![]() Usually, the biggest drawback to piezos is that they sound brittle they can also be trickier to install.įinally, we have internal microphones. Piezos have a distinct sound that can be bright and clear (near the bridge) or slightly calmer and mellow (inside the body). The most common ones sit between the bridge saddle and the bridge, while others have several “heads” that attach underneath the soundhole inside the body. Piezo are a kind of transducer pickup that captures vibrations from the instrument. However, they won’t reproduce any of the complex body resonances from acoustic instruments. They’re typically easy to install and capture string detail beautifully. The three main styles of classical/acoustic guitar pickups are magnetic, piezo, and microphone.Ī magnetic pickup is the closest relative to the electric guitar it produces a magnetic field, and vibrations from the strings enter the field for amplification. Different Pickup Styles Will Reproduce Certain Sounds Better It can be a difficult decision, which is why we’re attempting to help narrow the selection as much as possible. Like electric guitar pickups that come in various styles (humbucker, single-coil, active, passive, hot rails, etc.), so too do acoustic guitar pickups. What Factors Should You Consider When Choosing Classical Guitar Pickups? Classical guitar pickups offer the cleanest, most reliable amplification of nylon-string instruments. It’s theoretically possible to just mike the instrument on stage, but you run the risk of bleed and feedback, especially as part of an ensemble. The Fishman Powerchip will blend the piezo and magnetic signals into a combined mono output.In order to amplify your nylon-string acoustic guitar for live performance, you’ll probably want to invest in the best pickup for classical guitar. Note: With the optional Fishman Powerchip preamp/mixer (available separately) you can blend the piezo and magnetic sounds directly on your guitar without the need for a stereo cable and external mixing. Use with clean magnetic sounds for bright, percussive tones - or with your favorite distortion settings for a range of hybrid clean and dirty tones. Using a stereo output to your dual channel amp, mixer or PA system, you can blend the Powerbridge Pickup with your existing magnetic pickups to get a hybrid "acoustic/electric" sound. On its own, the Powerbridge piezo pickup provides a subtle and intimate "acoustic" sound. Wiring instructions are included for both configurations. You can also use a switch (not included) to toggle between the Powerbridge and your magnetic pickups for a standard mono output if you prefer. The included stereo jack outputs the piezo and magnetic signals on separate channels and requires a stereo instrument cable (not included). Piezo elements integrated into each bridge saddle respond directly to the acoustic energy of your electric guitar - providing an "acoustic" sound quality. ![]() The Fishman Powerbridge Piezo Bridge Pickups are built into high quality, made-in-the-USA replacement bridges for Stratocaster and Telecaster style guitars. Note! The Powerbridge AST (American Standard Telecaster) and VT (Vintage Telecaster) models are very similar, please check the specifications to make sure you select the correct model for your guitar. The AST Powerbridge model fits Modern American Standard Telecaster and other guitars with closer lead pickup spacing. The Fishman Powerbridge AST is a piezo-saddle replacement bridge designed for American Standard Telecaster guitars, providing a natural acoustic sound from your electric guitar. Special Offer - $10 discount on the Fishman Powerchip when purchased with any Fishman Powerbridge pickup! ![]() Includes Parts, Hardware and Instructions. ![]()
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