Cheers! How's your 350 treating you?bdawson7 wrote:I've been thinking about using a stereo jack, with the piezo output on the ring, magnetic on the tip.
Piezo controls are mini thumb wheels ala jazz-box, stuck under pickguard, on the edge. Can use a Y-splitter into separate amps, or an adapter to combine signals to one amp.
But I can't figure a good piezo system. Best one I've played so far is Duesenberg's Starplayer TV + model. It uses a tune-o-matic style piezo-equipped bridge, with an on/off switch that outputs into the main signal path, and its passive - no battery. Its great because it is integrated into the signal path, sounds good, is invisible, and doesn't need a battery. Except I want piezo in a RIC/Mastery style bridge, and separate volume and tone controls.
Seems like all the other aftermarket piezos need extra circuitry & power.
Maybe I should buy a Duesy just for the bridge!
I had ground issues when I had a stereo plug on mine with the passive system so I need to revisit that at some point. I don't want piezo in my regular path, maybe if it also split signals when using a stereo cord.
I'd prefer passive piezo too and I'm pretty sure you can do that. Winfield produces a Tune-o-matic adapter Ric bridge plate that will work with a Ric. I think you can find a Piezo tune o matic that can go passive & you're there.
I've been looking into the Graph Tech Ghost system. Does use batteries, but a Ric pickguard is just 4 screws. On my 350 rebuild I'll have a 9v box on the back so I can change 'em. I spent forever looking for piezo saddles that I could adapt to a Ric bridge, nothin'. With the Ghost I can add the full midi setup too. Gonna be a while before this thing is finished so there is time to save up.
I also had considered the thumbwheels under the pg. I love that idea! May try to figure out this neck adapter with my dad tomorrow. I'll take pics if we do.