I Bought the LR Baggs MI Active, but....

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...should I get the The Para Acoustic D.I.? Sounds like it helps find the right tonal balance for one's guitar. My Martin HD28V sounds a bit "woody" or mid-rangy with the MI. Is it the guitar, the pickup, or a lack of an EQ that might be found in the The Para Acoustic D.I.?

Appreciate the input.

Jack

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You don't necessarily need the DI but it will give you tonal control. The M1 does have a strong midrange but it is adjustable. You can adjust the height of the poles below the strings to achieve the right tone.

[Kahn]

NICE purchase

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You don't necessarily need the DI but it will give you tonal control. The M1 does have a strong midrange but it is adjustable. You can adjust the height of the poles below the strings to achieve the right tone.

I really appreciate your input. Do you know what tone is achieved by lowering the poles? Or raising them? I guess I could experiment, but maybe you could save me some time in the process.

Thanks again,
Jack

[RunsWithBuffalo]

raising a pole under the string will make that string louder, lowering makes it quieter.

Check out the manual for specifics on how to do it.

http://www.lrbaggs.com/manuals/m1-active_manual.pdf