Bad Scooter Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I found this stereo cord to use with my Les Paul Ultra II. USA Fender Mono to Stereo PIEZO GUITAR CORD CABLE I tried it with the guitar but could not get it to work. No matter which output I plug it into on the guitar, it will not split the acoustic and electric signals. Did I buy the wrong kind of cord? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb5szo Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I had this problem with my 339 Ultra bought a $$$ stero cord and didn't work -after reading the owners book over and over I figured out it needs 2 mono cords to work. I cut the stereo plug off and soldered 2 right angle plugs on and it sounds great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb5szo Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 the wording I missed in the 339's owners pamplet was "Stereo: when this jack is ALSO used" ALSO being the key word - use both jacks and you get seperate outputs -- it also stated " use standard 1/4" instrument cables" not a word about stereo cables - I missed that also - anyway the mod I made to the stereo cable works and you don't have 2 cords hanging from your axe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Scooter Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Thanks for the info. I didn't catch that in the manual either. I've run the Nanomag output directly to a PA and the regular output to my amp using 2 cables. The only problem I had was the Nanomag pickup buzzes badly. At one gig, just having a cable plugged into the Nanomag output created a loud buzz in my amp, even when the volume was down. At a gig last week, I tested it and the buzz was still there in the PA, but not nearly as bad. I'm thinking about just using the mono output and an A/B pedal to switch between my amp and the PA, depending on whether I'm using the Nanomag or the regular pickups. I really only need to do that for small stages when I can't fit my acoustic guitar on stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 You can get stereo cables designed for keyboards that have two 1/4" plugs on each end but only a single "welded" cable for the length of it. You can peel apart the cables at the ends so you have enough length to route to 2 separate amps if you like. Much less of a PITA than dealing with two separate cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb5szo Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Thanks for the info. I didn't catch that in the manual either. I've run the Nanomag output directly to a PA and the regular output to my amp using 2 cables. The only problem I had was the Nanomag pickup buzzes badly. At one gig, just having a cable plugged into the Nanomag output created a loud buzz in my amp, even when the volume was down. At a gig last week, I tested it and the buzz was still there in the PA, but not nearly as bad. I'm thinking about just using the mono output and an A/B pedal to switch between my amp and the PA, depending on whether I'm using the Nanomag or the regular pickups. I really only need to do that for small stages when I can't fit my acoustic guitar on stage. My 339 Ultra had a hum but it was a polarity issue between the amps. I was using a Acoustic AG30 for the Nanomag and a Fender Mustang III for the HB's and neither had a polarity / ground lift switch. That presented a great excuse to upgrade a amp went to Acoustic AG60 ( with ground lift) and problem solved - Plus that amp is great you should check it out 60W RMS - 2 seperate channels each with 2 1/4" inputs and 2 XLR inputs - I can do guitar and mike in one amp with a great sound on each channel great for smaller gigs also comes in 120W RMS but that was more power than I need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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