Amazing i had the same thought of putting an amp and speaker inside a acoustic guitar my concept is just i little bit different, its like a mini tuned speaker enclosure (using the guitar body as the enclosure Of course) (Tweeter, Woofer, Subwoofer). I hope you build one one day, i want to make it to as like a weekend project or something but im still not capable of doing so cuz im still a kiddo and we don't have enough resources.
Fascinating stuff Jez, wow. I am looking into ordering a unit but in the mean time feel emboldened to take saw and drill to some less-expensive guitars I have that need battery mounts, conversion to bass, etc.
I think if you installed the wires first, you can then angle the fit through the sound hole and then in place of its mounting hole? Then screw it down.
Yes my lord - that's what gives my guitar such impressive sound quality - rather like a live music band that makes minor errors that nobody but the insane would notice! But actually the gap between strings can be more easily seen at 22 seconds. Why drudge your way throlugh my boring video to discover it after 8 minutes?! I will have to stop using guesswork when I build my guitars .
@@WoodomainJeremyBroun I was thinking out loud 😉 Actually I admire your work, I'm thinking of installing one of those on my Martin but before I make some irreversible mistake I'm learning from guys like you who succeeded
You can't see! So it is best practice exact location before using glue. This is why I cut a hatch in the back of the guitar: czcams.com/video/rpTOi8wYu2Y/video.html
Thanks for this video, Jeremy. I'm glad Hyvibe decided to sell their tech independent of a guitar so I can install it in my own guitar. Do you think I could skip installing the output unit, since I don't plan to amplify my guitar? It looks like there's a USB-C connector in the unit itself, correct? I know it's fiddly to get your hand inside the guitar to make the connection, but perhaps a short USB-C extension could be installed and glued just inside the sound hole to be able to easily plug in a charging cable?
The output unit / pre-amp is the core of the system linking to the two actuators under the top and also the piezo pickup. The volume of the guitar only amplification comes through the unit. The main problem is in wiring the controller once in position. My solution (as shown) is to enlarge the hole factionally pre-wire the unit (easily) then slip it in but the problem is the anchorage screws have nowhere to go so a superglue would have to be used. I have made my suggestions to HyVibe to enlarge the lip on the pre-amp controller but no response. I dont quite understand your question about an extension USBC cable as it still has to be connected to the pre-amp and there already is a cable running to the output component at the bottom of the guitar. Maybe you need to watch my video again.
@@WoodomainJeremyBroun was thinking of getting this installed but the feedback thing concerns me. Someone else also complained about unwanted feedback and not being able to control it. Were you able to fix that?
@@allboutthemojo I am still trying to get HyVibe help to resolve this and a few other issues that are baffling me. I will update when I have progress to report. Frustrating as the looper is really good.
@@WoodomainJeremyBroun the owner Matt does respond quickly to messages so I'm surprised he hasn't gotten in touch with you about the issues. Did he say they were working on it ? Or do they have a specific way to install it to avoid feedback?
Thanks for the video, any chance that you know the measurements of the main module? Can't find any measurements anywhere. Depth ,length and width of space needed.
Good stuff. Seriously considering getting one for my acoustic/electric, but I worry about stability of the sides after cutting squares out. Mine's a steel string but an integrated neck joint (spanish)....no dovetail. I'm worried that this type of neck attachment might limit drilling holes through the acacia.
Without seeing your guitar I cant see how the HyVibe location would affet the strength of the sides. You can of course locate the unit lower down on the belly, just marry up the curvature has much as possible.
Amazing i had the same thought of putting an amp and speaker inside a acoustic guitar my concept is just i little bit different, its like a mini tuned speaker enclosure (using the guitar body as the enclosure Of course) (Tweeter, Woofer, Subwoofer). I hope you build one one day, i want to make it to as like a weekend project or something but im still not capable of doing so cuz im still a kiddo and we don't have enough resources.
All good stuff, your guitar design and developments are alluring, that was an added bonus..
Awesome video, thank you very much!
That back service door entrance is dope.
Nice video sir Thanks
Great job, thanks for sharing this with us. Take care of yourself and your family and stay safe.
From Charlie.
Fascinating stuff Jez, wow. I am looking into ordering a unit but in the mean time feel emboldened to take saw and drill to some less-expensive guitars I have that need battery mounts, conversion to bass, etc.
I think if you installed the wires first, you can then angle the fit through the sound hole and then in place of its mounting hole? Then screw it down.
No!
Great video, how well do you think this would work with a 12 string?
Hy, Jeremy, thanks for these amazing video...
I'm from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. I'd like to buy the HiVibe but at yet, i don't know where to do it.
08:33 there is a larger space between D and the G string
Yes my lord - that's what gives my guitar such impressive sound quality - rather like a live music band that makes minor errors that nobody but the insane would notice! But actually the gap between strings can be more easily seen at 22 seconds. Why drudge your way throlugh my boring video to discover it after 8 minutes?! I will have to stop using guesswork when I build my guitars .
@@WoodomainJeremyBroun I was thinking out loud 😉
Actually I admire your work, I'm thinking of installing one of those on my Martin but before I make some irreversible mistake I'm learning from guys like you who succeeded
EXCUSEME JEREMY HOW CAN I SEE OR KNOW IF I AM AIMING CORRECTLY TO GLUE THE ACTUATORS PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE THANKS MUCH GOD BLESS YOU ALL THERE
You can't see! So it is best practice exact location before using glue. This is why I cut a hatch in the back of the guitar: czcams.com/video/rpTOi8wYu2Y/video.html
Thanks for this video, Jeremy. I'm glad Hyvibe decided to sell their tech independent of a guitar so I can install it in my own guitar. Do you think I could skip installing the output unit, since I don't plan to amplify my guitar? It looks like there's a USB-C connector in the unit itself, correct? I know it's fiddly to get your hand inside the guitar to make the connection, but perhaps a short USB-C extension could be installed and glued just inside the sound hole to be able to easily plug in a charging cable?
The output unit / pre-amp is the core of the system linking to the two actuators under the top and also the piezo pickup. The volume of the guitar only amplification comes through the unit. The main problem is in wiring the controller once in position. My solution (as shown) is to enlarge the hole factionally pre-wire the unit (easily) then slip it in but the problem is the anchorage screws have nowhere to go so a superglue would have to be used. I have made my suggestions to HyVibe to enlarge the lip on the pre-amp controller but no response. I dont quite understand your question about an extension USBC cable as it still has to be connected to the pre-amp and there already is a cable running to the output component at the bottom of the guitar. Maybe you need to watch my video again.
@@WoodomainJeremyBroun was thinking of getting this installed but the feedback thing concerns me. Someone else also complained about unwanted feedback and not being able to control it. Were you able to fix that?
@@allboutthemojo I am still trying to get HyVibe help to resolve this and a few other issues that are baffling me. I will update when I have progress to report. Frustrating as the looper is really good.
@@WoodomainJeremyBroun the owner Matt does respond quickly to messages so I'm surprised he hasn't gotten in touch with you about the issues. Did he say they were working on it ? Or do they have a specific way to install it to avoid feedback?
@@allboutthemojo Ive had several video calls with Matt over the months but I am still hoping for solutions.
Thanks for the video, any chance that you know the measurements of the main module?
Can't find any measurements anywhere.
Depth ,length and width of space needed.
Module opening is about 70mm long by about 52mm wide and sits about 40mm deep.
@@WoodomainJeremyBroun awesome 👌 thanks for the information, much appreciated
@@WoodomainJeremyBroun Thank you. Glad to find this info here. Very helpful to know.
Cheers 🍻👍
Can you remember the dimensions of the hole to cut for the preamp?
Check other comments I've already answered this question somewhere
Connect the panels before you screw them down.
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Good stuff. Seriously considering getting one for my acoustic/electric, but I worry about stability of the sides after cutting squares out. Mine's a steel string but an integrated neck joint (spanish)....no dovetail. I'm worried that this type of neck attachment might limit drilling holes through the acacia.
Without seeing your guitar I cant see how the HyVibe location would affet the strength of the sides. You can of course locate the unit lower down on the belly, just marry up the curvature has much as possible.