VforVendetta00
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bulb said:
HI MISHA!!!
Poll: Piezos in your 7
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Regor said:
after reading about modding the RG7321 with a piezo I may attempt it on a RG7621 with a piezo.
Wow, this thread is still going? I'm actually considering selling that very 7321, although I really don't want to. But VHT Pitbull heads aren't cheap, and I'll have to make some kind of sacrifice I guess.
Dive-Baum
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I know what they do but I have never seen one for an electric guitar...Where do they go? Do they go under the pickups? Under the Bridge? Help a brotha out people?
The piezo crystals are built into the bridge saddles, one per saddle. Then these are fed into a preamp, which boosts the signal, adds it's own bit of eq, and optionally adds the normal magnetics to mix with the piezo signal.
Reversewahwah
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I saw a prototype PRESTIGE Ibanez seven string. I am so mad, I didn't return the RG7420 and get that one. I thought about it, then I found out that it was sold. It was a prototype. I figured Ibanez would sell one.
Just another reason why I can't stand IBANEZ anymore. They don't listen to the customer. I hate the way they use these stupids numbers to label a seven string. Why not come up with a better name, so you don't get confused about which guitar model you have.
I was considering getting this mod done. Then I rediscovered the BOSS AC-2. I discovered that using the BOSS AC-2 and running it through my Rocktron speaker simulator on full-range and going direct, it sounds damn good. I have two identical rack rigs: one with amp and speakers and the other using just the speaker sims from my Rocktron Multivalve. The AC-2 sounds good thru the amped rig as well. I like to use it instead of using my IBanez Artwod seven string. I use a Sabine feedback exterminator in the loop of my preamp. It allows me to play my acoustic thru my amp rig with out feedback and it doesn't effect the tone. When I use the direct rig, I don't need the feedback exterminator. I also use some special equalizing when doing this and I have great results. SO, I put the piezos on the back burner.
Just another reason why I can't stand IBANEZ anymore. They don't listen to the customer. I hate the way they use these stupids numbers to label a seven string. Why not come up with a better name, so you don't get confused about which guitar model you have.
I was considering getting this mod done. Then I rediscovered the BOSS AC-2. I discovered that using the BOSS AC-2 and running it through my Rocktron speaker simulator on full-range and going direct, it sounds damn good. I have two identical rack rigs: one with amp and speakers and the other using just the speaker sims from my Rocktron Multivalve. The AC-2 sounds good thru the amped rig as well. I like to use it instead of using my IBanez Artwod seven string. I use a Sabine feedback exterminator in the loop of my preamp. It allows me to play my acoustic thru my amp rig with out feedback and it doesn't effect the tone. When I use the direct rig, I don't need the feedback exterminator. I also use some special equalizing when doing this and I have great results. SO, I put the piezos on the back burner.
2027xvv its still in canada though. 
Pablo
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I don't own one... and don't want one!!! I know this is probably heresy in many cultures, but I simply cant stand the sterile spank of piezos - be they mounted in acoustics or electrics. Back when I ordered my MusicMan JP I consciously decided against the piezo option (and was subsequently deemed a fool by quite a few people) never missed it!
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Eske
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In one way or another, I agree. I prefer the fuller, more organic sound of the magnetics on clean with some chorus, than the double edge sound on my CST. However using both sounds simultaneously makes up for the thin piezo sound and then some.
In one way or another, I agree. I prefer the fuller, more organic sound of the magnetics on clean with some chorus, than the double edge sound on my CST. However using both sounds simultaneously makes up for the thin piezo sound and then some.
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Yes, the sound of a raw piezo signal can be a little harsh and "quacky", which is why i run the piezo in my JP7 into a Yamaha AG-Stomp for EQ, mic modeling and a touch of reverb and delay. The result is way better than any clean+chorus electric sound in my opinion, and is a remarkably lifelike acoustic sound.
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If I ever get Piezo's I'm definitely getting that pedal, thanks for the advice
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It's a pretty cool unit. It has balanced out (when using TRS cables), optional phantom power for Yamaha acoustics, expression pedal control and MIDI in, so it can be controlled externally.
I have a patch set up to be really good for strumming, one that's good for single note stuff, and one that's a really gnarly lo-fi resonator/lap steel kind of sound.
My only real complaint is that it's a touch noisy. There's a tiny bit of hiss, but when you're playing, it's hardly noticeable. A noise gate at the mixer/PA would probably shut it up.
I have a patch set up to be really good for strumming, one that's good for single note stuff, and one that's a really gnarly lo-fi resonator/lap steel kind of sound.
My only real complaint is that it's a touch noisy. There's a tiny bit of hiss, but when you're playing, it's hardly noticeable. A noise gate at the mixer/PA would probably shut it up.
