prefer.
What is a soundhole pickup?
Soundhole pickups are magnetic like electric guitar pickups, directly detecting vibrations of the strings. Piezo pickups sound clear, pronounced and transparent, with minimal feedback. Soundhole pickups naturally sound reminiscent of electric guitars, are easy to fit, but are sometimes susceptible to feedback.
Do magnetic pickups work on acoustic guitar strings?
Well, acoustic guitar strings also have a steel core, but they are usually wound in Brass or Bronze, and these materials aren’t magnetically reactive at all. This means that the only part of the string that can create a current in a magnetic pickup is the steel core, thus outputting a much lower signal than nickel strings.
Can you put electric guitar strings on an acoustic guitar?
Yes, you absolutely can. Electric guitar strings will work on an acoustic guitar, the only difference is that the third string isn’t wound in another material and the strings are usually lighter as well.
Do piezoelectric pickups work on acoustic guitars?
A piezoelectric pickup works by picking up vibrations and not magnetically, which means that yes, it will work. However, if you have an electric guitar that has a built-in piezo pickup on the bridge like any of these ones (link to Thomann), even though you could use acoustic strings on it, why would you?
How does the acoustic pickup adapter work?
The Acoustic Pickup Adapter mounts to the sound board with a small set of clamps that do not dampen the sound of the guitar. Cavities around the pickup allow air to pass through making sure your acoustic is not “choked for air” resulting in a muted guitar sound. The mounting will not marr the guitar’s finish.