12 best dean acoustic guitar pickups

Product description

Dean Markley's ProMag Plus XM acoustical pickup has become an industry standard. ProMag's perfect balance and maple wood housing give it that smooth, high-end response that you want from an acoustical pickup. ProMag is unsurpassed. Being a single coil pickup, the ProMag Plus XM has bell-like harmonics that sing like no other acoustical pickup. ProMag has gained recognition as the finest sounding acoustic pickup made. ProMag is voiced and balanced at the factory for perfect string balance-treble strings and bass strings will ring out with the same volume. The ProMag Plus XM features a low-noise 24" cable terminating in a female 1/4" jack that connects to your guitar strap button. For use with your own choice of any 1/4" cable or wireless device. Plug into Dean Markley's ProMag Plus XM Acoustical Pickup and see just how good your acoustic guitar can sound. ProMag is fantastic!

• Maple wood housing
• 1/4 connector conveniently attaches to strap button
• Brilliant single coil design
• World's best selling sound hole pickup
• Nothing sounds better than a magnetic pickup in the sweet spot of the guitar

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this work well for a nylon string guitar
Answer:	No it wont work for a nylon guitar only for acuatic not for classical guitar woth nylon strings✌
Question:	Will this fit a 9 cm wide sound hole
Answer:	It fits the standard acoustic guitar sound hole - I can measure it on mondayYou can make it smaller if the hole is smaller than average by following this instructionshttp://www.deanmarkley.com/Info/InstallationInstructions/ProMag_Installation.pdf
Question:	Do I need a preamp to use this with a Fender acoustasonic 15 combo amplifier
Answer:	TO be honest, I am not sure. However, I found that with this particular pick-up, I needed a pre-amp of some kind. I use a Zoom A2 pedal as a pre-amp. My Amp is a Kustom Sienna 65. The guitar is a 1971 Harmony Sovereign dreadnaught. Going without the pedal straight into the amp felt weak.
Question:	Will this fit a 3.5" hole
Answer:	yes, i have one in a samick acoustic with the 3.5 inch hole, i also had it in a framus with a 4 inch hole, but am using it in the samick.

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Dean Markley 3011

Dean Markley's ProMag Plus XM acoustical pickup has become an industry standard. ProMag's perfect balance and maple wood housing give it that smooth, high-end response that you want from an acoustical pickup. ProMag is unsurpassed. Being a single coil pickup, the ProMag Plus XM has bell-like harmonics that sing like no other acoustical pickup. ProMag has gained recognition as the finest sounding acoustic pickup made.

ProMag is voiced and balanced at the factory for perfect string balance-treble strings and bass strings will ring out with the same volume. The ProMag Plus XM features a low-noise 24 inch cable terminating in a female 1/4 inch jack that connects to your guitar strap button. For use with your own choice of any 1/4 inch cable or wireless device. Plug into Dean Markley's ProMag Plus XM Acoustical Pickup and see just how good your acoustic guitar can sound. ProMag is fantastic.

• ★ 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

The Dean AXS Mini Acoustic Guitar is an affordable steel-string with a full sound and some amazing looking wood. It features a mini-size body made of mahogany with a top that really shows off this tone wood's exquisite grain, all highlighted by 3-ply body binding. The guitar is full-scale with a set mahogany neck and a comfortable "C" shape with rosewood fingerboard. Die-cast tuners make tuning a snap.

• Mahogany Top
• Set Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• Chrome Hardware
• Mahogany Body

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the action low on this guitar
Answer:	Hello, I would say it’s average. Not real low
Question:	What is the body size of the guitar. lower across, top across, and thickness of body and the over all lenght
Answer:	Paul, The guitar measurements are: lower bout-14 5/16", upper bout-10 1/16", thickness is 3 11/16" at it's widest and it's overall length is 36". Also, the guitar is listed as full scale but it measures just under 23".
Question:	Is this guitar good for someone with small hands? I have trouble reaching strings on regular sized guitars
Answer:	In my opinion it may have a slightly thinner neck but it's really just like a parlor sized acoustic with a smaller body & scale of the neck being shorter that's about it. This acoustic is still a great buy, I'd recommend purchasing it to try out & if it doesn't suit your needs send it back within the 30 days return policy. Amazon provides a label sent to your Email you just print it out & drop it off at your local UPS. The vendor/seller refunds you back in the origin payment method in about 3-7 business days...easy peasy

Product features

Dean AXS Mini

The Dean AXS Mini Acoustic Guitar is an affordable steel-string with a full sound and some amazing looking wood. It features a mini-size body made of mahogany with a top that really shows off this tonewood's exquisite grain, all highlighted by 3-ply body binding. The guitar is full-scale with a set mahogany neck and a comfortable "C" shape with walnut fingerboard. Die-cast tuners make tuning a snap.

About Dean Guitars

We want to help musicians to be as passionate about making music as we are about making guitars that are played on some of the most prestigious stages, and in the best studios, around the world. Established in 1977, our iconic electric & acoustic guitars, basses and other musical instruments are built to the highest standards in our industry.

Dean Guitars is a musician-owned and operated company. The Dean Guitars staff is comprised of hard-working, knowledgeable musicians who demand excellence in the instruments we design, build and play.

With a Dean Guitar in your hand you become part of a worldwide family of musicians who have embraced the Dean legacy and are ready to continue the journey together. Road Tested. Artist Approved. Play a Dean instrument today and Get Your Wings!

Product description

The Dean AXS Dread Quilt Acoustic Guitar is an affordable steel-string with a full sound and some amazing looking wood. It features a dreadnought-size body made of quilt ash, with a top that really shows off this tone wood's exquisite grain, all highlighted by 3-ply body binding. The guitar is full-scale with a set mahogany neck and a comfortable "C" shape with rosewood fingerboard. Die-cast tuners make tuning a snap.

• Quilt Ash Top
• Set Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• Chrome Hardware
• Quilt Ash Body

User questions & answers

Question:	is it solid top? does it come with a case
Answer:	According to the Guitar Center website, this guitar does not come with a case. As for whether it has a solid top, I was wondering the same thing. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Dean/AXS-Dreadnought-Quilt-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural-1361202707222.gc?pfm=search_page.rr1%7CRecentHistoricalItems
Question:	I'm having a hard time restringing the guitar can anyone give me some pointers
Answer:	I usually do mine on reverse. I thread the string through and coil it around according to how it's placed, usually from inside to out. So counter clock on the lower three strings and clockwise on the upper three. Run it through enough up to the bridge and secure with the pins. Make the length enough that you will not have a hard time tightening. One string at a time. With this you will have no extra messy string. You will learn your own technique on time. Don't give up.

Product description

Performance Plus removable microphonic around hole pickup with 9 foot cable and 1/4" Phone plug clips into the sound hole of any steel or nylon string guitar. Felt backing to prevent marring of finish and can be installed in seconds without any tools. Comes with a 9' Attached cord and standard 1/4" Phone plug.

• Performance Plus GSP-1 Acoustic Guitar Pickup with Volume Control - with attached Cable
• Non Permanent Inexpensive way to Make your Acoustic Guitar Electric
• Attaches in Sound hole for direct Non-Microphonic String reproduction
• Does not require electric strings and works with Nylon, Folk or Acoustic Strings
• Has mounted Volume Control-Includes 9' Attached Cord

User questions & answers

Question:	will this work on a tenor size ukulele with a 2 1/2 " sound hole
Answer:	Hi John, it should it works in a soprano uke with 1 3/4" soundhole and baritone uke with a 2 1/2" soundhole. You need to position it so the strings clear.
Question:	Does it work for nylon string
Answer:	no it shouldn't bassed on what you have your bass strings wrapped but it won't work on the treble strings
Question:	will this work on tenor size ukulele
Answer:	it could but it's a 3" plus flange i'd use a smaller size unit
Question:	Will this fit a 3.5" diameter sound hole
Answer:	That may be a little to small for this pickup. The mic section may fit but the sides that attach the pickup are probably to long for that kind of guitar. Check out the GSP-1 or the AIT-1 as they are smaller applications that will fit any sound hole. Thanks for the question!

Product description

Dean Markley's ProMag Plus acoustical pickup has become an industry standard. ProMag's perfect balance and maple wood housing give it that smooth, high-end response that you want from an acoustical pickup. ProMag is unsurpassed. Being a single coil pickup, the ProMag Plus has bell-like harmonics that sing like no other acoustical pickup. ProMag has gained recognition as the finest sounding acoustic pickup made. ProMag is voiced and balanced at the factory for perfect string balance-treble strings and bass strings will ring out with the same volume. An award wining 15 foot low noise, double-shielded cable terminated with a solder less 1/4" nickel jack gives you freedom of movement with no worry of noise or hum. Plug into Dean Markley's ProMag Plus Acoustical Pickup and see just how good your acoustic guitar can sound. ProMag is fantastic!

• Perfect balance and maple wood housing
• Single coil pickup
• 15 foot low noise, double-shielded cable terminated with a solderless 1/4" nickel jack

User questions & answers

Question:	will it fit a 3 5/8" sound hole because i have a very similar barcus berry pickup and it will not fit my fender acoustic
Answer:	Hi Jeremy, I installed the Dean Markley in a friends guatar that has a 3 7/8" sound hole. I am sure it will fit nicely in a 3 5/8" hole.Deral N.
Question:	Will this fit a Little Martin LX1 with sound hole size
Answer:	I can't say for sure. I bought one for my Big Baby Taylor and it fits perfectly.
Question:	what are the dimensions of this product?s
Answer:	4.125"L x 1.5"W x 0.625"D with 0.5"D x 0.375"W foam-filled notches on each end. Snugly fits a standard sound hole.
Question:	will this pick up work in a clasical guitar
Answer:	The pickup is magnetic, so won't work with the nylon strings on a classical guitar.

Product features

Dean Markley Pro Mag Plus

Dean Markley's ProMag Plus acoustical pickup has become an industry standard. ProMag's perfect balance and maple wood housing give it that smooth, high-end response that you want from an acoustical pickup. ProMag is unsurpassed.

Being a single coil pickup, the ProMag Plus has bell-like harmonics that sing like no other acoustical pickup. ProMag has gained recognition as the finest sounding acoustic pickup made. ProMag is voiced and balanced at the factory for perfect string balance—treble strings and bass strings will ring out with the same volume. An award wining 15 foot low noise, double-shielded cable terminated with a solderless 1/4-inch nickel jack gives you freedom of movement with no worry of noise or hum.

Plug into Dean Markley's ProMag Plus Acoustical Pickup and see just how good your acoustic guitar can sound.

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Product description

Dean Markley's Artist pickup is once again a pickup which is so unique that it is patented. Housed in a maple wood housing, Artist Transducer gives you that sound that every professional artist wants. Through use of a lead differential weight the Dean Markley peizo reacts through compression rather than just bending, like all other Peizo pickups. This unique patented design gives Dean Markley's Artist Transducer its high quality sound at a price which is affordable. Artist Transducer's special mounting adhesive allows the Artist to be mounted and removed many, many times without hurting the finish. The Artist has been on the market for over 17 years and we've never had a complaint about it or the adhesive.

• Great for guitar violin cello stand up bass banjo mandolin piano horn or anything which vibrates.
• True transparent tone
• special mounting adhesive allows the Artist to be mounted and removed many, many times without hurting the finish
• World's best selling sound hole pickup
• World's best selling transducer pickup

User questions & answers

Question:	We are try to amplify a baby grand. Not for audience, but for band monitors. Any thoughts
Answer:	I was not impressed with its performance on either a ukulele or a mandolin, I imagine it would not work very well on a large instrument like a piano.
Question:	will this fit any standard amp
Answer:	Yes, but it sounds better through a pre-amp
Question:	Does it affect you using a strap with your guitar
Answer:	The way that this pickup configuration is supplied has nothing to do with using, or not using, a strap. The pickup plugs into the amplifier, or preamp if you're using one. The particular way that I installed it (permanently on the inside) requires that the wire be cut and soldered to a 1/4" female input jack. The jack that I used was developed by Larry Fishman, and it's called a Strap Jack for an obvious reason: You can attach your guitar strap to it, although you may have to enlarge the hole on the strap end to accommodate some straps. I sit when I perform so it makes no difference to me. The Dean Markley pickup reviewed here is also available in a permanent installation kit. I did not realize that it was still available when I bought mine, but if you're considering putting this pickup in permanently, it would make sense to, uh....pick up that pickup configuration from the start:-) If you want 'easy', just get the one with the putty as shown here, especially if you're not handy.
Question:	Does this pu have enough output for use with a harmonizer pedal such as the tch vl play acoustic to trigger harmonies or would a preamp be needed
Answer:	I just use it for a cello, so I don't know.

Product features

Dean Markley DM3000

Dean Markley's DM3000 Artist pickup is once again a pickup which is so unique that it is patented. Housed in a maple wood housing, Artist Transducer gives you that sound that every professional artist wants. Through use of a lead differential weight the Dean Markley peizo reacts through compression rather than just bending, like all other Peizo pickups.

This unique patented design gives Dean Markley's Artist Transducer its high quality sound at a price which is affordable. Artist Transducer's special mounting adhesive allows the Artist to be mounted and removed many, many times without hurting the finish.

Product description

Dean markley's promag professional was designed in conjunction with the pickup experts at dimarzio and is voiced for a wide variety of acoustic guitars, with tonal ranges from articulate treble to punchy bass response. The proprietary cable design ensures maximum transparency, allowing the true tone of your guitar to shine through. Shock-absorbing foam lining the inside edges of the mounting brackets, keeping the promag professional in place while protecting the sound hole of your guitar. The promag professional is crafted in the USA and features adjustable pole pieces for each string, a built-in 10' cable, a volume control and a five-year warranty.

• Individual adjustable pole pieces for each string
• Fits any sound hole from 3-11/16" to 4-1/8" in diameter
• Built-in 10' cable with 1/4" plug
• Lightweight and durable
• Made in the USA

• Turn your acoustic guitar into an acoustic-electric without expensive modifications
• Easy to install: can be clip-on to guitar sound hole and connect the audio input with a standard 1/4" connector
• It will turn your acoustic music more powerful and electric
• Pickup Size: 5.3 x 1.1 x 0.4" ; Cable Length: 10'
• Package Contents: 1 x Guitar Pickup, 1 x Cord

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it work with rocksmith
Answer:	C7 bulbs, candelabra/E12 base 5-7 watts.
Question:	Hi can this fit into my Tylor Baby Guitar 3.5" soundhole
Answer:	The base of the LED bulbs are shorter than regular night light bulbs and/or candle light bulbs so it will not make contact with the metal tab in the candles.
Question:	where are the tone and volume controls
Answer:	Yes they are it is a machine brace bottom not a plating of brass the added suction cup makes them even more secure. They work very well with the darken of the evening.
Question:	Does it work with nylon strings
Answer:	Hi - According to the box it is 5 feet. We did not need to unravel the cords so I have not seen them extended for myself, but it sounds about right. By the way, I love them in my windows and they all work great. Hope this helps, happy holidays!

Product features

Easy to use

Easy to install: can be clip-on to guitar sound hole and connect the audio input with a standard 1/4" connector



 

Specifications

• Cable Length: Approx. 10 feet (3meters)
• Plug: 1/4 inch (6.3mm)
• Size: 5.3 x 1.1 x 0.4" (13.5*2.8*1cm)
• Packaged in a paper box

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.

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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 Woody SC is a passive, magnetic soundhole pickup that delivers a bright, clear acoustic tone that is great for both energetic strumming, and delicate fingerstyle playing. The fact that it is a single coil means that you get more chime, and top end brilliance. All of the Woodys are available in our custom maple, walnut or black stained housing, and are double potted to keep them resistant to feedback. It mounts instantly into your soundhole, with no modification of any kind needed to the guitar and can easily be removed at a moments notice. It comes with a 14-foot low capacitance, studio quality cable that will plug directly into your favorite amp, PA, direct box, or console. Fits all standard soundholes (3.75 (94mm) to 4.0 (100mm). Great for all standard types of steel string acoustic guitars. NOTE this is a magnetic pickup, and will not work with nylon stringed instruments.Available Colors Maple, Walnut, or Black.

• Passive, magnetic soundhole pickup. Comes with True Tune TT-05 tuner!
• Single Coil design, easy soundhole mount for most guitars.
• Studio quality cable included (14')
• Fits all standard soundholes (3.75 (94mm) to 4.0 (100mm)
• NOTE this is a magnetic pickup, and will not work with nylon stringed instruments

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this fit a martin backpacker
Answer:	I have the same issue as you, fortunately I have Lankstone HDMI Switch, this HDMI Switch has source lock function, when I'm playing PS4, I will lock the source of PS4, then the unit will not auto-switch to my recording DVR, this is really helpful to me, i'm so glad that I found this switch. Too happy.

• Volume adjustable, with a control knob
• Fit for most of instrument, such as guitar, ukulele, violin, etc.
• Easy to install, can be sticked near sound hole with self-adhensive, which can be reused
• Mini design, comes with 10 ft amplifier cable(standard 1/4" connector) and 4 x stickers
• Good/clear/crisp sound quality, away from squeal feedback

User questions & answers

Question:	Do I need an app to connect it to my phone and record the audio
Answer:	no, it's straight analog. 1/3" jack gets plugged into a mixer or amplifier. very good quality
Question:	Will this work for an autoharp
Answer:	Autoharp is a box and string instrument and I believe there will be no problem to use Luvay Piezo pickup with it. I have not seen or played Autoharp, but just googled and looked at it and it looks like a guitar with out a neck, so this item can work with it. Good luck!
Question:	How long is the cord
Answer:	10 ft
Question:	Will this work for nylon strings
Answer:	Yes. It will work on any string instrument, included nylon strings

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