Multiac Steel Duet
The innovations at work in the nylon string Multiacs are available in the steel
string models as well. Outwardly the Steel and Nylon models look much the same.
Inside, it's a much different story. The top of the Steel string Multiac incorporates
a modern variation on the classic X-brace. The slim necks and shallow bodies
of these guitars make them exceptionally comfortable to play. The two-chamber
body design resists feedback and the custom voiced preamps make for great sound
in performance with minimal effort.
The Duet
The Multiac Duets are equipped with a new dual
source system comprised of the L.R. BaggsTM I-Beam transducer,
blended with an under-saddle
transducer. The I-Beam is a directionally sensitive body pickup, which is attached
to the inside of the guitar top. The I-Beam produces superior dynamic response
and frequency range. The I-Beam signal is routed through a specially designed
preamp where it is mixed with the signal from the under-saddle transducer. The
Multiac I-Beam Duet equipped instruments include a 1⁄4" output along
with a balanced XLR output that is capable of retrieving phantom power for the
guitar preamp. There are now three I-Beam Duet-equipped instruments in the Multiac
family including the original Multiac Duet Nylon, the Multiac Steel String Duet
and the new Multiac Grand Concert Duet.
Duet Output Section
All of the Multiac Duet guitars include a very flexible and sophisticated output
section. The 1⁄4" (standard) output will work with a regular guitar
cord. The balanced XLR output provides a truly professional connection and goes
a step further by bringing phantom power from the mixing board to power the guitars
preamp and eliminating the need for the battery.
