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Fishman 2021 Retail Catalog
Fishman 2021 Retail Catalog
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40 YEARS
Fishman is dedicated to helping musicians of
all styles achieve the truest sound possible
PERFORMANCE
commitment to professional sound and quality
has helped our company grow to become an
TECHNOLOGY
industry leader in pickups for acoustic and electric
instruments, amplification, tone shaping, and MIDI
guitar.
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FLUENCE PICKUPS 06 POWERTAP 57
Single Width For Strat® 08 PowerTap Earth 58
Single Width Pickup Configurations for HSS & HSH 09 PowerTap Infinity 59
Open Core Classic Humbucker 10
Classic Humbucker 11 UNDERSADDLE PICKUPS 60
Modern Humbucker 12 Matrix Infinity VT 61
7-String Modern Humbucker 13 Matrix Infinity Mic Blend 62
8-String Modern Humbucker 14 AG-Series Passive Undersaddle Pickups 63
Rechargeable Battery Packs 15 SOUNDHOLE PICKUPS 64
FLUENCE SIGNATURE SERIES 16 Rare Earth Mic Blend 65
Tosin Abasi 17 Rare Earth 66
Javier Reyes 18 Rare Earth Bajo Quinto 67
Keith Merrow 19 Neo-D 68
Will Adler 21 Neo-Buster 69
Killswitch Engage 22 Blackstack 70
Greg Koch Gristle-Tone 23 ELLIPSE PICKUP & PREAMP SYSTEMS 71
Stephen Carpenter 24 Matrix Blend 72
Devin Townsend 25 Aura 73
FLUENCE LEGACY SERIES 26 BLUEGRASS PICKUPS 74
Mike Inez 27 Nashville Series Resophonic and Mandolin 75
FLUENCE BASS 28 Classic Series Mandolin 76
4-String & 5-String Bass Soapbar 29 Classic Series Resophonic 77
Classic Series Banjo 78
TRIPLEPLAY 30
Connect 32 STRINGS PICKUPS 79
Connect App for iPad 33 Concert Series Violin, Viola & Cello 80
Wireless MIDI Guitar Controller 34 Classic Series Violin, Viola & Cello 81
FC-1 Controller 35 Full Circle Upright Bass 82
BP-100 Upright Bass 83
SA PERFORMANCE AUDIO SYSTEM 36 Archtop Guitar 84
SA330x 38
SA Sub 39 ONBOARD PREAMP SYSTEMS 85
SA Expand 40 Aura Pro 86
Prefix Plus-T 87
LOUDBOX 41 Prefix Pro Blend 88
Mini Charge 43 Prefix+ 89
Mini 44 Powerjack 90
Artist 45
Performer 46 SBT 91
Soundboard Transducers 92
AURA 47
Image Library III & Download Tool 48 POWERBRIDGE 93
Spectrum DI 49 Piezo Bridge Pickups 94
Jerry Douglas Signature Series Imaging Pedal 50 Onboard Mixing Preamp 95
TONEDEQ 55
Acoustic Instrument Preamp with Effects 56
AROUND THE
WORLD AND NIGHT
AFTER NIGHT, YOU’LL
SEE AND HEAR
FISHMAN PRODUCTS
PLAYED BY MUSICIANS
ON STAGES BIG
AND SMALL.
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MULTI-VOICE PICKUPS FOR ELECTRIC GUITAR
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The revolutionary Fluence core
is the heart of Fluence tone.
The Fluence Core was the technical
spark that ignited the creation of
Fluence pickups. The“Core”is our
patented design that offers players
enhanced articulation, Multi-Voice
capability and consistent, musical tone.
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FLUENCE PICKUPS SINGLE WIDTH PICKUPS
The most coveted, historical Strat® tones without the Voice 1: Vintage Single-Coil – Vintage tone, clear
hum. From vintage sweetness and clarity to muscular and present, seamlessly fused with a sweet warmth.
overwound punch, in the same guitar. Voice 2: Hot Texas Single-Coil – Muscular, beefy,
“overwound” tone without losing the highs or the
Original and totally re-imagined, Fishman Fluence “strattiness” we all love.
pickups are free from the hum, noise and frustrating
inductance issues that plague even the most coveted Fluence Single Width Pickups
wire-wound pickups — revealing pure, uncorrupted • Are Multi-Voice. Set and forget, or wire-up to toggle
and musical tone. between two musically complimentary voices.
• Drop right in and replace standard single coil
Each Fishman Fluence pickup has two distinct and pickups.
useful sounds onboard. These sounds start with the • Are rechargeable on your guitar. Optional lithium-ion
revolutionary Fluence Core, the heart of Fluence battery pack offers weeks, not hours, of playing time.
tone. From this Fluence Core we then create the
classic timbres, sounds and colors you expect from
great guitar pickups — as well as some you’ve
“I’ve been using Fishman
never expected. pickups for years in my acoustic
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FLUENCE PICKUPS SINGLE WIDTH PICKUPS FOR HSS & HSH
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FLUENCE PICKUPS OPEN CORE CLASSIC HUMBUCKER PICKUPS
Neck
MODEL NUMBERS PRF-COC-BB1 – Black
BRIDGE: PRF-COC-BW1 – White
PRF-COC-BZ1 – Zebra
PRF-COC-BV1 – Reverse Zebra
PEAK FREQUENCY Voice 1: 2.25kHz
BRIDGE: Voice 2: 1.6kHz, 350Hz
Voice 3: 4kHz
MAGNETIC MATERIAL: Alnico V
Bridge
MAGNETIC CIRCUIT: Bar magnet with poles
GAUSS STRENGTH: 140 gauss strength at string
POLE SPACING: Neck: 49 mm
Black White Zebra Reverse Zebra Bridge: 52.6 mm
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 2k
CURRENT DRAW: 2.5mA
Fluence Classic Humbucker pickups are now available Open Core Classic Humbucker Bridge BATTERY: 9-Volt or optional rechargeable battery
in the popular uncovered humbucker look. They also Voice 1 (Vintage PAF): The ideal, calibrated vintage BATTERY LIFE: Up to 200 hours
incorporate a new 3rd voice – Single Coil. Wound PAF bridge humbucker tone at the perfect output
humbuckers, when “split” to create a single coil sound, level. OPEN CORE CLASSIC HUMBUCKER SET (1 NECK, 1
can be weak and unconvincing. The new Voice 3 is Voice 2 (Classic Hot Rod): The quintessential hot BRIDGE)
a truly authentic single coil tone that only Fluence rodded bridge humbucker tone without all the baggage.
MODEL NUMBERS: PRF-COC-SB1 – Black
technology can deliver. Voice 3 (Slightly Overwound Single Coil) PRF-COC-SW1 – White
PRF-COC-SZ1 – Zebra
Open Core Classic Humbucker Neck Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker Pickups PRF-COC-SV1 – Reverse Zebra
Voice 1 (Vintage PAF): The ideal, elusive PAF neck • Are Multi-Voice. Set and forget, or wire-up to toggle
tone with the dynamics and output level you want. between two musically complimentary voices. OPEN CORE CLASSIC 7-STRING AND 8-STRING PICKUPS
Voice 2 (Clear, airy chime): A Fluence-exclusive neck • Drop right in and replace standard humbucker MODEL NUMBERS: PRF-CO7-*** – 7-String Humbucker
tone, with unreal highs, vocal midrange, and tight lows. pickups. PRF-CO8-*** – 8-String Humbucker
Voice 3 (Clear, Vintage Single Coil) • Are rechargeable on your guitar. Optional
lithium-ion battery pack offers weeks, not hours,
OPTIONAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
of playing time.
UNIVERSAL PRO-BPK-101
LES PAUL® PRO-BPK-LP1
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FLUENCE PICKUPS CLASSIC HUMBUCKER NECK PICKUPS
Black Nickel Nickel Gold Brushed Nickel MODEL NUMBERS: PRF-CHB-BB1 – Black Nickel
PRF-CHB-BN1 – Nickel
PRF-CHB-BG1 – Gold
PRF-CHB-BR1 – Brushed Stainless
PEAK FREQUENCY: Voice 1: 2.25kHz Voice 2: 1.6kHz
Fluence Classic Humbucker pickups now incorporate Classic Humbucker Bridge
a new 3rd voice – Single Coil. Wound humbuckers, Voice 1 (Vintage PAF): The ideal, calibrated vintage MAGNETIC MATERIAL: Alnico V
when “split” to create a single coil sound, can be weak PAF bridge humbucker tone at the perfect output MAGNETIC CIRCUIT: Bar magnet with poles
and unconvincing. The new Voice 3 is a truly authentic level.
GAUSS STRENGTH: 140 gauss strength at string
single coil tone that only Fluence technology can Voice 2 (Classic Hot Rod):The quintessential hot
POLE SPACING: 52.6 mm
deliver. rodded bridge humbucker tone without all the
baggage. OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 2k
Classic Humbucker Neck Voice 3 (Slightly Overwound Single Coil) CURRENT DRAW: 2.5mA
Voice 1 (Vintage PAF): The ideal, elusive vintage PAF
BATTERY: 9-Volt or optional rechargeable battery
neck humbucker tone with the dynamics and output Fluence Classic Humbucker Pickups
level you want. • Are Multi-Voice. Set and forget, or wire-up to toggle BATTERY LIFE: Up to 200 hours
Voice 2 (Clear, airy chime): A Fluence-exclusive neck between two musically complimentary voices.
tone, with unreal highs, vocal midrange, and tight lows. • Drop right in and replace standard humbucker CLASSIC HUMBUCKER SET (1 NECK, 1 BRIDGE)
Voice 3 (Clear, Vintage Single Coil) pickups.
MODEL NUMBERS: PRF-CHB-SB2 – Black Nickel
• Are rechargeable on your guitar. Optional PRF-CHB-SN2 – Nickel
lithium-ion battery pack offers weeks, not hours, PRF-CHB-SG2 – Gold
of playing time. PRF-CHB-SR2 – Brushed Stainless
UNIVERSAL PRO-BPK-101
Les Paul® is registered trademark of Gibson Brands, Inc. LES PAUL ®
PRO-BPK-LP1
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FLUENCE PICKUPS MODERN HUMBUCKER ALNICO PICKUPS
Brushed Stainless Black Nickel White MODEL NUMBERS: PRF-MHB-CB1 – Black Plastic
PRF-MHB-CN1 – Nickel
PRF-MHB-CG1 – Gold
PRF-MHB-CR1 – Brushed Stainless
Modern Humbucker Alnico Modern Humbucker Ceramic PRF-MHB-CK1 – Black Nickel
All the musicality, power and explosiveness of alnico. Cutting ceramic attack. Brutal active aggression PRF-MHB-CW1 – White
Full chords and fluid solos, plus a voice you’ve never and passive punch in the same guitar. Great in both PEAK FREQUENCY: Voice 1: 720Hz Voice 2: 1.8kHz
heard in a humbucker. Great in both positions, or positions, or commonly paired with alnico neck. MAGNETIC MATERIAL: Ceramic VIII
commonly paired with a ceramic bridge pickup.
MAGNETIC CIRCUIT: Bar magnet with blades
Voice 1 (Modern Active High Output): The ideal
Voice 1 (Modern Active High Output): The ideal active ceramic humbucker tone. Crisp, searing crunch, GAUSS STRENGTH: 145 gauss strength at string
active alnico sound. Full, round, and boosted, but with tight bass with no mud, and a growl. OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 2k
unprecedented articulation and dynamics. Voice 2 (Modern Passive Attack): Organic, high
CURRENT DRAW: 2.5mA
Voice 2 (Crisp, clean and fluid): The clean, crisp neck output, passive ceramic tone. Superb distortion
humbucker tone you’ve always wanted without the characteristics with Fluence dynamics and response. BATTERY: 9-Volt or rechargeable battery pack
thin, plinky sound you don’t. BATTERY LIFE: Up to 200 hours
Fluence Modern Humbucker Pickups:
• Are Multi-Voice. Set and forget, or wire-up to toggle MODERN HUMBUCKER SET (1 ALNICO, 1 CERAMIC)
between two musically complimentary voices.
• Drop right in and replace standard MODEL NUMBERS: PRF-MHB-SB2 – Black Plastic
PRF-MHB-SN2 – Nickel
humbucker pickups.
PRF-MHB-SG2 – Gold
• Are rechargeable on your guitar. Optional lithium-ion PRF-MHB-SR2 – Brushed Stainless
battery pack offers weeks, not hours, of playing time. PRF-MHB-SK2 – Black Nickel
PRF-MHB-SW2 – White
UNIVERSAL PRO-BPK-101
LES PAUL ®
PRO-BPK-LP1
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FLUENCE PICKUPS 7-STRING MODERN HUMBUCKER ALNICO PICKUP
UNIVERSAL PRO-BPK-101
Les Paul® is registered trademark of Gibson Brands, Inc.
LES PAUL® PRO-BPK-LP1
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FLUENCE PICKUPS 8-STRING MODERN HUMBUCKER ALNICO PICKUP
always wanted. Voice 2 (Modern Passive Attack): Organic, high UNIVERSAL PRO-BPK-101
output, passive ceramic tone. Superb distortion.
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FLUENCE PICKUPS SINGLE WIDTH RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
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FLUENCE SIGNATURE
SERIES PICKUPS ARE
DESIGNED IN CLOSE
COLLABORATION
WITH EACH ARTIST
TO DELIVER THE
SPIRIT AND
ESSENCE OF THEIR
INDIVIDUAL TONE.
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Tosin Abasi - Animals As Leaders Javier Reyes - Animals As Leaders Keith Merrow
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Joel Stroetzel & Adam Dutkiewicz - Killswitch Engage Stephen Carpenter - Deftones
FLUENCE TOSIN ABASI SIGNATURE PICKUP SET
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FLUENCE JAVIER REYES SIGNATURE PICKUP SET
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FLUENCE KEITH MERROW SIGNATURE PICKUP SET
Keith Merrow is a visionary guitarist for the new world. Keith Merrow Signature Series Neck Pickup GAUSS STRENGTH: 187 gauss strength at string
With his credibility, passion, and a keen ear for the features: OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 2k
nuances that make the difference between good and • Voice 1 (Vintage P.A.F.): The ideal, elusive vintage POLE SPACING: 52.6 mm
great sound, Keith knows what he wants from a pickup, P.A.F. neck tone with the dynamics and output
CURRENT DRAW: 2.7mA
and how he wants it to feel under his fingers. level you want.
• Voice 2 (Clear, airy chime): A Fluence-exclusive BATTERY LIFE: Up to 200 hours
As a passive pickup player, Keith has become neck tone, with unreal highs, vocal midrange,
accustomed to the bold way that a passive pickup and tight lows.
responds to the initial pick attack. This, when • Voice 3 (Single Coil): Punchy single coil with glassy top.
combined with Fluence’s up-front dynamics and
extended frequency response allowed Keith to finally Keith Merrow Signature Series Bridge Pickup
voice a pickup free of the limitations of traditional features:
pickup designs. • Voice 1: Medium output, low mid grunt with a
passive feel. The sound in Keith’s head that only
When combined with the Classic Open Core neck Fluence could deliver.
pickup, Keith’s custom bridge pickup delivers an • Voice 2: Low output P.A.F roots, from
incredibly versatile range of tones for the modern clean to crunch to brown. “My signature Fishman
guitarist. • Voice 3 (Single Coil): Punchy single Fluence pickups changed
everything I thought
coil with glassy top. I knew about guitar
pickups. I was able to get
the exact guitar sound
I’ve always heard in my
Keith Merrow’s signature model Schecter guitars feature the Fluence Keith Merrow Signature Series Set.
head with their innovative
voicing technology.”
– Keith Merrow
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FLUENCE WILL ADLER SIGNATURE PICKUP SET
BRIDGE CERAMIC
WILL ADLER SIGNATURE SERIES PICKUP SET
PEAK FREQUENCY: Voice 1: 670 Hz
Voice 2: 1.9 kHz / 840 Hz
MAGNETIC MATERIAL: Ceramic VIII
MAGNETIC CIRCUIT: Hybrid (Blade/Poles)
GAUSS STRENGTH: 140 gauss strength at string
POLE SPACING: 52.6 mm
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 2k
CURRENT DRAW: 3mA
NECK ALNICO
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FLUENCE KILLSWITCH ENGAGE SIGNATURE PICKUP SET
CERAMIC HUMBUCKER
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE SIGNATURE SERIES PICKUP SET
PEAK FREQUENCY: Voice 1: 700Hz Voice 2: 1.6kHz
Voice 3: (Single Coil) 3.5kHz
MAGNETIC MATERIAL: Ceramic VIII
MAGNETIC CIRCUIT: Bar magnets with blades
GAUSS STRENGTH: 145 gauss strength at string
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 2k
CURRENT DRAW: 2.5mA
ALNICO HUMBUCKER
Known for doing things to a guitar that the roughest Middle/Both position accurately reproduces the shift in MIDDLE/BOTH Voice 1: White-Guard: 4.5kHz
PEAK FREQUENCY: Voice 2: Black-Guard: 3.5kHz
ranch hand wouldn’t do to a farm animal, the moniker resonance that occurs when using two passive pickups
“Gristleman” comes from the term “pounding the in parallel, compared to either Neck or Bridge pickup RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INCLUDED
gristle” which refers to the act of engaging in fierce by itself.
BATTERY LIFE: 250 hours
musical congress.
• 1 lead and 1 rhythm direct replacement pickups
Greg achieved world renown when his maniacal guitar for Telecaster® guitars
compilation “The Grip” was released on Steve Vai’s • Completely assembled, pre-wired,
Favored Nations Label in 2001. As a leader of various drop-in control plate that includes:
bands bearing his name, Greg has toured the world • 3-way switch
bringing the “Gristle” to the people. • Volume and Tone pots
• Push-push Voice Selector button
The Greg Koch Gristle-Tone™ • Fluence rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
Signature Pickup Set features: • Replacement “jack cup” with ¼” audio and
• Voice 1 (White-Guard): Open and airy, USB charging jacks
the sound of Nashville and Bakersfield, • Installs without permanent
“For me the dream Multi-Voice
chicken pickin’, and the big strum. modification* scenario is to be able to instantly
• Voice 2 (Black-Guard): Fat & punchy, • Hum-free, Fluence summon the perfect White-Guard
and Black-Guard tones with flawless
searing sustain. Undeniable Tele® muscle. Multi-Voice tone articulation and no hum. And that’s
exactly what Fishman has done for me
in my signature set.”
*Fits most American and Mexican-made Fender Telecaster® guitars without any modifications. – Greg Koch
In some instances, the guitar may require a slight deepening of a section of the control cavity
or other "clean up." Knobs and switch tips not included. Telecaster® and Tele® are registered
trademarks of FMIC.
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FLUENCE STEPHEN CARPENTER SIGNATURE PICKUP SET
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FLUENCE DEVIN TOWNSEND SIGNATURE PICKUP SET
BRIDGE CERAMIC
DEVIN TOWNSEND SIGNATURE SERIES PICKUP SET
PEAK FREQUENCY: Voice 1: 635Hz
Voice 2: 3.4kHz
MAGNETIC MATERIAL: Ceramic VIII
MAGNETIC CIRCUIT: Hybrid
GAUSS STRENGTH: 130 gauss strength at string
POLE SPACING: 52.6 mm
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 2k
CURRENT DRAW: 2.2mA
NECK CERAMIC
POLE SPACING: 49 mm
Devin Townsend describes himself as “a human being Devin Townsend Signature Pickup Set features: OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 2k
who’s trying to make a better version of himself, with • Voice 1: “My heavy metal voice.” Pole pieces CURRENT DRAW: 2.2mA
the by-product of that process being music. Music for more “sonic havoc” when compared to blade
BATTERY LIFE: Up to 110 hours
that seems to come out in as many different emotional magnets.
ways as life presents. Music that has always had as its • Voice 2: “A low-gain, single coil, passive, sweet-
aim the ability to transcend." sounding tone which I prefer in single coil mode”
that hits amps and compressors “just so.” Creating
"'Transcendence' is the name of my album and it's a both-pickups-on clean tone and overall volume
also the thematic inspiration for my signature pickups. drop that enhances the effect of switching from dirty
The goal was to merge two opposite ends of the sonic to clean sounds.
spectrum into one product and I'm proud to say we • 1 bridge pickup and 1 neck pickup
have strongly achieved that.” • All components required to achieve Devin’s wiring
scheme* (minus pickup selector):
Devin’s music covers a lot of ground, both subtle and • Volume and Tone pots
dynamic. It's about the interaction between two very • Push-pull Voice Selector pot for use
distinct styles. It can be both very heavy and very gentle. in Volume or Tone position
“Now, for the first time in
• All cables required for installation my career, what I use in the
To create a pickup set that can legitimately straddle • Option to choose single coil or studio is exactly the same
as what I use on stage. It’s
these diverse worlds, Devin worked closely with double coil/humbucking modes all the same thing. There’s
Fishman R&D to build in very specific attributes that (complete wiring schematics for no special guitar that I
use at home, no special
sonically react like two entirely different instruments. all setups included) pickup, same guitar,
• Installs without same pickups… Fishman
Devin’s signature model Framus guitar features his Fishman Fluence Signature Set. Fluence.”
*Devin’s own guitars have a 3-way toggle; Position 1 is Voice 1 humbucker, permanent modification – Devin Townsend
Position 2 is Voice 2 humbucker and Position 3 is Voice 2 single coil. • Hum-free, Fluence Multi-Voice tone
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FLUENCE
M U L T I - V O I C E
By
FLUENCE LEGACY
SERIESPICKUPS ARE A
TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC
INSTRUMENTSAND
SOUNDS OF OUR TIME,
AND THE PLAYERS
WHOMADE THEM
UNFORGETTABLE.
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FLUENCE LEGACY SERIES MIKE INEZ LEGACY SERIES BASS PICKUP (SINGLE NECK)
UNIVERSAL PRO-BPK-101
With Fluence technology, we were able to reproduce Mike Inez Legacy Series Pickup Sets include:
that sound, and more, to Mike’s satisfaction… enabling • 2-band EQ with separate treble/bass
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
him to keep touring and recording with those classic • Blend pot with easy in/out harness
tones, while using basses that aren’t priceless rock and • Push-pull pot for volume/coil split MODEL NUMBERS: ACC-FLU-EDC – 2-Band EQ Dual Con-
centric Pot for Fluence Bass
roll relics. • 3-way mini toggle switch for easy voice selection
(available at fishmanstore.com)
• All components required to achieve Fluence Bass ACC-FLU-ETB – Treble & Bass Control
Like all Fishman Fluence pickups, the Mike Inez Legacy wiring scheme for Fluence Bass
Series pickup is Multi-Voice and free from the hum, (available at fishmanstore.com)
noise and frustrating inductance issues that plague Mike Inez Legacy Series Single Pickups include: P Bass is a registered trademark of FMIC.
even the most coveted wire-wound pickups. • 2-band EQ with separate treble/bass
• Push-pull pot for volume/coil split
• All components required to achieve Fluence Bass
wiring scheme
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FLUENCE PICKUPS 4-STRING & 5-STRING BASS SOAPBAR PICKUPS
the included Treble and Bass controls can be used to • Push-pull pot for volume/coil split
further expand the tonal palette. • 3-way mini toggle switch for easy voice selection
• All components required to achieve Fluence Bass
wiring scheme
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THE TRIPLEPLAY
MIDI GUITAR
CONTROLLER
SYSTEM LETS
GUITARISTS
ADD A NEW
DIMENSION MIDI GUITAR CONTROLLER
OF EXCITEMENT
AND CONTROL
TO THEIR
PERFORMANCES.
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“The Fishman TriplePlay guitar “The Fishman TriplePlay lets me “I lack the technique on a “I like that I’m not tied to any “The TriplePlay unlocks the door
controller is by far the best play all the synth parts on the keyboard to express the ideas one guitar. I can take it on and to infinite possibilities in the
piece of equipment of its kind Kendrick Lamar gig, on my in my head like I can on a guitar. off as I please. And of course, studio and then also brings those
I’ve ever come across. It guitar – and, it’s wireless!” That’s why I love the TriplePlay… there’s the whole wireless possibilities to the stage with
functions beautifully and I’m able – Freaky Rob, guitarist for my favorite guitar is now my thing. It’s so cool that I’m ease.”
to compose music using an some of today’s most prolific MIDI controller! It’s opened up all completely unencumbered. Until – Travis Larson
endless array of instruments recording artists like Kendrick kinds of possibilities! I have been this technology came along,
via my guitar.” Lamar, Eminem, and Lil Wayne waiting for this technology to get I’d pretty much given up on
– Slash to this point for such a long time triggering synth sounds since
and now it’s here!” my Jeff Beck tours, due to the
– James Valentine, Maroon 5 multiple hassles of the old school
technology.”
– Jennifer Batten
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TRIPLEPLAY
CONNECT
TriplePlay Connect also works as a MIDI controller for MINIMUM SYSTEM IOS 9.3 and up
REQUIREMENTS: 2.5 GB storage space available
Mac and PC apps and sound libraries.
PLATFORMS: Apple iPad, Windows 7 or 8 both 32-bit
and 64-bit, Apple Mac OS X Snow Leop-
ard 10.6.8 or higher
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TRIPLEPLAY
CONNECT MOBILE APP
Play sounds from your guitar Record & share your Arpeggiate sounds & create
compositions online chords from single notes
Create & record loops Use your guitar to mix like a DJ Multiple audio effects &
from any sound sound control
Open a World of Sound & Creativity • Play sounds and virtual instruments from your guitar
TRIPLEPLAY CONNECT APP
The TriplePlay Connect® app is the engine that allows • Create & record loops from any sound
you to play a broad palette of virtual instruments on • Easily record & share your compositions online MINIMUM SYSTEM IOS 9.3 and up
your iPad. Combined with a TriplePlay Connect or • Use your guitar to mix like a DJ REQUIREMENTS: 2.5 GB storage space available
TriplePlay Wireless controller and your guitar… the • Arpeggiate sounds & create chords from single COMPATIBILITY: iPad (6th generation)
only limit is your imagination. notes iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
• Play and edit loops and audio files with your guitar iPad (5th generation)
When combined with the TriplePlay controller and • Customize your sounds and save your own Combis iPad Pro 9.7-inch
your guitar, this powerful app lets you blend virtual • Map loops and audio files to any fret on your guitar iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
iPad Air 2
instruments, add effects, generate complex rhythms, • Import backing tracks or your own loops directly iPad mini 4
trigger loops and audio file backing tracks, create from iTunes iPad mini 3
loops from multiple instruments, add your own loops • Audiobus 3 and Inter-app audio capability iPad Air
iPad mini 2
and audio files from other projects, record your
performances and share them online with your friends,
and much more.
Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may affect wireless performance.
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TRIPLEPLAY
WIRELESS MIDI GUITAR CONTROLLER
recording system that puts an unlimited palette of permanent installation necessary. Mounting PROCESSOR: 16-bit processing
instruments and sounds at your fingertips — all with hardware included. MATERIAL: Durable composite
the freedom of wireless control. Compose music with
DIMENSIONS: 2.7” H x 0.82” W x 0.36” D (68.6 mm) x
unparalleled tonal options. Easily share arrangements Complete Software Suite Included
(20.8 mm) x (9.1 mm)
with your band. Switch between instruments, or play The TriplePlay Wireless MIDI Guitar Controller
up to four instruments at the same time. Teach or learn comes complete with all the software you’ll need for POWER: USB Power
faster with accurate notation. Create video soundtracks. recording, editing and playing back your music. Take
Mix your own samples, beats, loops and tracks. full advantage of powerful MIDI features with your SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
guitar. With the easy and blazingly fast note encoding, INTERNET: Standard broadband connection to
Easy to Use. TriplePlay is... preset editor and mixing console, you’ll be mixing your download and authenticate software
• Wireless: No heavy cables to trip over. own music in no time. Includes full versions of:
COMPUTER 4 GB of RAM and 40 GB free HD space
• Rechargeable: 20 hours of play time per charge. • Native Instruments: KOMPLETE Elements
HARDWARE:
• Accessible: On-board menu navigation buttons and GuitarRig LE
PLATFORMS: Windows 7 or 8 both 32-bit and 64-bit,
make it easy to change settings or instruments • Notion Music: PROGRESSION 2
Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.8
during performances. • IK Multimedia: SampleTank 2 XT and
or higher
• Versatile: TriplePlay can wirelessly drive any number AmpliTube Custom Shop
of virtual instruments, synth modules or samplers. • PreSonus: Studio One Artist TriplePlay Edition POWER: USB Power
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TRIPLEPLAY
FC-1 CONTROLLER
Your laptop and everything on it is safe at home. momentary switches default to patch selection, hold,
TRIPLEPLAY FC-1 CONTROLLER
Control your synths and other modules directly with and tuner access. A large graphic LCD displays the
the TriplePlay® FC-1 Controller. currently loaded hardware synth patch. MODEL NUMBER: PRO-TRP-FC1
The TriplePlay FC-1 Controller comes complete with MIDI: Input, Output
The performance power of a computer, with the a software setup utility (Win/Mac) that provides a
AUDIO: 1/4” Guitar Input and Output (re-
portability of a mobile device. Does your “music simple way to reassign footswitch MIDI controllers and
lay-switched)
laptop” also have all of your personal information on expression pedal calibration.
it? Contacts, banking, credit cards, passwords...Most CONTROLS: (3) Footswitches (programmable) (1)
of us don’t have the luxury of a “single-use” music TriplePlay FC-1 Controller features: Expression pedal input (programmable)
laptop. Or, maybe your music computer is a desktop • Large, easy-to-read graphic LCD displays USB: Host for TriplePlay USB Receiver (not
model, impractical for dragging to gigs. Patch name and number included) Micro-USB for computer data
• Built-in tuner DISPLAY: 192 mm x 64 mm backlit graphic LCD
With the TriplePlay FC-1 Controller, players can use • TriplePlay battery level indication
MATERIAL: Durable composite and metal
their favorite MIDI synths and sound modules without • 3 programmable foot switches for patch up
the need for a computer at the gig. Simply remove the and down plus hold (sustain) WEIGHT: 1.35 lbs (0.61 kg)
USB receiver from your Mac or PC and insert it into • Plug and play USB class compliant DIMENSIONS: 2.4” H x 9.3” W x 5.4” D (60.5 mm) x
the TriplePlay FC-1 Controller’s USB host port. The interface (no driver required) (236.7 mm) x (135.9 mm)
incoming MIDI data is then passed wirelessly from the • 5-Pin Din MIDI In/Out POWER: 9-Volt power adapter and USB cable
guitar to the conventional 5-Pin Din output for use with included
any MIDI-equipped hardware. Three programmable
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PERSONALIZED
FISHMAN-QUALITY
SOUND IN
A PORTABLE,
POWERFUL AND
EASY-TO–SET-UP
PACKAGE.
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SA PERFORMANCE AUDIO SYSTEM SA330x
The SA330x is the go-to portable PA/amplifier for The SA330x features a uniquely configured 2-way OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
voice, playback and amplified musical instruments. speaker system that delivers all the sweetness and
SA SUB PRO-SUB-300
definition of a great studio monitor. The “Modified
Unlike many other similar-looking systems, the SA330x Line Array” fills the room with sound that can be heard SA EXPAND PRO-MIX-100
is built around a uniquely configured 2-way speaker clean and clear in the back row, without “blowing DELUXE CARRY BAG ACC-AMP-SC2
system that delivers all the sweetness and definition away” your audience in the front.
of a great studio monitor. Ruggedly built and with
plenty of power, the SA330x is the perfect solution for SA330x features:
amazing sound in small and medium-sized venues • 330 Watts – More than enough power for small
and medium sized venues
Tuned beautifully for voice and acoustic instruments, • Wide dispersion modified line array – Allows
the new SA330x, alone or as part of an expanded everyone in your audience to hear you clean and
system, allows anyone looking to fill a small to medium crisp
sized room, corporate display, club or similar sized • Channel expandability via accessory port – Provides
venue with great, Fishman-quality sound. one-cable audio and power for the SA Expand
• Full-range audio source handling
Whether you’re using your SA330x for vocals, • Subwoofer output – Dedicated output optimizes
performance or playback, a full complement of inputs system voicing
and outputs makes set-up a breeze. • Modern industrial design – Strong, lightweight,
good looking and easy to set up. Appropriate
for all kinds of situations
• Padded carry sleeve included
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SA PERFORMANCE AUDIO SYSTEM SA SUB
POWER:
SA SUB 300 Watt power amplifier with
servo-control and dual-action limiter
DRIVER: 8” high-excursion, FEA-optimized motor
structure
SPL: 109dB SPL @ 1 meter
COMBINED 114dB SPL @ 1 meter
SYSTEM SPL:
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
DIMENSIONS:
SA EXPAND 2.2" H x 10.7" W x 3.4" D
(55.9 mm) x (272 mm) x (86.3 mm)
WEIGHT: 1.05 lbs (.48 kg)
STAND MOUNT KIT includes two adapters to mount SA Expand
on the SA330x stand or on a mic stand
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No matter which Loudbox you choose,
you’ll get Fishman quality sound and features.
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FISHMAN LOUDBOX AMPLIFIERS
ARE DESIGNED TO FAITHFULLY
REPRODUCE THE SOUND OF
ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS AND A
DIVERSE ASSORTMENT OF VOCAL
OR RECORDED ACCOMPANIMENTS
Featuring tailored frequency response, high dynamic
range and robust build quality. Loudbox amplifiers
are the perfect complement for Fishman pickups.
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LOUDBOX LOUDBOX MINI CHARGE
POWER:
MINI CHARGE (BATTERY-POWERED) 60 watts with Master Volume
DRIVERS: 6.5” woofer
1” soft dome tweeter
SPL: 108dB SPL @ 1 meter
SPEAKER BAFFLE: 10º built-in tilt
FREQUENCY 80Hz – 20kHz
RESPONSE:
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
The Loudbox Mini Charge is a portable, battery- Instrument Channel: LOUDBOX MINI ACC-LBX-SC5
powered amplifier designed to faithfully reproduce the • 1/4” input for active or passive pickups SLIP COVER:
sound of acoustic instruments and a diverse assortment • Feedback-fighting Phase switch DELUXE CARRY BAG ACC-LBX-CC5
of vocal or recorded accompaniments. • 3-band EQ: low, mid, high tone controls
12V CAR CHARGER ACC-PCC-005
• Reverb level
With the addition of Bluetooth wireless connectivity,
®
• Dual-function Chorus 12V WALL CHARGER ACC-PWC-US5 (U.S. & Canada)
included with ACC-PWC-EU5 (Europe)
you can now easily and neatly add backing tracks or
PRO-LBC-500 ACC-PWC-UK5 (United Kingdom)
other accompaniment to your performances, jams, or Microphone Channel:
ACC-PWC-JA5 (Japan)
wherever your Loudbox Mini Charge takes you and • XLR input for dynamic microphones
ACC-PWC-CA5 (China)
your music. Where Are You Going to Take It?™ • 2-band EQ with low and high tone controls
ACC-PWC-AU5 (Australia)
• Reverb level
Loudbox Mini Charge features:
• Rechargeable battery power
• Bluetooth® 4.0 Connectivity
• 60 Watts with Master Volume
• Two channels: Instrument & Microphone
• Digital Reverb & Chorus
• Master Volume
• 1/8” Auxiliary Input
• Balanced XLR D.I. output
• Lightweight & Portable
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LOUDBOX LOUDBOX MINI
POWER:
MINI 60 watts with Master Volume
DRIVERS: 6.5” woofer
1” soft dome tweeter
SPL: 108dB SPL @ 1 meter
SPEAKER BAFFLE: 10º built-in tilt
CONNECTIVITY: Bluetooth® 4.0
DIMENSIONS: 12” H x 13.7” W x 9.7” D
(305 mm) x (348 mm) x (246 mm)
WEIGHT: 21 lbs (9.5 kg)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Fishman's lightest and most portable amp now with Instrument Channel:
the addition of Bluetooth® wireless connectivity! • 1/4” input for active or passive pickups
• Feedback-fighting Phase switch
The Loudbox Mini delivers the tonal quality that • 3-band EQ: low, mid, high tone controls
has made the Fishman name the standard for great • Reverb level
acoustic sound. The Mini packs 60 watts of clean • Dual-function Chorus
acoustic power, and has two channels featuring
Fishman’s legendary preamp and tone control designs. Microphone Channel:
The amp also features digital reverb and chorus for • XLR input for dynamic microphones
the instrument channel and reverb for the microphone • 2-band EQ with low and high tone controls
channel. The Loudbox Mini sports an MP3 input and • Reverb level
balanced XLR D.I. output.
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LOUDBOX LOUDBOX ARTIST
POWER:
ARTIST 120 watts, bi-amped
DRIVERS: 8” woofer (100W)
1” soft dome tweeter (20W)
SPL: 113dB SPL @ 1 meter
SPEAKER BAFFLE: 10º built-in tilt
CONNECTIVITY: Bluetooth® 4.0
DIMENSIONS: 13.5” H x 15.5” W x 11.5” D
(343 mm) x (394 mm) x (292 mm)
WEIGHT: 25 lbs. (11.3 kg)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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LOUDBOX LOUDBOX PERFORMER
POWER:
PERFORMER 180 watts, bi-amped
DRIVERS: 1” soft dome tweeter
5” midrange
8” woofer
SPL: 114dB SPL @ 1 meter
SPEAKER BAFFLE: 10º built-in tilt 50º with kickstand
CONNECTIVITY: Bluetooth® 4.0
DIMENSIONS: 18.2” H x 15.8” W x 11.5” D
(462 mm) x (401 mm) x (292 mm)
WEIGHT: 30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
The Loudbox Performer is our most powerful acoustic • Auxiliary stereo input with level control and 1/4” &
amplifier, allowing you to be heard in any situation — 1/8” connectors
solo or ensemble. • Dual digital effects section, with independent channel
& effects level
The Loudbox Performer features 180 watts of • D.I. output: balanced XLR outputs on each input
transparent, bi-amplified acoustic sound and two channel and main mix
versatile input channels that accept both 1/4” and XLR • Channel Mute to silence both input channels
sources for instruments and microphones. Each channel • Headphone output
includes Fishman’s renowned 3-band EQ, feedback- • Foot Switch input for remote muting of the input
fighting controls, and a new effects section for more channels or Chorus, Flanger, and Slap Echo effects
tonal options than ever before. • Three-way speaker design with built-in 10º baffle angle
• Integrated, low profile kickstand for a tilt angle of 50º
The dedicated midrange control provides enhanced
detail and note definition over conventional 2-way Instrument & Microphone Channels:
designs. An improved, integrated kickstand design • Combination 1/4” & XLR input
allows the Loudbox Performer to be tilted back 50º for • Shelving bass and treble
better sound projection at short range. • Resonant-style midrange
Chelsea Takami
• Notch filter (feedback control)
Loudbox Performer features: • Input gain with 10dB pad and clip indicator
• Bluetooth® 4.0 Connectivity • 24-Volt phantom power for condenser mics
• 180 watts of bi-amplified acoustic power • Reverb and Delay effects level
• Two mic/instrument channels accept 1/4” or XLR sources • Chorus, Flanger and Slap Echo on/off
• Input channels feature 3-band EQ and feedback controls • Phase switch (feedback control)
• Dedicated effects loop
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FISHMAN AURA®
PREAMPS GO BEYOND
MODELING TO CREATE
A SPACIOUS SOUND
THAT IS BOTH VIVID
AND NATURAL.
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AURA AURA IMAGE GALLERY III
Now available for Mac® and PC, Aura® Image Gallery Aura Image Gallery III features:
III software provides the acoustic musician access to a • Over 1,200 Images recorded from real instruments
vast library of Images created from an ever-expanding • Select world-class studio microphones from an ever-
list of instruments, and provides tools to search and expanding list of instruments
store sets of Images for your Aura Acoustic Imaging • Features Image Wizard, an intelligent search engine
pedal or preamp. that finds the best match for your instrument
• Easily sort and search by Make/Model, body style or
The Aura® Image Gallery III currently includes over even wood types
1,200 Images recorded from actual instruments with • Access your own Custom Images purchased through
select world-class studio microphones. Users can easily the Aura Custom Shop
sort and search by make/model, body style or even • Images download directly to a USB-enabled Aura in
wood types. seconds
• Works with USB-enabled Aura processors sold
Browse the Image Library to find your instrument using through retailers including Aura Spectrum DI, Ellipse
the filters at the top of the main window, then drag Aura, and Aura Pro
and drop an Image into an Image Users can download • Compatible with a PC running Microsoft® Windows®
and store sets of Images to take with them on stage or 8, 8.1, 10 or an Intel® Mac® running Yosemite® or
Andy Grammar
in the studio. newer
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AURA AURA SPECTRUM DI
AUDIO I/O:
SPECTRUM DI 1/4” mono input & output w/input trim
control Balanced XLR D.I.
1/4” effects loop
24-bit A/DA conversion
PROCESSOR: 32-bit processing
MATERIAL: Durable all-metal construction
DIMENSIONS: 5.6” L x 5.25” W x 2.1” H
(142 mm) x (133 mm) x (53 mm)
WEIGHT: 1.7 lbs (.77 kg)
POWER: 9-Volt battery (not included) or optional
Fishman power supply
BATTERY LIFE: 20 hours
The complete performance technology solution for Aura Spectrum DI is not only incredibly versatile, but it
acoustic musicians. The Aura Spectrum DI features also delivers the most realistic acoustic sound available
award-winning Aura® Acoustic Imaging technology that for stage or studio. Fishman’s Aura Image Gallery
enables players to mix studio-mic’d sound with the software allows users to access images for hundreds of
signal from their undersaddle or soundhole pickup. guitar makes and models through our free Aura image
library. Once installed on your PC or Mac, the software
Housed in a professional quality, all-metal case, the also allows Aura images to be sorted, managed
Aura Spectrum DI features a 3-band EQ, one-knob and grouped. Users can then take advantage of the
compressor, automatic feedback suppression with preamp’s open architecture by loading Aura images via
up to 3 notches, a chromatic tuner, effects loop, plus a USB cable.
a high-quality balanced XLR D.I. The included Aura
Image Gallery software provides access to an ever- Aura Spectrum DI features:
expanding list of instrument images recorded using our • Award-winning Aura Acoustic Imaging Technology
collection of the most sought after microphones. • 128 pre-loaded Images for use with the most
popular acoustic instruments
• Instrument preamp with balanced
“Fishman products
XLR D.I. output are innovative,
• Volume, blend, and Image select controls practical, and an
integral part of my
• 3-band EQ musical process.”
• One-knob compressor – Mark Lettieri,
guitarist for jazz/
world group
Snarky Puppy and
sought-after session
musician, composer
and producer
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AURA JERRY DOUGLAS AURA IMAGING PEDAL
AUDIO I/O:
JERRY DOUGLAS AURA IMAGING PEDAL 1/4” mono input & output w/input trim
control
24 bit A/D/A conversion
PROCESSOR: 32-bit processing
MATERIAL: Durable all-metal construction
DIMENSIONS: 5.6” L x 4” W x 2.1” H
(142 mm) x (101 mm) x (53 mm)
WEIGHT: 1.25 lbs (.56 kg)
POWER: 9-Volt battery (not included) or optional
Fishman power supply
BATTERY LIFE: 27 hours
Called “Dobro’s matchless contemporary master,” The “JD” Signature pedal comes pre-loaded with 16
by The New York Times and lauded as “my favorite custom Aura Images created by Jerry Douglas himself,
musician” by rock legend John Fogerty, Jerry Douglas specifically for resophonic guitars.
could have been a musical innovator on any number
of instruments. However, as a teenager, Douglas Jerry Douglas Aura Imaging Pedal features:
adopted the then relatively obscure and unexplored • 16 custom Fishman Aura Images created and used
Dobro®, and that decision has helped him carve out a by Jerry Douglas specifically for resophonic guitars
unique place in American music where he has wielded • Volume, Blend, and Image Select controls
incalculable influence on bluegrass and its many • Feedback-fighting phase switch
related genres. • Bypass/Mute foot switch
• Input Trim with Clip/Low battery indicator
Easy to set up and use, the Jerry Douglas Signature • 24-bit A/D/A, 32-bit internal processing
Aura® Imaging pedal removes the need to mic your
instrument on stage, eliminating spurious stage noise
and intrusive microphone setups. With the Jerry
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PLATINUM
PREAMPS ARE
DESIGNED FOR
PLAYERS
WHO NEED A
PRO-QUALITY
PREAMP/D.I.
FOR ACOUSTIC
INSTRUMENTS.
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PLATINUM PREAMP PLATINUM PRO EQ
AUDIO I/O:
PRO EQ 1/4” Instrument input
1/4” Amp output
XLR Balanced D.I. output with Ground
Lift switch
TONE SHAPING: 5-band EQ with Sweepable Mid
Adjustable Low-cut Filter
FEEDBACK CONTROL: Sweepable Notch Filter
Phase Invert switch
DIMENSIONS: 6” L x 5.5” W x 1.5” H
(152 mm) x (140 mm) x (38 mm)
WEIGHT: 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
POWER: 9-Volt battery (not included) or optional
Fishman power supply
BATTERY LIFE: 30 hours
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PLATINUM PREAMP PLATINUM STAGE
AUDIO I/O:
STAGE EQ 1/4” Instrument input
1/4” Amp output
XLR Balanced D.I. output
Auto-Ground Lift
TONE SHAPING: 4-band EQ with sweepable Mid,
adjustable Low-Cut filter
FEEDBACK CONTROL: Phase invert switch
DIMENSIONS: 5.6” L x 3.3” W x 1.2” H
(143 mm) x (85 mm) x (30 mm)
WEIGHT: .65 lbs (0.30 kg)
POWER: 9-Volt battery (not included) or optional
Fishman power supply 48-Volt Phantom
BATTERY LIFE: 70 hours
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THE TONEDEQ
PREAMP EQ IS
A COMPLETE
PERFORMANCE
SOLUTION FOR
THE ACOUSTIC
MUSICIAN.
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TONEDEQ TONEDEQ
INPUT:
ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT PREAMP WITH EFFECTS 10M Ohm, discrete class-A JFET design
AUDIO: All-analog signal path with parallel
digital effects
TONE CONTROL: 4-Band EQ with Bass, Middle, Treble,
and selectable Low Cut
DUAL EFFECTS: Reverb (2) or Delay (2), Chorus (2),
Flanger or Tremolo
DYNAMICS: Soft-knee Compressor
Boost Footswitch (up to 9dB)
FEEDBACK CONTROL: Selectable Phase invert
AUDIO I/O: 1/4” mono instrument input
1/4” amplifier output
Balanced XLR DI Output with pre/post
DIMENSIONS: 5.36” L x 9.5” W x 2.2” H
(136 mm) x (241 mm) x (56 mm)
WEIGHT: 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
POWER: 9-Volt battery (not included) or optional
Fishman power supply
The ToneDEQ Preamp EQ is a complete performance Discrete Class-A Preamp BATTERY LIFE: 12 hours
solution for the acoustic musician. With a high- With Fishman, you get quality discrete Class-A signal
quality preamp, dual effects section, tone controls, a conditioning created by the leader in instrument
OPTIONAL POWER SUPPLY
compressor, level booster and a balanced D.I. — it’s preamp design. The high impedance input is a must
got everything you need in one box. for any passive instrument pickup. FISHMAN REGULATED ACC-BLE-POW
9-VOLT POWER
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TOUCH,
AMBIANCE
AND
PERCUSSION
INTRODUCING THE
GROUNDBREAKING
NEW POWERTAP
EARTH AND
POWERTAP INFINITY.
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POWERTAP™
Marcin Patrzalek
POWERTAP EARTH WITH MAGNETIC SOUNDHOLE PICKUP
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POWERTAP™ POWERTAP INFINITY
The PowerTap Infinity pickup system, from the new The preamp’s voicing switch has been relocated and Integrated LED low battery indicator located on
Fishman Acoustic PowerTap™ series, combines made easily accessible so players can accommodate Blend control module
the superior performance and tone of our Matrix different types of guitars, amplification choices, playing Mounting hardware and chrome strap button (gold
Infinity undersaddle pickup system, with a totally new styles and performance situations. available – sold separately)
soundboard body sensor. The result is a new world of Solderless connections for easy installation
percussive performance elements and tactile dynamics PowerTap Infinity features: Undersaddle Matrix pickup is available in wide,
for guitarists of all styles. The new Fishman Tap body sensor pickup captures narrow, split saddle and other formats. Custom
percussive elements and natural dynamics without lengths available (special order)
With the addition of Tap pickup technology, players the risk of feedback Professional installation strongly recommended
can add new performance dynamics of Touch, The world’s best-selling undersaddle pickup, the
Ambience and Percussion. Acoustic Matrix®
Endpin jack mounted preamp in a newly designed
The easily adjustable Blend control mixes the Rare soft touch housing
Earth and Tap signals in mono, or run both signals into Redesigned, sealed enclosure for soundhole
separate channels using a stereo cable. This feature mounted Volume & Tone controls
allows players to add separate effects, level control, Unique scoop Tone control cuts mids while boosting
and EQ to each pickup independently – to create a treble and bass
striking soundscape of tones from a single instrument. Tap pickup Blend control module is discreetly
mounted inside treble side of soundhole
A redesigned, sealed enclosure for the soundhole- Accessible voicing switch accommodates all guitar
mounted Volume and Tone control module allows body sizes and performance situations
players to effortlessly make adjustments to their sound. Stereo/mono output capability built in (option is
easily and automatically determined by cable choice)
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OUR COLLECTION
OF UNDERSADDLE
PICKUPS OF ALL
TYPES AND SIZES ARE
THE GO-TO FOR
PLAYERS AND
GUITAR-MAKERS
AROUND
THE GLOBE.
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Photo Credit: GMDThree
UNDERSADDLE PICKUP SYSTEMS
Ani DiFranco
MATRIX INFINITY VT
The Matrix Infinity VT pickup and preamp system is Matrix Infinity VT features:
MATRIX INFINITY VT
the latest evolution of our flagship Matrix Series. Clear, • Features the world’s best selling undersaddle pickup,
transparent Fishman-Quality tone and dynamic string the Acoustic Matrix® MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-MAT-NFV – Wide Format
response have been combined with numerous new • Endpin jack mounted preamp in a newly designed 1/8” (3.2mm) width
design features and performance enhancements. soft touch housing PRO-MAN-NFV – Narrow Format
• Redesigned enclosure for soundhole mounted 3/32” (2.3mm) width
A redesigned, sealed enclosure for the soundhole- Volume & Tone controls PRO-MAL-NFV – Split Format
3/32” (2.3mm) width
mounted Volume and Tone control module allow • Unique scoop Tone control cuts mids while boosting
PRO-MAK-NFV – Ukulele Format
players to effortlessly make adjustments to their sound. treble and bass
3/32” (2.3mm) width
The preamp’s voicing switch has been relocated and • Relocated, accessible voicing switch accommodates
GUITAR PICKUP: Standard pickup length of 2.65” (67.3
made easily accessible so players can accommodate all guitar body sizes and performance situations
mm) will fit most guitars with 2.5” (63.5
different types of guitars, amplification choices, playing • Integrated LED low battery indicator located on
mm) string spacings
styles and performance situations. internal preamp
• Includes steel-string and nylon-string control UKULELE PICKUP: Standard pickup length of 2” (50.8 mm)
modules will fit most ukuleles up to 1.85” (47 mm)
• Mounting hardware and chrome strap button (gold string spacings
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UNDERSADDLE PICKUP SYSTEMS MATRIX INFINITY MIC BLEND
The Matrix Infinity Mic Blend pickup and preamp Matrix Infinity Mic Blend features: • Mounting hardware and chrome strap button (gold
system also adds a multi-position cardioid condenser • Features the world’s best selling undersaddle pickup, available – sold separately)
mic capsule for increased “air” and tactile tone. Clear, the Acoustic Matrix® • Solderless connections for easy installation
transparent Fishman-Quality tone and dynamic string • Endpin jack mounted preamp in a newly designed • Pickup available in wide, narrow, split saddle and
response have been combined with numerous new soft touch housing ukulele formats. Custom lengths available (special
design features and performance enhancements. • Multi-position, soundboard mounted cardioid order)
condenser mic capsule for increased “air” and tactile • Suitable for Nylon, 12-string and bass
A redesigned, sealed enclosure for the soundhole- tone • Professional installation recommended
mounted Volume and Tone control module allow • Redesigned, sealed enclosure for soundhole
players to effortlessly make adjustments to their sound. mounted Volume & Tone controls
The addition of a Blend control module on the treble • Unique scoop Tone control cuts mids while boosting
side of the soundhole puts microphone blending at treble and bass
your fingertips. • Microphone Blend control module discreetly
mounted inside treble side of soundhole
The preamp’s voicing switch has been relocated and • Relocated, accessible voicing switch accommodates
made easily accessible so players can accommodate all guitar body sizes and performance situations
different types of guitars, amplification choices, playing • Stereo/mono output capability built in (option
styles and performance situations. determined by cable choice). Controls maintain
same functionality in stereo mode.
• Integrated LED low battery indicator located on
Blend control module
• Includes steel-string and nylon-string control
modules
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UNDERSADDLE PICKUP SYSTEMS AG-SERIES PICKUPS
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OUR WIDE
SELECTION
OF MAGNETIC
SOUNDHOLE
PICKUPS OFFERS
PLAYERS OF ALL
KINDS AN EASY,
NON-INVASIVE
WAY TO BE
HEARD.
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SOUNDHOLE PICKUPS RARE EARTH MIC BLEND SOUNDHOLE PICKUP
INSTALLATION:
RARE EARTH MIC BLEND (ACTIVE SOUNDHOLE PICKUP) Fits soundholes as small as 3 5/8”
(92 mm) diameter. Pre-wired output jack
can also be endpin mounted
CONTROLS: Mic/Pickup Blend Control Mic Bass
Extension/Roll-off Switch
BATTERY: Two 1.5-Volt silver oxide or one 3-Volt
lithium
BATTERY LIFE: 110 hours
A new and improved flexible cardioid microphone and Rare Earth Mic Blend Pickup features:
microphone bass extension/roll-off switch are the latest • Warm and full humbucking sound
updates to this popular active soundhole pickup. • Flexible cardioid microphone and mic/pickup blend
The easily accessible Mic/Pickup Blend control offers control
just the right blend at your fingertips. • Microphone bass extension/roll-off switch
• Active electronics and neodymium magnet structure
For unequaled sound quality and ease of use, it’s hard for exceptional string balance and clarity
to beat the performance of the Rare Earth Mic Blend. • Pre-wired ouput jack can also be permanently
installed
• Easy installation with no alteration
• Miniature batteries (included) offer 110 hours of life
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SOUNDHOLE PICKUPS
Kris Delmhorst
RARE EARTH (ACTIVE SOUNDHOLE PICKUPS)
Equipped with cutting-edge neodymium magnets, the Rare Earth Soundhole Pickups feature:
RARE EARTH SOUNDHOLE PICKUPS
newest versions of Fishman's Rare Earth pickups offer a • Re-voiced and fine-tuned for smoother treble
warmer, more natural acoustic tone, along with response and a warmer, more naturally acoustic tone MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-REP-101 – Single Coil
exceptional accuracy and increased musicality. • Active electronics and neodymium magnet structure PRO-REP-102 – Humbucking
Both models have been carefully re-voiced and fine- for exceptional string balance and sparkling INSTALLATION: Fits soundholes as small as 3 5/8”
tuned to offer an even smoother treble response than acoustic clarity (92 mm) diameter. Pre-wired output jack
their popular, category-defining predecessors. • Miniature batteries mount conveniently on the can also be endpin mounted
The Rare Earth Humbucking also features stacked coils underside of the pickup (batteries included) CONTROLS: Volume Control Wheel
to eliminate noise and a volume control wheel for easy, • Low-current preamp design allows up to 240 hours
(Rare Earth Humbucking only)
accessible adjustments. between battery changes
BATTERY: Two 1.5-Volt silver oxide or one 3-Volt
• Pre-wired output jack can also be endpin-mounted
lithium
• Single Coil: Brilliant and articulate single coil sound • Easy installation with no alteration, plug-and-play
• Humbucking: Warm and full humbucking sound right out of the box BATTERY LIFE: 240 hours
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SOUNDHOLE PICKUPS
RARE EARTH BAJO QUINTO (ACTIVE SOUNDHOLE PICKUP)
Fishman’s classic Rare Earth Humbucking designed and Rare Earth Bajo Quinto Soundhole Pickup features:
RARE EARTH BAJO QUINTO SOUNDHOLE PICKUP
voiced specifically for Bajo Quinto! • Designed and voiced specifically for
Bajo Quinto MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-REP-BQ1
Equipped with cutting-edge neodymium magnets, • Warm and full humbucking sound INSTALLATION: Fits soundholes as small as 3 5/8”
Fishman's Rare Earth Bajo Quinto pickup offers a warm • Volume control wheel (92 mm) diameter. Pre-wired output jack
and full humbucking tone, along with exceptional • Active electronics and neodymium magnet structure can also be endpin mounted
accuracy and increased musicality. for exceptional string balance and sparkling
CONTROLS: Volume Control Wheel
acoustic clarity
Features stacked coils to eliminate noise and a volume • Miniature batteries mount conveniently on the BATTERY: Two 1.5-Volt silver oxide or one 3-Volt
control wheel for easy, accessible adjustments. underside of the pickup (batteries included) lithium
• Low-current preamp design allows up to 240 hours BATTERY LIFE: 300 hours
between battery changes
• Pre-wired output jack can also be endpin-mounted
• Easy installation with no alteration, plug-and-play
right out of the box
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SOUNDHOLE PICKUPS NEO-D SOUNDHOLE PICKUPS
Original Woodgrain
This value-priced cousin of the award-winning Rare Neo-D Passive Soundhole Pickups feature:
Earth pickup shares the same neodymium magnet • Neodymium magnet structure for exceptional string
structure for exceptional string balance and sparkling balance and sparkling acoustic clarity
acoustic clarity. The Neo-D’s low-profile, high- • Low profile, high-impedance design needs no
impedance design needs no battery. Available in single battery
coil and humbucking models. • Easy installation with no alteration, plug and play
right out of the box
• Single Coil: Brilliant and articulate single coil sound • Excellent string-to-string balance and acoustic clarity
• Humbucking: Warm and full humbucking sound • Humbucking model features stacked coils to
eliminate noise
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SOUNDHOLE PICKUPS
NEO-BUSTER HUMBUCKING
(PASSIVE SOUNDHOLE PICKUP & FEEDBACK BUSTER)
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SOUNDHOLE PICKUPS
Eric Bibb
BLACKSTACK (PASSIVE SOUNDHOLE PICKUP)
Be heard in even the loudest rock band with Fishman’s Blackstack Passive Soundhole Pickup features:
BLACKSTACK SOUNDHOLE PICKUP
Blackstack passive soundhole pickup. Now, that • Humbucking magnetic coil with cutting vintage
vintage sound of a humbucking magnetic pickup is sound MODEL NUMBER: PRO-BLK-STK
available in a modern, battery-free design. • Passive design for battery-free operation INSTALLATION: Fits soundholes as small as 3 5/8” (92
• Adjustable pole pieces allow for perfect string mm) diameter. Premium TA4 mini-XLR
Blackstack features adjustable pole-pieces and a balance adjustment and help to compensate for connector for easy install with included
premium TA4 mini-XLR connector integrated into varying string heights between instruments cable
the housing allowing easy installation, removal and • Included 5 foot cable featuring premium TA4 mini-
connection to the included cable or your own custom XLR connector to 1/4” combination endpin jack/
endpin mounting solution. in-line connector for easy install and removal
• Use out-of-the-box with included cable or create
your own custom endpin jack solution
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ELLIPSE SOUNDHOLE
MOUNTED CONTROL
MODULES OFFER
CONVENIENT AND
DISCREET ONBOARD
TONE SHAPING.
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ELLIPSE ELLIPSE MATRIX BLEND
Add the power and sonic clarity of Fishman’s renowned Ellipse Matrix Blend Pickup & Preamp System features:
blending technology to your guitar, without any visible • Super low-noise onboard preamp system
modification. • Ergonomic soundhole-mounted design puts slider
controls at fingertips to maintain a natural playing
The Ellipse® Matrix Blend combines the world’s best- position
selling undersaddle pickup, the Fishman Acoustic • Features the world’s best selling undersaddle pickup,
Matrix®, with the popular Ellipse Blend, to give you the Acoustic Matrix®
incredible tone at your fingertips. • Phase switch (feedback control)
• Custom-designed cardioid condenser mini-
With its flexible gooseneck condenser microphone, microphone with gooseneck mount and accessible
volume, blend, and phase controls, the Ellipse Matrix mic/pickup blending plus mic trim control
Blend makes it possible to have the best of both • Unique patent-pending neodymium magnetic
worlds when you play. The sparkling, transparent mounting system for easy, solder-free installation
sound and control that our Acoustic Matrix pickup is • Solder-free connections
complemented by the unique and expressive character • Switchable low frequency tone-shaping
of a microphone. built into preamp
“The Ellipse Matrix
• Pickup available in wide, narrow or Blend pickup makes
split formats my touring musician’s
life easy. I never need
• Professional installation recommended any EQ to get a great,
powerful, dynamic,
acoustic amplified
sound. It’s so effective!”
– Jacques Stotzem
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ELLIPSE
To create true-to-life sound, the Ellipse® Aura combines Ellipse Aura features:
ELLIPSE AURA
our most sophisticated onboard preamp design with • State-of-the-art onboard preamp featuring Fishman’s
the power of Aura® Acoustic Imaging Technology. revolutionary Aura Acoustic Imaging Technology MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-MAT-ELA – Wide Format
• Up to four Aura Images can be downloaded from 1/8” (3.2 mm) width
Ellipse Aura allows acoustic musicians to easily and Fishman’s Aura Image Gallery software (included) PRO-MAN-ELA – Narrow Format
accurately replicate the sound of their instrument as • Features the world’s best selling undersaddle pickup, 3/32” (2.3 mm) width
miked in a professional studio. Players can load up to the Acoustic Matrix® PICKUP LENGTH: Standard pickup length of 2.65” (67.3
four Aura images into this intuitive, discreetly mounted • Automatic anti-feedback mm) will fit most guitars with 2.5” (63.5
soundhole-mounted preamp. The ergonomic design • Pickup/Image blend control mm) string spacings
of the Ellipse Aura puts slider controls at the player’s • Volume control SOUNDHOLE: Accommodates most round soundholes
fingertips, helping to maintain a natural playing • Phase switch (feedback control) from 3 7/8” (98 mm) to 4 1/8” (105 mm)
position. • Low battery indicator in diameter
• Unique patented neodymium magnetic mounting BATTERY: 9-Volt
The Ellipse Aura features Pickup/Image Blend, Volume system for easy, solder-free installation
BATTERY LIFE: 33 hours
and switchable low frequency toneshaping, a Phase • Solder-free connections
Switch and automatic Anti-Feedback control. • Switchable low frequency tone-shaping built into
preamp
• Pickup available in wide, narrow or splitww formats
• Professional installation recommended
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THE CHOICE FOR
PLAYERS EVERYWHERE,
OUR BLUEGRASS FAMILY
OF PICKUPS CAPTURE
EVERY NUANCE OF YOUR
INSTRUMENT’S UNIQUE
CHARACTER AND TONE.
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BLUEGRASS PICKUPS
NASHVILLE SERIES RESOPHONIC AND MANDOLIN PICKUPS
M-300 M-400
The Biscuit-Style Resophonic Pickup features a Nashville Series Resophonic and Mandolin
NASHVILLE SERIES PICKUPS
complete replacement biscuit with an embedded Pickups feature:
piezo-ceramic pickup designed specifically for biscuit- • Consistent, accurate sound reproduction for every MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-RES-BIS – Biscuit-Style Resophonic
style resophonic and includes a saddle and 1/4’ performance PRO-RES-SPI – Spider-Style Resophonic
external jack for easy mounting. • An impedance-matching preamp like a Platinum PRO-M30-0MA – Archtop Mandolin
Pro EQ or Platinum Stage is recommended, but not PRO-M40-0MA – Flat Top Mandolin
The Spider-Style Resophonic Pickup features a split required
saddle piezo-ceramic pickup designed specifically for • Professional installation recommended
spider-style bridges and includes a 1/4" endpin jack for
easy mounting.
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BLUEGRASS PICKUPS
CLASSIC SERIES MANDOLIN PICKUPS
M-100 M-200
The M-100 consists of a piezo-ceramic pickup element Classic Series M-100 Mandolin Pickup and Classic Series
CLASSIC SERIES MANDOLIN PICKUPS
that is embedded in an adjustable ebony replacement M-200 Professional Mandolin Pickups feature:
bridge. Comes complete with a 1/4" external jack for • Piezo-ceramic pickup element embedded in an MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-M10-0MA – M-100 Pickup
easy mounting. adjustable ebony replacement bridge Includes a 1/4” external jack for easy
• Designed for all archtop-style mandolins mounting
The M-200 is identical to the M-100, but includes a • An impedance-matching preamp like a Platinum PRO-M20-0MA – M-200 Pickup
Carpenter style 1/4" output jack that mounts on the Pro EQ or Platinum Stage is recommended, but not Professional Mandolin Pickup includes a
Carpenter-style 1/4” output jack
side of the instrument. required
that mounts on the side of the instrument
• Professional installation recommended
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BLUEGRASS PICKUPS
CLASSIC SERIES RESOPHONIC PICKUP
This pickup reproduces the unique tonal character of Classic Series Resophonic Pickups feature:
CLASSIC SERIES RESOPHONIC PICKUPS
your resophonic guitar. This simple and unobtrusive • Fasten to the center of the cone in all resonator
pickup, (the size and shape of a small washer), captures guitars MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-RES-001 – Passive
that funky, throaty signature resophonic tone, with • Resophonic pickup fits spider and Dobro® “biscuit” Fastens to the center of the cone for
unprecedented accuracy and resistance to feedback. bridges both ‘spider’ and ‘biscuit’ style bridges.
• Strong resistance to feedback PRO-RES-002 – Active
• Active models require a 9-Volt battery and include Fastens to the center of the cone in both
‘spider’ and ‘biscuit’ style bridges
an impedance matching preamp for direct
connection to any DI, mixer or acoustic instrument BATTERY: 9-Volt
amplifier
• Professional installation recommended
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BLUEGRASS PICKUPS CLASSIC SERIES BANJO PICKUP
Our second generation banjo pickup features a Classic Series Banjo Pickup features:
quiet humbucking coil, a powerful neodymium • Stacked humbucking coil and a Neodymium
magnet assembly and a specially designed preamp magnet assembly
to strengthen and preserve the natural sound of the • Low-noise Discrete preamp
banjo. Fits dual coordinator rod instruments and may • Easy installation with no permanent alteration to
be modified to fit single rod banjos. your banjo
• Jack assembly with output jack included
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STRINGS FAMILY PICKUPS
OFFER AN EXTRAORDINARY
LEVEL OF TONAL QUALITY,
PERFORMANCE, AND
ACCURACY FOR YOUR
INSTRUMENT.
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STRINGS PICKUPS CONCERT SERIES STRINGS PICKUPS
These pickups offer an extraordinary level of Concert Series Violin Pickup (V-300), Viola Pickup
performance, tone quality and accuracy for stringed (V-400) and Cello Pickup (C-200) feature:
instruments. • Accurate reproduction of your instrument’s unique
acoustic sound
The piezo-ceramic Concert Series pickups are • Piezo-ceramic pickup skillfully crafted into a high-
pre-installed in high-quality Despiau bridges to provide quality Despiau bridge
the ultimate performance — a precise and perfectly • Consistent sound for every performance
balanced tone from string to string. • V-300 and V-400 include a Carpenter-style 1/4”
output jack with chinrest-style hardware
An exceptionally clear and natural tonal response • C-200 includes a 1/4” tailpiece mounted jack and
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STRINGS PICKUPS
CLASSIC SERIES VIOLIN, VIOLA & CELLO PICKUPS
Classic Series V-100 Violin/Viola Pickup Classic Series Violin Pickups (V-100 and V-200) and
CLASSIC SERIES STRINGS PICKUPS
This piezo-ceramic pickup mounts in the wing slot of Classic Series Cello Pickup (C-100) feature:
the violin bridge with Fishman’s patented Floating • Piezo-ceramic pickup MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-V10-0VI – V-100 Violin/Viola
Mount System. Lightweight to minimize muting, • Lightweight to minimize muting PRO-V20-0VI – V-200 Violin
the V-100 includes a mini jack which mounts to the • An impedance-matching preamp like a Platinum PRO-C10-0CE – C-100 Cello
tailpiece. A 10’, 1/8” to 1/4” cable is included. Pro EQ or Platinum Stage is recommended, but not
required
Classic Series V-200 Violin Pickup • Easy installation with no alteration
The same pickup element as the V-100, the V-200
employs a Carpenter-style 1/4” output jack which
mounts on the side of the instrument with chinrest-style
hardware. An Aura Imaging preamp can be used for
the ultimate in depth and realism.
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STRINGS PICKUPS
Craig Akin
FULL CIRCLE UPRIGHT BASS PICKUP
Plug in the Full Circle and the sound of your upright Full Circle Upright Bass Pickup features:
FULL CIRCLE UPRIGHT BASS PICKUP
is all there. Whether it’s big, fat and punchy pizz, • Accurate, transparent sound and superior dynamic
full-voiced arco or slap, you’ll hear all the acoustic response MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-FCL-001 – UNC 1/4-20 format
qualities, dynamics, and nuances of your bass — and • Fine tuning feature lets you quickly choose between PRO-FCL-002 – 6 x 1 mm format
so will your audience. an open, resonant response or a more focused tone PRO-FCL-003 – UNC 5/16-18 format
to match your instrument and playing style
• Encased inside a sturdy aluminum height adjuster
wheel
• Quick retro-fit on instruments with height adjustment
wheels
• An impedance-matching preamp like a Platinum
Pro EQ or Platinum Stage is recommended, but not
required
• Professional installation recommended
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STRINGS PICKUPS
BP-100 UPRIGHT BASS PICKUP
This is the product that started it all: our classic bridge- BP-100 Upright Bass Pickup features:
BP-100 UPRIGHT BASS PICKUP
mounted, dual element piezo-ceramic pickup. The • Fishman’s classic bridge-mounted dual element
BP-100 installs in minutes and delivers deep sustained piezo-ceramic pickup MODEL NUMBER: PRO-BP1-00B
pizz tone and fast articulation with emphasized direct • Delivers deep sustained pizz tone and fast Includes felted U-clips
string sound. articulation with emphasized direct string sound
• An impedance-matching preamp like a Platinum
Pro EQ or Platinum Stage is recommended, but not
required
• Professional installation recommended
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STRINGS PICKUPS
ARCHTOP GUITAR PICKUP
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OUR LINE OF ONBOARD
PREAMPS OFFERS A WIDE
SELECTION OF FEATURES.
CONVENIENT, TOTAL
CONTROL AT YOUR
FINGERTIPS.
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ONBOARD PREAMP SYSTEMS
AURA PRO
With the success of Aura® Imaging Technology, guitar Aura Pro Onboard Preamp System features:
AURA PRO
manufacturers asked us to develop an Aura system • Onboard preamp featuring Fishman’s Aura
that could be built into their top-tier acoustic-electric Acoustic Imaging Technology MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-MAT-P81 – 1/8” (3.2 mm) width
models. The Aura Pro is that product, and is now • Download up to four Aura Images from the Aura PRO-MAN-P81 – 3/32" (3.2 mm) width
available to players everywhere. Image Gallery software (included) DIMENSIONS: 1.75” W x 2.58” H
• Pickup/Image blend control (44.5 mm) x (65.5 mm)
Onboard Aura systems include Fishman’s Aura Image • Volume, Bass, Middle, and Treble controls BATTERY: 9-Volt
Gallery software, a PC/Mac compatible application • Fully-programmable digital equalization
BATTERY LIFE: 27 hours
that allows users to access Images for hundreds of • Feedback-fighting phase control
guitar makes and models through our free Aura Image • Digital chromatic tuner
library. Once installed on your PC or Mac, the software • Automatic anti-feedback
also allows Aura Images to be sorted, managed, • Low battery indicator
and grouped. Users can then take advantage of the • Smaller footprint than the full sized Onboard Aura
preamp’s open architecture by loading Aura Images via • Unique pivot design for instant 9-Volt battery access
a USB cable. • System includes an Acoustic Matrix® undersaddle
pickup (available in wide, narrow or split formats)
and a Switchjack stereo endpin jack
• Professional installation recommended
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ONBOARD PREAMP SYSTEMS
PREFIX PLUS-T
The Prefix Plus-T features ultra-quiet electronics and Prefix Plus-T features:
PREFIX PLUS-T
Volume, Bass, Treble and semi-parametric Contour • Fishman quality, reliability and performance
controls. • Volume control as well as Bass, Treble, Brilliance MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-MAT-PT4 – Wide Format
control, and a wide-range semi-parametric EQ to 1/8” (3.2 mm) width
The Prefix Plus-T also offers a Brilliance control, Phase isolate certain frequencies, and boost or cut them as PRO-MAN-PT4 – Narrow Format
switch and Notch filter to help fight feedback. In needed 3/32" (3.2 mm) width
addition, the built-in chromatic tuner can be used • Feedback-fighting Notch filter and Phase switch DIMENSIONS: 2.46” W x 4.02” H
without plugging in the guitar. • Onboard chromatic tuner can be used without (62.5 mm) x (102 mm)
plugging in the guitar BATTERY: 9-Volt
• Brilliance slider
BATTERY LIFE: 150 hours
• Low battery indicator
• Unique pivot design for instant 9-Volt battery access
• System includes an Acoustic Matrix® undersaddle
pickup and Switchjack Stereo Endpin Jack
• Pickup available in wide, narrow or split formats
• Professional installation recommended
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ONBOARD PREAMP SYSTEMS
PREFIX PRO BLEND
Ideal for smaller body guitars! This system packs • System includes an Acoustic Matrix® undersaddle
PREFIX PRO BLEND
features similar to our original Prefix series, but on pickup and Switchjack Stereo Endpin Jack
a smaller bezel that occupies 1/3 less space on the • Pickup available in wide, narrow or split formats) MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-MAT-P51 – Wide Format
guitar. An excellent fit on slim-bodied acoustic- • Professional installation recommended 1/8” (3.2 mm) width
electrics. PRO-MAN-P51 – Narrow Format
3/32" (3.2 mm) width
Prefix Pro Blend features: DIMENSIONS: 1.75” W x 2.58” H
• Designed for slim-bodied acoustic-electrics – 2” x (44.5 mm) x (65.5 mm)
3” bezel occupies 1/3 less space than original Prefix BATTERY: 9-Volt
models
BATTERY LIFE: 140 hours
• Internal microphone
• Pickup/Mic blend control
• Volume control as well as Bass and Treble controls
• Wide-range semi-parametric Contour EQ
• Stereo or mono signal paths for the system’s pickup
and microphone
• Feedback-fighting Notch filter and Phase switch
• Revolutionary pivot design for instant 9-Volt battery
access
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ONBOARD PREAMP SYSTEMS
PREFIX+
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ONBOARD PREAMP SYSTEMS
POWERJACK
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SBT SERIES SOUNDBOARD
TRANSDUCERS CAN BE
MOUNTED ON ANY TYPE
OF ACOUSTIC STRINGED
INSTRUMENT WITH A
FLAT SOUNDBOARD.
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SBT
SOUNDBOARD TRANSDUCERS
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POWERBRIDGE
PIEZO BRIDGE
SYSTEMS BRING
FULL-BODIED
ACOUSTIC SOUND
TO YOUR FAVORITE
ELECTRIC GUITAR.
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POWERBRIDGE
PIEZO BRIDGE PICKUPS
The world’s finest acoustic pickup for your electric Powerbridge Piezo Bridge Pickups feature:
POWERBRIDGE
guitar! • The benefit of an acoustic pickup for electric guitar
• Piezo replacement bridges offer the electric guitarist MODEL NUMBERS: PRO-TEL-101 – VT
Fishman Powerbridge piezo bridge systems bring a palette of incredible acoustic and hybrid acoustic/ Vintage T-Style Powerbridge
full-bodied acoustic sound to your favorite electric electric sounds PRO-AST-101 – AST
guitar. • Powerchip circuit is recommended, but not required Modern T-Style Powerbridge
• Professional installation recommended PRO-TOM-101 – Tune-O-Matic
Nashville-Style Powerbridge (chrome)
Our Powerbridges offer the electric guitarist a palette
PRO-TOM-102 – Tune-O-Matic
of incredible acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric
Nashville-Style Powerbridge (gold)
sounds, for Strat®, Tele® and Les Paul® guitars. PRO-VIB-101 – TSV
2-stud mount vibrato Powerbridge
The Fishman Powerbridge opens up a whole new PRO-VM2-101 – VMV
world of sonic potential and can be played solo or in 6-screw vintage style vibrato Powerbridge
combination with the magnetics already in your guitar. PRO-CVS-50P – VS-50P
Wilkinson® style 2-stud vibrato
Powerbridge
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POWERCHIP
ONBOARD MIXING PREAMP
UNIVERSAL PRO-BPK-101
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FISHMAN CLIP-ON
TUNERS ARE FAST,
ACCURATE AND
ALWAYS READY TO
PERFORM.
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TUNERS
FT-2 FLIP-ON TUNER
The Fishman FT-2 Flip-On Tuner provides quick and FT-2 Flip-On Tuner features:
FT-2 TUNER
accurate tuning for most instruments with a simple flip. • Flip it up to turn it on, flip it down to turn it off
Clip it on, flip up the display and the FT-2 powers-on. • Fully chromatic, automatically displays the note MODEL NUMBER: ACC-TUN-FT2
Flip it back down after done tuning to shut it off. The • Large, easy to read LCD display lights green when TUNING SOURCE: Clip-on sensor
large, high-contrast, backlit display is easy to read and in-tune, red for sharp, amber for flat
shows pitch with ±1 cent accuracy via tuning “needles” • Meter style “needle” display is accurate to +/-1 cent TUNING MODES: Chromatic 12-note
and a multi-color backlight. • Built-in clip-on sensor PITCH RANGE: A4: 440Hz
• Automatic power save shuts it off after 5 minutes
DETECTION RANGE: A0 (27.5Hz) - C8 (4,186Hz)
It is also incredibly lightweight — weighing only 21 • Includes one 2032 coin battery
grams, so it won’t affect your instrument’s tone. When BATTERY: 2032 coin battery (included)
flipped down to the off position, it’s very low-profile, so
DIMENSIONS: 1.9” L x 1.7” W x 1.1” H
you can leave it place while you’re playing and the soft
(48 mm) x (44 mm) x (27 mm)
clip is safe on most finishes.
WEIGHT: .74 oz (21 g)
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