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Know about Transducer pick up for Kanun?

Renato - 9-4-2009 at 07:18 AM

Hi,
a friend here in Chile is looking for one and asked me about it. Since I don`t play Kanun, I`m not sure that it is adequate or not. Anyone have info or comments about the "Barcus Berry Outsider 1457" and its effectiveness for kanun?
Thanks,
Ren

Abusaid - 9-4-2009 at 07:28 AM

Hi Renato,

How are you?

Who will play qanoun?

stringmanca - 9-4-2009 at 07:34 AM

I don't know about the Barcus Berry, but my wife uses a K&K Big Twin on her qanun and it sounds pretty good. It doesn't have a high output though, so it needs a preamp if you're playing with a band.

http://kksound.com/bigtwin.html

Abusaid - 9-4-2009 at 07:38 AM

Hi Stringmanca,

I already have a K&K Big Twin transducer, but can you tell me where I must locate it?

I really apreciatte your help.

Eduardo

stringmanca - 9-4-2009 at 11:30 AM

Eduardo,

I'll see if I can take a picture this weekend. They are spread out under the lower strings. You can experiment with different locations before permanently gluing them.

Nathan