Journey Instruments JourneyTek CL Passive 4-Piezo

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Journey Instruments JourneyTek CL Passive 4-Piezo

Journey Instruments

JourneyTek CL Passive 4-Piezo

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Product Info

Article Number: 516203
Model: JourneyTek CL Passive 4-Piezo
Category: Other Pickups
Price: $60.50

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The JourneyTek CL is a clever little pickup for classical players wanting to amplify their tone without major surgery. It offers a surprisingly full and natural sound thanks to those German piezo elements, and the passive design keeps things simple. Ideal for gigging classical guitarists or those looking to record a more amplified acoustic sound.

Product Description

  • Journey Instruments JourneyTek CL Passive 4-Piezo
  • Pickup for classical guitar
  • Construction: Undersaddle Piezo
  • Installation requires no changes except drilling for the trim socket and gluing the elements to the bridge plate
  • 4 symmetrical
  • German-made ceramic piezo elements
  • each 20 mm in diameter
  • Incl. Trim socket
PROS
  • • German ceramic piezo elements deliver a surprisingly natural acoustic tone
  • • Undersaddle design minimizes impact on the guitar's natural resonance
  • • Passive design simplifies wiring and avoids unwanted noise
  • • Trim socket included streamlines installation for most classical guitar bridges
CONS
  • • Undersaddle placement can still exhibit some bridge 'thump' if not installed carefully
  • • Passive output requires a preamp for optimal signal level in many recording/performance scenarios
  • • Limited tonal shaping options compared to active piezo systems

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Key Features

Type Passive Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Application Classical Guitar Amplification & Recording
Output Passive (High Impedance)
Mounting Gluing to bridge plate, trim socket required
Weight Approximately 15g (total for all elements)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The trim socket allows you to connect standard guitar cables, avoiding custom wiring. It's a significant convenience factor, though you’ll need to ensure it fits your bridge type.
Yes, it's passive, so it’ll work with most preamps, but you'll likely need a preamp to boost the signal to a usable level for performance or recording.
While the 4-piezo design helps distribute the frequency response, careful placement and bridge damping are still crucial to minimize potential wolf tones.

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