Schatten Design RG-3 passiv
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Schatten Design
RG-3 passiv
Product Info
Article Number:
342341
Brand:
Schatten Design
Model:
RG-3 passiv
Category:
Transducers for Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RG-3 is a seriously good option if you're mic'ing a resonator isn't cutting it. It's surprisingly faithful to the instrument's acoustic voice, offering a natural tone and solid feedback rejection – a real win for bluegrass, country, and blues players.
Product Description
- Schatten Design RG-3 passiv
- Pickup for Resonator Guitars
- For fastening to the underside of the cone
- Installation with special adhesive compound and tensioning screw
- Balanced and extremely authentic sound reproduction
- Excellent anti-feedback properties
- Suitable for resonator guitars
- Quick and easy installation
- Completely prewired
- Incl. Mounting materials
PROS
- • Excellent feedback rejection, crucial for resonator amplification.
- • Provides a remarkably natural, woody tone – avoids the brittle sound of some transducers.
- • Simple prewired design significantly reduces installation complexity.
- • Secure mounting system with adhesive and tensioning screw ensures stability.
CONS
- • Limited versatility – specifically designed for resonator guitars only.
- • Adhesive application requires care to avoid cone damage or affecting tone.
- • Sound may lack the 'oomph' of magnetic pickups for certain high-volume genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Piezo Transducer
Installation
Adhesive and tensioning screw
Frequency Range
20Hz - 20kHz
Output
High impedance (10k Ohms)
Cable
Prewired, shielded
Weight
Approximately 1.5 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
The adhesive is specifically formulated to minimize impact, but proper application – avoiding excessive amounts – is key to preserving the cone's natural resonance.
Yes, due to its high impedance, the RG-3 benefits greatly from a preamp, which will boost the signal and provide impedance matching for optimal tone and volume.
While the mounting system allows for some minor adjustments, repositioning the pickup after the adhesive has fully cured can be tricky and may compromise the bond or affect the cone's response.
