Pickup Install on a D2H
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Pickup Install on a D2H
Hello!
I want to install a pickup on a D2H but hate the thought of drilling holes on my guitar. (I waited 10 years to get this guitar). I am planning on installing a K&K w/ prephase but please let me know if there is or are pickups that don't need drilling. And what should I do with a guitar strap? I cannot insert one cus there is no pin by the neck. Thanks
I want to install a pickup on a D2H but hate the thought of drilling holes on my guitar. (I waited 10 years to get this guitar). I am planning on installing a K&K w/ prephase but please let me know if there is or are pickups that don't need drilling. And what should I do with a guitar strap? I cannot insert one cus there is no pin by the neck. Thanks
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Re: Pickup Install on a D2H
You can use a K&K mini with the Vintage jack that doesn't require drilling. For a strap, you can tie one to the headstock instead of installing a strap pin at the neck base. I considered those options but ended up installing a regular jack and a strap pin on my D2HG.
Re: Pickup Install on a D2H
What Bruce did is the most common solution.
The mini jack will replace the end pin with no drilling.
Adding a pin on the neck is very common and should not impact the value of your guitar at all. Indeed Collings even has a diagram showing the ideal location for the strap pin.
The mini jack will replace the end pin with no drilling.
Adding a pin on the neck is very common and should not impact the value of your guitar at all. Indeed Collings even has a diagram showing the ideal location for the strap pin.
Bob
Re: Pickup Install on a D2H
Chiming in here to add an enthusiastic vote for the K&K mini w/ vintage jack. I had one and thought it was excellent in every way.
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Re: Pickup Install on a D2H
I'll go with the recommendation. Thank you all for chiming in. I may be a bit uptight about drilling into my guitar but I'll avoid it if I can.
Re: Pickup Install on a D2H
that combo is the way to go. years ago, i purchased a used and superb scgc 34D, with the k&k/vintage-jack combo installed. i hate pick-ups, and removing the k&k's from the bridge-plate was easy, and perfectly safe (per their instructions) - i even did a photo step-by-step. the jack goes without saying - no drilling/reaming had been done by the original owner to accommodate the "vintage" jack.
make sure you follow, or have your luthier follow, the installation instructions for placement of pickups.
make sure you follow, or have your luthier follow, the installation instructions for placement of pickups.
Re: Pickup Install on a D2H
K&K with a Vintage Jack is all I use. Have a pro do the install. Collings endpins are glued in.
Re: Pickup Install on a D2H
I consider it a plus if I find an acoustic that already has a K&K installed. Saves me the cost of putting one in!
All seven of my acoustics (including my '99 D-1, '13 D2H, and '14 D2HA) have K&K's. The pups were all installed by the pros at Gryphon.
I prefer the added strength and simplicity of the 1/4" jack and that's how all of my guitars are equipped. Couldn't be happier!
Bill
All seven of my acoustics (including my '99 D-1, '13 D2H, and '14 D2HA) have K&K's. The pups were all installed by the pros at Gryphon.
I prefer the added strength and simplicity of the 1/4" jack and that's how all of my guitars are equipped. Couldn't be happier!
Bill
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Re: Pickup Install on a D2H
Update for anyone who cares:
I just dropped off my D2H for K&K w/ prephase install and a strap button install. I thought about everything but it's just plug and play for me.
I just dropped off my D2H for K&K w/ prephase install and a strap button install. I thought about everything but it's just plug and play for me.