Re: Sustainer Question

[EDWARD YUHAS <ejyuhas@embarqmail.com>]

I'm using a Fernandes Monterey Elite w/ Sustainer...

Also, I have D'Addario .010s on it, and they work just fine...whether I'm 
using the sustainer (neck pickup) or my eBow. The magnets move them no 
problem. I use my sustainer to hold a note, but moreso for the high-pitch 
sound that's emitted on harmonics...kind of ethereal when processed by my 
pedals, etc. in looping.

I'll add to what Jeff said about batteries in the Fernandes. It eats 9v's! 
And there is a "sweet spot" in battery life where I find the sustainer 
works best. When the battery is brand new, the sustaining can be harsh and 
a bit much, but as the battery "wears in" (wears out?) the sound is much 
more consistent. 

I know one thing...when that battery is nearing the end of its life, there 
can be some ugly crackling and horrible sonic performance produced by the 
sustainer. Be forewarned.

Regards,

Edward Yuhas