jedzep Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Howdy all. I've had a 25 yr old Lawrence pickup forever, rarely using it except for slide playing. The technology has to have improved in all that time. I'd like your feedback on a specific purpose...to accurately duplicate the acoustic tone as closely as possible. Funny how some reproduce a duller response, others are more shrill. Do you have any favorites and/or recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Interesting post/question... Something I have considered over many years with varying results... It probably kicked off with the piezo bridged Ovations in the 70's Prior to that were the several magnetic soundhole P/U's evolving from the original J160e type approach All of which had more or less limitations and compromises...often poor 'acoustic' simulation Some well-respected guitarists use inner or outer mounted miniature mics on a stick (lavalier), which is probably the best acoustic sound possible...but more prone to ambient feedback.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Interesting, as that seems to be the direction I'm being led in by snooping around on my own. They all need a pre-amp ( I think) which is a minor pain in the tukus. Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 To my ears the LR Baggs M1 is very acoustic. They are releasing a new apparently improved version soon (M80). I use it on my J-45 and 000-18GE and I'm very pleased with the amplified tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 To my ears the LR Baggs M1 is very acoustic. I prefer the Fishman Rare Earth to the Baggs, but both are solid choices. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 I'll be looking at all of 'em. Believe it or not, the old Lawrence sounds fairly true to tone through a Fender Princeton if you juggle the dials a little. My ancient L0 is the guitar I'd like to hook up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Fishman Rare Earth Blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Another vote for the L R Baggs M1 Active here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 To my ears the LR Baggs M1 is very acoustic. They are releasing a new apparently improved version soon (M80). Thanks for telling us about the M80. I hadn't heard about it yet. I went to the L R Baggs website and there is a good video about it there. It says it will be available early spring. So it would be worth waiting a few weeks if you can to get one of these. I have been so pleased with the M1 active, so I think these will be great. I like the fact you can tell how much battery life there is on the M80 as that is not possible on the M1A. Also the new one (M80) has a switch so you can use it as either an active or a passive pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I have a Fishman Rare Earth in my D-28 that sounds terrific, and the J-45 tv I just bought had a Seymour uncan Mag-Mic sound hole pickup, that sounds really good too ! And they are both black - not sure I would be able to take the light colored appearance of the new M80 for very long - but I'd sure love to hear one in person when they come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponty Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I have a 14 year old Mimesis single coil - Now known as the Fishman Single coil Rare Earth. Played through a Trace Elliot TA50 the sound is great. In certain conditions, though, it can be noisy. Such as playing near a computer screen, energy efficient house lighting(Coil bulbs). So, a double coil may be a better choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott2012 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Interesting post/question.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 I have a 14 year old Mimesis single coil - Now known as the Fishman Single coil. Played through a Trace Elliot TA50 the sound is great. In certain conditions, though, it can be noisy. Such as playing near a computer screen, energy efficient house lighting(Coil bulbs). So, a double coil may be a better choice. Important note if you're using internet lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I use and like the Baggs M1 Active. I like it because I can slip it into a vintage guitar to use for a gig and pull it back out when not gigging. Here's the Baggs in action a couple of years ago with my 1943 LG-1 at a gig in Liverpool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqkoZLfoB_A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 This should help if you are between Lr baggs M1 and Fishman rare Earth. The player is a lttle too Micheal Hedges influnced but you can still get a good idea on the sound of each.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y21iKFPUPxs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 This should help if you are between Lr baggs M1 and Fishman rare Earth. The player is a lttle too Micheal Hedges influnced but you can still get a good idea on the sound of each.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y21iKFPUPxs Ok, I am fairly certain now of three things: 1.) This kid is probably not addicted to video games. 2.) I like the Baags, but am not willing tho give up my Rare Earth, so I guess that rationally justifies staring to hunt for a new guitar that I can dedicate to install the M-1, or perhaps M-80 when it comes out. 3.) No matter how gracefully I age, I will never play the guitar as well as that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Dan, I was looking for an excuse to buy a beautiful J-50 I've seen in a shop a few days ago. Your "thing #2" is just what I needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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