I’m not getting a signal from my JourneyTek Pickup. What’s the problem?
We test all our pickups twice before shipping so there’s a very low probability this will happen. But just in case, here’s a short checklist to help you troubleshoot:
I’m getting an uneven signal on my passive piezo pickups – HELP!
If you’re getting an uneven signal from your pickups (some strings are louder than others), this could be caused by several factors. We recommend you troubleshoot in this order: Poor connection: Make sure the 2mm male connector from the piezos is is fully plugged into the guitar jack female connector inside the guitar body, and that your instrument cable is…
Can I change the tone of my passive piezo pickups?
For balanced tone, we recommend placing the piezos under the saddle on the bridge plate under the guitar – as shown in our installation manuals. However, since each guitar has a different tone, you can try experimenting with different placement of the piezos inside your guitar. By positioning the piezos closer to the treble side of the bridge plate (towards…
Which Nylon String/Classical Journey Guitar is Best for Me?
Here’s a concise overview of our collapsible classical guitars and their main differences: OC520 – solid top only, matte with sound port, full scale, backpack case that fits on all airlines, even prop jobs. 80% of a full-sized classical sound. OC522 – same as OC520 but with solid top and back. 90% of a full-sized classical guitar sound with great…
Why does Journey Instruments use a Wedged (asymmetrical body) design in many of their guitars?
Firstly, it’s a way to increase the volume inside the guitar which give a little louder and deeper sound. Secondly, it’s super ergonomic. The design angles the guitar against your body so that when you strum, the movement of your arm is more ergonomic and causes less fatigue on your shoulder. It’s also a bit easier to play barre chords…