Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Jump to content

Digital "squank" on certain models


Recommended Posts

I can get most of the models on my JTV 59 to sound pretty good. I do have a question about the "squank" on the 12 string models and sometimes on a few others. I assume you guys know what I mean....no matter how I pick on the 12 string, there is this little "Squank." It is mostly on single note stuff. On a chord it is much less noticeable. Any ideas?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Acoustic 12-string whistling howl would be tuning or intonation needs to be dialed in.

Warbling is a result of pick-up height adjustments. Sometimes referred to as zwiggabibble or squank.

And Squonk is a song by the band Genesis.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I by myself managed meanwhile to dial in a good tone with the Martins by using EQs (and the Preamp) on the Helix.
But I hear something strange using the F212 - do you mean that?
Also I like the magnetic pickups of my JTV 69 S TS more than the Spank-Model.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

My JTV59-US has P90s and I have found that the Special is pretty spot on if I go back and forth between the mags or the digital. I think there is something about the digital not being able to do the upper octave on the low strings when doing either the acoustic or electric 12 string. I don't hear it much in the high strings or if I "capo" up to the 5th string on a 12 string model. 

I play it everyday but have not gigged on it as I am trying to program my Helix rack with the Variax. I know that I can use the guitar sounds (along with one "normal" guitar) but putting the Variax in setlists is taking some time to learn.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

×
×
  • Create New...