Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Fishman PRO-BLK-STK Black stack Acoustic Sound hole Pickup

Fishman PRO-BLK-STK Black stack Acoustic Sound hole Pickup Review



Fishman PRO-BLK-STK Black stack Acoustic Sound hole Pickup Feature

  • Double Stacked Passive Humbucker
  • TA4 mini-XLR connector integrated into pickup housing
  • Made in USA
  • Unique packaging
Be heard in even the loudest rock band with Fishman's new Black stack passive sound hole pickup. Now, that vintage sound of a double-stacked hum bucking mag-netic pickup is available in a modern, battery-free design. It features adjustable pole-pieces and a premium TA4 mini-XLR connector integrated into the housing allowing easy installation, removal and connection to the included cable or your own custom endpin mounting solution.


Monday, November 28, 2011

Fishman Nashville Series Resophonic Pickup Spider-style

Fishman Nashville Series Resophonic Pickup Spider-style Review



Fishman Nashville Series Resophonic Pickup Spider-style Feature

  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
The Spider Style Resophonic Pickup features a split saddle piezo-ceramic pickup designed specifically for spider-style bridges and includes a 1/4’ external jack for easy mounting.


Sunday, November 27, 2011

Fishman Prefix Premium Blend Preamp - wide format

Fishman Prefix Premium Blend Preamp - wide format Review



Fishman Prefix Premium Blend Preamp - wide format Feature

  • State-of-the-art onboard preamp featuring a gooseneck-style internal microphone with a pickup/mic blending slider
  • Volume control as well as bass, treble, and a wide-range semi-parametric EQ to isolate certain frequencies and boost or cut them as needed
  • Feedback-fighting notch filter and phase switch
  • Onboard chromatic tuner can be used without plugging in the guitar
  • System includes an Acoustic Matrix Undersaddle Pickup and Switchjack Stereo Endpin Jack
The Prefix Premium Blend features our acclaimed Acoustic Matrix undersaddle pickup, onboard chromatic tuner, and a gooseneckstyle internal microphone. To complement and contrast this pickup, our miniature gooseneck microphone captures the guitar’s elusive natural ambience and sound chamber resonance. Blend the pickup and the microphone together for a powerful and cohesive acoustic guitar tone that is deeper and more “filled out” than the sound of either the microphone or pickup alone. To complete the package, we include a phase switch and an adjustable notch filter, both essential for fighting feedback.


Friday, November 25, 2011

Martin Thinline Goldplus 332 Acoustic Pickup

Martin Thinline Goldplus 332 Acoustic Pickup Review



Martin Thinline Goldplus 332 Acoustic Pickup Feature

  • Low noise; frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz with THD of less than .1%Produces a warm, balanced tone Upgrades your existing passive-pickup sound.
Martin Thinline Goldplus 332 Acoustic Pickup


Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Fishman SBT-HP for Harp and Piano

Fishman SBT-HP for Harp and Piano Review



Fishman SBT-HP for Harp and Piano Feature

  • Designed for harp & piano - includes long lead wire and 1/4" jack which can be mounted on a variety of instruments
  • Soundboard transducer produces transparent tone
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
The SBT Series pickups will reproduce a full, natural, transparent tone and can be mounted on any type of acoustic stringed instrument equipped with a flat soundboard.


Monday, November 21, 2011

Fission PRO-FIS-BAS Bass Power chord Pedal

Fission PRO-FIS-BAS Bass Power chord Pedal Review



Fission PRO-FIS-BAS Bass Power chord Pedal Feature

  • 3 harmonies + overdrive = warm, fat, guitar-like textures
  • 4 Footswitch LEDs let you see the harmony before turning it on
  • Choice of Mix, or Effect out to run the effect into a guitar amp
  • Effect Level, Tone, Noise Gate & Overdrive Controls
Fission Bass lets any bassist lay down beds of power by adding stacked harmonies over their bass lines. Through an intuitive set of controls and footswitches, several combinations of octaves, 4th and 5th above the root note combine to produce power chords or octave-up effects. The four footswitch LEDs give you visible indication of the selected harmony. When the effect is off, the LEDs dim making it easy to set up a harmony before you kick on the chord. It's also a multi-effect pedal with up to 3 voices of harmony, adjustable noise gate, overdrive, tone and effect level. This power-effect combo gives you creative control over anything from subtle octaves to thick, grinding effects that even your guitar player will envy. Housed in a lightweight, yet sturdy metal enclosure, Fission Bass uses state-of-the-art 32-bit signal processing and 24-bit audio conversion. Its monophonic input accepts a wide range of pickups. The mix output is perfect for single amp operation and an effect-only output for feeding a dedicated guitar amp.


Saturday, November 19, 2011

Fishman B-II Acoustic Instrument Preamp

Fishman B-II Acoustic Instrument Preamp Review



Fishman B-II Acoustic Instrument Preamp Feature

  • Crafted specifically for acoustic upright basses
  • All new electronics deliver cleaner, more transparent sound
  • Controls include input gain, treble, bass and volume
  • Input accepts all piezo and magnetic pickups, passive or active
  • The preamp is housed in a rugged, lightweight injection-molded case, measuring 1.375" high x 3.5 wide x 5" long
The new B-II is crafted specifically for acoustic upright basses. On the inside, all new electronics deliver cleaner, more transparent sound and an unprecedented 400 hours of battery life. The preamps are housed in a rugged, lightweight injection-molded case, measuring 1.375" high x 3.5 wide x 5" long. These units come complete with rubber feet and a heavy-duty stainless-steel belt clip.


Thursday, November 17, 2011

Fishman Prefix Premium Blend Preamp - narrow format

Fishman Prefix Premium Blend Preamp - narrow format Review



Fishman Prefix Premium Blend Preamp - narrow format Feature

  • State-of-the-art onboard preamp featuring a gooseneck-style internal microphone with a pickup/mic blending slider
  • Volume control as well as bass, treble, and a wide-range semi-parametric EQ to isolate certain frequencies and boost or cut them as needed
  • Feedback-fighting notch filter and phase switch
  • Onboard chromatic tuner can be used without plugging in the guitar
  • System includes an Acoustic Matrix Undersaddle Pickup and Switchjack Stereo Endpin Jack
The Prefix Premium Blend features our acclaimed Acoustic Matrix undersaddle pickup, onboard chromatic tuner, and a gooseneckstyle internal microphone. To complement and contrast this pickup, our miniature gooseneck microphone captures the guitar’s elusive natural ambience and sound chamber resonance. Blend the pickup and the microphone together for a powerful and cohesive acoustic guitar tone that is deeper and more “filled out” than the sound of either the microphone or pickup alone. To complete the package, we include a phase switch and an adjustable notch filter, both essential for fighting feedback.


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Fishman Full Circle Upright Bass Pickup - 6 x 1mm format

Fishman Full Circle Upright Bass Pickup - 6 x 1mm format Review



Fishman Full Circle Upright Bass Pickup - 6 x 1mm format Feature

  • Fine tuning feature lets you quickly choose between an open, resonant response or a more focused tone to match your instrument and playing style
  • Encased inside a sturdy aluminum height adjuster wheel
  • Quick retro-fit on instruments with height adjustment wheels
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
Plug in the Full Circle and the sound of your upright is all there. Whether it’s big, fat and punchy pizz, full-voiced arco or slap, you’ll hear all the acoustic qualities, dynamics, and nuances of your bass - only louder. Encased in a sturdy aluminum height adjuster wheel, the Full Circle offers accurate, transparent sound. To match the pickup to your instrument and playing style, a fine-tuning feature lets you quickly choose between an open, resonant response or a drier and more focused amplified tone. The Full Circle is a quick retro-fit on upright basses with height adjustment wheels. A Pro-EQ Platinum Bass, Pro-EQ II or B-II preamp is recommended, but not required. Professional installation is recommended.


Friday, November 11, 2011

Fishman Full Circle Upright Bass Pickup - UNC 1/4-20 format

Fishman Full Circle Upright Bass Pickup - UNC 1/4-20 format Review



Fishman Full Circle Upright Bass Pickup - UNC 1/4-20 format Feature

  • Fine tuning feature lets you quickly choose between an open, resonant response or a more focused tone to match your instrument and playing style
  • Encased inside a sturdy aluminum height adjuster wheel
  • Quick retro-fit on instruments with height adjustment wheels
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
Plug in the Full Circle and the sound of your upright is all there. Whether it’s big, fat and punchy pizz, full-voiced arco or slap, you’ll hear all the acoustic qualities, dynamics, and nuances of your bass - only louder. Encased in a sturdy aluminum height adjuster wheel, the Full Circle offers accurate, transparent sound. To match the pickup to your instrument and playing style, a fine-tuning feature lets you quickly choose between an open, resonant response or a drier and more focused amplified tone. The Full Circle is a quick retro-fit on upright basses with height adjustment wheels. A Pro-EQ Platinum Bass, Pro-EQ II or B-II preamp is recommended, but not required. Professional installation is recommended.


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Fishman Classic Series V-200 Professional Violin Pickup

Fishman Classic Series V-200 Professional Violin Pickup Review



Fishman Classic Series V-200 Professional Violin Pickup Feature

  • Piezo-ceramic pickup
  • Lightweight to minimize muting
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Easy installation with no alteration
Classic Series V-200 Violin/Viola Pickup The same pickup element as the V-100, the V-200 employs a Carpenter-style 1/4’ output jack which mounts on the side of the instrument with chinrest-style hardware.


Monday, November 7, 2011

Fishman Prefix Pro Preamp - narrow format

Fishman Prefix Pro Preamp - narrow format Review



Fishman Prefix Pro Preamp - narrow format Feature

  • Designed for slim-bodied acoustic-electrics - 2" x 3" (50mm x 76mm) bezel occupies 1/3 less space than standard Prefix models
  • Volume, bass and treble controls
  • Brilliance slider
  • System includes an Acoustic Matrix Undersaddle Pickup and Switchjack Stereo Endpin Jack
Ideal for smaller body guitars! This system packs features similar to the Prefix Plus series, on a smaller bezel that occupies 1/3 less space on the guitar. An excellent fit on slim-bodied acoustic-electrics.


Sunday, November 6, 2011

Fishman Acoustic Matrix Pickup only - Wide Format

Fishman Acoustic Matrix Pickup only - Wide Format Review



Fishman Acoustic Matrix Pickup only - Wide Format Feature

  • Replacement for Fishman Acoustic Matrix or Matrix Infinity pickups
  • Wide Format: 1/8" (3.2mm)
  • Requires Fishman Matrix preamp (not included)
  • Pickup length 2 5/8"
  • Fishman Part #ACC-MAT-NPU
Replacement pickup for Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural pickup system, wide format (.125", 1/8", 3.2mm). Includes pickup only, preamp and endpin jack not included. Requires Matrix preamp (not included) to work correctly, will not work as a passive pickup by itself.


Saturday, November 5, 2011

Fishman SBT-C for Classical Guitar

Fishman SBT-C for Classical Guitar Review



Fishman SBT-C for Classical Guitar Feature

  • Designed for classical/ nylon string guitar and all flat-top string instruments - for temporary installation
  • Soundboard transducer produces transparent tone
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
The SBT Series pickups will reproduce a full, natural, transparent tone and can be mounted on any type of acoustic stringed instrument equipped with a flat soundboard.