DeArmond Tone Boss Pickup
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DeArmond
Tone Boss Pickup
Product Info
Article Number:
418639
Brand:
DeArmond
Model:
Tone Boss Pickup
Category:
Magnetic Pickups for Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DeArmond Tone Boss is a surprisingly capable budget-friendly pickup. It delivers a warm, thick humbucker tone, perfect for players needing a little extra stage volume or a darker acoustic sound. It’s an excellent option for gigging singer-songwriters and players who want a straightforward, no-fuss amplified acoustic tone.
Product Description
- DeArmond Tone Boss Pickup
- Soundhole Pickup for Steel-string Guitar
- Passive
- Humbuckers
- Onboard volume control
- Hardware for endpin output
- Incl. 3 covers in black
- cream and tortoiseshell to change the looks of the pickup
PROS
- • Humbucker design effectively rejects unwanted acoustic feedback on stage.
- • Included cosmetic covers offer a surprising level of aesthetic customization.
- • Passive design ensures compatibility with any amp or preamp system.
- • Solid construction; the metal housing feels durable and well-attached.
CONS
- • Sound leans towards a darker, more compressed tone; lacks acoustic nuance.
- • Endpin jack placement can be awkward depending on guitar body shape.
- • Volume control’s taper isn’t perfectly linear, leading to uneven volume changes.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Soundhole Magnetic Pickup
Strings
Steel-string Acoustic Guitar
Output
1/4 in Mono
Installation
Endpin Jack, Adhesive Backing (for stability)
Controls
Onboard Volume Control
Weight
Approximately 6 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tone Boss prioritizes a more electric-like tone, sacrificing some of the natural acoustic clarity and responsiveness of a K&K system.
The pickup itself doesn’t project sound when unamplified, so it won’t affect the natural acoustic tone of your guitar.
The covers are a simple snap-on design, so swapping them out for custom or different colored options should be straightforward and easy.
