a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Looking into the 150-200.00 USD range.

What is out there guys ?

Point me in the right direction . . .




Thanks to all.

[lemonman]

Re: a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

I've been using a Baggs M1A for a few years in my D28 with good results. My buddy I play with all the time had one too, but recently installed something like a Lyric in his OOO28; doesn't sound any better, IMO.

[jtougas]

Re: a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

I installed a Fishman RareEarth pickup in my sister's Guild... while she rarely uses it, she loves the sound of it.

I do not remember if it was the single or the stacked humbucker version... depending on what your music, the internal mic might be a nice addition.

[Scott Olson]

Re: a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

I've had the Woody HC for like 10 years and love it. It has a rich, natural tone and all the Woody pickups are affordable.

If you do percussive stuff you want to get a Mag Mic since that combines a mic with a magnetic pickup.

[superpete]

Re: a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

Baggs M1A. Can't go wrong.

[post toastie]

Re: a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

i've had an original Dean Markley Pro-Mag in my Yamaha acoustic since the early 90's. in fact it was in the guitar when i acquired it. i've loaned that guitar out to 3 different people over the years. each of the three has remarked that it was the perfect acoustic sound directly through the board.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ProMagPlus?device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CNmD2KH8l7wCFQPl7AodVS0A8g

i wouldn't know...i've never used it myself. i did have the 1/4" output plug clipped and wired to an end pin jack. it's there if i need it. and it's gotten good reviews.

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

Thanks guys !

[Aceman]

Re: a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

I really like the Duncan Woody - but I don't know that I'd call it "good"

It is a definite price/performer. There are certainly better out there.

[ItsaBass]

Re: a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

If you decide to increase your budget to above $300, I've got a '90's vintage Sunrise I would sell ya. Got it new, hand made, and straight from the man himself in person when he had his Van Nuys shop. I haven't had a use for it in years, but it was hands down the best acoustic guitar pickup to my ears when I did use it.

Otherwise, I'd increase your budget by $30 and get the Duncan mag Mic. It's basically a Sunrise type pickup, plus a mic. It's an outstanding pickup, especially considering how little it costs.

[Aceman]

Re: a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

I have a mag + piezo in my Yamaha Classical -

That setup is the acoustic shiz.

[jtougas]

Re: a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

ItsaBass' Sunrise... If it was good enough for Michael Hedges...

[JohnZAH]

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Yep. Lr Baggs m1. Hands down

[Jermo3178]

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I have a Fish man Rare Earth (stacked humbucker) in mine. I have no complaints at all with it.

[Aceman]

Re: a GOOD acoustic 'sound hole' pick up ! ???

HArd to argue BAggs/Fishman. That's their thing.

But if you are going there $$$$ then you might as well consider D-Tar.