How big should the soundhole of a feedback Buster be?
Most of the feedback busters available on the market are designed for 4” soundhole. So, if the soundhole of your guitar is 4” or 10 cm, you can pick almost any of the covers available in your local store. The other common size of the soundhole is around 95 mm, or 3.74 inches.
Do you need to cover the soundhole of an acoustic guitar?
So, if you have a guitar without any pickups, that can’t be plugged in, you don’t need a cover. Unless you have neighbors or roommates that complain about your playing and you want to lower the volume of your acoustic guitar.
What happens when you amplify the sound of an acoustic guitar?
When you amplify the sound of the acoustic guitar, it will resonate and pick up the sound coming back from the sound system. As a result, you might hear the shrieking sound coming from the speakers or more commonly – feedback.
What kind of noise is a tapping noise?
It’s also a tapping noise. If the noise is a steady metallic rap, it may indicate a rod/rod bearing. A quick steady tap may indicate lifters or cam lobe, while a clatter may be loose/worn rocker arms.
Why do I hear a tapping noise at the top of my engine?
If the noise you hear is a fast tap or clatter near the top of the engine, it could be valve noise which would require you to have some cylinder head work done. Some noise can come from a worn camshaft. It’s also a tapping noise.
So, if you have a guitar without any pickups, that can’t be plugged in, you don’t need a cover. Unless you have neighbors or roommates that complain about your playing and you want to lower the volume of your acoustic guitar.
Most of the feedback busters available on the market are designed for 4” soundhole. So, if the soundhole of your guitar is 4” or 10 cm, you can pick almost any of the covers available in your local store. The other common size of the soundhole is around 95 mm, or 3.74 inches.