12 best guitar pickups

Product description

Description

The item is a professional and practical sealed humbucker pickups set, which is ideally designed for the bridge and neck positions, and compatible with Gibson Epiphone Les Paul guitars. These excellent quality pickups are designed to duplicate that classic warm sound yet they have slightly more output to give you a bit more crunch for the punch. Great replacement for your broken, dirty or old humbucker pickup!

Features

- Color: mainly black.

- Material: durable copper and hard plastic.

- 100% brand new and high quality Sealed Humbucker Pickups Set.

- Great humbucker pickups set, Gibson Epiphone Les Paul guitars.

- Designed to duplicate that classic warm sound yet they have slightly more output to give you a bit more crunch for the punch.

- Neck pickup is rated at 8.5-9K Bridge pickup is rated at 8.5-9K.

- Triple wax dipped and vacuum sealed to eliminate any unwanted feedback and noise.

- Each pickup includes 4pcs height adjusting screws.

- Great replacement for your broken, dirty or old humbucker pickup!

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Package Including

1 * Professional Sealed Humbucker Pickups Set for Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Guitars (Black)

8 * Screws

• Color: mainly black. Material: durable copper and hard plastic.
• Great humbucker pickups set, Gibson Epiphone Les Paul guitars.
• Designed to duplicate that classic warm sound yet they have slightly more output to give you a bit more crunch for the punch.
• Triple wax dipped and vacuum sealed to eliminate any unwanted feedback and noise.
• Each pickup includes 4pcs height adjusting screws.

User questions & answers

Question:	Are they marked to designate bridge from bridge and neck
Answer:	This multi effects guitar pedal is excellent. The chorus is great. I find it to be rather subtle which I prefer. It comes out a bit more when the distortion is engaged.The delay is great. Fairly easy to use and sounds good.Vey nice!
Question:	Would these pickups work for a b.c. rich mockingbird nj classic? my neck pickup went out and this is a cheaper alternative to sending it in
Answer:	Of course!Just use a internal cable to connect your phone.It is particularly convenient.I bought this multi effect pedal for my father as a gift.
Question:	Do they need batteries
Answer:	Only need to long push foot switch A and B at the same time.I always use this multi effect pedal for my band performance. Easy to use
Question:	will this pickup improve my epiphone special II
Answer:	You can short press foot switch A and B at the same time.It will turn to live mode.You can edit the tone you want.Hope my answer can help you

Product description

The Pure Mini is a transducer-only system. No battery, no onboard electronics, just the pure pickups. Don't be fooled by the sound of some competitors' "thin sounding" passive systems. The Pure Systems are definitely different. They sound full and rich and have sufficient output to drive most amps and PA systems directly, without a preamp! Advantages of the Pure Guitar System The special Pure surface transducers transmit a significant portion of the soundboard because they are not as close to the strings as an under-saddle pickup. Each of the 3 transducers is designed to pick up a specific string pair, but also "listens" to the adjacent area around the bridge. The Pure pickups are not under pressure and therefore do NOT sound percussive or harsh. The Pure System reproduces all strings nicely balanced, a known problem with under-saddle pickups. The Pure System sounds great just in passive mode! Unlike under-saddle pickups which passively can sound thin and trebley, the passive PURE system puts out a nicely balanced, warm, full range signal. Feedback Resistance How safe is the Pure System with feedback? Due to the Pure System's location on the bridge plate under the bridge, feedback resistance is comparable to under-saddle transducers. Technically, a pickup installed in or on the bridge is a lot less likely to feedback than one which is attached to the open sound board. The 1/8" thin sound board can act like a diaphragm and vibrate along with loud sound-signals from speaker cabinets. This is the kind of feedback you experience on an acoustic guitar. The thicker bridge area is a lot harder to be set into vibration from an outside source simply because of its mass. In our tests with both, steel string and classic guitars equipped with an under-saddle pickup plus the Pure System, we were able to achieve about the same gain-before-feedback with both systems.

• Three Transducer Pickup System for Steel String Guitars
• Includes 1/4" Endpin Jack
• Pre-wired, No Soldering Required
• High Output - No Battery Required!

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this work on a three string mountain dulcimer
Answer:	If you are building a fulcimer, I think so, otherwise I don't know how you would install it. They are mounted under the bridge plate ( superglued). UNLESS you are building the instrument, I don't know how you would install it. You also have to drill the jack mount to the end of the dulcimer. I own a 4 string dulcimer and there is no way to install.
Question:	I removed a k&k, one of the super glued heads was ruined. can i get good response with 2 heads only? maybe on a small guitar of uke
Answer:	You still should get sound. I am not sure how good it will be. I have not had any experience with this.
Question:	Is this a good option for a big guitar such as a Martin HD28V? I am under the impression that this is for smaller guitars
Answer:	No, it will work fine in your HD28V - I put one in an HD28 and it sounded great. The mini captures the true essence of your guitar and every one I've installed (mostly in my own guitars), has sounded full and balanced.
Question:	How do you install this
Answer:	It is installed by applying superglue to the pick ups and gluein them to the bridge plate inside the guitar. It comes with a set up jig and some putty to make sure everything is aligned properly. An average do it yourselfer should be able to accomplish this project, but a luthier would probably do it for around $50. They do sound great by the way in my custom 28.

Product description

Fender Tex-Mex Strat single-coil pickups offer increased output, sparkling highs and attention-grabbing warm tone that keeps all the characteristics of your favorite vintage-style Stratocaster. From Texas grit to soaring clean tone, they’re the pickups of choice for versatile players.

User questions & answers

Question:	Why are they called 57/62 pickups if they are reverse engineered from a 63 strat
Answer:	Like most multi-effects processors this unit features audio out via 1/8" headphone jack. Unit also has two 1/4" phone jack outs for stereo. Left side only is mono.
Question:	What is the color of the pickup covers? Aged white, parchment or white
Answer:	Yes, You can.
Question:	Are these pickups (all three) signed by Abigail Ybarra? and if so, does it have the same date signed on it
Answer:	Yes you can
Question:	I want to get these in black, is that possible
Answer:	yes

Product features

Fender Tex-Mex Strat Pickups

Fender Tex-Mex Strat single-coil pickups offer increased output, sparkling highs and attention-grabbing warm tone that keeps all the characteristics of your favorite vintage-style Stratocaster. From Texas grit to soaring clean tone, they're the pickups of choice for versatile players.

Features

• Polysol-coated magnet wire
• Staggered pole pieces for balanced output
• Reverse-wound/reverse-polarity middle pickup to eliminate hum
• Alnico 5 magnets for more focus and dynamics
• Overwound bridge pickup for maximum output
• Vinyl-coated output wire and plastic bobbin
• Installation hardware included

Product description

This value-priced cousin of the Rare Earth pickup shares the same neodymium magnet structure for exceptional string balance and sparkling acoustic clarity. The Neo-D's low-profile, high-impedance design needs no battery. Available in Single Coil and Humbucking models. Easy installation with no alteration!

• The Neo-D’s low-profile, high-impedance design needs no battery.
• Easy installation with no alteration!

User questions & answers

Question:	is it a passieve or not
Answer:	Yes, it is passive. Fishman makes this neo-d passive with humbucker to help with slight humming noise that can potentially come from the pickup depending on your system and usage.Both work well, but if you are worried about stage noise coming from the pickup, etc, I would consider paying more for the humbucker version. However, it depends on your usage and needs. Of course, there are other Fishman pickups as well, but we would need to know more about your goals in order to help you pick up the right pickup. Please let us know if you need further assistance. Thanks!
Question:	How long is the cord
Answer:	the cord is 9.5 feet long.
Question:	Will it work with nylon strings
Answer:	These types of pickups will not work on nylon strings. It is a magnetic pickup so it can only sense the vibrations from metal objects. For nylon strings, use a piezo or transducer pickup instead. See this wikipedia excerpt for info: "A magnetic pickup consists of a permanent magnet with a core of material such as alnico or ceramic, wrapped with a coil of several thousand turns of fine enameled copper wire. The pickup is most often mounted on the body of the instrument, but can be attached to the bridge, neck or pickguard, as on many electro-acoustic archtop jazz guitars and string basses. The permanent magnet creates a magnetic field; the motion of the vibrating steel strings disturbs the field, and the changing magnetic flux induces a voltage in the coil. This signal is then carried to amplification or recording equipment via a cable. There may also be an internal preamplifier stage between the pickup and cable."
Question:	Can anyone comment on the process involved with running the cable through the guitar to make permamnent? Thx
Answer:	This is not the kind to drill a hole in your guitar and make it permanent. There other ones make to do that. My guitar is ventage made before they had built in pickups for this kind of guitar. It was strongly suggested not to drill a hole in it so I got this pick up. It works great for me and getting another one for my ventage 12 string. Whether you drill a hole in it depends of the quality of your guitar and age. If you do have it done I would suggest getting a profesional guitar tech do it. It is more involved than just drilling a hole in it. If you can afford it I would suggest getting one with the pick up built in from the factory. I got another guitar for places I don't want to take my good guitars to for $170 from a pawn shop and it sounds ok. So in short this one is not made to do that. there are several ones that are made to do that, and a professional guitar tech will be able to tell you which one will fit & work best in your guitar.

Product features

Fishman Neo-D Magnetic Soundhole

This cousin of the Rare Earth pickup shares the same neodymium magnet structure for exceptional string balance and sparkling acoustic clarity. The Neo-D’s low-profile, high-impedance design needs no battery.

Inspired

We love music, and we are continually inspired by musicians to create tools for them that in turn motivate us forward.

Performance

We are always striving to perform at our highest levels, delivering value and quality, and respecting our customers’ hard work and investment in our products.

Technology

Since the very beginning, Fishman has been about making intricate technologies workable for musicians. Harnessing them in ways that are functional, affordable, robust and repeatable.

Neo-D Soundhole Pickup Features:

- Neodymium magnet structure for exceptional string balance and sparkling acoustic clarity.

- Low profile, high-impedance design needs no battery.

- Easy installation with no alteration, plug and play right out of the box.

- Excellent string-to-string balance and acoustic clarity.

- Fits in soundholes as small as 3-7/8″ (98.5 mm) diameter.

Product description

Features:



Neck Pickup. String span is 48 mm, with the pole pieces 10 mm apart. Resistance is 5.52-5.54 k-ohm. Inductance is 3.1 - 3.17H compared to our standard wound coils which produce 1.98 Henry yet have the same resistance. South pole is facing up.



Middle Pickup. String span is 50mm with the pole pieces 10mm apart. Resistance is 5.1-5.52 k-ohm. Inductance is 3 - 3.2 Henry. Reverse wound and opposed magnetic polarity, North pole faces up.



Bridge Pickup. String span is 52mm with the pole pieces 10.4mm apart. Resistance is 5.97-6.1 k-ohm. Inductance is 3.72 - 3.77H as opposed to our standard wind of 2.61 Henry. South pole faces up.



To give you some idea and comparison of their power a US-Strat ( 72 ) has an inductance of 2.2 Henry on the bridge and a noiseless Strat of around 2.5 Henry so expect these pickups to have a fuller sound with increased mid and lows whilst retaining the clarity and bright tone of the trebles as you would expect from single coils.



Metallor pickups use ceramic magnets as these are even brighter than Alnico V or III, and in higher output pickups help to counterbalance the treble lost by the higher resistance (remember higher resistance means more midrange, but less highs).

• These are a single coil design machine winding and calibrated with the magnetic field to produce double the output inductance of regular single coils with each set of pickups having its own unique flavour. This special winding also has the added advantage of keeping the Ohms roughly the same as a vintage wound single coil.
• Each pickup is designed for a specific location to match up with the increasing width between strings and produces the ideal power for that tonal position.
• The mid position pickup is reverse wound and opposed magentic polarity to ensure true hum cancelling properties in switch positions 2 and 4. All pickups are wax potted to reduce unwanted noise
• Flat pole pieces and no trapezoid bases mean these pickups are suitable for left and right handed guitars.
• Supplied with screws and springs for fixing. All coils are wax potted

User questions & answers

Question:	Are the covers removable so different ones can be mounted
Answer:	Hi, no these do not need batteries. They are 2 wire pickups,very nice looking. I haven't put them in anything as of yet; just couldn't go wrong for the price.
Question:	What’s potitions pickups? Neck is white
Answer:	Don't know about your Epiphone Special II Les Paul. But, They helped my Epiphone Goth SG! My factory pickups sounded like a hissing cat! Couldn't tame them down. No matter what I did! So, I put these in and they greatly improved my tone!!!! Hope this helps you! \M/

• Sweet and Clear Sound - DSS-6A is an active guitar pickup and needs a 9v battery (INCLUDED). It adopts double coil technology to reduce noise and feedback, ensuring the sound is sweet and clear. (Please work with AMP to receive sound)
• MIC Pickup - being able to pick up the authentic acoustic tone and every detailed sound like the overtone, contributing to warm and complex sound.
• 6 Adjustable Heads - by adjusting the heads, you can change the distance between strings and poles, so that you can get the tone you want.
• Solid Mahogany Housing - Solid Mahogany Housing can transmit acoustic vibrations stably, providing a balanced and clear tone. Also, the vintage Mahogany appearance with natural pattern matches every acoustic guitar.
• Soundhole diameter range: 3.8”/96.6mm~3.94”/102mm. Note: Suitable for 6-string acoustic guitar but does not work with 3/4 size acoustic guitars like Taylor baby series, little martin series.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the installation easy
Answer:	Yes, easy Installation, only install in the soundhole and don’t need to drill.
Question:	Do I need to install batteries
Answer:	Dear Larissa Anne Wilson，Yes, you only need to install it in the soundhole. It is very easy and doesn’t need to drill.
Question:	Can the tone be adjusted
Answer:	Dear customer,Yes, you could change the distance between strings and poles and then you will get the tone that you need.
Question:	Are there requirements for the diameter range of the guitar sound hole
Answer:	Dear Billie berry,The soundhole diameter range is 3.8”96.6mm~3.94”102mm. It is suitable for 6-string acoustic guitar but does not work with 34 size acoustic guitars like Taylor baby series, little martin series.

Product features

Humbucking model

Features stacked coils so that it can effectively reduce noise and provide excellent string-to-string balance and acoustic clarity.

6 Adjustable heads

By adjusting the heads, you can change the distance between strings and poles, so that you can get the tone you want.

MIC pickup

The MIC pickup enables Donner DSS-6A to pick up not only the authentic acoustic tone but also some special sound such as the overtone, contributing to the warm and complex sound.

Specification：

Pickup Theory: Cutting Magnetic Lines

Pickup Type: Humbucking Active

Housing: SOLID Mahogany Housing

Connection Method: 64cm instrument cable with 3.5mm and 6.35mm jacks

Soundhole diameter range: 3.8”/96.6mm~3.94”/102mm.

Easy installation

No drilling hole, fast installation, just plug and play.

1. Take out the pickup and toward the 3.5mm jack side to the guitar bridge.

2. Slip the pickup into the soundhole from the high E string side. (Lose the string if it's too tight)

3. Clip both sides of the pickup to the edge of the pan

4. Push the pickup to the end of the fingerboard as closely as possible.

Product description

Seymour created this classic humbucker combination while in England in 1974, and it remains his favorite set of pickups to this day an SH-4 JB for the bridge and SH-2n Jazz Model for the neck. Together they provide one of the most versatile humbucker ever built. The JB Model humbucker is our most popular pickup of all time. It adds juice and versatility to the bridge position of any humbucker equipped guitar. With its hot coils, and alnico 5 bar magnet, this pickup delivers an unmistakable upper midrange attack, a tight, articulate low end, and harmonically rich highs that can really sing. The JB is the perfect bridge pickup for anything from blues & country to the meanest hard rock & metal. The Jazz Model neck humbucker uses an alnico 5 bar magnet and a special coil wind for an articulate, glassy treble response that balances very well with its full, but tight low end. The scooped midrange gives this pickup a smooth tonal character all its own. Originally designed as the matching neck pickup for the JB Model bridge pickup, the Jazz is an incredibly versatile humbucker that will work for almost any style of music. The Jazz Model is an excellent neck position counterpart for almost any of our moderate to high-output bridge humbuckers. The Jazz Model has been used by many great players over the decades, from Randy Rhoads to Jeff Beck to Seymour W Duncan. Hand built in our Santa Barbara, CA, factory, these humbuckers use an alnico 5 bar magnet, nickel silver bottom plate, 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options, and are vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance.

• The ultimate Hot Rodded humbucker set
• Matched set of JB and Jazz Neck models
• Combination versatile enough for classic rock to extreme metal
• 4-conductor cable and wax potted
• Alnico V magnets

User questions & answers

Question:	Will these fit an sg? specifically i have a chinese sg copy, with "hum buckers" in it. i am trying to upgrade it
Answer:	No sir. Mrs. Ybarra retired in 2013. http://www.guitarworld.com/pickup-winderbuilder-abigail-ybarra-who-came-fender-1956-retires
Question:	Are these good for high gain amps? I want something right inbetween vintage and super high muddy output like an invader
Answer:	Yes, we can throw in a set of black covers. Just send us (Music UFO) a message via Amazon system after you buy, and we will include the additional covers in the package. Thanks.
Question:	What would be a good single coil to use with these in a HSH setup
Answer:	I don't remember if they are marked, but I just looked at my guitar. The pickup with the taller of the two mounting bracket is for the bridge. The other, with the slightly shorter surrounding mounting bracket is for the neck.
Question:	Do they come in zebra or crime
Answer:	Yes they would work fine, they are a great sounding pickup set, they're matched pretty well. The neck pickup isn't as powerful as the bridge but it's solid!!!

Product description

Be heard in even the loudest rock band with Fishman's new Black stack passive sound hole pickup. Now, that vintage sound of a double-stacked hum bucking mag-netic pickup is available in a modern, battery-free design. It features adjustable pole-pieces and a premium TA4 mini-XLR connector integrated into the housing allowing easy installation, removal and connection to the included cable or your own custom endpin mounting solution.

• Double Stacked Passive Humbucker
• TA4 mini-XLR connector integrated into pickup housing
• Made in USA
• Unique packaging

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this pickup work with a 12 string acoustic
Answer:	The covers are removable but every cover's size is different.
Question:	Does it have a volume knob/slider
Answer:	Neck pickup with white wire, string span 48mm. Middle pickup with red wire, string span 50mm. Bridge pickup with yellow wire, string span 52mm.
Question:	does this need a seperate preamp? can i use this direct to a fender blues jr amp
Answer:	These were developed probably 30 years ago and at the time we had two Vintage Reissue Strats, the '57 and the '62. These pickups were used in both so that was the name given to them and we have never changed it.
Question:	Plugging into a PA, is the volume satisfactory without a preamp
Answer:	It was either the parchment or aged white - I'm not sure. I did swap the existing out for white covers, that better match the pickguard.

Product features

Fishman PRO-BLK-STK

Be heard in even the loudest rock band with Fishman’s Blackstack passive soundhole pickup. The vintage sound of a humbucking magnetic pickup is now available in a modern, battery-free design.

It features adjustable pole-pieces and a premium TA4 mini-XLR connector integrated into the housing, allowing easy installation, removal and connection to the included cable, or your own custom endpin mounting solution.

Inspired

We love music, and we are continually inspired by musicians to create tools for them that in turn motivate us forward.

Performance

We are always striving to perform at our highest levels, delivering value and quality, and respecting our customers’ hard work and investment in our products.

Technology

Since the very beginning, Fishman has been about making intricate technologies workable for musicians. Harnessing them in ways that are functional, affordable, robust and repeatable.

A Letter from the President

Fishman is dedicated to helping musicians of all styles achieve the truest sound possible wherever and whenever they plug in. Our ongoing commitment to professional sound and quality has helped our company specialize in amplification, effects, and pickups for acoustic and electric instruments, MIDI control, and other product categories. The loyalty from our extended family of players, technicians, repair professionals, and instrument manufacturers, is really a result of our loyalty toward them. This bond goes beyond product alone, but also extends to our customer service, interaction and support.

After 35 years, you still have my promise that Fishman will always endeavor to be the best at what we do, but most importantly to make you sound your absolute best.

Thanks to all of you who have chosen Fishman. Have a great gig.

-Larry Fishman, President.

Product description

Brand New,never used. high quality and testing is fine Item 100% like the picture shown Tested is fine.Complete With Neck & Bridge Surrounds These are excellent value LP alternative humbuckers Will fit most guitar as a direct replacement They feature solid nickel pole pieces. Fully wax potted and sealed. Pair open zebra faced humbucker pickups DC Resistance: NECK:9-10K BRIDGE:9.5-10.5K Pickup Pole Spacing: 50 mm / 52mm Package content： 1 x Pair Double Coil humbucker pickups

• Tested is fine.Complete With Neck & Bridge Surrounds
• These are excellent value LP alternative humbuckers
• Fully wax potted and sealed.
• DC Resistance: NECK:9.5-10K BRIDGE:9.5-10.5K
• Pickup Pole Spacing: 50 mm / 52mm

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it come with two
Answer:	yes, they will fit any standard humbucker equipped guitar. I have a set of Seymour Duncan humbuckers in my Epiphone Les Paul.
Question:	Are these pickups noisey or they pretty quiet
Answer:	Invaders are super hot you almost have no cleans with invaders. These are sh4 JB for the bridge and SH2n Jazz for the neck.... these are a good match but if you want something slightly hotter use an SH1n 59 in the neck and the SH4 JB in the bridge both of these are good matches with very good distortion if needed without the ugly muddy tone..... think Van Halen Ozzy Ozbourn, or most 80s hair bands..... if you need something heavier there are the invaders and Duncan Distortions but if you need versatility with clean as well as distorted.... use the JB in the Bridge and either the SH2n Jazz or the SH1 59 int the neck........ MY Preference is JB 59 set but JB Jazz is a great combo as well have fun guys!!!
Question:	Is there any way this could work on a Strat??? I need a HB
Answer:	Little 59 YJM fury Or the staggered ones ssl5 As these pickups are high output, these way the middle pickup would still be heard and has its own separate thing
Question:	Are these ceramic or alnico pickups
Answer:	They only come in crime if you steal them!

Product description

Features:

- Acoustic guitar pickup with 12-hole magnetic transducer, can capture vibrations quickly.

- Designed with a tone and volume controller for more accurate pickup.

- Produce a clean quality sound and has low feedback.

- Padded clip guards against damaging to your guitar.

- Easy to install, put pickup into sound hole and adjust padded metal piece.

- No need to drill hole and no scratch to your guitar.

- Suitable for 38"-41" guitars with steel strings.

- Comes with an audio cable (3.5mm to 6.35mm plug) for connecting to guitar speaker.

- Pickup Size: 8.6 x 1.1 x 0.4"; Amp cable Length: 9.8ft.

Package Contents:

1 * Pickup (with volume & tone controller)

1 * Audio Cable

• Suitable for for any acoustic guitar that has a sound hole and steel strings.
• Easy-to-use 12 hole magnetic acoustic guitar soundhole pickup is a great music accessory for amplifying your guitar's sound.
• Designed with tone and volume control for more accurate pickup, also supplied with an amp connection cable and jack.
• Produce a clean quality sound and has low feedback. Felt backed clip protects the guitar from any scratch or damage.
• Easy install, just plug the pickup into the point and clip the left side of the point, and then use the wrench to tight up right side of the point , connect the wire from the bottom of guitar to an amplifier and speaker.

User questions & answers

Question:	Any suggestions for guitar speaker that goes well with this
Answer:	I use one of these on my 12-string acoustic. I am very happy with it - the sound awesome.
Question:	Is the jack in the pickup 1/4” so I can use a higher quality cable
Answer:	There is no volume control on the pickup. Volume will be controlled by the amp.
Question:	Hmmmmm I wondering if I could use 2 of these on one Guitar, how would that work out
Answer:	No preamp/Di Box is needed if you plug directly to any amp. If you want to plug directly to the soundboard then, yes.
Question:	Does this item need batteries
Answer:	no, needs a preamp.

Product description

The Seymour Duncan Woody HC Hum-Canceling Soundhole Pickup uses Stack technology to deliver full-bodied tone without noise or hum. If you have to play near neon signs or fluorescent lights, the Woody HC is the Seymour Duncan pickup to get for your acoustic guitar.

• Transducer: Magnetic
• Placement: Soundhole
• Jack: 1/4" male
• Color: Maple

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it have a lot of noise since you can't put a feedback plug in the guitar? Also, can i plug it directly into my Line6 amp(4 electric guitar
Answer:	Feedback would depend on your situation, proximity to speakers, size of room, volume level, etc. I never use feedback plug because that's never an issue for us. Yes, you can plug into any amp or preamp. It doesn't have a lot of volume by itself being a passive pickup, so I would recommend plugging into an amp or preamp if going directly into a system.
Question:	Has anyone compared this to the "XL" version, is it worth the price difference
Answer:	The XL is only different in that it has adjustable pole pieces to balance your string outputs. These lower cost "portable" pickup solutions are not EVER the best sounding, BUT if you purchase an external acoustic guitar PRE-AMP you will find the resulting sound competes with the $300-$400 acoustic/electric guitar setups which always employ a built-in preamp. Then the only drawback as I see it would be esthetics. That's the tradeoff for using a temporary or portable pickup. In my considered opinion a preamp is a must. AND as with all acoustic guitar setups, use an amplifier Fender, Fishman, AER, Marshall, Boss, etc designed for acoustic guitar. Reason being that, Electric Guitar Amps are not generally designed to amplify sounds over 5KHZ. An acoustic guitar should run through an amp designed to reproduce 7KHZ+ faithfully! No acoustic pickup sounds very good running through an electric guitar amplifier. Conclusion. Want this or any pickup on your acoustic to shine; Buy the pickup of your choice, an in-line external preamp and an Acoustic Guitar Amplifier. You may have to drop about $1000 in the long run, but you'll have a lifetime of LOUD Acoustic Guitar Joy my friend!
Question:	Can I use it on the little Martin Lxk
Answer:	The Woody HC is designed to fit "into standard 3.75" (94mm) to 4" (100mm) sound holes." If the Martin has a sound hole within this range, it should fit. Instructions are included it the packaging. If you don't know the sound hole dimensions, check with Martin.
Question:	Can this be installed and easily removed when needed? thanks
Answer:	Yes, it is very easy to install and remove.

Product description

When Slash was given the honor of having a Gibson Les Paul Signature model built, we sent over the same Alnico 2 Pro humbuckers that he has used for decades. Turns out, the new guitars sounded noticeably different than the original. So we accepted the challenge to make him a new pickup that would make all of his new signature guitars sound just like the original AFD Les Paul. The result is the Slash Signature Model humbucker. We used a different mag wire and winding spec, that, when combined with the alnico 2 bar magnet, provided exactly what was needed to push a stock Les Paul toward that familiar sustain, crunch, and midrange that was so characteristic of the tone of Slash's original Derrig Les Paul copy. The Slash humbucker set is hand built in Santa Barbara the same way we built his originals in the 80s, using a nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs, single conductor braided lead wire, maple spacer, paper tape, and wax potting.

• Features -Humbucker^Neck and bridge positions^Alnico II magnets^Color - Zebra/Reverse Zebra

User questions & answers

Question:	How do they come when u buy them, with pattern. I don't see a way to change it
Answer:	Yes. One for the neck. One for the bridge.
Question:	will these work with epiphone standard pro plustop
Answer:	Pretty quiet. They are good value for the money.
Question:	Buenos dias. Los microfono son pasivos o activos? Gracias
Answer:	I used them both when I built an hsh super strat. They work well and I don't have any excess noise. I suggest installing 500k pots for clearer note articulation
Question:	Is the a set of two (neck and bridge) or just one pickup
Answer:	These pickups come with ceramic magnets.