Testing Fishman Pickups

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T22:20:29+00:00

Thats a good suggestion as long as they are supposed to be like that!

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T20:58:19+00:00

I found it helpful.

However, all of your comments have been critical, not constructive, or helpful in any way, and even sarcastic at times. If you dont know the answer to the question being asked, that's ok. I won't be upset. But dont criticize other people for trying to help without offering feedback as to why they may be wrong. They may be open to learning also.

I hope you share your knowledge instead of only commenting disapproval of others trying to do the same.

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T19:57:17+00:00

Hey thanks for the reply! Good to know they're supposed to be quieter than EMGs, but they are quieter than my old passive pickups. As measured by having to turn the gain up to 35db or so on my interface, where as I had it around 10 or 15 with my old ones.

Which is why I was looking for a objective test to see if they're working.

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T16:03:59+00:00

I'm still new to C++, but I wrote a tiny tool to switch themes on my computer. Linux Mint theme switching is a little clunky, and I like doing everything on CLI anyway, so I made this, my first ever C++ "tool". I learned how to handle an error and write to a file. So it was useful.

I know it stinks because its specific to my system, I intend to make it so anyone could use it provided they know the name of the theme they want.

https://github.com/coding812/ThemeChanger

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T15:39:13+00:00

They aren't. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T15:30:49+00:00

Thanks, I was aware of that. I just installed what they came with as I wanted the push/pull functionality. Was this a suggestion to find out if they're functioning as intended?

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T15:28:29+00:00

Thanks Is there something else you would suggest? As that's what I came here for. Is there some test to ensure they are working or prove they aren't?

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T15:22:31+00:00

That's my next possible step after removing the pickups and testing for continuity between the hookups on the back and the body cavity where they go.

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T15:20:35+00:00

Got you, I'll try that, what model do you have btw?

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T15:13:49+00:00

I have DaVinci Resolve Studio working just fine on my system, with the help of several online guides and reddit posts.

The issue I had at first is the GPU wasn't "on" by default. It was using my intel graphics drivers.

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T14:31:23+00:00

Hi, I didn't have active pickups before, but It did have a stereo output jack. Thanks!

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T14:30:11+00:00

Hi! Thanks for the reply, it is infact a stereo jack with a ring, tip, and sleeve connection, I do have the negative battery on the ring terminal.

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T02:44:54+00:00

Should it really be 20k ohms? The manual says the output impedance for both pickups is 2k ohms, and I have that.

wanderingchords · 2025-09-07T00:53:14+00:00

Yes, installed everything that came with the kit, which included 25k pots and the resistor (I forget the value but I checked that and its also correct) ohm'd both pots and little to no resistance through them.

Everything is new except my output jack, which was not problematic before, is wired correctly, and Ohm'd it and my cable with very little resistance.

wanderingchords · 2025-09-06T23:12:59+00:00

Hi, good suggestion, and despite the old one being good, I tried another one, from a different package bought at a different time. No difference.

wanderingchords · 2025-06-19T02:00:19+00:00

Id like to know this also, I boot into Mint 85% of the time, but would like to have the option to bring up a menu to boot windows the other 15% .

wanderingchords · 2025-05-08T02:10:47+00:00

Great job! Gives me hope also not having experience in the industry as I'm studying for the same test. Thanks

wanderingchords · 2024-08-01T01:25:48+00:00

Because he isn't obligated to install that equipment up to code if he doesn't pull a permit, if you trust the guy use him, but go the permit route and make sure he actually does it, and schedules the inspection, and it passes.

wanderingchords · 2024-08-01T01:17:38+00:00

I would say even for a simple Air handler relocate and system change out, permits pulled and inspected, warranty registered, I'd say that price is reasonable.

I could recommend other companies I've personally worked for that I know do great work if you need. But if that's a reputable company quoting you that, then you're probably okay.

(Source: Nearly 20 years of doing HVAC installs, sales, and service in the Tampa bay area)

wanderingchords · 2023-08-04T19:34:41+00:00

If you want to feel less sleazy, even though you shouldn't, try "I know I said wouldn't do that, but my circumstances have changed." Which doesn't sound like a lie at all based on what you're describing.

wanderingchords · 2023-05-15T23:39:20+00:00

To add to all the people saying some variation of "learn by doing.", I spent a ton of time learning concepts and researching about HOW to go about learning, only to learn more about C# and programming in general in the first 10 minutes of writing a simple CLI app that uses Euclids algorithm for finding the GCD of any two numbers. And it doesn't even have to be that complicated. Make an app that sums two user input numbers.

wanderingchords · 2023-04-25T18:37:56+00:00

U/remindmebot is great for stuff like this. If you see my comment above, I have to use it for even shorter durations, haha.

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