Fishman Fluence Open Core CL HB Set BK

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Fishman Fluence Open Core CL HB Set BK

Fishman

Fluence Open Core CL HB Set BK

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Product Info

Article Number: 447444
Brand: Fishman
Model: Fluence Open Core CL HB Set BK
Price: $273.90

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The Fluence Open Core CL set is a fantastic upgrade for players seeking versatile, high-quality humbuckers without the harshness sometimes associated with active pickups. The voicing controls offer a surprising range, from vintage PAF tones to brighter single-coil sounds. This is an excellent choice for classic rock, blues, and even some modern styles where you want a balanced, articulate, and powerful sound.

Product Description

  • Fishman Fluence Open Core CL HB Set BK
  • Set of Active Pickups for Electric Guitar
  • 2 Multi-Voice humbuckers
  • Medium output
  • 3 Voicings per pickup
  • Bridge pickup: Voice 1: Vintage PAF
  • Voice 2: classic hot rod
  • Voice 3: Slightly Overwound single coil
  • Neck pickup: Voice 1: vintage PAF
  • Voice 2: clear chime sound
  • Voice 3: clear vintage single coil
  • Connections: 2-wire
  • Magnet material: Alnico 5
  • Powered by a 9-volt battery or optional rechargeable battery pack (Art. #358430# - not included)
  • Cover colour: Black
  • Includes 2 volume controls and 2 push/pull tone controls (neck tone control: pull for voice 2 on both pickups
  • bridge tone control: pull for single coil/voice 3 on both pickups)
PROS
  • • Alnico 5 magnets deliver a warm, articulate, and responsive tone.
  • • Voice switching offers surprising tonal flexibility for humbucker pickups.
  • • Open-core design enhances dynamics and transient response compared to traditional designs.
  • • Pre-wired volume and tone controls simplify installation and customization.
CONS
  • • Active design requires a 9V battery, adding to ongoing maintenance.
  • • Limited voicing options compared to some multi-channel pickup systems.
  • • The black covers might not suit all aesthetic preferences or guitar finishes.

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Key Features

Position Bridge and Neck
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level Medium (approx. 8.5k bridge, 7.8k neck)
DC Resistance Bridge: 8.6kΩ, Neck: 7.9kΩ
Spacing Standard Fender spacing (52.5mm / 2.07 in)
Mounting 4-hole standard humbucker mount

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Frequently Asked Questions

The neck tone pulls to a clear chime voice, while the bridge pulls to a slightly overwound single-coil voicing; both offer distinct tonal shifts without drastically altering the core character.
Fluence pickups are exceptionally quiet, effectively canceling out most hum and noise, making them a great choice for players who use high gain amplifiers.
While standard pots will work, the included pots are specifically chosen to optimize the voicing controls' functionality; using different values might affect the tone and responsiveness.

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