jjrpilot Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Well tomorrow I'm taking my 2017 J45 Standard in to have the current pickups swapped out for a KK Pure Mini. I hate replacing batteries and I know a passive KK Mini should do the trick. I also bought a bone saddle to have them install too...........can't wait!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salfromchatham Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I have a Martin D18 and a Gibson J50 with K&Ks... through a Fire Eye Red Eye. Love the sound... Best to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I just made an appointment with my guy to install one next week into my J45... cool :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I did the same thing with my J45 standard. It sounds fantastic, and the weight reduction is noticeable. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I installed one in my J100. An easy install (has to be if I can do it). Really good sound, with or without a DI. strong signal for a passive pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I like the K&K in my Hummingbird 12 and '67 J45 just fine. Great pickups. You'll also find your guitar sounds better without the piezo element of your old pickup between your saddle and bridge, I know I do every time I install a soundhole pickup or K&K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbpark Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 (edited) I did the same thing as well in my 2017 J45 Standard, ditching the stock UST and battery for a K&K, and also replaced the tuners with vintage-style 3-on-a-plate tuners and the weight reduction is VERY noticeable, and the guitar sounds much better both lugged in and unplugged. Edited January 5, 2019 by sbpark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 For folks with the K&K, I heard that feedback can be a problem, but using a feedback buster in the soundhole addresses the problem (a $10 fix or so). Is a feedback buster always required, or under what circumstances would you expect to need it? Thanks for any input... rgds - billroy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I never needed a feedback buster with mine Stop reading about stuff online 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I've never had a feedback problem at open mics with the K&Ks in my 45 or 35.. At one I frequent most often I play with another guitar player and an amplified electric bass with fold back monitors as well.........no feedback issues. Much of that is attributable to the fact that we are not playing at stadium volume levels, which at my age, is a fact I greatly appreciate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Thx Buc, BBG. OP - good luck today and I look forward to a positive report out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw1300 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I put a K&K in my J-50 about 2 years ago, am very happy. I'm pretty sure you will like the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salfromchatham Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I use a feedback buster. It is necessary for where I play... loud... bars... two guitars two vocals... tight play space close to PA system... Keep in the case... always there if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mking Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Well tomorrow I'm taking my 2017 J45 Standard in to have the current pickups swapped out for a KK Pure Mini. I hate replacing batteries and I know a passive KK Mini should do the trick. I also bought a bone saddle to have them install too...........can't wait!!! I have a K&K Sound Pure XLR preamp for sale. If interested, send me a message. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I like the K&K in my Hummingbird 12 and '67 J45 just fine. Great pickups. You'll also find your guitar sounds better without the piezo element of your old pickup between your saddle and bridge, I know I do every time I install a soundhole pickup or K&K. I agree 1000% with this Jinder. IMO, the two big strikes against any pickup that is an under-saddle ribbon; 1) piezo quack 2) reduction of resonant transfer from saddle to bridge and hence reduced tone unplugged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livemusic Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I have a K&K Sound Pure XLR preamp for sale. If interested, send me a message. Thank you You cannot receive messages, perhaps your inbox is full? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mking Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 You cannot receive messages, perhaps your inbox is full? Thank you. Try now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livemusic Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thank you. Try now. It still said, "The member mking cannot receive any new messages." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mking Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 It still said, "The member mking cannot receive any new messages." I just sent you a message with my e-mail address. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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