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Permalink Reply by Skeesix on May 18, 2010 at 12:34pm

I've wired them like that and didn't have any problem. It sounds like something happened to the ground, possibly where it's connected to the piezo.

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Permalink Reply by JUJU on May 18, 2010 at 12:45pm

I've wired them like that also with no problems is it possible you over heated the Piezo while soldering and damaged it ?
juju.

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on May 18, 2010 at 3:29pm

Speaking of impedance, wire piezos in parallel. Series doubles the (very) high impedance that piezos have. Parallel cuts that impedance in half. Grounding (other than black to the ring contact) is not usually necessary. Piezos pick up vibrations, not magnetic flux interference. Plus much 'mo volume.

I'm with Skeesix and JUJU. Solder sounds like the issue. Check yer wiring.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by Clay Lake on May 18, 2010 at 3:38pm

Thanks.
I have tested the parallel series concept already.
Series does make a big difference in tone, imho.

So, I'm gonna make another one and be more careful with the soldering, etc. and see how it goes.

Thanks again.

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