Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Fishman Nashville Series Archtop Mandolin Pickup (2 PC)

Fishman Nashville Series Archtop Mandolin Pickup (2 PC) Review



Fishman Nashville Series Archtop Mandolin Pickup (2 PC) Feature

  • Consistent, accurate sound reproduction for every performance
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
  • Professional installation recommended
The M-300 Archtop Mandolin Pickup features a piezo-ceramic pickup element embedded in the bottom bridge, and an adjustable ebony replacement bridge. Designed for all archtop-style mandolins, it includes a Carpenter 1/4’ output jack that mounts on the side of the instrument.


Monday, January 16, 2012

Fishman Jerry Douglas Signature Series Aura Imaging Pedal

Fishman Jerry Douglas Signature Series Aura Imaging Pedal Review



Fishman Jerry Douglas Signature Series Aura Imaging Pedal Feature

  • 16 custom Fishman Aura Images created and used by Jerry Douglas specifically for resophonic guitars
  • Feedback-fighting Phase switch
  • Bypass/Mute foot switch
The Jerry Douglas Signature Aura Pedal features 16 custom Fishman Aura Images created and used by Jerry Douglas specifically for resophonic guitars. The effect pedal features 24 bit A/D/A; 32 bit internal processing, volume, blend, and image select controls, a feedback-fighting phase switch, bypass/mute foot switch, and input trim with clip/low battery indicator. Runs on 9V battery or power adapter.Larry Fishman developed this Signature Series Aura Pedal with a world-class team of professionals, including musician Jerry Douglas, recording studio engineer Bil VornDick, and reknowned resonator builder Paul Beard, to bring you the most realistic amplified tone available. Night after night, or any time you record, this Fishman Aura pedal lets you reproduce the tone that can only be created by such trade masters.


Sunday, January 15, 2012

Fishman Concert Series Cello Pickup

Fishman Concert Series Cello Pickup Review



Fishman Concert Series Cello Pickup Feature

  • Accurate reproduction of your instrument's unique acoustic sound
  • Piezo-ceramic pickup skillfully crafted into a high-quality Despiau bridge
  • Consistent sound for every performance
  • Professional installation required
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
These pickups offer an extraordinary level of performance, tone quality and accuracy for stringed instruments. The piezo-ceramic Concert Series pickups for Violin, Viola and Cello are preinstalled in high quality Despiau bridges to provide the ultimate performance in terms of a precise and perfectly balanced tone from string to string. In addition to an exceptionally clear and natural tonal response designed to reveal the true character of the instrument, these pickups sound remarkably consistent every time they are played. Concert Series pickups are also optimized for use with Fishman Aura Imaging products to provide a higher level of sound quality and added sonic versatility in live performance.


Friday, January 13, 2012

Guild Guitars GAD-50E Fishman Matrix Rosewood Dreadnought Guitar - Natural

Guild Guitars GAD-50E Fishman Matrix Rosewood Dreadnought Guitar - Natural Review



Guild Guitars GAD-50E Fishman Matrix Rosewood Dreadnought Guitar - Natural Feature

  • Body Style: Dreadnought Top Solid Sitka Spruce Bracing.
The GAD-50 dreadnought utilizes the time-tested match of a spruce top with rosewood back and sides producing powerful, rich bass tones and clear trebles. Premium appointments include exotic wood binding and mother-of-pearl inlays.

Sides - Solid Indian Rosewood Scale Length - 25.5 (64.8 cm) Neck - 1-Piece Mahogany Fretboard - Indian Rosewood Fingerboard Radius - 16 (40.64 cm) No. of Frets - 20 Position Inlays - Mother-of-Pearl Position Inlays Nut - Bone Nut Width - 1.6875 (43 mm) Bridge - Indian Rosewood Bridge Saddle - Bone Saddle Bridge Pins - Ebony Bridge Pins with MOP Dots Body Finish - Gloss Polyester Body Finish Neck Finish - Gloss Neck Finish Hardware - Chrome Machine Heads - Grover Rotomatic Die-Cast Tuners Strings - D'Addario EXP 16 Coated Phosphor Bronze (.012-.053 Gauges) Case - Deluxe GAD Hardshell Case Pickups - Available with Fishman Acoustic Matrix VT System with Under Saddle Pickup and End Pin Mounted Active Preamp Unique Features - Dovetail Neck Joint, Ornate Mother-of-Pearl Position Inlays, Strap Button with Internal Block Reinforcement, Abalone Side Dot Position Inlays, Mother-of-Pearl Headstock Logo, Ebony Bridge Pins with MOP Dots, Ebony End Pin with MOP Dot, Bone Nut and Saddle, Mahogany Body Bindings, Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Back Center Wood Mosaic Inlay


Thursday, January 12, 2012

Fishman Mandolin Jack Clamp

Fishman Mandolin Jack Clamp Review



Fishman Mandolin Jack Clamp Feature

  • Made by Fishman
  • Model Number: ACC-M10-313
Fishman Mandolin Jack Clamp Made by Fishman Model Number: ACC-M10-313


Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Fishman Concert Series Violin Pickup

Fishman Concert Series Violin Pickup Review



Fishman Concert Series Violin Pickup Feature

  • Accurate reproduction of your instrument's unique acoustic sound
  • Piezo-ceramic pickup skillfully crafted into a high-quality Despiau bridge
  • Consistent sound for every performance
  • Professional installation required
  • An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
These pickups offer an extraordinary level of performance, tone quality and accuracy for stringed instruments. The piezo-ceramic Concert Series pickups for Violin, Viola and Cello are preinstalled in high quality Despiau bridges to provide the ultimate performance in terms of a precise and perfectly balanced tone from string to string. In addition to an exceptionally clear and natural tonal response designed to reveal the true character of the instrument, these pickups sound remarkably consistent every time they are played. Concert Series pickups are also optimized for use with Fishman Aura Imaging products to provide a higher level of sound quality and added sonic versatility in live performance.


Monday, January 9, 2012

Fishman PRESYS+ Onboard Guitar Preamp/EQ w/Sonicore Pickup

Fishman PRESYS+ Onboard Guitar Preamp/EQ w/Sonicore Pickup Review



Fishman PRESYS+ Onboard Guitar Preamp/EQ w/Sonicore Pickup Feature

  • Includes Sonicore Undersaddle Pickup
  • Volume, Bass, Midrange and Treble, Brilliance Control, Notch Filter, Phase Switch
  • Built-in Chromatic Tuner
  • Easy Access Battery Compartment
  • Solder-free Installation
The Presys+ Onboard Preamp System is designed and built to offer maximum control, performance and quality in a small, unobtrusive format. The comptact, sophisticated Presys+ system features Volume, Bass, Mid and Treble controls, Billiance control, Notch Filter control, Phase switch for controlling feedback, and a built-in tuner with LED display. The Presys+ also includes a pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup for solder-free, plug and play installation, a low battery indicator, low profile control knobs, and a unique pivot design for easy access to the battery compartment. Dimensions: 2.20" W x 3.3" L x 1.625" D (55.8mm x 84.2mm x 41.3mm); Hole size: 2.0" W x 2.662" L (50.8mm x 67.62mm); Screw spacing: 1.785" W x 2.795" L (45.34mm x 71mm)