Comments on: A Different Kind of Stompbox

By: Johnny

Johnny — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:43:34 +0000

Ha ha I have an older B-Band core 99 end pin preamp and I wonder if I put a soundboard transducer in it like what you’ve done here, would I get similar if not better results? The active 9volt preamp may even Give it more punch… Either way might as well try it. Inexpensive. Thanks for sharing your creation. After viewing these boxes, I realized that they were WAY overpriced for what they were.

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By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:46:30 +0000

I think the box came from an arts & crafts store and the pickup came from K&K. Not hard to make if you’d like us to make one for you.

By: gg

gg — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:57:24 +0000

how can i get one and what is the cost?

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:22:57 +0000

In truth, all pickups are transducers of some sort that convert acoustic sounds to electrical signals. The pickup used here is called a soundboard transducer since it is generally placed on the soundboard of a guitar. Because it is picking up the vibrations in the wood, it stands to reason that any change – from the variety or thickness of the wood to the placement of the pickup to the kind of shoes (or socks!) being worn by the player – would somehow affect the sound. We had no feedback problems at all with this one even when it was placed near an amp.

By: lachlan mccarthy

lachlan mccarthy — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:47:22 +0000

is it a transducer pickup that you are using?
will the sound change depending on the thickness of the wood on the top, where the pickup is?
and does it feed back cause its a transducer? (if it is actually a transducer)

thanks
lachlan

By: richard

richard — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:22:15 +0000

I love it!

An electrified washboard has got to be next … or a line of antique cigar boxes for that authentic “vintage” sound.