how to make it sound brighter? - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T14:50:38Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/how-to-make-it-sound-brighter?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A2081495&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYes that is something I am ac…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-08-18:2592684:Comment:20817772014-08-18T07:34:52.328Zdavid kavehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/davidkave
<p>Yes that is something I am actually planning to do. But the funny thing is it sounds bright and shiny without amplifier. I have problem with the electronics it sure.</p>
<p>Yes that is something I am actually planning to do. But the funny thing is it sounds bright and shiny without amplifier. I have problem with the electronics it sure.</p> Thanks! I tell it to my wife,…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-08-18:2592684:Comment:20817752014-08-18T07:31:59.220Zdavid kavehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/davidkave
<p>Thanks! I tell it to my wife, she is the painter!</p>
<p>Thanks! I tell it to my wife, she is the painter!</p> maybe the single coil can't h…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-08-17:2592684:Comment:20814952014-08-17T09:11:50.385ZSlowpaw Steve Thttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SteveTrowbridge
<p>maybe the single coil can't handle the amount bass the body is giving out and is getting swamped with too many different vibes....make a sound hole, fit an acoustic pickup and you'll soon get yer twang back! :-)</p>
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<p>...and get a Fender amp!</p>
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<p>maybe the single coil can't handle the amount bass the body is giving out and is getting swamped with too many different vibes....make a sound hole, fit an acoustic pickup and you'll soon get yer twang back! :-)</p>
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<p>...and get a Fender amp!</p>
<p></p> easiest way to make a guitar…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-08-17:2592684:Comment:20813172014-08-17T07:11:32.052ZThe Phrygian Kidhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JefLong
<p>easiest way to make a guitar sound brighter...</p>
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<p>if that saddle is a crappy plastic one swap it out for something much harder.. bone, or for extreme bright, steel...</p>
<p>for further sizzle repeat with the nut ;)</p>
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<p>modifying circuity is all well and good, but its always best imho to start with the actual physical properties of the thing</p>
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<p>easiest way to make a guitar sound brighter...</p>
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<p>if that saddle is a crappy plastic one swap it out for something much harder.. bone, or for extreme bright, steel...</p>
<p>for further sizzle repeat with the nut ;)</p>
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<p>modifying circuity is all well and good, but its always best imho to start with the actual physical properties of the thing</p>
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<p></p> Rule of thumb here. The close…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-08-15:2592684:Comment:20804282014-08-15T22:42:46.871ZCause the Blue rathttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/CausetheBluerat
<p>Rule of thumb here. The closer the pickup to the neck the lower the tone. Closer to the bridge the brighter. Not sure why your not hearing the high E string. As long as each string is equal distance from the pickup all the strings should have the same volume. If your pickup is higher on the low E side the lower strings will be louder.</p>
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<p>Rule of thumb here. The closer the pickup to the neck the lower the tone. Closer to the bridge the brighter. Not sure why your not hearing the high E string. As long as each string is equal distance from the pickup all the strings should have the same volume. If your pickup is higher on the low E side the lower strings will be louder.</p>
<p>That is the most AWESOME paint job! I've copied this picture just for inspiration. YOU ROCK! I'm going to use this pic as a desk top background!!!!!</p> Why not put a rod piezo in un…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-08-15:2592684:Comment:20800952014-08-15T16:01:20.281ZRon "Oily" Spraguehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RonaldSprague
Why not put a rod piezo in under the saddle? That would brighten it up, and give you options...
Why not put a rod piezo in under the saddle? That would brighten it up, and give you options... hehe yes they are 0.10 steel…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-08-15:2592684:Comment:20799342014-08-15T14:00:53.912Zdavid kavehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/davidkave
<p>hehe yes they are 0.10 steel strings for electric guitar and that's what I was thinking first. To put in a bridge pickup. But you know I want to keep the drawing. So it is clear that I need to cut out the piece of the top where the humpucker pup will be and use that piece as pup cover. It is simple as brain surgery :) </p>
<p>hehe yes they are 0.10 steel strings for electric guitar and that's what I was thinking first. To put in a bridge pickup. But you know I want to keep the drawing. So it is clear that I need to cut out the piece of the top where the humpucker pup will be and use that piece as pup cover. It is simple as brain surgery :) </p> i believe it is cursed f…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-08-15:2592684:Comment:20799302014-08-15T13:26:16.209Zthe anonymous pickhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/theanonymouspick
<p>i believe it is cursed for attempting to call it a "witch" ;-)</p>
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<p>but yeah .. are those electric "steel" guitar strings ? if not and they are acoustic bronze , they will sound muddy .</p>
<p>if that aint it , try swapping out the pup . if that dont work .. put a pup in the bridge position . </p>
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<p>i believe it is cursed for attempting to call it a "witch" ;-)</p>
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<p>but yeah .. are those electric "steel" guitar strings ? if not and they are acoustic bronze , they will sound muddy .</p>
<p>if that aint it , try swapping out the pup . if that dont work .. put a pup in the bridge position . </p>
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<p> </p> Yep I've tried it but when I…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-08-15:2592684:Comment:20799262014-08-15T13:23:44.535Zdavid kavehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/davidkave
<p>Yep I've tried it but when I would say high E is ok, the low side must but so far away from the string that is getting cloudy or bumpy.</p>
<p>Yep I've tried it but when I would say high E is ok, the low side must but so far away from the string that is getting cloudy or bumpy.</p> can you raise the high E side…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-08-15:2592684:Comment:20798472014-08-15T13:20:48.589ZReturnToSenderhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/returntosender
<p>can you raise the high E side and lower the low E side...maybe shim it somehow?</p>
<p>can you raise the high E side and lower the low E side...maybe shim it somehow?</p>