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| Author: | ClintB [ Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | A couple questions about DTAR's wavelength |
I'm thinking I'd like to try out DTAR's wavelength on my current build, but since I really don't know too much about pickups, I thought I'd ask a couple of questions here. First off, I'm leaning towards the Wavelength because of positive reviews I've read here, and I like the tone and volume knobs near the soundhole, especially since this guitar will have a soundport and I don't want to be looking at some electronics or battery box thru it. I like the idea of the lock 'n' load feature, even with having to put the large hole in the tailblock. My 2 questions are: 1) Is there a better route to go for under $200? Are UST's more used on closed guitars as an afterthought because of their ease of installation. I haven't closed the box yet so my options are wide open at this point. 2) Does anyone know of a Canadian supplier of DTAR's lines? I wasn't able to get an email through to the canadian contact listed on DTAR's site. I don't mind ordering stateside if I have to, but lately I seem to be getting held up and hammered on everything I bring across the border. On my last order of 500.00, I had to pay an additional 70.00 on top of the expected shipping costs. Thanks. Clint |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A couple questions about DTAR's wavelength |
Get a UPS customs brokerage account; since the DHL thing nearly everyone in the US I deal with ships UPS. That'll get rid of any unnecessary customs fees and it only takes a few minutes. You'll still need to pay GST, but you pay that here anyhow. Order from a US distributor. Argue with them if they initially hassle you about selling across the border. Yes, there are very good reasons for me suggesting this as the best route. No, I don't want to make them public. |
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A couple questions about DTAR's wavelength |
Being a Canadian also I demand the seller ship USPS no with a courier company to avoid the broker fees, the post office only charges $5.00 handling fee and the taxes. Most vendors will ship postal if asked. As for pickups on my last build I used a K&K trinity system which has a mic and the mini western bridge plate pickups. I can use the mini westerns alone and the sound even without a preamp is exceptionally good and very true to the natural sound of the guitar. I was able to get the system from a supplier in Alberta for a reasonable price. Fred Tellier |
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| Author: | ClintB [ Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A couple questions about DTAR's wavelength |
Thanks for your replies, Bob and Fred. Much appreciated. -Clint |
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