Schatten Design T2 500k Dual Thumb Wheel
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Schatten Design
T2 500k Dual Thumb Wheel
Product Info
Article Number:
342778
Brand:
Schatten Design
Model:
T2 500k Dual Thumb Wheel
Category:
Transducers for Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$52.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little unit is a solid solution for Schatten pickup users needing precise volume and tone shaping. It's well-built and compact, making it ideal for stage performers or anyone wanting to dial in their acoustic-electric tone quickly and reliably. It's a great upgrade for those already invested in the Schatten ecosystem.
Product Description
- Schatten Design T2 500k Dual Thumb Wheel
- Double-head control unit for shade design pickups
- Internal volume / tone control
- Double thumbwheel: 2x volume or 1x volume / 1x sound
- Suitable for mounting in the sound hole of the instrument
- When used as a tone controller
- a corresponding capacitor is required
- Included double thumbwheel
- tone capacitor (for using a thumbwheel as tone poti)
- 2 adhesive strips 3M VHB for mounting on the sound hole
- approx. 60cm cable
- connection examples
PROS
- • Excellent build quality with robust thumbwheels and solid construction
- • Provides precise volume and tone control for Schatten pickups
- • Compact design minimizes soundhole obstruction, preserving acoustic tone
- • Included capacitor simplifies tone control setup for immediate use
CONS
- • Limited functionality; primarily designed for Schatten pickups
- • Mounting can be tricky on guitars with unusually shaped soundholes
- • Tone capacitor choice restricts tonal shaping flexibility slightly
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Acoustic Guitar Control Unit
Installation
Soundhole mount with 3M VHB adhesive strips
Frequency Range
20Hz – 20kHz (dependent on pickup and capacitor)
Output
Passive (designed for Schatten pickups)
Cable
Approx. 60cm, shielded
Weight
Approximately 75g
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Frequently Asked Questions
While technically possible, it's designed specifically for Schatten pickups to ensure optimal impedance matching and tonal performance; results with other pickups will likely be underwhelming.
The capacitor acts as a low-pass filter, attenuating high frequencies; a smaller value capacitor will result in a brighter tone, while a larger value will be darker and more mellow.
Yes, the VHB adhesive is incredibly strong and reliable; however, proper surface preparation is crucial for a secure and lasting bond.
