Friday, December 30, 2011

Fishman Archtop Guitar Pickup

Fishman Archtop Guitar Pickup Review



Fishman Archtop Guitar Pickup Feature

  • Dual vibration-sensing piezo-elements embedded in an adjustable ebony bridge
  • Captures the unmistakable acoustic ambience of your archtop guitar
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
Dual vibration-sensing piezo elements embedded in an adjustable ebony bridge give this pickup an unmistakable acoustic ambience. An impedance-matching preamp is recommended, but not required. Professional installation is recommended.


Thursday, December 29, 2011

Fishman Classic Series C-100 Cello Pickup

Fishman Classic Series C-100 Cello Pickup Review



Fishman Classic Series C-100 Cello 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 C-100 Cello Pickup Utilizes Fishman’s patented Floating Mount System for easy installation in the wing slot of the bridge.


Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Fishman Loudbox Mini Acoustic Instrument Amplifier

Fishman Loudbox Mini Acoustic Instrument Amplifier Review



Fishman Loudbox Mini Acoustic Instrument Amplifier Feature

  • 60Watts with one 6.5" Woofer and one 1" tweeter
  • Two channels: Instrument & Microphone, with Digital Reverb and Chorus
  • Auxiliary input (1/4" and 1/8") / Balanced XLR output
  • Feedback-fighting Phase switch
  • 3 band EQ: low, mid, high tone controls
The award-winning Loudbox family has a new little brother. Fishman’s lightest and most portable amp yet, Loudbox Mini delivers the tonal quality that has made the Fishman name the standard for great acoustic sound. The Loudbox Mini packs 60Watts of clean acoustic power, and has two channels featuring Fishman’s legendary preamp and tone control designs, plus digital reverb and chorus for the instrument channel and reverb for the microphone channel. The Loudbox Mini sports an MP3 input and balanced XLR D.I. output – a must for jamming along and capturing your performances. If you’re looking for great sound to inspire your practice sessions, or just need a big, yet portable voice at the local open mic night, check out the affordable Loudbox Mini.


Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Fishman Powerbridge Tune-O-Matic

Fishman Powerbridge Tune-O-Matic Review



Fishman Powerbridge Tune-O-Matic Feature

  • Gibson style and similar instruments
  • Piezo replacement bridges offer the electric guitarist a palette of incredible acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric sounds
  • A Powerchip preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
The world’s finest acoustic pickup for your electric guitar! Our Powerbridge pickups offer the electric guitarist a palette of incredible acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric sounds.


Monday, December 26, 2011

Fishman Loudbox Mini Songwriter Pack (Standard)

Fishman Loudbox Mini Songwriter Pack (Standard) Review



Clean enough for recording and powerful enough for the local open mic night with a full load of accessories.


Sunday, December 25, 2011

Fender T-Bucket 300CE Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Bundle with Strings, String Winder, Pick Card, and Polishing Cloth - Transparent Blue, Quilted Maple Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Fishman Preamp

Fender T-Bucket 300CE Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Bundle with Strings, String Winder, Pick Card, and Polishing Cloth - Transparent Blue, Quilted Maple Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Fishman Preamp Review



Fender T-Bucket 300CE Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Bundle with Strings, String Winder, Pick Card, and Polishing Cloth - Transparent Blue, Quilted Maple Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Fishman Preamp Feature

  • Dreadnought-cutaway model
  • Quilted maple top
  • Laminated mahogany back
  • Includes Fender FTE-3TN preamp with tuner
  • D'Addario EXP-26 Phosphor Bronze Strings
Bundle includes Fender T-Bucket 300CE Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Strings, String Winder, Pick Card, and Polishing Cloth.

The T-Bucket 300 CE is a dreadnought-cutaway model with a laminated quilt maple or flame maple top, laminated mahogany back and sides, a gorgeous series of gloss polyurethane finishes, ivory neck and body binding, a Vince Ray "F" inlay and pinstriping motif at the 12th fret and an inlaid pinstriping motif on the headstock and rosette. Other features include scalloped bracing, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard and a rosewood bridge with compensated saddle, a Fender FTE-3TN preamp with tuner and die-cast chrome tuners. Pick up, plug in and rock the house!


Saturday, December 24, 2011

Fishman Powerbridge VT

Fishman Powerbridge VT Review



Fishman Powerbridge VT Feature

  • Vintage Telecaster and similar instruments
  • Piezo replacement bridges offer the electric guitarist a palette of incredible acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric sounds
  • A Powerchip preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
The world’s finest acoustic pickup for your electric guitar! Our Powerbridge pickups offer the electric guitarist a palette of incredible acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric sounds.


Thursday, December 22, 2011

Fishman Prefix Pro Blend Preamp - narrow format

Fishman Prefix Pro Blend Preamp - narrow format Review



Fishman Prefix Pro Blend 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
  • Internal microphone with Pickup/Mic blend control
  • Wide-range semi-parametric Contour EQ
  • Stereo or mono signal paths for the system's pickup and microphone
  • 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, with the added benefit of a high quality onboard microphone.


Tuesday, December 20, 2011

SA220 Solo Acoustic Instrument Amp

SA220 Solo Acoustic Instrument Amp Review



SA220 Solo Acoustic Instrument Amp Feature

  • Cream City Music Testing Bullet Point
SA220 Solo Acoustic Instrument Amp


Sunday, December 18, 2011

Fishman PRO-EQ Platinum Bass Preamp/EQ/DI

Fishman PRO-EQ Platinum Bass Preamp/EQ/DI Review



Fishman PRO-EQ Platinum Bass Preamp/EQ/DI Feature

  • Outputs: Main, XLR main, Tuner/Send
  • Depth control
  • Compressor, 5-band EQ
  • Operates on 9V battery or optional AC adapter
Developed for the acoustic and electric bassist, the unique preamp/DI covers all the "basses". Features: Five-band EQ precisely shapes and sculpts bass tone. Feedback-fighting phase switch Soft-knee, pump-free, photo-optic bass compressor Depth knob (low-cut filter) for big bottom without boom Exclusive Voltage Doubler Circuit - stands up to high output active basses Easy access battery compartment XLR DI (with ground/lift and pre/post switches0 for pro-sound and recording Tuner/Send output 3-way power from 9V battery, 48V phantom or AC adapter


Saturday, December 17, 2011

Fishman Neo-D Passive Soundhole Pickup - Single Coil

Fishman Neo-D Passive Soundhole Pickup - Single Coil Review



Fishman Neo-D Passive Soundhole Pickup - Single Coil Feature

  • The Neo-D's low-profile, high-impedance design needs no battery.
  • Easy installation with no alteration!
The Fishman Neo-D is a value-priced cousin of the famous Rare Earth pickup. The Neo-D 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. Easy installation with no alteration! Fishman Acoustic Guitar Pickups Acoustic guitar pickups are Fishman's claim to fame, and for good reason. Fishman offers a wide variety of guitar pickup options to suit every type of player and instrument. And Fishman is the name behind the capable onboard electronics for many well-known guitar manufacturers.


Friday, December 16, 2011

Fishman Powerbridge VMV

Fishman Powerbridge VMV Review



Fishman Powerbridge VMV Feature

  • Vintage Stratocaster and similar instruments
  • Piezo replacement bridges offer the electric guitarist a palette of incredible acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric sounds
  • A Powerchip preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
The world’s finest acoustic pickup for your electric guitar! Our Powerbridge pickups offer the electric guitarist a palette of incredible acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric sounds.


Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Fishman AGX-094 - passive narrow format / classical & 12-string

Fishman AGX-094 - passive narrow format / classical & 12-string Review



Fishman AGX-094 - passive narrow format / classical & 12-string Feature

  • Fishman's piezo crystal passive undersaddle guitar pickup
  • Available in a variety of widths and string spacings for steel and nylon stringed guitars
  • All models are available with a Powerjack Active Endpin Jack Preamp
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • 1/8" (3.2mm) saddle width and 2.125" E to E string spacing
Our classic Undersaddle ceramic guitar pickup. AG-Series pickups do not require a battery, but an impedance-matching preamp is recommended, for best performance. Available in a variety of widths and string spacings.


Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Fishman LB 100 Slip Cover

Fishman LB 100 Slip Cover Review



Fishman LB 100 Slip Cover Feature

  • Heavy duty nylon
Fitted cover for the Fishman Loudbox 100 Amplifier


Monday, December 12, 2011

Fishman Aura Ellipse - Narrow

Fishman Aura Ellipse - Narrow Review



Fishman Aura Ellipse - Narrow Feature

  • State-of-the-art on board preamp featuring Fishman's Aura Acoustic Imaging Technology.
The Ellipse Aura combines Fishman's most sophisticated soundhole-mounted preamp design with the power of Aura Acoustic Imaging Technology for exceptional accuracy and true to life sound. Up to four images can be downloaded from the Aura Image Gallery software (included) through an onboard mini-USB port to match the instrument's natural tonal characteristics.The Fishman Ellipse Aura features pickup/image blend, volume, and switchable Natural I and Natural II low-frequency tone shaping. A phase switch and automatic anti-feedback device control feedback.The guitar pickup's ergonomic soundhole-mounted design puts slider controls at the player's fingertips to maintain a natural playing position. A patented neodymium magnetic mounting system enables easy, solder-free installation on your acoustic guitar with a variety of size formats that accommodate most round soundholes from 3-7/8" to 4-1/8" in diameter.Equipped with a low battery indicator, the Ellipse Aura pickup includes a no-hassle, solder-free Acoustic Matrix undersaddle pickup in a narrow or wide format option.


Friday, December 9, 2011

Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil Soundhole Pickup

Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil Soundhole Pickup Review



Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil Soundhole Pickup Feature

  • Beautiful equipment from one of the most respected names in the industry!
Many players consider this the most natural sounding of Fishman's Rare Earth series guitar pickups. Its brilliance and articulation will appeal to single-coil fans. Battery life rated at 300 hours.


Thursday, December 8, 2011

Fishman SA220 Solo Performance System Songwriter Pack (Standard)

Fishman SA220 Solo Performance System Songwriter Pack (Standard) Review



A full load of accessories and powerful, professional quality sound in a lightweight, portable package.