B-band A2.2, And Lr Baggs Imix, Observations?

[jambrose]

Gonna pick-a pick-up (as if no ones' ever heard that joke before), gonna drive down in my pick-up (.....somebody.... stop me) to get it.
For my new L-03. Recently there was a great review on the B-Band A2.2, and some discussion on the iMix. Can anyone share additional experiences with either?

Can someone share first hand experience and knowledge of either? Not looking for any judgements, just observations from those who might have played with these fine pick-ups. I hope I'm not being too redundant here, if so my apologies. What do others have in thier L bodies? Thanks in advance.
And above all, Merry Christmas! What're you doing checking the forum today?

[bing4sons]

Here's a reply I made a while back.  If you do a search on iMix, you should get several threads:

http://www.larriveeforum.com/forums/index....&t=3240&hl=imix

B-Band A2.2 and LR Baggs iMix are both excellent pickup systems. I have the B-Band A2.2 in my Larrivee and my two sons' Larrivees. It is an excellent system, which includes both an AST and UST pickup and takes advantage of the strengths of both.

The iMix is a great system also (I have the onboard system in my Taylor, but have also owned the internal version, without the hole cut in the guitar). The iMix is very flexible, allowing you to set the mix all the way to the iBeam (AST), all the way to the Element (UST), or anywhere between.

The iMix is a little more expensive than the B-Band. If you're interested, I know a place that has the best prices I've seen (particularly on the B-Band).  

[jambrose]

Thanks Bing. I'm thinking about the iMix, but for sure haven't ruled out the A2.2. :huh:  :D  

[PastorChuck]

I had an iMix installed in my C-10 and I am very pleased with the results. Yea it costs a little more, but the results are well worth the price difference. It sounds just like the unplugged guitar only amplified. And the soundhole remote and internal onboard mixer are great.

[sacredground]

I have an IMix in my L09 Blackwood. (I've also used B-Band in other guitars) My thought is that the Baggs rig is the best sounding of the two. To my ear, B-Band is a bit more "electric" in its tone. The Baggs has some serious low-end fire power without being muddy--though it's helpful to be able to EQ the pickups individually with a PreSonus or D-TAR preamp.

Have fun...greg

[jambrose]

Greg,

You mean you EQ the AST separately from the UST on your iMix? What an interesting aproach. Or am I misunderstanding....?

[sacredground]

Jambrose:

I meant running either the Baggs or B-band in stereo (TRS cable)and mixing them with a preamp.

[SongMan]

Guys,
How though is it to install Imix ast/ust ?
WHat is a reasonable price to have one installed?
Thanks

[bing4sons]

The iMix installation is not a whole lot different than the B-Band.  The placement of the iBeam is more critical, however.  There is a jig that comes with the iMix, to help in getting a good placement of the iBeam.

[PastorChuck]

I paid $70.00 to have my iMix installed, but that included a full set up as well. I think that is a very fair price and I don't have the skill or tools to do it on my own. I hope this helps to give you an idea of what you might have to pay.