Thank you for the really nice job with this video Jim! Your instructions are very easy to follow and helpful. I like the sound from your Baritone Uke. I have a Kula tenor but with my big fingers it looks like you have more room on your baritone.
Jim, I have this pickup in my Outdoor Carbon Nickel Tenor and, while I own a Baggs beltclip preamp, I also plug the ukulele directly into my Fishman Loudbox Mini and dial in my levels there. It sounds great.
Everyone works different so I'm not critiquing the use of CA gel. I actually purchased all three types thin, medium, and thick gel. I had to use a bent aluminum positioning bar and the gel took way to long to set. I installed the K&K Twin into my Kamaka Tenor Uke and had better experience using the faster drying Loctit CA glue.
In this particular case, turning the endpin jack just enough to "brace" the wires against the back of the uke was sufficient. I typically use a cable anchor stuck to the back of the uke with a hemostat.
They're called soundhole clamps. There are a number of choices available. I've been using this style for years: www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/clamps/soundhole-clamps/
When dealing with small sound holes, a variety of hemostats are useful for positioning cable clamps to the back of the instrument. Search for "hemostat" on Amazon. They will go where your hand cannot,
+David Kim Hi David - I use a slow set gel super glue to attach the transducers. In this case Loctite Ultra-gel Control. The longer set time allows more room to adjust position if need be. BUT the transducer must be held in position for at least 3-4 minutes while the glue sets.
Thank you for the really nice job with this video Jim! Your instructions are very easy to follow and helpful. I like the sound from your Baritone Uke. I have a Kula tenor but with my big fingers it looks like you have more room on your baritone.
Jim, I have this pickup in my Outdoor Carbon Nickel Tenor and, while I own a Baggs beltclip preamp, I also plug the ukulele directly into my Fishman Loudbox Mini and dial in my levels there. It sounds great.
That was quite a relaxing video (:
Thank you.
That's a really useful video, thanks.
What type of tape did you use on the Uke?
If you're referring to the blue tape. It's low tack painters tape you can get at any home supply store.
Yes I highly recommend the StewMac End Pin Reamer it's worth the money to get a perfect damage free hole 👍
I ordered a K&k big island spot ( 1piezo).
What spot can i put it, right in the middle under the bridgeplate???
Everyone works different so I'm not critiquing the use of CA gel. I actually purchased all three types thin, medium, and thick gel. I had to use a bent aluminum positioning bar and the gel took way to long to set. I installed the K&K Twin into my Kamaka Tenor Uke and had better experience using the faster drying Loctit CA glue.
Did you need to do anything to the wires to keep them from moving around inside?
In this particular case, turning the endpin jack just enough to "brace" the wires against the back of the uke was sufficient. I typically use a cable anchor stuck to the back of the uke with a hemostat.
What type of clamp did you use? Where can I get a clamp like that?
They're called soundhole clamps. There are a number of choices available. I've been using this style for years: www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/clamps/soundhole-clamps/
will a k n k for classical guitar works for ukulele?
I have a spare to use.
The K&K classical has 4 sensors, the Aloha twin has 2. Sounds to me like you've got the equivalent of two Aloha Twins. Just use two of the sensors.
How do you solve wire rattles ? The sound hole is too small for hand to reach the wires…
When dealing with small sound holes, a variety of hemostats are useful for positioning cable clamps to the back of the instrument. Search for "hemostat" on Amazon. They will go where your hand cannot,
What do use to glue the transducers to the underside of the bridge?
+David Kim Hi David - I use a slow set gel super glue to attach the transducers. In this case Loctite Ultra-gel Control. The longer set time allows more room to adjust position if need be. BUT the transducer must be held in position for at least 3-4 minutes while the glue sets.
@@JimKozel and how did you bring them under the saddle with that tiny soundhole.
Thanks and greetings from the Netherlands