Members avengerjimmie Posted February 13, 2005 Members Share Posted February 13, 2005 I need a pickup in my Martin D-35. I know you get these all the time, but can anyone explain the merits between the Baggs Ibeam and the K&K Pure Western? I don't know anything about this stuff. I play rock, church rock and some folk. Is there anything else that would be even better? Any help would be great. Sorry for the newbie thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members avengerjimmie Posted February 13, 2005 Author Members Share Posted February 13, 2005 Nothing huh? That's cool. I hate these threads too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members heymelbs Posted February 13, 2005 Members Share Posted February 13, 2005 I just purchased a LR Baggs M-1. The guys at Shoreline music (www.shorelinemusic.com) steered me in this direction for playing guitar in a worship band, especially if you are competing against a piano who plays more than just a little fill stuff. Acoustic Guitar also gets lost in the sound of the bass, electric guitars and even the drums. The magnetic cuts the mix better than any other that I have used. No feedback issues with a magnetic. The M1 has a great acoustic sound for a magnetic. Pair the M1 with the LR Baggs PADI, and you have a great combination. If you're looking at doing more solo work, the KKPW or the I-Beam would be good options. There are many proponents of the KK pickups on this site, but I haven't heard them used by the big boys yet. I-Beam is more common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RainsongDR1000 Posted February 13, 2005 Members Share Posted February 13, 2005 My personal experience with K&K... wouldn't put it in a boomy dread like the D-35 (unless you will only be playing in your den and then I still think it sounds tubby). THey may be OK for a Grand Concert or OM. In a band either the M-1 (or Sunrise) or a UST like the Baggs Element. Do a search in this forum, you'll have days worth of reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members avengerjimmie Posted February 14, 2005 Author Members Share Posted February 14, 2005 thanks guys. will check into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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