K&K twin transducer

[lowlandtrees]

I got one of these years ago and was thinking of going back to it. Problem was that the poles just didn’t stick. I used the best double sided tape I could find to no avail. Maybe didn’t get the old tape off? Anyone solved this…assume that it’s not only me that has had this problem.

 

i use a bass max as well incidentally, which I’m pleased with although I still feel it’s a bit ebassy.

 

 

[Beer of the Bass]

If both surfaces are flat and clean, 3M 467 double sided adhesive sheet should do the job, it's the stuff often used to apply pickguards to acoustic guitars. 

The K&K guitar systems (using similar discs inside the guitar) are usually applied using a drop of gel superglue, which is not as drastic as it sounds - provided you don't use an excess amount it can usually be popped off again by prising it with a single edged razor blade. 

[pete.young]

I have a couple of K&K sound systems pickups on bobuzouki and mandolin, which were supplied with K&K's own tape. That works really well.

[chyc]

Never owned the K&K Double Big Twin, but I've used the Fishman BP-100 which looks similar. When I was in your situation I used small bulldog clips between the strings. The bonus of this approach is that it should be non-permanent and very easy to remove.

 

The BP-100 is not the same in that it's supposed to go right up to the edge of the bridge, and comes as a pair rather than a four (which probably would make bulldog clips awkward on your K&K thinking about it) but if you already have the clips you have nothing to lose by trying it.

 

If it means anything, I absolutely love my Bass Max. Favourite sounding pickup.

[lowlandtrees]

On 20/10/2025 at 15:05, chyc said:

If it means anything, I absolutely love my Bass Max. Favourite sounding pickup

I tried mixing the Bass Max with Realist (under bridge). Both going through my EA Doubler and I was even more pleased with the balance.

The BM is definitely superior though.