Fishman Power Tap Earth

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Fishman Power Tap Earth

Fishman

Power Tap Earth

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 491249
Brand: Fishman
Model: Power Tap Earth
Price: $284.90

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The Power Tap Earth is a clever solution for acoustic players who want a fuller, more dynamic sound. It’s a great option for singer-songwriters and performers who need to capture both the clarity of a traditional pickup and the percussive thump of a body sensor—especially when amplifying in less-than-ideal acoustic spaces.

Product Description

  • Fishman Power Tap Earth
  • Pickup and Pre-amp for Acoustic Guitar
  • Combines the easy installation and warm
  • transparent sound of the Rare Earth humbucker with a soundboard body sensor for percussive playing elements and natural dynamics for guitarists of all styles
  • The Blend control mixes the signals of the Rare Earth and the Tap Sensor in mono or routes both signals to separate channels via a stereo cable. This feature allows you to add separate effects
  • volume and EQ to each pickup.
  • Magnetic construction with additional Tap Sensor
  • Pick-up mounting in sound hole and body
  • Fits in sound holes with a diameter of at least 92 mm
  • The pre-wired output jack can also be mounted as an end pin jack
  • Miniature preamp integrated in the pickup
  • Control: Tap/Pickup Blend Control
  • Power supply with: 2 x 1.5 V silver oxide or 1 x 3 V lithium batteries
  • Pickup dimensions (L x W): 64.5 x 17.3 mm
  • Included in delivery: 2 x LR44 1.5 V batteries
PROS
  • • Rare Earth humbucker delivers warm, articulate magnetic tones.
  • • Tap sensor adds natural percussive elements and body resonance.
  • • Blend control offers flexible mono/stereo routing options.
  • • Compact preamp design minimizes acoustic resonance disruption.
CONS
  • • Installation can be challenging for those unfamiliar with acoustic guitar electronics.
  • • Soundboard sensor may pick up unwanted stage noise in certain environments.
  • • Stereo output requires additional cabling and mixer capabilities.

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Key Features

Pickup Type Rare Earth humbucker + soundboard body sensor
Preamp Integrated miniature preamp with blend control
Controls Blend (Rare Earth/Tap) control, Volume
EQ Limited onboard EQ; relies on external processing for shaping
Tuner None; requires external tuner
Power Requires 9V battery

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Frequently Asked Questions

The stereo output allows you to process the Rare Earth and Tap signals separately, creating unique tonal combinations and effects.
While not overly complex, it involves routing wires and mounting components; a basic understanding of guitar electronics is recommended, or professional installation is advisable.
The Power Tap Earth’s Tap sensor provides a more distinct percussive element than the Matrix+, offering a different flavor of amplified acoustic sound.

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