Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Fishman Rare Earth Blend Pickup

Fishman Rare Earth Blend Pickup Review



Fishman Rare Earth Blend Pickup Feature

  • Conductors: 2 Active/Passive: Active Instrument: Acoustic Guitar Magnet: Neodymium Position: Soundhole Type: Humbucker/Condenser mic
The Fishman Rare Earth Blend Soundhole Pickup blends a humbucking pickup with an electret condenser microphone for capturing both the initial attack and sound chamber resonance for true acoustic tone plus power and projection. The pickup is easy to install.


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Fishman Matrix Infinity - Wide Undersaddle Acoustic Guitar Pickup

Fishman Matrix Infinity - Wide Undersaddle Acoustic Guitar Pickup Review



Fishman Matrix Infinity - Wide Undersaddle Acoustic Guitar Pickup Feature

  • Completely redesigned active, endpin mounted preamp
  • Soundhole mounted rotary controls for Volume and Tone
  • Unique Tone Control cuts mids while boosting treble and bass
  • Integrated LED low battery indicator
  • Switchable voicing to accommodate all guitar body sizes
The Matrix Infinity is the result of over 25 years of collective R&D from acoustic amplification leaders Fishman. This undersaddle pickup is poised to change the way you look at undersaddle pickups, offering superb string-to-string balance and tonal accuracy. Building off of the Acoustic Matrix pickups that came before, the Matrix Infinity now offers a new active endpin mounted preamp with soundhole-mounted rotary volume and tone controls. Acoustic players of any genre and guitar body-size can benefit from the amazing sound of the Fishman Matrix Infinity.


Sunday, February 26, 2012

Blueridge BR-40CE Contemporary Dreadnaught Cutaway Guitar with Fishman Classic 4T Pickup

Blueridge BR-40CE Contemporary Dreadnaught Cutaway Guitar with Fishman Classic 4T Pickup Review



Blueridge BR-40CE Contemporary Dreadnaught Cutaway Guitar with Fishman Classic 4T Pickup Feature

  • Fishman Classic 4T Pickup. Solid Sitka spruce top with handcarved parabolic braces in authentic, PreWar, forward-X pattern
  • Rosewood bridge. Bone nut and saddle. Natural high-gloss finish.
  • East Indian rosewood fingerboard with adjustable truss rod, carved mahogany, low profile neck and dovetail neck joint.
  • Mahogany back and sides with M.O.P. dot markers and nickel-plated tuners.
  • 5-ply body binding (B/W/B/W/B) Cutaway body for easy access to all frets.
Blueridge Contermporary Series guitars have been the talk of the Bluegrass Festivals, the music trades magazines and the World Wide Web. Players who have just purchased 00 custom guitars and happened to play our entry-level series are shaking their heads in disbelief. Each guitar features a select, solid spruce top with an authentic PreWar bracing pattern that ensures tone and volume just like the finest vintage guitars.


Thursday, February 23, 2012

Lanikai LQA-CCA Concert Ukulele With Fishman Preamp; Quilt Ash

Lanikai LQA-CCA Concert Ukulele With Fishman Preamp; Quilt Ash Review



Lanikai LQA-CCA Concert Ukulele With Fishman Preamp; Quilt Ash Feature

  • Concert Size
  • Solid Spruce Top with Quilt Ash Back and Sides
  • Gold Plated Geared Tuning Machines
  • Mahogany Binding
  • Fishman Sonicore Preamp
Straight from the creative minds at the Lanikai concept shop we are proud to introduce the Lanikai Quilt Ash Series. Lanikai has paired a special batch of quilted ash with a solid spruce top creating a series of ukuleles that has a bright lilting tone that is perfect for the stage or your recording session. A custom wide bone nut was used for greater string spacing making these instruments easy to play. Mahogany body binding, skunk stripe and butt stripe compliment the understated natural satin finish of the LQA series. Gold plated geared tuning machines and the new Prestige Lanikai Logo add to the charm of these fine instruments.


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Fishman FT-1 Digital Clip-On Tuner

Fishman FT-1 Digital Clip-On Tuner Review



Fishman FT-1 Digital Clip-On Tuner Feature

  • Fully chromatic: automatically displays the noteAdjustable clip attaches to flat surfacesSwivel mount rotates for easy viewingExtra-bright LCD display lights green when in tune and lights red for sharp or flatMeter-style sharp and flat displayBuilt-in microphoneClip-on sensor for tuning in noisy environmentsInstrument modes display the string number for correctly tuning guitar, bass, or ukuleleAdjustable reference pitch from 435Hz to 445Hz'Flat' mode for easily transposed tuningAutomatic power s
This fully chromatic tuner quickly and accurately finds the note being played, and indicates if you're in tune, sharp or flat. The adjustable clip sensor is easily secured to the instrument and ensures great results, even in noisy environments.The FT-1's bright, backlit LCD display features a meter style pitch indicator with large readout and turns from red to green when the note is in tune. Powered by a single coin battery, this tuner is lightweight and packed with value.Features:Fully chromatic, automatically displays the noteAdjustable clip attaches to flat surfacesSwivel mount rotates for easy viewingExtra bright LCD display lights green when in-tune and lights red for sharp or flatMeter style sharp and flat displayBuilt-in microphoneClip-on sensor for tuning in noisy environmentsInstrument modes display the string number for correctly tuning guitar, bass, or ukuleleAdjustable reference pitch from 435Hz to 445HzFlat' mode for easy transposed tuningAutomatic power save and shut-off features to save batteriesIncludes one 2032 coin battery


Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Fishman PRO-LBX-600 Loudbox Artist

Fishman PRO-LBX-600 Loudbox Artist Review



Fishman PRO-LBX-600 Loudbox Artist Feature

  • 120 W bi-amped w/ 8" woofer and 1" soft dome tweeter
  • Two mic/instrument channels accept 1/4" or XLR sources and feature 3-band EQ and feedback controls
  • Dual digital effects section w/ independent channel & effects level for Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Echo, and Slap Echo
  • D.I. output: balanced XLR outputs on each input channel and main mix
  • Dedicated effects loop, phantom power, and Aux Input w/ level control
The new Loudbox Artist is an evolution in acoustic amplifiers. It leverages the award-winning design of the Loudbox 100, yet packs more power and enhanced features into an incredibly lightweight and portable package.120 watts of ultra-clean, bi-amplified acoustic power, two versatile input channels featuring Fishman's legendary tone and feedback-fighting controls, plus a new dual effects section make the new Loudbox Artist the ultimate portable acoustic instrument amplifier for the seriously active musician.


Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Fishman Classic Series M-200 Professional Mandolin Pickup

Fishman Classic Series M-200 Professional Mandolin Pickup Review



Fishman Classic Series M-200 Professional Mandolin Pickup Feature

  • Features a piezo-ceramic pickup element embedded in an adjustable ebony replacement bridge
  • Designed for all archtop-style mandolins
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
Classic Series M-200 Professional Mandolin Pickup. The same as the M-100, but includes a Carpenter style 1/4” output jack that mounts on the side of the instrument.


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Fishman V-300 Concert Series Violin Pickup

Fishman V-300 Concert Series Violin Pickup Review



Fishman V-300 Concert Series Violin Pickup Feature

  • High-quality Despiau bridge for violin - Accurate reproduction of your instrument's unique acoustic sound
  • Piezo-ceramic pickup skillfully crafted into the Despiau bridge - Consistent sound for every performance
  • Includes 1/4 inch Carpenter output jack - Professional installation required
  • An impedance-matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Please Note: Returns can not be accepted after the bridge has been carved
Fishman originally built its reputation by developing pickups that literally changed the way acoustic stringed instruments were heard and experienced in live performance situations. The Fishman V-300 Concert Series Violin Pickup is a complete replacement high quality, Despiau bridge with built-in pickup. A piezo-ceramic pickup is skillfully crafted into the Despiau bridge. The V-300 bridge-pickup includes a 1/4 inch Carpenter output jack. The Fishman V-300 provides a superb, natural, acoustic sound for arco or pizz playing styles.


Sunday, February 12, 2012

Fishman Gold Strap Nut

Fishman Gold Strap Nut Review



Fishman Gold Strap Nut Feature

  • Gold Endpin Strap Button for Fishman Pickups
  • Fishman Part #ACC-AG1-GSN
Replacement gold strap nut for most endpin style jacks.


Friday, February 10, 2012

Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend w/ Narrow Undersaddle Pickup

Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend w/ Narrow Undersaddle Pickup Review



Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend w/ Narrow Undersaddle Pickup Feature

  • Soundhole-mounted Mic Pickup
  • Includes an Active Preamp and an Endpin Jack Complete Stereo System
  • Nearly invisible once installed
  • Enhanced tonal reproduction through blending
The Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend acoustic pickup/preamp system puts the amazing capabilities of the Acoustic Matrix system onboard your guitar! The Ellipse Matrix Blend combines the world's best-selling undersaddle pickup with the Ellipse Blend to give you incredible tone at your fingertips. A flexible gooseneck condenser microphone and volume, blend, and phase controlsgive you the sparkling, transparent sound and control of an Acoustic Matrix pickup with the unique and expressive character that a microphone provides. Now you don't have to compromise your onstage sound! Once installed, the Ellipse Matrix Blend is nearly invisible. Available in Wide and Narrow configurations.Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend Narrow Features: Unobtrusive onboard blender system Acoustic Matrix pickup in Narrow 3/32" (2.3mm) Custom-designed cardioid condenser mini-mic with gooseneck optimizes placement on the guitar's "sweet spot" Ergonomic design puts slider controls literally at your fingertips, to maintain a natural playing position Unique, patent-pending neodymium magnetic mounting system for easy installation Switchable Natural I or II voicing to accomodate all guitar body sizes and performance situations Accomodates most round sound holes from 3.875" to 4.125" in diameter


Thursday, February 9, 2012

Fishman Onboard Aura - wide pickup

Fishman Onboard Aura - wide pickup Review



Fishman Onboard Aura - wide pickup Feature

  • State-of-the-art onboard preamp featuring Fishman's patented Acoustic Imaging technology
  • Download up to six Aura Images from the Aura Image Gallery software (included)
  • Pickup/Image blend control and onboard chromatic tuner
  • Volume, bass, middle, treble, and phase controls
  • System includes an Acoustic Matrix Undersaddle Pickup and Switchjack Stereo Endpin Jack
Now available as a retail product! With the success of Fishman’s proprietary Aura Imaging Technology, many guitar manufacturers have incorporated Aura into their top-tier acoustic-electric product models. An Aura preamp offers the best onboard control and sound quality available for acoustic guitars. Features Fishman’s Aura Image Gallery Software (included), an application that allows users to access Images for hundreds of guitar makes and models through Fishman’s free Aura Image library. The software also allows Aura Images to be sorted, managed, and grouped right on your computer. Users can then take advantage of the preamp’s open architecture by loading Aura Images via a USB cable


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Fishman PRO-AIP-P16 Aura Sixteen Acoustic Imaging Pedal with 6 Free Cables

Fishman PRO-AIP-P16 Aura Sixteen Acoustic Imaging Pedal with 6 Free Cables Review



Fishman PRO-AIP-P16 Aura Sixteen Acoustic Imaging Pedal with 6 Free Cables Feature

  • 2 FREE Strukture 6" Patch Cables
  • 2 FREE Strukture 10' Instrument Cables
  • 2 FREE Strukture 18.6' Instrument Cables
  • Volume, Blend, and Image Select controls
  • 16 pre-loaded Dreadnought guitar Images are completely user-configurable
Aura Sixteen is a compact yet powerful stompbox featuring award-winning Aura Acoustic Imaging technology that restores a studio-miked sound to your undersaddle or soundhole pickup. Easy to set up and use, Aura Sixteen eliminates intrusive stage noise and expensive microphone setups, allowing you to reveal the true, unique voice of your instrument on stage or in the studio. The included Aura Image Gallery software provides access to an ever-expanding list of instruments recorded using world-class studio mics and techniques. Simply connect to your PC or Mac using the included USB cable and download Images for your instrument(s) from our extensive Image library.


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - narrow format

Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - narrow format Review



Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - narrow format Feature

  • Volume control as well as bass, treble, brilliance control, 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
  • Brilliance slider
  • System includes an Acoustic Matrix Undersaddle Pickup and Switchjack Stereo Endpin Jack
The Prefix Plus-T features ultra-quiet electronics and Volume, Bass, Treble and semi-parametric Contour controls. The Prefix Plus-T also offers a Brilliance control, Phase switch and Notch filter to help fight feedback. In addition, the built-in chromatic tuner can be used without plugging in the guitar.


Sunday, February 5, 2012

Fishman Aura Ellipse - Wide

Fishman Aura Ellipse - Wide Review



Fishman Aura Ellipse - Wide Feature

  • State-of-the-art onboard preamp featuring Fishman's Aura Acoustic Imaging TechnologyUp to four Aura Images can be downloaded from Fishman's Aura Image Gallery software (included)Ergonomic soundhole-mounted design puts slider controls at your fingertips to maintain a natural playing positionUnique patent-pending neodymium magnetic mounting system for easy, solder-free installationAccommodates most round soundholes from 3-7/8" to 4-1/8" in diameterPickup/image blend controlVolume controlPhase swit
The Ellipse Aura combines Fishman's most sophisticated onboard 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, February 3, 2012

Fishman Classic Series Active Resophonic Pickup

Fishman Classic Series Active Resophonic Pickup Review



Fishman Classic Series Active Resophonic Pickup Feature

  • Fastens to the center of the cone in both 'spider' and 'biscuit' style bridges. Includes an impedancematching endpin preamp
  • Requires onboard 9V battery.
Captures and reproduces the unique tonal character of your resophonic guitar. This simple and unobtrusive pickup (the size and shape of a small washer) captures that funky, throaty signature resophonic tone with unprecedented accuracy and resistance to feedback.


Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Fishman Powerbridge AST

Fishman Powerbridge AST Review



Fishman Powerbridge AST Feature

  • American Standard 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.