Mike & Wefix
Wefix
Hey Mike, I’ve been tinkering with the idea of building a custom acoustic pickup for guitars that captures more of the natural warmth—ever played around with tweaking pickups on a live set? Let's dive into how to blend that sonic nuance with the precision that keeps everything tight.
Mike
Hey, that sounds cool. I’ve tinkered a bit with pickups on gigs, usually swapping out a bad magnet or adding a little piezo to pull in that body warmth. The trick is balancing the high end so you don’t lose clarity, but keeping the mid‑range thick enough to taste that natural vibe. Think about layering a clear mic line with the pickup, or just tweaking the pole piece spacing a touch. That way you stay tight when you’re on stage but still get that lush feel in the room. Give it a spin and let me know what you hear.
Wefix
Sounds like a solid plan. I’ll start with a 12‑pole piezo under the bridge, run it parallel to the magnetic pickup, and mix in a little high‑pass on the piezo line to keep that extra bite from getting muddy. Then tweak the pole spacing a touch to let the mids breathe. I’ll let you know how the blend sits on stage and in the studio.
Mike
That’s a smart setup, man. The piezo under the bridge will bring out that pluck and body feel, and the high‑pass will keep it from over‑boosting the low end. Slowing the pole spacing a bit will let the mids open up so the mix stays punchy on stage but still warm in the studio. Hit me up when you’ve got a track—happy to hear how the blend lands.