Bartolini Acoustic Soundhole Pickup

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Bartolini Acoustic Soundhole Pickup

Bartolini

Acoustic Soundhole Pickup

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 602312
Model: Acoustic Soundhole Pickup
Price: $201.30

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This Bartolini is a surprisingly versatile pickup for acoustic players wanting a clean, amplified sound. The multi-magnet design really helps balance the frequencies and reduce muddiness, making it ideal for fingerstyle players or those needing clear cuts through a mix. It’s a solid choice if you want a magnetic pickup that doesn’t sound harsh.

Product Description

  • Bartolini Acoustic Soundhole Pickup
  • Soundhole Pickup for Acoustic Guitars
  • Natural sound
  • Easy installation
  • Coils arranged on top of each other
  • Hum-killing
  • Magnet configuration: carbon steel
  • brass
  • copper
  • ceramic blade magnets (ferrite)
  • Passive
  • Focused detection area
  • Mass compensation for the B-string
  • DC resistance: 2.8 kOhm
  • Resonance frequency: 9200 kHz
  • 55 mm Maximum detection width
  • 2-Wire shielded coaxial cable of 3 m length and 6.35 mm jack plug
  • Black cover
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 69.9 x 17.5 x 22.6 mm (max. height including cable)
  • Suitable for soundholes with a diameter of 89 to 114 mm (bridge side)

*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of the Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of machining or handling. For some pickups, the cable ends are already pre-soldered. These characteristics do not constitute reasons for complaint or return.

PROS
  • • Carbon/ferrite magnet blend delivers a surprisingly warm, articulate tone.
  • • Coil stacking minimizes feedback and provides a focused sonic image.
  • • The B-string mass compensation genuinely improves note definition at lower tunings.
  • • Solid construction and shielded cable ensure quiet operation and durability.
CONS
  • • The black plastic housing, while functional, lacks a premium aesthetic feel.
  • • The detection area, while focused, might be too narrow for some wider soundholes.
  • • Passive design limits tonal shaping options compared to active systems.

Product Video

Key Features

Type Magnetic Soundhole Pickup
Strings Acoustic Guitar (6-string)
Output Passive
Installation Soundhole Mount (Easy)
Controls None (Passive)
Weight Approximately 75g (including cable)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The combination of carbon steel, brass, copper, and ceramic magnets creates a more complex harmonic response, offering a broader tonal palette and reduced harshness compared to a typical single-magnet design.
The B-string mass compensation helps, but extremely heavy strings might still require some EQ adjustment to maintain clarity and balance. Experimentation is key.
The carefully arranged coils and focused detection area significantly reduce the 'quack' often associated with magnetic pickups, but it's not entirely eliminated at very high volumes.

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