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THE BEST
I had this pickup on my 'wish list' for a long time before ordering it. I waited under the assumption 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. This pickup is replacing a similar pickup (a microphone combined with a single coil), and this is so much better.
I usually take care of new purchases with the idea that if it's not exactly what I want, I'll send it back. But this one I knew was a keeper straight away.
I was already used to having a pickup wired in stereo, so I was perfectly setup to test everything out. What is also really great is that it ALSO works with a MONO jack, which is so much more flexible!
It will be a while before I'm able to test this onstage, but the main reason I got it now is because my previous pickup system was getting some humming - fine for most gigging situations, but really annoying for the live streams that I'm doing at the moment. This is a great system for a 'proper' live show, as the hum bucking pickup can be sent to the monitor, and the hum bucker combined with the microphone can be sent to front of house, so there's very little chance of feedback, even at high volume! With my previous pickup, I could play in a full band with no issues. Can't wait to go onstage again!
In summary, it sounds great, and the volume can go really high without unwanted noise or feedback.
I usually take care of new purchases with the idea that if it's not exactly what I want, I'll send it back. But this one I knew was a keeper straight away.
I was already used to having a pickup wired in stereo, so I was perfectly setup to test everything out. What is also really great is that it ALSO works with a MONO jack, which is so much more flexible!
It will be a while before I'm able to test this onstage, but the main reason I got it now is because my previous pickup system was getting some humming - fine for most gigging situations, but really annoying for the live streams that I'm doing at the moment. This is a great system for a 'proper' live show, as the hum bucking pickup can be sent to the monitor, and the hum bucker combined with the microphone can be sent to front of house, so there's very little chance of feedback, even at high volume! With my previous pickup, I could play in a full band with no issues. Can't wait to go onstage again!
In summary, it sounds great, and the volume can go really high without unwanted noise or feedback.
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My favorite system after many attempts. Solid performance, hot output- I installed it on my Martin 00018. Very easy to install with no need of a tech.
Even a tiny bit of mic signal blended in does make a difference (I typically use 30-40% and 70-60 magnetic), but I must say I was already a fan of the non-blend version. While being cardioid, the mic may pick loud external noises (e.g. loud wind instruments and the likes), as expected, but this is a non issue if you play solo gigs obviously, and if you play with others that minimal component is practically a non issue as well, because it is so quiet anyway with respect to that external source's own amplified signal.
For live/rehearsals use this is a fantastic tool.
Even a tiny bit of mic signal blended in does make a difference (I typically use 30-40% and 70-60 magnetic), but I must say I was already a fan of the non-blend version. While being cardioid, the mic may pick loud external noises (e.g. loud wind instruments and the likes), as expected, but this is a non issue if you play solo gigs obviously, and if you play with others that minimal component is practically a non issue as well, because it is so quiet anyway with respect to that external source's own amplified signal.
For live/rehearsals use this is a fantastic tool.
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Stunning clarity
abosoltule stunning sound from this mic, mix it with a condenser mic for the fret sounds and youve got an amazing acoustic sound.
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SD
Great pickup for playing.
Very similar to a large condenser microphone.
You can separate the microphone and magnetic pickup signals.
New model with a short microphone.
You can separate the microphone and magnetic pickup signals.
New model with a short microphone.
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Unlock the Depths of your guitar's tone
I purchased the REB and had it professionally fitted by a local luthier to my Martin 000-15M. I have a few other guitars with Fishman and Seymour Duncan amplification solutions fitted, but I have to say the REB is the best sounding and most naturalistic I have yet found. That might be due to the all Mahogany structure of the Martin, so I cannot vouch for spruce or cedar etc. However, if you want to extract the ultimate in depth from your hog, grab your self an REB. You will not be disappointed.
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Great sounding pickup!
I can really recommend this pickup to everybody looking for a neutral sounding pickup. The magnetic part creates a really warm sound and when you blend the mic with it you're in tone heaven. Really clear and articulate. No horrible piezo sound, so I'm a big fan of this pickups. Also the (great) soundguys I work with say its the best amplified acoustic sound they ever heard. No brainer. Very easy to install also.
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RT
Perfect!
Great pick up with many tonal options. Very happy and so much better than a piezo.
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The best magnetic / Mic pickup ever
I bought this for a Tanglewood guitar all mahogany. As a singer, when performing live, the microphone is not an option because it will be in phase with your vocal mic and bring undesired feedback as well, so I use 100% on the magnetic position. There is a low cut shift very useful as well, specially if you are playing the bas on the 5th or 7th fret. The most unexpected good surprise is that the mic sounds incredibly good to record, just plug it in your interface and it's done! PERFECT guitar sound! I'd go with this one instead of LR baggs classics. Highly recommended!
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Very good pickup!
Very good pickup. I re-discover the sound of my guitar.
The only downside if the position of the batery. Not easy to replace them.
The only downside if the position of the batery. Not easy to replace them.
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RK
very good system, perhaps the only con is the lack of volume control but I can live with that since it sounds great.
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