Fishman Neo Buster Humbucker

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Fishman Neo Buster Humbucker

Fishman

Neo Buster Humbucker

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Product Info

Article Number: 375811
Brand: Fishman
Model: Neo Buster Humbucker
Price: $93.50

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The Neo Buster is a surprisingly powerful little pickup, great for players who want a bit more grit and stage volume without sacrificing too much acoustic character. It's perfect for singer-songwriters or players in louder ensembles who need a boost and a bit of feedback rejection – just be aware it's a humbucker, so it’ll add some edge.

Product Description

  • Fishman Neo Buster Humbucker
  • Passive Pickup for Western Guitars
  • With integrated feedback buster
  • Neodymium magnets
  • Easy assembly
  • no modification required on the instrument
  • Suitable for sound holes with a diameter of approx. 101 mm
  • Output: 3m cable with jack plug
PROS
  • • Neodymium magnets deliver surprisingly strong, clear output.
  • • Integrated feedback buster effectively tames stage rumble.
  • • Passive design retains a natural acoustic guitar tone.
  • • Easy, no-modification installation is a huge time-saver.
CONS
  • • Humbucker sound can be a bit 'too much' for delicate fingerstyle playing.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to active or blend pickups.
  • • Cable length (3m) might be restrictive for some stage setups.

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Key Features

Type Magnetic Humbucker
Strings Suitable for 6-string acoustic guitars
Output 3m cable with 1/4 in jack plug
Installation No modification required, soundhole mounting
Controls None – passive pickup
Weight Approximately 150g (including cable)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a phase-cancellation circuit integrated into the pickup housing, designed to reduce resonant frequencies that cause feedback. It's surprisingly effective for the price, but won’t eliminate all feedback issues.
It leans more towards a natural acoustic sound, but the humbucker design adds a noticeable warmth and increased sustain; it’s not a pure acoustic reproduction.
It’s designed for steel-string acoustics; the magnetic field won't effectively interact with nylon strings, resulting in very little output.

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