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Can I do it this way?

Started by Turkeychicken. Last reply by Turkeychicken 12 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Hi all, I'm wiring up a current build that has a single coil at the neck and dual piezo under the bridge. I don't want to have a 3-way switch, instead I want to run the pickup through volume and tone…Continue

Onboard EQ/preamp bypass

Started by Don Tucker. Last reply by wes carl May 3. 13 Replies 1 Like

I'm looking to build a CBG using Gitty's EQ-7545R EQ/preamp. I want to add a bypass switch to send the piezo signal straight to the jack in case the battery goes dead or the preamp craps out in the…Continue

Blend pot vs 3 way switch

Started by HarleyTodd. Last reply by HarleyTodd Apr 24. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hi. First build with 2 disc piezos turned out good, now on to better stuff! Half way through a build with a rod bridge piezo and a single coil pup. Question is blend pot, 3 way, or separate. So, as a…Continue

Piezo / single coil schematic and capacitor advice needed.

Started by Turkeychicken. Last reply by HarleyTodd Apr 18. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Hi all, I am having trouble finding a schematic. I am wanting to use a piezo under the bridge, a single coil at the neck, 3 way switch, 1 volume, 1 tone. Can anyone point me in the right direction?…Continue

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Comment by Will T on May 9, 2013 at 4:32pm: Thanks Ted, much appreciated! Will

Comment by Ted Crocker on May 9, 2013 at 10:47am: Simple Piezo with jack or volume/jack CLICK HERE

Piezo with Volume/Jack wiring diagram

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on May 9, 2013 at 10:35am: just stick the piezo disc between 2 pieces of leather , glue up around the edges of the leather. That should be enough to tame the harshness

Comment by Matt scott on May 9, 2013 at 10:23am: Most important is use double side tape and experiment where to place. Most time it's on bridge area. U want to muffle it with light wood or silicon. Ted crocker has some cool ones.

Comment by Will T on May 9, 2013 at 10:09am: Hello to all: Just finished my first CBG. It turned out pretty decent, there's a few things I will do different next time, but it's not bad. I'm looking for advice on installing a simple piezo circuit. I've wired controls on electrics, so I have some knowledge there. What's a good way to go for this? Parts info / diagrams would be most helpful. Thanks! Will

Comment by Uncle Toad on April 2, 2013 at 12:59am: Now if I add a pair of coil-tapped humbuckers....(HEAD EXPLODES!)

Comment by Uncle Toad on April 2, 2013 at 12:57am: If B is full left, Switch A acts like a regular LP 3-way,

If B is middle, you blend mags (LP style again) with the piezo.

If B is right, the mags are off.

Whoa.... I think I get it.

Comment by Uncle Toad on April 2, 2013 at 12:50am: I think this might work - same as yours Ted, but with Vol pot before the second 3-way switch. Gives me the options for any pickup combo, plus volume blend between mags and piezo (because I find piezos generally LOUD compared to mags)

Comment by Ted Crocker on April 1, 2013 at 10:10am: Try this Toad http://handmademusicclubhouse.com/photo/humsingle3voltone3piezojack...

Comment by petey twofinger on April 1, 2013 at 4:03am: i did try resistors and capacitors to lessen the pop effect with the kill switch . nothin really seemed to work though , i should try that trick at some point , thanks for sharing that eric .

piezos do not show impedance , do they ? still worth a try though .