Re: Amplified playing and effects
I'm more of an acoustic player who uses a pickup and some effects to fit into a band better.
EQ + compression is my game. Some low cut to remove thumps, add some sparkle to the high end if needed. Compression evens things out - guitar compressors are difficult to dial in just right, but once dialed in they stay that way so no biggie.
I have both Helix Stomp and Zoom, Helix is for gigs, Zoom is when I travel because it's a single-pedal size.
I would never use a magnetic pickup if I was trying to get an acoustic sound though. I would suggest an acoustic pickup like a K&K.
If I am going for electric guitar-like sounds I use a solid-body four-string with a humbucker.
Davey Stuart tenor guitar (based on his 18" mandola design).
Eastman MD-604SB with Grover 309 tuners.
Eastwood 4 string electric mandostang, 2x Airline e-mandola (4-string) one strung as an e-OM.
DSP's: Helix HX Stomp, various Zooms.
Amps: THR-10, Sony XB-20.
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