siappverThanks for the great feedback on our last Acoustic Guitar Pickup video. As requested, here is Mass Street Music's repair shop manager Mike H. showing off our 'Pickup Testdrive' acoustic guitar for the 2nd time—this time playing the exact same tunes for each pickup. This store stock Eastman E6 OM is loaded with three of our most popular acoustic pickups: the K&K Pure Mini, the Fishman Infinity, and the L.R. Baggs M80. Which one is best? It depends on what sound you're after and what your playing situation is. For more information check out our blog article here: http://massresonator.com/2012/11/pickup-test-drive-what-is-best-acoustic-guitar-pickup/ Questions about pickups and installation Just give us a call at 800-747-9980 or check us out at http://massstreetmusic.com/
Check out the K&K Pure Mini here:
http://massstreetmusic.com/products/k-k-acoustic-pickups-pure-mini-pickup
This three-transducer passive pickup system has a great warm sound, with minimal modification needed to your guitar. This pickup delivers a really true representation of your specific guitar and is great if you're playing solo or in a group that uses lower volumes.
Check out the Fishman Infinity here:
http://massstreetmusic.com/products/fishman-acoustic-pickups-matrix-infinity-acoustic-pickup
Works great in a larger band—has more headroom and is able to cut through well and be heard in a large band setting.
Check out the L.R. Baggs M80 here:
http://massstreetmusic.com/products/l-r-baggs-acoustic-pickups-m80-soundhole-pickup
Not only can you switch it from active to passive, this M-80 has a built-in preamp and a secondary coil that picks up the top vibrations and mixes the signal with the magnetic pole pieces, giving you a broader tonal spectrum yet fully natural sound. Nice headroom, too, so it works well for higher volume situations as well.
Mike plays an Eastman E6 OM:
http://massstreetmusic.com/collections/acoustic-guitars/eastman#
Through a Fishman Loudbox Mini:
http://massstreetmusic.com/products/fishman-loudbox-mini
You can find the original Acoustic Pickup Comparison video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5AoId-9fW0