Can you use a Sustainiac as a normal pickup?

The short answer is “yes”. The Sustainiac STEALTH PRO is actually a SUSTAIN SYSTEM. The driver of the system looks a lot like a pickup, but it’s more than that. It functions as an active neck pickup when the sustainer is OFF.

How much does a Sustainiac cost?

The Sustainiac Stealth PRO kit price is $229.00 plus shipping for the 6-string version, or $249.00 for the new 7-string version. This includes all parts, controls, driver, and circuit board. Options are available.

Are Sustainiac pickups worth it?

It’s an amazing piece of gear and can take your creativity and fun to the next level. When you don’t use the Sustainiac, it functions as an active neck pickup. It’s certainly expensive, but that’s the price you have to pay for special tech like this.

How do I adjust my Sustainiac?

To increase sustainer response, raise both the driver and bridge pickups closer to the little E-string, and not so close to the big E-string. If the sustain is too strong for your playing style, or if it fights you, lower both the driver and bridge pickup a little under both strings.

How long do batteries last in active pickups?

A typical 9V battery will last around 3000 hours in an active pickup before the voltage drops enough for the signal to cut out. If you have two active pickups in your guitar, you can expect this to drop to around 1500 hours.

How does a sustainer pickup work?

They work by creating a magnetic field that forces your strings to vibrate. This vibration gets picked up by your bridge pickup and leads to unlimited sustain.

Does leaving a guitar with active pickups plugged in drain the battery?

as long as you dont have an active pickup you’ll be fine. if you have an active pickup you need to unplug or you’ll drain the battery.

What is a sustain pickup?

Sustainers are a pickup system that do exactly what they sound like they do – give you virtually unlimited sustain. If you’re looking for crazy Steve Vai levels of sustain, then you definitely want a sustainer. Now, there are other ways of getting more sustain, but they work differently from sustainer pickups.

Should you unplug guitar before turning off amp?

There’s an easy way to prevent those annoying (and potentially damaging, at high volumes) pops: unplug your cable from the amp side first. Unplugging from the amp won’t cause a pop, and you can even leave the cable partially inserted into the jack. Now, you can disconnect your guitar or bass without popping!

Should I unplug my amp when not in use?

Amplifiers are usually made to last for quite a long time, so the chances of anything happening to them are close to none. Naturally, the best way to do everything is to unplug it after you’re done playing. But with a good quality surge protector, there is almost nothing that can happen if you leave everything on.

How often should you change batteries in active pickups?

The clear signs when your active pickups need a battery replacement is when you detect a noticeable drop in ‘signal strength’, ‘gain’ and ‘output’. This is usually when the battery is at about 20% of it’s useable life left.

Why Sustainiac Stealth Pro sustainers?

This means that the Sustainiac Stealth PRO sustainers are the only ones that are compatible with virtually ANY BRIDGE PICKUP TYPE. Competitor sustainers require you to use their special bridge pickup if you want strong sustain over the fretboard. Our sustainer is the only one that can be installed with push-pull controls.

How much does the Sustainiac Stealth Prokit cost?

The Sustainiac Stealth PROkit price is $229.00 plus shipping for the 6-string version, or $249.00 for the new 7-string version. This includes all parts, controls, driver, and circuit board.

What are the controls of the Sustainiac Stealth Pro Controller?

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE SUSTAINIACâ CONTROLS The Sustainiac Stealth PROhas two controls: ON/OFFand HARMONIC MODE. You can choose between push-pull pot controls, or toggle controls, or one of each. There are other options. STANDARD PUSH-PULL CONTROL DETAILS These controls have two sections: A pot, and a switch.

Can the Sustainiac Stealth Pro be used with Roland synth pickups?

These synth pickups are hex pickups that are placed very close to the bridge. They don’t cause problems with the operation of the Stealth PRO. Lots of players have put the Stealth PRO into their Roland-equipped guitars with good results. As far as the operation of the Sustainiac Stealth PROsustainer goes, there should be no problem.