Sunday, October 9, 2011

Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - wide format

Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - wide format Review



Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - wide 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
  • Volume control as well as bass, treble, brilliance control, and a wide-range semi-parametric EQ to isolate certain frequencies
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.


Saturday, October 8, 2011

Fishman Onboard Aura Pro - narrow pickup

Fishman Onboard Aura Pro - narrow pickup Review



Fishman Onboard Aura Pro - narrow pickup Feature

  • State-of-the-art onboard preamp featuring Fishman's patented Acoustic Imaging technology, in a smaller footprint than the full sized Onboard Aura
  • Download up to four 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.


Friday, October 7, 2011

Fishman V-400 Concert Series Viola Pickup

Fishman V-400 Concert Series Viola Pickup Review



Fishman V-400 Concert Series Viola Pickup Feature

  • High-quality Despiau bridge for viola - 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-400 Concert Series Viola 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-400 bridge-pickup includes a 1/4 inch Carpenter output jack. The Fishman V-400 provides a superb, natural, acoustic sound for arco or pizz playing styles.


Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Fender CD-60CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Sunburst

Fender CD-60CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Sunburst Review



Fender CD-60CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Sunburst Feature

  • Laminated Spruce Top, Laminated Nato back and sides
  • Scalloped X Bracing
  • Fishman® Isys III System
  • Additional Features: Dual Action Truss Rod, Black Pickguard, Scalloped X Bracing, Dot Position Inlays, Compensated Urea Saddle, Gold Silkscreened Fender Logo, Multi-ABS Inlays on Soundhole Rosette, Black Body and Neck Binding, Black Bridge and End-pins
We’ve upgraded one of our best-selling acoustic guitars with a Fishman® preamp with built in tuner, so plug in, tune up and strum away! The sweet-sounding CD60CE dreadnought cutaway model also features a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, scalloped bracing, 20-fret sonokeling fingerboard, sonokeling bridge with compensated saddle, chrome hardware and die-cast chrome tuners.


Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Fishman Pro-EQ-Platinum Instrument Preamp for Bass

Fishman Pro-EQ-Platinum Instrument Preamp for Bass Review



Fishman Pro-EQ-Platinum Instrument Preamp for Bass Feature

  • Preamp, Equalizer & DI for Electric and Acoustic Bass
  • Five-Band EQ is dialed in just for bass
  • Soft-knee, pump-free, Photo-optic compression
  • Depth control for big bottom without the boom
  • XLR DI with ground lift and pre/post switch for pro sound and recording
The electric and acoustic bassists who use this compact Bass preamp tell us that is has quickly become the essential component for their amplified sound. Easy to use yet powerful features are what give the the Pro-EQ Platinum Bass the versatility to shine for both acoustic and electric instruments. One of the key elements of the multi-faceted Platinum Bass is its ability to add warmth to a raw bass signal without sacrificing punch. Fishman uses sweet sounding J-FET technology for smoothness and our exclusive "Voltage Doubler" circuit with quick articulation and full, open dynamics. The preamp's versatile 5-band graphic EQ has been painstakingly voiced to shape and sculpt many classic and modern bass sounds. An innovative "Depth" control lets the player dial in tight and focused bass for a quick and defined bottom end. 3-way power: 9V battery, 48V phantom or AC adapter.


Monday, October 3, 2011

Natural 1 NAT-1PEG Under-saddle Pickup and Endpin Jack for 6-12 String Acoustic

Natural 1 NAT-1PEG Under-saddle Pickup and Endpin Jack for 6-12 String Acoustic Review



Natural 1 NAT-1PEG Under-saddle Pickup and Endpin Jack for 6-12 String Acoustic Feature

  • Available for 6 and 12 Strings Models
  • Each Pickup is packaged with both gold and chrome and strap buttons
  • Works well with or without an active preamp system
  • Less unwanted noise than conventional piezo pickup systems
  • Because of the flexible design, the Natural 1 pickup is more durable and less likely to break than other under-saddle pickups
Under-saddle Pickup & Endpin Jack (6-12 String Acoustic)


Saturday, October 1, 2011

Lanikai Solid Zebrawood Concert Cutaway Ukulele with Electronics

Lanikai Solid Zebrawood Concert Cutaway Ukulele with Electronics Review



Lanikai Solid Zebrawood Concert Cutaway Ukulele with Electronics Feature

  • Concert Cutaway
  • Solid Zebrawood Top, Back, and Sides
  • Slotted Headstock with Gold Plated Grover Tuning Machines
  • Custom Wide Bone Nut
  • Fishman Sonicore Preamp and Fishman Sonitone Pickup Installed
Lanikai is proud to introduce their new Exotic Ukuleles. Constructed with solid Zebrawood or solid Monkey Pod these ukuleles produce a fresh tone unique to each woods distinct resonance capabilities. Unadorned by synthetic enhancements, this series captures the pure essence and beauty of the natural world. The Exotic series features a solid top back and sides, slotted headstock, Grover gold plated tuning machines, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, maple and rosewood skunk stripe and an ovangkol neck. A custom wide bone nut was used to increase the string spacing, making these ukuleles more comfortable for guitarists who are expanding their sonic palette with the ukulele. All cutaway models feature the new Fishman Sonicore ukulele preamp and Sonitone pickup. With volume and tone controls mounted in the sound hole these ukuleles are truly performance driven instruments.