K&K Double Helix Solo
Description
The Double Helix
K&K Sound is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever
magnetic soundhole pickup, the Double Helix! The Double Helix is a
hum-cancelling, dual-coil pickup for steel-string acoustic guitars. It
features a phase switch and a unique tone switch that allows players to
easily change from a bright “GLOSS” setting to a more substantial
“STEAM” setting.
When we developed the Double Helix, the major requirement was that it
should work both on its own and in combination with the Pure Pickup in
a way that would enhance the final tone. The Double Helix features two
switches, which are easily accessible even during play. One switch is
for the phase, and the second switch is for tone.
The phase switch allows the player to adjust the phase of the pickup,
so the Double Helix will harmonize with any existing pickup already in
the guitar. The tone switch allows the player to choose from two
settings: GLOSS, a fine and bright tone that sounds very acoustic, and
STEAM, a more substantial and louder tone generally associated with
soundhole pickups. Both tone settings are hum cancelling.
In the GLOSS setting, the Double Helix enhances the Pure Pickup’s tone
with a light “shimmer” in the high end and a beautiful warm midrange.
This combination features a “compression-like” tone that rivals studio
recordings. The STEAM setting provides a much more substantial tone,
louder, bigger and with superb feedback rejection. It is great if you
need to bring the guitar up front in a mix.
The Double Helix can be used as a stand-alone pickup for players who
want a simple setup and a plug-and-play amplification solution. Even
so, the Double Helix is a top-of-the-line solution that delivers
K&K’s signature quality and sound. The tone switch will be an eye
opener for players who have used other soundhole pickups. Having a
setting for strumming (GLOSS) and another one for melody lines (STEAM)
is almost like having a "Les Paul" with two pickups, one for "rhythm"
and one for "lead"! All this is done in purely passive fashion, no
battery or electronic circuit inside the guitar is needed!
For players who swear by the Pure Pickup, the Double Helix will be a
welcome addition to their setup. This combination will achieve what was
so difficult to do: to enhance the already great sound of the Pure
Pickup!
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