Who makes the Sustainiac pickup?

1. Who makes the Sustainiac pickup? Maniac Music Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.

How much is a Sustainiac pickup?

The Sustainiac Stealth PRO kit price is $229.00 plus shipping for the 6-string version, or $249.00 for the new 7-string version. This includes all parts, controls, driver, and circuit board.

What does a Sustainiac pickup do?

The Sustainiac Sustainers make controlled feedback sustain. It’s like playing in front of a loud amplifier: If you hold your guitar near the speakers, the intense sound will blast the vibrating strings of your guitar. Then, instead of the string vibrations dying out like they naturally do, they often keep vibrating.

How much does it cost to install Sustainiac?

We will totally install the system into your guitar for approximately $125- $175, depending on the guitar type. We charge extra for routing. For instance, if you want us to install the optional battery case ($16.00), we charge $25.00 to route the cavity for this.

When was the Sustainiac pickup invented?

We have been revolutionizing the electric guitar for thousands of players since 1987.

Can you coil split Sustainiac?

This modification allows you to select between single coil or full humbucker mode via a pull up tone control knob. Available for both pickups or bridge pickup for Sustainiac equipped MBM’s.

Does pickup height affect tone?

How does guitar pickup height affect tone? Guitar pickup height affects tone due to the distance between the pickups and the guitar strings. As the distance gets smaller, the string’s vibration pattern, pitch, and sustain are altered along with an increase in the pickup output.

Can you coil split a Sustainiac?

How do I adjust my Sustainiac?

To increase sustainer response, raise both the driver and bridge pickups closer to the little E-string, and not so close to the big E-string. If the sustain is too strong for your playing style, or if it fights you, lower both the driver and bridge pickup a little under both strings.

What kind of sustainer does Steve Vai use?

The Terminator FLO System is the same as installed in Steve Vai’s legendary guitars FLO & FLO III. The Terminator FLO System is designed to integrate with the Fernandes Sustainer system.