A:Without seeing and hearing an instrument, of course we cannot diagnose the specific issue of an instrument (any instrument) and its action, But here is some general information … (1) First, it is a fact that little tiny strings wiggling in a magnetic field create a smaller signal than great big ‘ol strings wiggling in [...]
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Q: How can I get a Megatar when I don’t have enough money?
A:Well, who hasn’t been broke? Pretty much anyone who’s had a full life has had that experience at one time or anther. If you’re interested to hear about Traktor’s poverty in the college years, read this. But of course, you realize that ‘poverty’ and ‘doing well’ are mainly states of mind, depending upon your being [...]
Q: Where can I try a Megatar? Any music stores?
A: Someday, tapping instruments will be found in any music store. (If in fact, in that future, music stores still exist.) But that day is still some years in the future. And in some ways this works to your advantage. For example, one of the reasons our pricing is (relatively) low for a specialty instrument [...]
Q: What Amps work best with Mobius instruments?
A:We cannot answer this question exactly, because your music and your ears will determine what’s true for you. However, as an overview, here is some information about the three ways we’ve seen people use amplification for touch-style instruments – TWO AMPS Because the instrument has bass and melody outputs, some people simply use a bass [...]
Q: Where are Mobius Megatar instruments made?
A: Mobius Megatar instruments are made in our factory shp in the little village of Weed, California. Yes, Weed, California. No joke. On some of our models in the past (and perhaps in the future) we have obtained bodies and necks from overseas, mostly Korea and China, where they have very good factories for doing [...]
Q: I like the Mobius Megatar mission. What can I do to help?
A: Thanks. What we’d ask is that, if you find this instrument interesting, if you’ve downloaded a copy of the method book or maybe you get the free newsletter, and you think it’s a good thing, then we’d ask just one thing – Spread the word. Thanks.
Q: If I buy an instrument, what guarantee do I have that I’ll like it?
A: Whenever you purchase something by mail or phone, the worrying possibility is that you might not like it! We don’t expect this, but who knows? And so, as our way of looking out for you, and to make it safe for you to purchase an instrument without any fear of being stuck, we have [...]
Q: Many Megatar instruments are inexpensive, but your sound is better than others costing more. How you do that?
A: It’s a matter of priorities. In our design process, we’re mainly interested in the sound and playability. So you think, what do we know sounds best? How can we utilize the science of sound? And what will give us superior playability? For example, guitar-builders know if you want good tone, the instrument must be [...]
Q: Has Mobius Megatar developed the perfect instrument?
A: They’re pretty darn good, but we don’t think they’re perfect. Perfection is a moving target. As soon as you’ve improved one thing, it’s impossible not to see something else that could be done better. In the southwestern United States, there was once a tribe who believed that if they made a pot or a [...]
Q: How do you compare your instrument to other touch-style instruments?
A: Well, first of all, if you know how to play any other manufacturer’s instrument specially made for touch-style play, then you’ll find our instrument very easy, and you may well enjoy some of the innovations we’ve added. That said, we think there’s a lot to like about instruments made by several other manufacturers, and [...]
