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- National Reso-Phonic Slimline Pickup BRN
- EMG ACB-4/6 Banjo
- National Reso-Phonic Slimline Pickup RST
- EMG ACB (Banjo)
- K&K Double Helix Solo
- DeArmond Tone Boss Pickup
- DiMarzio The Black Angel DP 234
- L.R.Baggs M1 Activ Soundhole Pickup
- Seymour Duncan SA-6 Mag Mic
- Harley Benton TrueTone SH-30 Pro Active
- L.R.Baggs M1 Soundhole Pickup
- Gretsch Deltoluxe Pickup
- Takamine TRI-AX 2
- Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil
- Shadow SH 145 BK Prestige
- Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend
- L.R.Baggs M80
- Shadow SH 927 NMG-4 Nanomag Bluegrass
- L.R.Baggs M1 LH Active Soundhole Pickup
- Fishman Neo-D SingleCoil
- Shadow SH Sonic Doubleplay
- Harley Benton TrueTone SH-20
- Fishman Neo-D Humbucker
- Seymour Duncan Woody Single Coil WAL
- DiMarzio Virtual Acoustic DP 138
- Artec Memphisys 66 OSJ
- Seymour Duncan Woody SC SA-3SC
- Seymour Duncan SA-3XL Woody XL Series
- Seymour Duncan Woody Series SA-3HC
- Fishman Neo Buster Humbucker
1. National Reso-Phonic Slimline Pickup BRN
Humbucking Pickup
- Only 5.5 mm thick
- Is mounted on the top at the end of the fret board
- Contains the best features of an extremely warm sounding humbucker with sufficient acoustic sound to reproduce the nuances of the actual resonator vibrations
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 72.4 x 38.4 x 5.5 mm
- Colour: Bright Nickel
2. EMG ACB-4/6 Banjo
Humbucker Pickup
- For 4 & 6 string banjos
- Alnico magnets
- Noise-free
- Incl holder, shim steel strip, 2x CR2032 button cell batteries and Allen key
3. National Reso-Phonic Slimline Pickup RST
Humbucker Pickup
- Only 5.5 mm high
- For mounting on the top of the guitar at the end of the fret board
- Comes with the best features of an extremely warm sounding humbucker
- With sufficient acoustic sound to reproduce the nuances of the actual resonator vibrations
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 72.4 x 38.4 x 5.5 mm
- Finish: Rubbed steel
4. EMG ACB (Banjo)
Pickup For 5-String Banjo
- Construction: Humbucker
- Alnico magnets
- Noise Free
- Included accessories: 3 acoustic “plugs”, bracket, 2 steel backing strip, 2 button cell batteries, allen key
5. K&K Double Helix Solo
Soundhole Pickup for Guitar
- Double coil magnetic soundhole pickup
- For steel string acoustic guitar
- With switch for phase inversion and switch for tone (bright “gloss” or substantial “steam”)
- Works in all presets completely hum-free
6. DeArmond Tone Boss Pickup
Soundhole Pickup for Steel-string Guitar
- Passive
- Humbuckers
- Onboard volume control
- Hardware for endpin output
- Incl. 3 covers in black, cream and tortoiseshell to change the looks of the pickup
7. DiMarzio The Black Angel DP 234
Soundhole Pickup for Steel-string Guitar
- Passive humbucker
- Phase reverse switch
- For sound holes from 89 mm
- Incl. endpin socket and 2.5 m cable
8. L.R.Baggs M1 Activ Soundhole Pickup
Soundhole Pickup
- Active magnetic pickup (humbucker)
- For soundhole mounting
- Highly resistant to feedback
- Included Strapjack
9. Seymour Duncan SA-6 Mag Mic
Sound Hole pickups
- Magnetic
- Minimum sound hole width: 87.4 mm
- With adjustable pole caps
- Integrated microphone
Note: requires a 9 V battery.
10. Harley Benton TrueTone SH-30 Pro Active
Magnetic Sound Pickup for Western Guitar
- Active, noise-free design
- Combination of magnetic pickup and microphone that records the body resonance
- Integrated volume and microcontroller
- Operates on 2x CR2032 batteries
- Running time: Max. 160 h
- 70 cm cable with 6.35 mm jack
- Dimensions: 107 x 34.5 x 19.5 mm
Note: Works only with models with steel strings.
11. L.R.Baggs M1 Soundhole Pickup
Sound Hole Pickup
- Passive magnetic pickup
- For soundhole mounting
- Minimum sound hole width: 90 mm
- Highly resistant to feedback
- Strap jack (included)
12. Gretsch Deltoluxe Pickup
Pickup for Sound Hole
- Fits most sound hole sizes
- Endpin connector included
13. Takamine TRI-AX 2
Magnetic Pickup For Steel-String Guitar
- Suitable for the Cool Tube Preamp
- Adjustable pole pieces for fine tuning
- Resistant to feedback
- Passive / active switch
- Volume control
- 1000 Hours running time with a CR2032 battery
- Soundhole size: from 8.9 cm
- Includes cable-to-end-pin connection cable (standalone operation)
14. Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil
Pickup For Steel-String Guitar
- For attaching to the soundhole
- Single coil with integrated preamplifier
- Brilliant, acoustically open articulation
- Low noise
- Natural sound
- Battery life approximately 300 hours
Attention: Magnetic pickup, works only for guitars with steel strings
15. Shadow SH 145 BK Prestige
Shadow SH 145 BK Prestige – acoustic guitar pickup, soundhole-mounted humbucker, volume control, active electronics, includes endpin preamp, 3V cell battery (approx 1 year life). Colour: Black
16. Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend
Pickup System
- Humbucker pickup and flexible cardioid microphone
- Microphone/Pickup fader
- Microphone bass extension/roll-off switch
- Active electronics and neodymium magnets
- Pre-wired output socket (can be installed permanently)
- Easy installation without modifications to the instrument
- Battery life: approx. 100 hours
17. L.R.Baggs M80
Pickup
- Active, magnetic soundhole pickup incl. 3D body sensor
- For western guitars
- Active/Passive switchover
18. Shadow SH 927 NMG-4 Nanomag Bluegrass
Tonabnehmer
- für Bluegrass Mandoline
- aktiv
- 4 NanoMag einzeln regelbar
- einfache Installation
- Regler für Volume, Bass und Treble
19. L.R.Baggs M1 LH Active Soundhole Pickup
Soundhole Pickup
- aktiver Magnettonabnehmer
- für Linkshänder Gitarren
- zur Schalllochmontage
- höchst resistent gegen Rückkopplungen
- inklusive Strapjack
20. Fishman Neo-D SingleCoil
Pickup
- For sound hole mounting
- Brilliant acoustic open articulation
- Little background noise
- Passive, requires no battery
- Fast and secure installation
21. Shadow SH Sonic Doubleplay
Pickup and Sound Hole Preamplifier
The Legend Returns…
In the early 1970s, Shadow introduced the world’s first dual pickup system. “Doubleplay” combined magnetic and under-saddle pickups and started a new era in the pickup industry.
30 Years later, Shadow rewrites history with the new edition of this legend and presents a dual pickup system that sets new standards.
Shadows sound hole preamps for acoustic and classical guitars are designed for perfect sound, easy installation and preservation of the original state of the guitar. Due to the installation of the preamplifier in the sound hole, the usual cut-out of the guitar sides is prevented.
Unlike usual pickups, Nanoflex pickups do not only pick up the vibrations of the strings. Nanoflex captures the string vibrations AND the vibrations of the instrument body at the same time. As a result, Nanoflex pickups produce a sound similar to that of a microphone/bass pickup combination. No other pickup technology achieves such a high level of amplified reproduction of the original sound of acoustic instruments.
NanoMAG is the only pickup of its kind, with a sound spectrum ranging from the authentic Western guitar sound to warm blues and jazz sounds. Furthermore, the pickup is characterised by high feedback resistance and impressive dynamics.
The heart of Sonic Doubplay is the blend knob. Through individual mixing of Nanoflex and NanoMAG, an unimagined sound diversity can be realised.
Tone provides a 2-Band control combined in one knob. Variation of the potentiometer either boosts the bass frequencies with careful attenuation of the treble, or adds more treble at slight bass decrease.
By pressing the phase switch, the frequency curve is rotated by 180 degrees, thus eliminating the usual “whistling” in feedback.
The LED indicator lights up when the batteries are low. The battery should be replaced within the next 30 minutes.
The complete system is extremely light and in total weighs less than a 9 V battery, which is commonly used with numerous preamplifiers.
- For steel-string guitar
- Combined magnetic and under-saddle pickup with sound hole preamplifier and phase switch
- Volume, sound, and blend controls
- Active Nanoflex pickup
- Active NanoMAG pickup
- Endpin jack
22. Harley Benton TrueTone SH-20
Magnetic Soundhole Pickup For Steel-String Guitar
- Single coil
- Suitbale for guitars with steel strings
- Passive, noise-free design (no preamp required)
- Maple housing
- Easy installation
- Fits all standard soundholes
- Cable length: 4 m
- Connection: 6.3 mm jack
23. Fishman Neo-D Humbucker
Pickup For Sound Hole
- Humbucker
- Brilliant acoustic open articulation with little background noise
- Passive
24. Seymour Duncan Woody Single Coil WAL
Pickup for Western Guitars
- Single coil
- For sound hole mounting
- Very resistant to feedback
- Electromagnetic
- Walnut case
- Clear sound
25. DiMarzio Virtual Acoustic DP 138
Soundhole Pickup
- Virtual Acoustic Series
- Passive humbucker
26. Artec Memphisys 66 OSJ
Magnetic Pickups For Steel-String Guitar
- Humbucker
- Passive design – no battery needed
- 1 Volume knob
- 1 Tone control
27. Seymour Duncan Woody SC SA-3SC
Pickup
- For steel-string guitar
- Electromagnetic
- For sound hole mounting
- Wooden housing
- Single coil
- Clear sound
- Highly resistant to feedback
- For sound holes min. 94mm to max. 100mm
28. Seymour Duncan SA-3XL Woody XL Series
Electro – Magnetic Pickup
- From the Woody series
- For sound hole mounting
- Wooden housing
- Vertical humbucker
- Adjustable pole pieces
- For sound holes min. 94mm to max. 100mm
29. Seymour Duncan Woody Series SA-3HC
Micro électromagnétique
- Série Woody
- Pour montage sur rosace
- Corps en bois
- Double bobinage vertical
- Pour rosace de diamètre entre 94 et 100 mm
30. Fishman Neo Buster Humbucker
Micro double bobinage passif
- Convient pour guitare folk
- Éliminateur de Larsen intégré
- Aimant en néodyme
- Installation simple
- Pas d’altération de l’instrument nécessaire
- Convient pour rosace de 4″ (101 mm) de diamètre
- Câble de sortie de 3 mètres avec fiche jack 6,3 mm
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