Fishman Pickup For Resonator Guitars

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Fishman Pickup For Resonator Guitars

Fishman

Pickup For Resonator Guitars

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 161153
Brand: Fishman
Model: Pickup For Resonator Guitars
Price: $170.50

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This Fishman resonator pickup is a solid, budget-friendly option for players wanting a straightforward amplified sound. It's particularly well-suited for bluegrass, folk, and roots music where you want to capture the resonator’s inherent character without adding too much coloration. Installation's simple, and the small size means it won't drastically alter the instrument's feel or appearance.

Product Description

Fishman Pickup For Resonator Guitars, Pickup for Resonator Guitar, Passive, Small piezo pickup (ca. 10 x 4 mm), For mounting on spider- or biscuit-style bridges, Incl. Switch jack

PROS
  • • Small footprint minimizes bridge interference, preserving resonator tone
  • • Piezo element delivers a clear, focused amplified signal
  • • Switch jack provides simple, versatile output routing options
  • • Fishman's proven quality ensures reliable performance and durability
CONS
  • • Passive design lacks the headroom of active systems for high-volume stages
  • • Piezo can exhibit a 'quack' if not carefully installed and EQ’d
  • • Limited tonal shaping compared to more complex pickup systems

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Key Features

Type Passive Piezo Transducer
Installation Spider or Biscuit Bridge Mounting
Frequency Range 200Hz - 10kHz
Output High Impedance (2.5M Ohms)
Cable Switch Jack (Mono)
Weight Approximately 0.5 oz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it's designed specifically for resonator guitars, including those from National, but proper placement is crucial to avoid unwanted string noise.
A magnetic pickup will offer a more aggressive, 'electric' tone, whereas this piezo captures more of the resonator’s natural acoustic voice – a more subtle amplification.
Absolutely; the switch jack is a standard mono output, so any typical instrument cable will work just fine.

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