Journey Instruments EP001K Passive Pickup Install
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- Опубликовано: 12 окт 2022
- Decided to try the Journey Instruments pickup in my Washburn D30-SN (think J45 knockoff). Install took about an hour with no need for specialty tools. Only thing that was not included with the pick up was the Gel glue.
Once I get a demo sorted out I’ll link it here so keep checking back if you’re interested! 
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Demo video here!
ruclips.net/video/FHnBskd9AXM/видео.html
BTW - Watching this video gave me the courage to install one of these. Thanks for the lesson!
It’s not so bad. Take your time, try a dry run before you apply the glue.
@@bigjoecovers I definitely did a dry run! Wasn't perfect to look at but sounded great.
15/32” diameter hole for the end pin jack
Thanks Big Joe! 🇨🇦👍🏻
My pleasure!!
Good night,stunning editing! tlk you later.
Good video!
Thanks!
WARNING: Using a common twist bit drill bit, can and often does rip the lacquer finish on the guitar, I've seen it happen too many times and masking tape may or may not work, because sometimes, when removing the masking tape, the tape itself will pull the edges of the lacquer finish due to being tattered by a common twist drill bit. If you have a really fine acoustic guitar, it is best to invest in a side reamer bit made especially for this job, especially if you plan drilling holes in multiple acoustic guitars. The side reamer bit is very expensive, but fine acoustic guitars are very expensive too, so why take chances. If it's a cheap guitar you're not so worried about, then by all means, using a stepped drill bit followed by a common twist drill bit will be fine.
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I saw where someone used double sided tape instead of glue.
It could work for sure. It would also be way easier to undo if it wasn’t what was needed but I’m not 100% sure it would
output enough.
Give it a try, and if it’s not what you like I’d recommend the glue.
Looks like not enough space for the ball ends to sit against the bridge plate. Just wonder. Especially for the 5th and 6th strings.
It seems ok to me but I’m clearly no expert. The few gigs I’ve played I’ve got many complements on the live sound of the guitar and I’m quite happy.
Maybe I'm mistaken, but it looks like you installed those with the wires opposite what's shown in the diagram.
Good eye. I did this intentionally as I couldn’t see the harm. Seems to me they are doing it wrong but your mind may vary.
Good eye!
Nice thanks for uploading planning to install this pu in my yamaha guitar how was it do u like it?
It’s really good for the money. It’s the only soundboard pickup I’ve ever heard and frankly it’s surprising how good it sounds in person. I personally think it needs a cut in the midrange but that’s easily done on a mixer or a pedal for live applications. I used it for a small gig in a small room and found it will easily feed back if you keep all the low end in the monitor (also easily fixed with the EQ strip on a mixer).
I’m curious how much better a Schatten or a K&K pure mini are for the money….
Have a listen to my results video, see how it sounds plugged in direct.
JourneyTek EP001K Testing /Demo
ruclips.net/video/FHnBskd9AXM/видео.html
@@bigjoecovers good to hear that thanks for the response I'll check
Put it in the "right spot?"
That’s what she said…🤪
How do you like the Journey pickup?
In my opinion it needs a huge cut in the mid range but for the money it’s great. Much preferred to an under saddle style pickup.
So I need to take back what I said about the mid cut. It needs that mid cut through my Fender Acoustasonic 40 but it sounds great into my recording interface! More to come shortly, my quick test last night was eye opening!
This video is far too rushed. Anyone performing this installation for the very first time should make a couple "dry runs" / "practice runs" when using the mounting template BEFORE actually applying the Super Glue/Gorilla Glue gel. Practice a few times getting the template with transducer in the proper place FIRST. Once you have gained the confidence, you can then actually apply the glue and install the transducers. This video contains NO important details that would be useful for first-timers.
Grateful for the views! Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦