12 best acoustic guitar pickups

Product description

The Pure Mini is a transducer-only system. No battery, no onboard electronics, just the pure pickups. Don't be fooled by the sound of some competitors' "thin sounding" passive systems. The Pure Systems are definitely different. They sound full and rich and have sufficient output to drive most amps and PA systems directly, without a preamp! Advantages of the Pure Guitar System The special Pure surface transducers transmit a significant portion of the soundboard because they are not as close to the strings as an under-saddle pickup. Each of the 3 transducers is designed to pick up a specific string pair, but also "listens" to the adjacent area around the bridge. The Pure pickups are not under pressure and therefore do NOT sound percussive or harsh. The Pure System reproduces all strings nicely balanced, a known problem with under-saddle pickups. The Pure System sounds great just in passive mode! Unlike under-saddle pickups which passively can sound thin and trebley, the passive PURE system puts out a nicely balanced, warm, full range signal. Feedback Resistance How safe is the Pure System with feedback? Due to the Pure System's location on the bridge plate under the bridge, feedback resistance is comparable to under-saddle transducers. Technically, a pickup installed in or on the bridge is a lot less likely to feedback than one which is attached to the open sound board. The 1/8" thin sound board can act like a diaphragm and vibrate along with loud sound-signals from speaker cabinets. This is the kind of feedback you experience on an acoustic guitar. The thicker bridge area is a lot harder to be set into vibration from an outside source simply because of its mass. In our tests with both, steel string and classic guitars equipped with an under-saddle pickup plus the Pure System, we were able to achieve about the same gain-before-feedback with both systems.

• Three Transducer Pickup System for Steel String Guitars
• Includes 1/4" Endpin Jack
• Pre-wired, No Soldering Required
• High Output - No Battery Required!

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this work on a three string mountain dulcimer
Answer:	If you are building a fulcimer, I think so, otherwise I don't know how you would install it. They are mounted under the bridge plate ( superglued). UNLESS you are building the instrument, I don't know how you would install it. You also have to drill the jack mount to the end of the dulcimer. I own a 4 string dulcimer and there is no way to install.
Question:	I removed a k&k, one of the super glued heads was ruined. can i get good response with 2 heads only? maybe on a small guitar of uke
Answer:	You still should get sound. I am not sure how good it will be. I have not had any experience with this.
Question:	Is this a good option for a big guitar such as a Martin HD28V? I am under the impression that this is for smaller guitars
Answer:	No, it will work fine in your HD28V - I put one in an HD28 and it sounded great. The mini captures the true essence of your guitar and every one I've installed (mostly in my own guitars), has sounded full and balanced.
Question:	How do you install this
Answer:	It is installed by applying superglue to the pick ups and gluein them to the bridge plate inside the guitar. It comes with a set up jig and some putty to make sure everything is aligned properly. An average do it yourselfer should be able to accomplish this project, but a luthier would probably do it for around $50. They do sound great by the way in my custom 28.

• Reducing Noise – DSS-6 is a passive guitar pickup (no battery is needed). It uses the magnetic field to collect the string vibration and pass it to the speaker, which is not affected by the external environment so that effectively reduces noise.
• Solid Mahogany Housing - Solid Mahogany Housing can transmit acoustic vibrations stably, providing a balanced and clear tone. Also, the vintage Mahogany appearance with natural pattern matches every acoustic guitar.
• Volume & Tone Control - Provide volume control and tone control. It's easy to adjust the sound to get the best string balance.
• Sweet and Clear Sound - DSS-6 adopts double coil technology to reduce noise and feedback, ensuring the sound is sweet and clear. (Please work with AMP to receive sound)
• Easy Installation – Install in the soundhole and don’t need to drill. Soundhole diameter range: 3.8”/96.6mm~3.94”/102mm. Note: Suitable for 6-string acoustic guitar but does not work with 3/4 size acoustic guitars like Taylor baby series, little martin series.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the pickup loud enough to use in a party
Answer:	The volume depends on the amp you use.
Question:	Where do I find the male/male cable needed to run from the pickup to the amp, this has a female output
Answer:	Dear TDW,This has a female output.if there are any problems please feel free to contact customer service first through the order page and we will provide you with professional debugging guidance.
Question:	does this pickup work with nylon string guitars? If not, any suggestions? Thanks
Answer:	Dear customer,No, it doesn't. We kindly suggest you could please feel free to contact customer service first through the order page and we will provide you with professional debugging guidance.
Question:	Will this work with coated metal strings
Answer:	Yes, it works on my coated phosphor bronze strings.

Product features

Humbucking model

Donner passive acoustic guitar pickup features stacked coils so that It can effectively reduce noise and provide excellent string-to-string balance and acoustic clarity.

Volume & tone control

It's easy to adjust the sound to get the best string balance and achieve the effect you want.

Soundhole clip cushion

Ensuring that the pickup and audio cable are installed firmly and do not damage the guitar.

Specification：

Pickup Theory: Cutting Magnetic Lines

Pickup Type: Humbucking Passive

Housing: SOLID Mahogany Housing

Connection Method: 64cm instrument cable with 3.5mm and 6.35mm jacks

Fit Minimum Soundhole Diameter: 3.8” (96.6 mm)

Easy Installation

No drilling hole, fast installation, just plug and play.

1. Take out the pickup and toward the 3.5mm jack side to the guitar bridge.

2. Slip the pickup into the soundhole from the high E string side. (Lose the string if it's too tight)

3. Clip both sides of the pickup to the edge of the pan

4. Push the pickup to the end of the fingerboard as closely as possible.

• Passive, don’t need batteries, don't pick up the signal processing, provide the original signal to players like passive sound pickup.
• Adjustable:12 adjustable head (high and low adjustable).By adjusting, you can get the tone you want. Soundhole diameter range: min.=3.8”/96.6mm; max.=3.94”/102mm. Please work with AMP to receive sound
• Provide volume control, tone control, Easy installation with no alteration.
• Sound Seeker12 is a passive pickup system, which adopts double coil technology to ensure the sweet and clear sound. Suitable for 6-string acoustic guitar and 12-string acoustic guitar. Note: Does not work with 3/4 size acoustic guitars like Taylor baby series, little martin series
• Humbucking model features stacked coils to eliminate noise.Excellent string-to-string balance and acoustic clarity.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the guitar have to be acoustic electric? Can it be a regular, non electric, acoustic guitar
Answer:	Just has to have steel strings
Question:	Does it come in any other color
Answer:	No
Question:	Can it permanently installed
Answer:	Yes. If anything, permanent installation is the best way to go with this product. Some drilling of the guitar body would be required. However, there are accessories included to allow for use without permanent installation.
Question:	Will this work with a parlor size guitar? Is there enough wire to reach already drilled endpin hole
Answer:	I believe it will work for a parlor size ... depends more on the sound hole diameter than the length of the cord. I have this on a 000 sized Martin guitar and the cord reaches outside the sound hole and up over the back of the heel, then down the back and attaches to my guitar strap, so the cord should be plenty long enough.

Product features

Humbucking model

Humbucking model features stacked coils to eliminate noise.Excellent string-to-string balance and acoustic clarity. Sound Seeker is a passive pickup system, which adopts double coil technology to ensure the sweet and clear sound.

12 adjustable head

Adjustable:12 adjustable head (high and low adjustable).By adjusting, you can get the tone you want. The anti-interference ability is greatly enhanced under the premise. The same 12 adjustable head design widens the range of the picked strings, and the 12 adjustable head advantage is that you can get more adjustable pick-up adjustments and easy to change to a 12-string guitar.

Volume &tone control

Easy to install & Quick-mount

No drilling hole, no battery required, fast installation, just plug and play.

It's easy to adjust the sound to get the best string balance and dynamic frequency.

Internal installation

To place in guitar straps buckle a 12 mm diameter holes to install the pick-up tail nail, the holster pick-up end nails are removed, pin the tail with the hand out from hole to the outside of the guitar tighten nut (note: because the reinforcement plate thickness of the guitar is different so to adjust pick-up tail nail until appropriate) after good pick-up tail nail installation, arrange pick-up to stick with accessories in the ribs inside the guitar. To button pick-up lines, prevent making noise, loosen the clamp on both sides of the, put the pick-up in the sound hole position, every guitar string alignment between two head, then tighten the clamp.Finally, adjust the 12 according to the guitar head let a sensitive to the size of each string you need an ideal state.

• ★ FITS in soundholes from 3.88” (98.5 mm) to 3.94” (100mm) diameter. ★ HIGH impedance passive design, no battery required.
• ★ BUILT with Customized Rare Earth Neodymium Magnet and Single Coil with Handwound Oxygen-Free Copper.
• ★ SOLID Beech Wood Housing for better transmission of Acoustic Vibrations with Super String Balance and Pure Acoustic Clarity.
• ★ CAME with Customized Studio Grade Lossless Transmission Audio Cable.
• ★ QUICK Installation and Storage, no drilling required, harmless for guitars. ★ DOES not work with nylon guitar strings but only works with steel-string acoustic guitars. ★ DOES not work with 3/4-size guitars like Taylor Baby, Little Martin series.

User questions & answers

Question:	will this work on a vintage ovation balladeer without drilling
Answer:	You can't drill a hole in your vintage ovation balladeer. Because the back of the guitar is not made from wood but a composite material. We suggest purchasing NEO-SP30 soundhole pickup or SBT-10 soundboard transducer for your guitar. And please note NEO-SP30 only fit for steel-string acoustic guitars whose soundhole diameter is between 3.82" to 4.33".
Question:	Can I connect this to a loop pedal
Answer:	Yes, you can connect to the loop pedal and then to the amplifier.
Question:	Do I need to loosen the strings to insert it
Answer:	Usually, there is no need to loosen the strings for installation. But if your guitar soundhole diameter is as close to the minimum size that we described (3.82” to 4.33”) or your string is too tight to get through, and it’s not so easy to install the pickup on your guitar, we recommend to loosen the strings for easier installation.
Question:	Can this pickup detect guitar drumming ( hitting the guitar body to make it sound like a drum
Answer:	Yes, it can detect the tapping sound. But the tapping sound from Amumu NEO-SP30/31 is not as big as the sound from Amumu SBT-10 because SBT-10 is a vibration transducing pickup which transduces all the signal from the soundboard and the body. We suggest you try Amumu SBT-10

Product description

Woody HC Hum-Canceling Soundhole Pickup Walnut. One of three choices in Seymour Duncan's Woody Series, The Woody HC Hum-Canceling Soundhole Pickup features instant mounting and unmounting, along with a great-looking maple cover that will look unobtrusively fantastic on your guitar. More importantly, if you already love the sound of your acoustic, this pickup will passively amplify your sound without anything to detract from it. Especially great for singer-songwriters and folk strummers, the Woody Series pickups offer a moderate response that gives you plenty of amplification while allowing your guitar to blend nicely with vocals and other instruments. The Woody HC will fit nearly any acoustic guitar's soundhole, with a radius range from 3.85" to 4.10". It's priced to fit the budgets of most musicians, and is a much more affordable alternative to buying a mic for acoustic amplification. (Chose your color from the drop down menu)

• Quick-mount
• passive
• magnetic soundhole pickupHum cancelingModerate outputInstant mountHoused in maple cover and double pottedWarm and rich tone with no 60-cycle humGreat for strumming and delicate fingerstyle playingIncludes studio-quality 14' cableWorks with any guitar amplifier (acoustic guitar amp preferred)
• or plugged directly into PA systems or mixing consoles

User questions & answers

Question:	can I use this and conect it to the preamp my dean exotic has
Answer:	Yes.
Question:	will this work with a acoustic guitar mounted pre amp
Answer:	Not without extensive modification. The pickup has a 10+ foot core with a 1/4 inch plug on the end. (Intended to plug into a pedal board or amp.). To run it into an onboard preamp, you'd have to cut the cord, run it through the sound hole, and solder it to the preamp... Probably not worth it.
Question:	Will this work plugged into my B100 Acoustic bass amp
Answer:	yes you can use is for a acoustic bass amp but i dont know if you can fit that pick-up in a acoustic bass i hade to cut a little peace out of my guaitar to git it in the sond hole
Question:	Whats different between this and the seymour duncan woody series sc sa-3sc
Answer:	The SC series are single coil pickups, while the HC are hum-cancelling (humbucker). Single coil pickups tend to have a more open, brighter sound but can be more susceptible to hum and noise depending on your stage situation. Humbucker pickups cancel the hum and noise, but also some highs so the sound is thicker and warmer.

Product description

This value-priced cousin of the Rare Earth pickup shares the same neodymium magnet structure for exceptional string balance and sparkling acoustic clarity. The Neo-D's low-profile, high-impedance design needs no battery. Available in Single Coil and Humbucking models. Easy installation with no alteration!

• The Neo-D’s low-profile, high-impedance design needs no battery.
• Easy installation with no alteration!

User questions & answers

Question:	is it a passieve or not
Answer:	Yes, it is passive. Fishman makes this neo-d passive with humbucker to help with slight humming noise that can potentially come from the pickup depending on your system and usage.Both work well, but if you are worried about stage noise coming from the pickup, etc, I would consider paying more for the humbucker version. However, it depends on your usage and needs. Of course, there are other Fishman pickups as well, but we would need to know more about your goals in order to help you pick up the right pickup. Please let us know if you need further assistance. Thanks!
Question:	How long is the cord
Answer:	the cord is 9.5 feet long.
Question:	Will it work with nylon strings
Answer:	These types of pickups will not work on nylon strings. It is a magnetic pickup so it can only sense the vibrations from metal objects. For nylon strings, use a piezo or transducer pickup instead. See this wikipedia excerpt for info: "A magnetic pickup consists of a permanent magnet with a core of material such as alnico or ceramic, wrapped with a coil of several thousand turns of fine enameled copper wire. The pickup is most often mounted on the body of the instrument, but can be attached to the bridge, neck or pickguard, as on many electro-acoustic archtop jazz guitars and string basses. The permanent magnet creates a magnetic field; the motion of the vibrating steel strings disturbs the field, and the changing magnetic flux induces a voltage in the coil. This signal is then carried to amplification or recording equipment via a cable. There may also be an internal preamplifier stage between the pickup and cable."
Question:	Can anyone comment on the process involved with running the cable through the guitar to make permamnent? Thx
Answer:	This is not the kind to drill a hole in your guitar and make it permanent. There other ones make to do that. My guitar is ventage made before they had built in pickups for this kind of guitar. It was strongly suggested not to drill a hole in it so I got this pick up. It works great for me and getting another one for my ventage 12 string. Whether you drill a hole in it depends of the quality of your guitar and age. If you do have it done I would suggest getting a profesional guitar tech do it. It is more involved than just drilling a hole in it. If you can afford it I would suggest getting one with the pick up built in from the factory. I got another guitar for places I don't want to take my good guitars to for $170 from a pawn shop and it sounds ok. So in short this one is not made to do that. there are several ones that are made to do that, and a professional guitar tech will be able to tell you which one will fit & work best in your guitar.

Product features

Fishman Neo-D Magnetic Soundhole

This cousin of the Rare Earth pickup shares the same neodymium magnet structure for exceptional string balance and sparkling acoustic clarity. The Neo-D’s low-profile, high-impedance design needs no battery.

Inspired

We love music, and we are continually inspired by musicians to create tools for them that in turn motivate us forward.

Performance

We are always striving to perform at our highest levels, delivering value and quality, and respecting our customers’ hard work and investment in our products.

Technology

Since the very beginning, Fishman has been about making intricate technologies workable for musicians. Harnessing them in ways that are functional, affordable, robust and repeatable.

Neo-D Soundhole Pickup Features:

- Neodymium magnet structure for exceptional string balance and sparkling acoustic clarity.

- Low profile, high-impedance design needs no battery.

- Easy installation with no alteration, plug and play right out of the box.

- Excellent string-to-string balance and acoustic clarity.

- Fits in soundholes as small as 3-7/8″ (98.5 mm) diameter.

Product description

The Seymour Duncan Woody HC Hum-Canceling Soundhole Pickup uses Stack technology to deliver full-bodied tone without noise or hum. If you have to play near neon signs or fluorescent lights, the Woody HC is the Seymour Duncan pickup to get for your acoustic guitar.

• Transducer: Magnetic
• Placement: Soundhole
• Jack: 1/4" male
• Color: Maple

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it have a lot of noise since you can't put a feedback plug in the guitar? Also, can i plug it directly into my Line6 amp(4 electric guitar
Answer:	Feedback would depend on your situation, proximity to speakers, size of room, volume level, etc. I never use feedback plug because that's never an issue for us. Yes, you can plug into any amp or preamp. It doesn't have a lot of volume by itself being a passive pickup, so I would recommend plugging into an amp or preamp if going directly into a system.
Question:	Has anyone compared this to the "XL" version, is it worth the price difference
Answer:	The XL is only different in that it has adjustable pole pieces to balance your string outputs. These lower cost "portable" pickup solutions are not EVER the best sounding, BUT if you purchase an external acoustic guitar PRE-AMP you will find the resulting sound competes with the $300-$400 acoustic/electric guitar setups which always employ a built-in preamp. Then the only drawback as I see it would be esthetics. That's the tradeoff for using a temporary or portable pickup. In my considered opinion a preamp is a must. AND as with all acoustic guitar setups, use an amplifier Fender, Fishman, AER, Marshall, Boss, etc designed for acoustic guitar. Reason being that, Electric Guitar Amps are not generally designed to amplify sounds over 5KHZ. An acoustic guitar should run through an amp designed to reproduce 7KHZ+ faithfully! No acoustic pickup sounds very good running through an electric guitar amplifier. Conclusion. Want this or any pickup on your acoustic to shine; Buy the pickup of your choice, an in-line external preamp and an Acoustic Guitar Amplifier. You may have to drop about $1000 in the long run, but you'll have a lifetime of LOUD Acoustic Guitar Joy my friend!
Question:	Can I use it on the little Martin Lxk
Answer:	The Woody HC is designed to fit "into standard 3.75" (94mm) to 4" (100mm) sound holes." If the Martin has a sound hole within this range, it should fit. Instructions are included it the packaging. If you don't know the sound hole dimensions, check with Martin.
Question:	Can this be installed and easily removed when needed? thanks
Answer:	Yes, it is very easy to install and remove.

Product description

Introduction:

Donner transducer TP-1 pickup has a volume control so you can adjust the volume level to avoid feedback squeal.

installation quick and easy, with self- adhesive, can be reused or not hurt your musical instruments.

no need to punch hole.

no battery needed.

available for acoustic&classical guitars, cellos, banjos, ukuleles, mandolins, violins, drums and many more.

mini design, brass plating material plug, anti noise disturbance. 3.5mm output jack

self-adhesive

3.5mm male Plug

3 meter cable

volume adjustment knob

6.35Mm(1/4 inch) male plug

package included:

1 x Donner transducer TP-1 pickups> 1 x Mounting tape(hook + loop )

3 x stickers

1 x 10 ft amplifier cable (standard 1/4" Connector)

1 x 1/8 inch plug Male to 1/4 inch jack female stereo Adapter.

• Low profile design pickup, self-adhesive, fit most of the string instruments like acoustic, guitar, ukulele, violin, Mandolin, etc.
• Premium-quality reproduction of sound, excellent at minimizing noise interference. Please stick the piezo pads on instrument tightly to receive sound perfectly
• Compact with 10 ft amplifier cable(1/4" connector) and 1 extra sticker.
• Equipped with volume control, volume adjustable for avoiding squeal feedback; provide crystal and clear sound.
• Easy installation, no batteries needed, self-adhesive can attach to the surface near around the soundhole without causing any damage to your instruments.

User questions & answers

Question:	How does it turn on? (Or is mine defective
Answer:	is your volume on the pickup turned up? is it plugged in correctly? you should be able to tap on it and hear the noise through the amp.
Question:	Will this work if I stick it on the composite side (back) of my Ovation
Answer:	It will stick to your forehead, if you place it there, but the sound quality will suffer if you do that. Seriously though, before you stick it anywhere, hold it in different places on your guitar with it plugged into the amp so you can choose a location that produces the best tone. I had one of the original Ovations, so I am familiar with their construction. I can't predict the best spot. You just have to try it before you stick it. BTW: The plug end that goes into the transducer is a small jack vs the standar 1/4" jack that plugs into the amp. (BTW, they send a bunch of stuff you don't need)
Question:	How long is the cable provided
Answer:	According to the details it's 3 meters. Kind of short if you're using it to perform and need to be able to move around. Perfect if being used by the amp to practice.
Question:	So does this stick to the outside of the guitar/uke/banjo
Answer:	Yes but it is easily removed. As a side note, it is extremely sound sensitive. As a result, I wound up putting 3 layers of stickers on it to deaden it a bit. You need to play around with different locations on your instrument.

Product features

Product details

• 3.5mm output jack
• Self-adhesive
• 3.5mm male plug
• 3 meter cable
• Volume adjustment knob
• 6.35mm(1/4 inch) male plug

Product description

You want some more OOMPH from your acoustic guitar but don't want to break the bank installing a top-of-the-line pickup. Get your classical rock on with a clip-on pickup that will turn your acoustic guitar into an electric wonder with minimal cost or set-up. This microphone clips into your guitar's sound hole and plugs into any standard 1/4" input, turning your acoustic ballads into rock operas without leaving you a poor boy down on the corner playing for nickels to pay for your hobby.



Get a clip-on pickup and turn your acoustic jams all the way up to eleven.

• Guitar pickup fits full size & 3/4 size guitars with 6 or 12 strings
• Has a 9 foot cable with a 1/4" mono jack to plug into an amplifier or other audio input
• Easy to install | Turn your acoustic into an acoustic electric guitar
• Clips to your acoustic guitars soundhole and connects to the audio input with a standard 1/4" connector
• Captures mechanical vibrations and converts them to an electrical signal which can then be amplified, recorded, or broadcast

User questions & answers

Question:	How do I get rid of the continous hum when I plug it on an acoustic - electric amplifier (epiphone) & electric amplifier (Fender
Answer:	Have you tried switching your cable? I've never gotten any humming when playing this, either through a tube or solid state amp.
Question:	Can this be used on a Martin LX1E
Answer:	You'll have no problems using this on your Martin.
Question:	Would this work with a Little Martin 3/4 guitar
Answer:	ONLY if the sound hole is AT LEAST 3&5/8"--it is a TIGHT fit for my single 0 dirty 30's recording king guitar.HOWEVER--it installs easily once you "get the hang" of the pu design.
Question:	Can this be used for Rocksmith? Acoustic guitar for rocksmith? And also please let me know if it is good/poorly
Answer:	Not sure what Rocksmith requires, but the output of these pickups is a standard 1/4" male jack. The quality is fair to good. Certainly worth the money. Hope that helps!

• Sweet and Clear Sound - DSS-6A is an active guitar pickup and needs a 9v battery (INCLUDED). It adopts double coil technology to reduce noise and feedback, ensuring the sound is sweet and clear. (Please work with AMP to receive sound)
• MIC Pickup - being able to pick up the authentic acoustic tone and every detailed sound like the overtone, contributing to warm and complex sound.
• 6 Adjustable Heads - by adjusting the heads, you can change the distance between strings and poles, so that you can get the tone you want.
• Solid Mahogany Housing - Solid Mahogany Housing can transmit acoustic vibrations stably, providing a balanced and clear tone. Also, the vintage Mahogany appearance with natural pattern matches every acoustic guitar.
• Soundhole diameter range: 3.8”/96.6mm~3.94”/102mm. Note: Suitable for 6-string acoustic guitar but does not work with 3/4 size acoustic guitars like Taylor baby series, little martin series.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the installation easy
Answer:	Yes, easy Installation, only install in the soundhole and don’t need to drill.
Question:	Do I need to install batteries
Answer:	Dear Larissa Anne Wilson，Yes, you only need to install it in the soundhole. It is very easy and doesn’t need to drill.
Question:	Can the tone be adjusted
Answer:	Dear customer,Yes, you could change the distance between strings and poles and then you will get the tone that you need.
Question:	Are there requirements for the diameter range of the guitar sound hole
Answer:	Dear Billie berry,The soundhole diameter range is 3.8”96.6mm~3.94”102mm. It is suitable for 6-string acoustic guitar but does not work with 34 size acoustic guitars like Taylor baby series, little martin series.

Product features

Humbucking model

Features stacked coils so that it can effectively reduce noise and provide excellent string-to-string balance and acoustic clarity.

6 Adjustable heads

By adjusting the heads, you can change the distance between strings and poles, so that you can get the tone you want.

MIC pickup

The MIC pickup enables Donner DSS-6A to pick up not only the authentic acoustic tone but also some special sound such as the overtone, contributing to the warm and complex sound.

Specification：

Pickup Theory: Cutting Magnetic Lines

Pickup Type: Humbucking Active

Housing: SOLID Mahogany Housing

Connection Method: 64cm instrument cable with 3.5mm and 6.35mm jacks

Soundhole diameter range: 3.8”/96.6mm~3.94”/102mm.

Easy installation

No drilling hole, fast installation, just plug and play.

1. Take out the pickup and toward the 3.5mm jack side to the guitar bridge.

2. Slip the pickup into the soundhole from the high E string side. (Lose the string if it's too tight)

3. Clip both sides of the pickup to the edge of the pan

4. Push the pickup to the end of the fingerboard as closely as possible.

Product description

No battery, No onboard electronics, Just the pure pickups.



3 Transducer Pickup System fit for most string music instruments, amplify an upright bass, banjo, violin, ukulele, viola, cello, mandolin, classical guitar, and a resonator guitar.

No Battery Required, No Soldering Required, pre-wired piezo mic save time for you, easy to install, convenient to use.

Material: Plastic

Electronic Part: Metal

Color: black lines, silver tone

Cable Length: approx. 57cm/ 22.44"

3-pack Piezoelectric Disk Dia.: approx. 27mm/ 1.06"

Endpin Jack Dia.: approx. 6mm / 0.24"



Package Contents:

1 x Pickup

1 x cable fixed mount square



Instruction:

1. Take the plastic film down from the back of transducer to expose the adhesive

2. Place the transducer through the sound hole to the lower part of the front body where the guitar produces the best tonal response

3. Drill a hole from inside the body, loosen the end-pin jack nut, insert it to the hole and tighten the nut



Tips:

★Where is the best place to stick the mics ?

Depends on what instrument you are trying to mic. Most instruments the best placement will be directly underneath the saddle/bridge.

★What is the little square plastic piece for ?

You can thread the wire tie thru it in place, then stick the square out of the way and secure the excess cable to it.

★How to use the Self-adhesive ?

Remove the plastic film from the back of the transducer to expose the adhesive.

• 3 Transducer Pickup System fit for most string music instruments, amplify an upright bass, banjo, violin, ukulele, viola, cello, mandolin, and a resonator guitar
• The plastic squares is a self adhesive block to mount the extra wire in your box, without pre amp they will work well.
• No Battery and Soldering Required, pre-wired piezo mic save time for you, easy to install, convenient to use
• Cable Length: approx. 57cm/ 22.44", 3-pack Piezoelectric Disk Dia.: approx. 27mm/ 1.06", Endpin Jack Dia.: approx. 6mm / 0.24"
• Material: Plastic, Electronic Part: Metal, Color: black lines, silver tone (Any other problem about product or replacement, please help to contact us, The way to Contact Seller: Find your order -- Contact Seller, then email to us, thanks.)

User questions & answers

Question:	Do I need a pre amp to use this or can I just plug it directly to the amp
Answer:	Depends. If you are near the amp, you can plug straight in. If you are on stage trying to go through a DI, you will need a preamp before the DI.
Question:	I bought this. The cable jack only goes in about 3/4 of the way, but still works. Should the cable jack go in all the way
Answer:	It should go all the way in. Remember part of the jack is supposed to stick out to hold the strap in place.
Question:	Do you need a preamp to get the sound
Answer:	No, the pickups are pretty powerful. You can run straight to an external amp. You do get a lot of sound from hitting the body of the guitar with your hand, however they are pretty nice, and it's a very good price. Hope this helps.
Question:	What do I attach this to to record sounds? Does it have to be a special connection
Answer:	The piezo unit has a standard 1/4 jack (same as a guitar cable) for the output. There are adaptors that will go from 1/4 inch jack to any analog input you're using. The sensors need to be firmly attached to whatever you plan to record to pickup the vibrations in order to create the output signal. Note: The audio quality of this unit is not very good, It's sort of works for synthesized drum triggers and works for window alarm sensors for security systems. I tested them on a guitar and ukulele and it sounded like recording inside a tin can. Kind of noisy, frequency response between 300hz - 1.5Khz with many unwanted resonate overtones giving it the tin can sound.

Product description

Toggle between warm acoustic tones and shimmering highs with an easily accessible Bright Switch. For unequalled sound quality, and ease of use it's hard to beat the performance of the Rare Earth pickups. Cutting-edge neodymium magnets provide excellent string-to-string balance while the pickup's active electronics keep the sound pure and clean. Easy installation with no alteration!

• Brand:FISHMAN
• Fishman is dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug in.
• The Rare Earth Humbucking pickup has been carefully re-voiced and fine-tuned to offer an even smoother treble response than their popular, category-defining predecessors.
• Equipped with cutting-edge neodymium magnets, the new Rare Earth pickups offer a warmer, more naturally acoustic tone, along with exceptional accuracy and increased musicality.

User questions & answers

Question:	Has anyone had trouble with the single coil buzzing or any other kind of noise
Answer:	Single coil pickups are generally selected because of the unique clarity of the tone they produce, but the trade off is hum, this can be made worse when playing near a dimmer switch or fluorescent lighting, which leak energy, even a bad cable can introduce... they easy remedy is to try to eliminate any sources of leaking electricity, but you may be happier by using a noise gate, which are a common pedal, and shuts of the guitar signal unless a preset amount of signal is present, this way the hum is only there when you are playing and would be less noticeable
Question:	is this the same as FSM PREP
Answer:	I am not familiar with the Prep102 but I have been using the Rare Earth in my '73 Martin D-35 and I am very happy with it.Loyal
Question:	Are the actual dimensions 0.5 x 2 x 3 inches? 3" seems not wide enough
Answer:	That's a typo in the shipping information. This pickup fits a standard-size sound hole (3 3/4 inch) nicely. I think the low end of the sound hole sizing would be around 3 1/2 inches. Nice product - sounds and looks good, and it clamps safely in place. I have several of these pickups, both active and passive, and I'm pleased with all of them.
Question:	I'd like to use this pickup with a classical guitar. Does it work with nylon strings
Answer:	This pickup is a magnetic pickup, which requires steel strings. It will not work on a nylon string guitar.

Product features

Fishman PRO-REP-102

Equipped with cutting-edge neodymium magnets, the new Rare Earth pickups offer a warmer, more natural acoustic tone, along with exceptional accuracy and increased musicality. The Rare Earth Humbucking pickup has been carefully re-voiced and fine-tuned to offer an even smoother treble response than their popular, category-defining predecessors.

Inspired

We love music, and we are continually inspired by musicians to create tools for them that in turn motivate us forward.

Performance

We are always striving to perform at our highest levels, delivering value and quality, and respecting our customers’ hard work and investment in our products.

Technology

Since the very beginning, Fishman has been about making intricate technologies workable for musicians. Harnessing them in ways that are functional, affordable, robust and repeatable.

A Letter from the President

Fishman is dedicated to helping musicians of all styles achieve the truest sound possible wherever and whenever they plug in. Our ongoing commitment to professional sound and quality has helped our company grow to become one of the industry leader in amplification, effects, and pickups for acoustic and electric instruments, MIDI control, and other product categories. The loyalty from our extended family of players, technicians, repair professionals, and instrument manufacturers, is really a result of our loyalty toward them. This bond goes beyond product alone, but also extends to our customer service, interaction and support.

After 35 years, you still have my promise that Fishman will always endeavor to be the best at what we do, but most importantly to make you sound your absolute best.

Thanks to all of you who have chosen Fishman. Have a great gig.

-Larry Fishman, President.