Bodyrez - Acoustic Pickup Enhancer

[@ChrisWeinhardt]

Godamned, every time I'm satisfied with my equipment you guys come along and make me buy things I didn't even know I needed in the first place. This might be my first abusive relationship with a company, and I love it.

[@tcelectronic]

CMW Chris we're not sorry! :D

[@jonnystarkesmusic]

Weinhardt Music just when I’m convinced my gf I’m got all the pedals I need lol I stumbled up on this and had to add it to the board

[@BillyMoonMan]

For those thinking this is misleading due to the use of a Taylor guitar. TC Helicon and TC Electronic are related company's. TC Helicon has had this technology in their effects processor "Play Acoustic" for about a year now. Go check it out. There's plenty of demos with a bunch of different guitars. TC Electronic is geared more towards simplifying things for guitarists. (Think how the ditto looper changed the looping game.) Which is what they did here. They and TC Helicon make great products and do not mislead you. If they did they wouldn't be the respected company they are today. Keep making cool stuff Guys.

[@tcelectronic]

Billy Moon spot-on, man :)

[@5olas]

TC Electronic, once again brings the musician a tool they need and will use rather that more of the same that is already out there. Thank you.

[@tcelectronic]

inveigle thanks! Glad you like it :)

[@ksgtrpkr]

I've got one of these use it primarily on my Martin HD28 With a Fishman Neo-D02 humbucker pickup. For small venues I use a Peavey MINIX 10 American made bass amp, which is a hidden secret gem in itself. My sound comes out sweet, warm and as natural as Martin intended for a guitar. So for all the negative commenters, yep over two hundred shows with this and I've NEVER heard better acoustic tone from any setup. This isn't just for piezo but for acoustic instruments period. Nice Job TC Electronics, simple, great product and affordable for everyone.

[@MrGarfunkelGuitar]

Before I saw this, I didn't need it. Now I don't know how to live without it! It's amazing and yet so simple. Oh, and the design is just sexy. You did it again.

[@tcelectronic]

***** Thank you so much :)

[@TheCopyrites]

Just bought one of these to use in between my Taylor 814CE (ES2 Version) and my Bose PA System. I was impressed with the ES2 but the usual pick up troubles were still there (albeit less). This pedal has blown me away (just tried it live). Nice job TC. Yet again a fantastic product.

[@Strabbs12345]

Well there yet another essential purchase from Tc! Great idea, and sounds like it's been well executed too!

[@Banana_Rama-123]

Great sounding pedal! Hopefully this will the the solution to the plethora of problems that occur sound wise when playing an acoustic live! I'll definitely have to try one out!

[@tcelectronic]

Ryan Larner Thank you! We certainly think it is a great and simple solution to all the inherent problems of using an acoustic on stage.

[@dtpipelineguy]

During John Petrucci's Guitar Universe this year, both John and Maddie talked about this pedal. I hadn't heard about it, and decided to pick it up to use with my EB JP 7. It's so subtle, yet so profound - I love it! I have a 6 string Takamine that I suspect will benefit from this pedal as well ;). Thanks, TC - you guys kill it every time \m/

[@tcelectronic]

Thanks, man :-)

[@dividedbyjames]

Cool product, although it might have made more sense to use an acoustic with a piezo though. Taylor's ES pickup system doesn't use under the saddle piezo pickups -- the sensors are on the body and under the neck joint. Good to know it can still affect any pickup system beneficially. :)

[@ironman1290]

Say hey buddy, Where would you put this in a signal chain of just mod, delay, reverb?

[@nateperillo1721]

You guys are amazing!! As all your pedals(and clip-ons), i love this!!

[@tcelectronic]

Nate Perillo Thanks, Nate! :)

[@CodyAlushin]

Well THIS is just incredible. TC is trying REAL HARD to have every single pedal on my board be from them!

[@tcelectronic]

CodyAlushin thanks, man! We won't stop until we occupy every single spot on your board :D

[@ironman1290]

Say hey buddy, Where would you put this in a signal chain of just mod, delay, reverb? First or last?

[@Plipas]

it looks and sounds awesome, although I would prefer also to add something like a tone control, as many of the under saddle piezzo pickups tend to be treble .

[@inzanestrings]

This is awesome! Definitely want one, just like all other TC pedals...

[@tcelectronic]

inzanestrings thanks, man :)

[@AdrianoChialastri]

Just wondering... How would this sound with an electric guitar? I know it is not designed for those, but who knows if something interesting comes out.

[@Fugue602]

+Adriano Chialastri I was wondering this as well. Solid body guitars with a piezo usually don't sound natural.

[@ASJ1]

+Adriano Chialastri It's great for electric too!

[@austroproductions]

Perfect tool for my new venture, this coupled with the HOF mini and the polytune mini might just be the perfect setup for my next shows. When do they come to the stores?

[@JohnsMusicClasses]

Hi TC-E, I have a problem with my Bodyrez pedal... I'm hoping you could help me by figuring out what could be the problem so that I can try and tackle it! My Bodyrez pedal occasionally goes on and off continuously on its own... the red power light goes on and off constantly when this happens. While it does this my signal has this irritating clicking sound. Most often, there isn't an issue... this throws me off, because I figured that if there is an issue with the pedal it should happen all the time! My pedal is connected to an isolated power supply by Donner... and I have an LR Baggs, a Boss DD7, a TC Hall of Fame reverb and a Boss RC30 looper connected to the same isolated power supply... nothing happens to the other pedals when the Bodyrez blinks on and off and creates this clicking sound. When this happens, I detach the power supply to the Bodyrez but I leave the input and output cables connected and the signal flows through without a problem, but obviously without the Bodyrez magic. Please help!

[@JohnsMusicClasses]

Or is there anyway to do a factory reset?

[@McboyLopez]

TC your are killing it......another kool pedal for my gig bag.....time to sell some old pedals on ebay...

[@CarlosCandidoMusic]

Take my money now. This is right up my alley.. You're gonna have to pay for advertising on my board soon!

[@tcelectronic]

***** LOL :D

[@noticemesenpai2113]

I think that's what I've been looking for! How much is it?

[@ktrock77]

I don't know what you guys are so happy about. This thing makes very little difference on my amp. Granted, mine is a small amp. Let me see what it does on a larger PA system.

[@thenashvillebassmentor594]

Hey T.C., how bout a video of this with an EUB upright bass, such as NS? Also a tone print tailored to Acoustic basses, both Upright and AEB?

[@ArchimedesWoo]

Just took delivery of a TC Bodyrez. My Kinkade acoustic fretless bass sounds amazing through it. ;-)

[@tcelectronic]

Fantastic. Great to hear! :-)

[@ArchimedesWoo]

Exactly. ;-)

[@kingrobert1st]

I have a 1984 vintage Kinkade acoustic Jumbo 12 String cutaway. Still gorgeous after all these years. Had 2 acoustic pickups fitted last year maybe needs an enhancer. I don't use an EQ module so it's a direct dry sound. Have a ZOOM multi FX does the job. Say Hi to Johnny for me if you seem him sometimes.

[@ArchimedesWoo]

I have not seen Johnny since I ordered my bass in 1994 as I was by that time an infrequent visitor to the UK at best. I have the honour of owning what I believe to be the only double bass ever made by him. He's a great luthier, and a really nice person. Should I ever return to Bristol I shall certainly visit him. I imagine your guitar is a beautiful example of his work. ;-)

[@kingrobert1st]

Cool...I was wondering who owns the double bass. I remember them (The Kinkade Bros.) making it. My 12 string is still the most precious guitar I ever had...and my offer still stands....show me a better guitar than mine and I will buy it. Which country do you live in? I am English but live in Cologne, Germany.

[@SylviaAdamsMusic]

Brilliant tool! While I'd still prefer to mic a acoustic for recording, that will sound incredible on stage! Best thing is rather then having to mic it live for a nicer realistic sound live, this basically solves any phasing issues a extra mic may cause and background noise being amplified from other people on stage. This is gonna be popular, or it should be anyway! haha

[@tcelectronic]

Brandon Adams glad you like it :)

[@CruisinMac]

Not bad, but I'll stick with my Radial PZ-DI box. It makes ALL my acoustics sound fantastic because it's actually "made" for acoustic instruments. Best part is, I don't have to worry about turning it on or off or even batteries, it works off phantom power. Has controls on it to tweak the EQ stuff too. Just an amazing acoustic DI box and I highly recommend it.

[@stevenbeechey]

im curious as to what these filters would add to a solid body electric. playing hollow-body aswell myself the phase inversion is a nice touch. looks like a cool product.

[@abhiruproy919]

Seems like a mid cut and compression adding pedal.

[@justinmclaren4268]

Abhirup Roy... But it doesn’t carve tone or kill transients. I’ll buy just for phase invert!

[@devonbiker]

I own a Takamine TSF49C with the preamps ability to blend the it's built in CoolTube plus a TRI-AX soundhole pick blended in as well. I always plug into a Award Session AP10 acoustic preamp. Will this BodyRez make any difference for the better? Thanks. Paul

[@JohanFredrikssonCom]

Hello there! I'm curious about this and the "Play Acoustic", is it the same technology? :) I mean, does the bodyrez in the "Play Acoustic" sound as good as this? :-)

[@MsDenver2]

Just bought one for my Maton guitar fab 👍

[@Keldingull]

How low does it go? Can you use acoustic bass guitars? Guitars only but flexible so you can have a slightly dropped tuning? E-standard guitar fixed?

[@Uranium235band3]

Tore you brilliant son of a gun. You guys have done it again. Lend me some cash i'll buy the pedal.

[@giovanniinvito3576]

Hi, can i use this pedal with a Godin ACS in a Quilter tone block 202 electric amplifier? I don't want to buy an acoustic amp. Thank's!

[@BroodingPeeps]

So this is only useful if you use the built in mic of your guitar while playing a live show? I guess recording with an external mic in the studio is going to eliminate the problems this pedal solves.

[@richard.triggs]

Hi, I use a Steel Guitar Black Box with my acoustic. How do you think this pedal would go with it? Worth experimenting with? Would I put before or after the Black Box in the signal chain? Thanks

[@AlexGroen]

So I still need a DI after this? And does it work well with a combinationsystem, like the duosonic in some Epiphones?

[@burrencrawler]

Is it not just eq + comp? I can eq amd i dont want comp...... So should i just stay with my LR Baggs para DI?

[@clintwhite3021]

I have a BBE sonic stomp mini. I wonder if there are similarities…

[@andrewrozell1466]

hey tc! just wondering, will this be applicable with an acoustic guitar that has a passive magnetic soundhole pickup? like the ES-GO on the Taylor Gs Mini for example.

[@godzilla964]

Could I import acoustic impulses into the pedal. For example 3 Sigma's acoustic IR's?

[@aaronabubo]

Does the USB input mean this thing will have toneprint?

[@imlacsina]

Would it work with those passive transducer type of undersaddle pickups?

[@martinrindalsholt]

Will this work with a magnetic sounhole pickup as well?

[@Schneiderrst]

hello, this works too with an nylon string guitar? thanks

[@Steve564ify]

How is it with magnetic/microphone pickups like the seymour duncan mag mic and fishman blend pickups?

[@rolando0572]

i have the Tc body rez and the TC Electronic Spark Mini Boost Pedal..where in the chain or how i put it or who goes first

[@dogmeister09]

Will the work on my Line 6 JTV Variax?

[@rolando0572]

if i want to use the tc park mini booster with the body rez where i put the bodyrez

[@sindsygeinuit]

Så gjorde I de sgu igen, drenge... super fedt fundet på

[@tcelectronic]

sindsygeinuit Tak :)

[@zumbigod]

I really want to hear this on my semi hollow acoustic/electric hybrid. The saddles themselves are the piezos. It's the graphtech ghost pickup system. Has anyone at T.C. tried this? Also, yes, how much? I love your pedals!

[@tcelectronic]

Raj Soni Thanks, mate! Actually we haven't tested it on a semi hollow body yet, though that does sound interesting. We'll try it as soon as possible. It'll be available in September for 99.99$. :)

[@zumbigod]

Sweet! I have the schecter c1 a/e. Lemme know if y'all do end up testing it. Eventually I'll get to do the same once it arrives at my local shop!

[@zumbigod]

Cheers!

[@zumbigod]

So small indeed! The mini lineup is quite nice. I'm very tempted to create a "mini" board!

[@MichaelFalco42]

Is there a firmware update? Or is the USB port there for something else?

[@franciscodominguez1827]

I just got this, I really liked it! BUT when I hold the switch to mute the signal I unplugged my guitar and I got that horrible POW from the speaker, I mean, the guitar signal was Muted but still got the POW when I unplugged my guitar, Can u Help me?

[@Markgogole]

If you have a Taylor guitar, this pedal is a must :)

[@timyork07]

The website you linked in the info, doesn't list any information about the enhancer. I am really interested in this pedal and would love to know where I can purchase one.

[@tcelectronic]

Tim York Glad it has peaked your interest :). It'll be available in September at your local guitar shop for 99.99$ MAP. More info and demos of the pedal is coming up ASAP. Stay tuned!

[@audiojunkiemusic]

Does this work with a soundhole pickup?

[@HL-OOI]

Is it ok to use with Fishman flex blend? 😁

[@boyan.guitar]

how would it work on duncan mag moc with the mic out?

[@hevertonrocha7707]

Fantastic!!!

[@cdcgb1]

Sold.

[@Laguitarradejuancho]

Great guys!!

[@pedrovenegas-rodriguez8962]

shut up!! and take my money!!! (yes, again..) :)

[@dalebrown9376]

Will there be TonePrints available for this? I'm really excited by this and curious as to how this will be able to slim down my flight pedalboard!

[@tcelectronic]

***** sorry, man. It's not TonePrint enabled

[@kma5699]

+TC Electronic What is the mini USB supposed to be for then? I didn't get a manual with mine (bought used). Is it supposed to have a manual with it?

[@tcelectronic]

k ma the USB is there for potential future firmware updates :) you can find the manual for the pedal at www.tcelectronic.com/bodyrez/support

[@bossgt100presets3]

It's all about eq,right?

[@nfn16076]

Are they ok to use on A Taylor es 2?

[@alkay3661]

Is it effective on nylon acoustics?

[@SoMyungJung]

No XLR out? Argh... Too bad. Sounds amazing though. Recommended for all acoustic players. Wonder how it's gonna sound on a acoustic bass or other piezo equipped instruments.

[@tcelectronic]

So Myung Jung it'll work wonders on all piezo outfitted instruments :) For XLR out, check out Play Acoustic by our sister company TC-Helicon www.tc-helicon.com/en/products/play-acoustic/

[@elgeeMusic1]

Cool pedal ! Does it also work with nylon strings?

[@tcelectronic]

Laurent Guerrero yes :)

[@DaveLovallo]

Damn you THIS + Polytune clip ! Stop!! I only have so much $$$ :) Date on BodyRez release?

[@tcelectronic]

Dave Lovallo. haha! :) BodyRez will be out September 29th.

[@AleksanderLydkunst]

What on earth happened to this? Only ones I can find listed are all at a premium, did you guys stop manufacturing these?😢

[@Whitty43]

when you use the feedback suppresser can you still use the effect at same time? that make sense?

[@tcelectronic]

+Ian Whitfield yes. They're engaged simultaneously :)

[@Whitty43]

+TC Electronic thanks for getting back to me 👍

[@Whitty43]

+TC Electronic Hi just purchased the bodyrez (took my time i know) But can you tell me, would I still eq on my desk or does this pedal sort out eq by itself? cheers

[@gmonsterlovesoats]

+Ian Whitfield I set the eq on the desk to get a good sound (i have the eq on my guitar at the mid point on everything). the bodyrez makes it sound fuller and warmer. I've got an old 1998 Taylor 714ce with the old fishman prefix blend system in it. It always sounded incredible before but I was blown away when I switched on the bodyrez. I didnt really think it would make a huge difference. It really did!

[@Whitty43]

+Gareth Maude thanks for reply Gareth. I've been using it for few weeks now and dialed in great sound. I was putting the body rez on full to begin with but too much compression. I set it to about 10 o clock now and eq the desk and I am getting the best sound I've ever had live now.

[@shasthaliyanage]

What is the Guitar Model?

[@AMH4brothers]

Trading my sorrows @2:45? Cool!

[@GIGeorge23]

I want to hear how it sounds on electric bass

[@richarddwjensen]

There have been some really great questions from commenters about the problems with demoing this product with the Taylor Expression System as opposed to a regular piezo undersaddle guitar. Instead of addressing these educated comments you have only replied to people who are praising this product based on a single, thus far seemingly misleading video. What's the deal?

[@tcelectronic]

Richard Jensen It was designed for regular undersaddle pickups, so it'll of course work wonders on that. It's the same technology that can be found in TC-Helicon's Play Acoustic, which has been tested with several different acoustic guitars. Here's a demo Tore and Tom did with a common acoustic Ibanez guitar. Check it out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIGXpZ1qlLKCna8

[@EllBailz]

What model of Taylor was used in the video?

[@philippreichel4044]

It's a 810e (2014) with the ES-2

[@zcerveza]

I use the LR Baggs M1A in my Gibson...would this pedal be useful for live performance or recording?

[@TheTurdEye]

I want to know too

[@chickittypok]

So how does this work on electrics with piezo saddles? Also semihollow es 335 type electrics nore specifically. Interested to hear it with a godin montreal v1

[@tcelectronic]

chickittypok it works great on electrics with piezo saddles :)

[@jeraul1]

Hy, one question, how will sound if we use magnetic pickups?

[@tcelectronic]

Ruja Sebastian Raul the effect won't be as massive as with piezo pickups, but it will definitely add some shine and body to your tone :)

[@GiobbeOfficial]

Hi there guys. Simple question: Do you think it is good for acoustic guitars with soundhole LR BAGGS M1A PICKUP??? Thanks !

[@tcelectronic]

+F. Giobbe - it'll work great with soundhole pickups as well :)

[@GiobbeOfficial]

Hope so guys! Someone from your technical support said something totally different: Your request (#214794) has been updated. Reply to this email or click the link below: support.tcelectronic.com/requests/214794 Risposta fornita da: Nicolas, 29 mar, 16:34: Dear Fabio, Bodyrez is designed to work with Piezo pickups. If you use a soundhole pickup, it is probably either a magnetic, or condenser microphone, and in both case it will not give good results. Best regards Nicolas

[@tcelectronic]

F. Giobbe - It'll of course work best with Piezo pickups, since that's what it was specifically designed for. But you will still get a sonic improvement when using soundhole pickups. Although not as huge as with Piezos :)

[@fretwiz1]

Has anybody tried this on a nylon string? Wondering how it sounds compared to the AURA

[@tcelectronic]

We've tried it. It's designed for western guitars and specifically piezo pickups, but it adds clarity and tone to classic guitars as well. Haven't tried the AURA, so I can't really tell you how they compare.

[@taggtr68]

I use the Body Rez on my nylon string guitar and it's phenomenal! Haven't used my Aura since. But I do want to try and incorporate the two together and see what happens. In very loud concert situations I do switch it to flip the phase to prevent the low end feedback. I like the 2 o'clock setting in normal gig settings, and the 3-4 o'clock setting when the phase is flipped over so I don't lose too much body.

[@fretwiz1]

Thanks Troy!

[@fretwiz1]

Is this the same as the Body Rez function on the VoiceLive 3 Extreme?

[@calebbeattie4512]

Is this pedal analog or digital?

[@gkatsuura]

When is the release date?

[@tcelectronic]

Gabriel Katsuura September 29th :)

[@BillyMoonMan]

Not that it need it buy has there been a software update for this yet? Just curious.

[@tcelectronic]

+Billy Moon - nope, no update yet, and no update needed :)

[@poppacooter]

i got one yesterday and did the button pressed while plugging it in to reduce feedback and it worked but now it always is on. How do i reset it back to the footswitch being power on and off?

[@gmonsterlovesoats]

Does the led go from red to green when you press it? if so, thats reversing the phase. to go back to regular on/off, unplug the power and whilst holdong the foot switch down, plug the power back in.

[@poppacooter]

thanks

[@pecavallo]

Nice product for a simple setup avoiding pre-amps and compressors.. not as tweakable, but I guess the aim is simplicity.

[@tcelectronic]

Pablo Cavallo the aim is exactly that :) If you want more tweakability then I can recommend TC-Helicon's Play Acoustic or VoiceLive 3 www.tc-helicon.com/en/products/

[@normc8169]

Wonder if it would be ok with LR Baggs tru mic Anthem SL acoustic pickup ?

[@tcelectronic]

Should sound tops! 👍

[@normc8169]

TC Electronic Tks. It'll be my next buy.

[@Aaron-jn9me]

Doesn't sound I like the same thing when the pedal is on?

[@ing.nicola1706]

+Blacksmith Channel fore me no , i'm buying it...

[@fuzzmangr]

You should make a demo with a 200$ guitar. With taylor isn't fare.

[@FlyingsCool]

Manos Fuzzman I doubt they want you to believe it's a magic box :)

[@BillyMoonMan]

Look up tc Helicon play acoustic. Same deal with vocal. Plenty of demos with different guitars with that.

[@mminjarez]

+Manos Fuzzman I've tried with both, the result is the same...AMAZING

[@JersonAnthony]

Will this work with acoustic basses..??

[@tcelectronic]

Jerson Anthony yes it will :)

[@rgjmce666]

Does it make the acoustic any louder?

[@tcelectronic]

Ross Mc no, it doesn't add volume or gain. Just EQ and Compression :)

[@rgjmce666]

Ah ok, is there anything that would do that

[@tcelectronic]

Ross Mc you can always control the volume on the PA or your guitars pickup system :)

[@rgjmce666]

Yes but the pickup isn't all that loud. Although the battery hasn't been charged yet, that could help.

[@DoAnhQuanDoAnhQuan]

can i use it to turn my electric guitar sound acoustic ??

[@tcelectronic]

+Anh Quân no, that's not what it does. It simply applies some EQ, compression and other secret tone tricks in order to enhance the sound of acoustic under-saddle pickups and soundhole pickups.

[@TheWoollyMammoth]

Can this be used on acoustic bass?

[@tcelectronic]

TheWoollyMammoth sure :)

[@epv1]

When and where can I buy this?

[@tcelectronic]

epv1 at your local TC dealer or online around September 29th :)

[@joelpickett812]

I'll buy one for my telecaster

[@tcelectronic]

Joel Pickett It's specifically designed to enhance the sound of acoustic instruments, but I say go for it, Joel! :D

[@bipolar344]

Can I use it with ukulele ?

[@tcelectronic]

Michael Chan yes you can :)

[@masonkanterbury3007]

...restoring your old sound after you were tricked into getting a piezo pickup installed. OR you could just mic it in and not drill a hole into the undersaddle to get one of those accursed pickups.

[@9_reestudio352]

what is usb port for?

[@GlennMichaelThompson]

It's for firmware updates. I saw a similar question below, and that was T.C. Electronics' answer.

[@shckltnebay]

Why no volume control?

[@tcelectronic]

+Sin sin sinner because you can control that from your guitar :)

[@shckltnebay]

not with a passive K&K

[@fabiobass2325]

Sweet

[@tcelectronic]

Fabio Bass thanks :)

[@alanredversangel]

Sounds great, and that's the main thing. Hopefully people realise you still really need a DI to sound anywhere near good.

[@PabloEscobar-wh3dv]

What is DI?