izston Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I have a 1986 Hummingbird which was fitted with an aftermarket pick up by it previous owner, I presume all those years ago. The pickup is no longer working or the same brand (A.G.A Phase 2) available. I am seriously thinking about having the pickup removed and the hole filled professionally with mahogany. I am not too concerned with the appearance as I very much doubt that I will ever sell the guitar. But I am concerned with wether I can expect any tonal changes. I would appreciate any opinions or suggestion from the forum. P.S Just quietly I quite like the look of Willie Nelson's and Tommy Emmanuel's acoustics as they have that story telling look, if you know what I mean. izston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 My 1942 J-45 had an old jack hole near the endpin when I got it. Willi Henkes of Antique Acoustics did a wonderful job of repairing it, see below. Before: http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/a4d35549c5850ff1cf0be7c5efeb5ea11231862.jpg After. http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/00535964c1b50a14c080eaaceaf41d4eec4c4ab.JPG No change in tone at all, just better looking! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Be a handy place for your cigarette while onstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 It won't make an noticeable difference in sound. I've had it done to several guitars. If it's done properly, it will be virtually invisible as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjl200 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Any one ever had a pre-amp hole in the side patched? if so how did it turn out. I want to replace current Aura pro with a Trance amulet and the pre-amp can either stay non functioning or patch the left over hole....OR Leave it in then using the Aura's batt to power the amulet and it would be easier to change batts ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Did you ever play a guitar without an endpin? No difference at all with it in or not in. If you are talking about removing a jack installed where the endpin was you could go to Stewmac and buy one of thsoe No Jak endpins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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