Should I connect the pickup directly to an amp or do I need a preamp in between the pickup and the amp?

Date: 26.08.2021

KNA pickups will work great plugged directly into an amp. There is a preamp built into your amplifier. Some players like to use DI boxes between the pickup and the amp, especially if they connect a second instrument or microphone.

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