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Suggestions for bridge plate pickup installation…
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Suggestions for bridge plate pickup installation…
Hi all, I have 4 TRANCE audio installs imminent… these pickups are glued to the bridge plate similar to the KK audio processes… do any of you have any PRO tips on the adhesive to use, placement ideas (possibly different than manufacturer suggestions, etc) and such? Trance Audio suggests E6000 adhesive…but I’m hoping to find something that transfers the vibration in the best manner… (Hide glue??) These are for live performing acoustics, and I’m trying to find the best possible situation… I feel confident I’ll get some great direction here and big thanks in advance. Links below…
https://tranceaudio.com/support/assets/files/Trance-AudioAcousticLensInstallInstructions.pdf
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This discussion was modified 1 day, 9 hours ago by
Derek Phelps Guitartechworks.
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This discussion was modified 1 day, 9 hours ago by
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Im not sure hide glue would be effective. I use Gel CA from loctite. One thing that I was hipped to by my pal Hugh is that no one reads the instructions on the tape provided. It’s pressure sensitive and it quite effective when used as directed.
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I wanted to add, you could run a test with the hide glue on a scrap piece of wood. Is the mating surface metal like on a K n K ?
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Apparently, the E6000 remains flexible after curing (unlike hide glue). Maybe the flexibility is necessary for the best sound for this pickup. The instructions say to hold it in place for 10 minutes (!!!), then turn the guitar upside down and let it dry 6-8 hours. I think they used to supply double-stick tape instead of recommending glue; maybe they kept popping off.
I’d ask Trance.
Cheers,
Elaine
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This reply was modified 7 hours, 22 minutes ago by Elaine S Hartstein Hartstein Guitars.
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