Shadow SH 145 Gold Prestige
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SH 145 Gold Prestige
Product Info
Article Number:
288577
Brand:
Shadow
Model:
SH 145 Gold Prestige
Category:
Magnetic Pickups for Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$137.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Shadow SH 145 Gold Prestige is a solid choice if you need a reliable magnetic pickup for a western acoustic, particularly for live performance. It delivers a surprisingly clean and powerful signal thanks to the humbucker design and active preamp – ideal for players who want to be heard clearly without sacrificing too much of the guitar's inherent character.
Product Description
- Shadow SH 145 Gold Prestige
- Pickup
- For western guitar
- Humbucker for sound hole attachment
- Volume control
- Active electronics
- Preamp end- pin
- Clear
- brilliant hum- free signal
- 3 Volt button cell battery with an approx. lifespan of 1 year
- Colour: Gold
PROS
- • Gold-plated components offer improved signal integrity and a premium feel.
- • Humbucker design effectively eliminates hum and noise, crucial for stage use.
- • Active preamp boosts signal, providing a strong, clear output for PA systems.
- • Compact endpin preamp keeps the acoustic guitar’s natural resonance relatively unaffected.
CONS
- • Gold finish can be prone to scratching and may require careful handling.
- • Active electronics necessitate battery replacement, adding to ongoing maintenance.
- • Sound profile leans towards a brighter, more 'electric' tone, potentially clashing with traditional acoustic warmth.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Magnetic Soundhole Pickup
Strings
Suitable for 6-string acoustic guitars (Western style)
Output
1/4 in mono jack
Installation
Soundhole mount with adjustable bracket, endpin preamp
Controls
Volume control on preamp, 3-volt button cell battery compartment
Weight
Approximately 4 oz (pickup and preamp combined)
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Frequently Asked Questions
This magnetic pickup will have a more pronounced, 'electric' character than a piezo, lacking the subtle nuances of a purely acoustic tone but offering greater clarity and less feedback.
Yes, the preamp endpin design allows for straightforward battery replacement without needing to remove the pickup from the guitar.
While it's a magnetic pickup, the compact preamp minimizes impact on the guitar’s resonance, but it will inevitably add some coloration compared to a purely acoustic signal.
