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Catalog > Accessories > Fishman Electronics updated February 26, 2008

Fishman has been in business since 1980, the name synonymous with acoustic amplification. These are our best-selling Fishman products. Please contact us for prices on other Fishman items.

Matrix Infinity pickup
Co-polymer undersaddle pickup with active, endpin mounted preamp. The slight bass boost will benefit smaller-sized concert instruments and nylon string classical guitars. Also good for larger guitars, especially at low to medium range volumes. Professional installation recommended. 9V battery not included.

Comes in two widths: Narrow -- 3/32 inch (2.3 mm) and Wide -- 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)

    $139.95 (list price $209.95)
Acoustic Matrix Natural I pickup -- Narrow/Split format
Co-polymer split saddle pickup to accomodate Lowden and some Takamine model guitars. Active, endpin mounted preamp. The slight bass boost will benefit smaller-sized concert instruments and nylon string classical guitars. Also good for larger guitars, especially at low to medium range volumes. Professional installation recommended. 9V battery not included.
    Narrow Format: 3/32 inch (2.3 mm) -- $190.00 (list price $237.56)
Rare Earth soundhole pickups
Active neodymium magnetic soundhole guitar pickups. Easy installation, "plug and play" right out of the box!
    Rare Earth Single Coil -- $109.95 (list price $169.95)
    Brilliance and articulation for those who prefer the single coil sound
    Rare Earth Humbucking -- $139.95 (list price $219.95)
    Toggle between warm tones and highs with an easily accessible Bright Switch
    Rare Earth Blend -- $299.95 (list price $459.95)
Neo-D soundhole pickups
    Neo-D Passive soundhole pickup -- $59.95 (list price $89.95)
    Soundhole guitar pickup at a value price. Low profile. Easy installation, "plug and play" right out of the box!

    Neo-D Passive Humbucking soundhole pickup -- $79.95 (list price $119.95)
    Soundhole guitar pickup at a value price. Low profile. Easy installation, "plug and play" right out of the box!
Ellipse pickup systems
Blending without visible modification to your guitar with discreet mounting inside the soundhole. Fits most round soundholes from 3.875 to 4.125 inches in diameter.
    Ellipse Matrix Blend -- Combines a flexible condenser mic with the Acoustic Matrix undersaddle pickup
    Comes in two widths: Narrow -- 3/32 inch (2.3 mm) and Wide -- 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)
    $219.95 (list price $339.95)
    Ellipse Aura
    Comes in two widths: Narrow -- 3/32 inch (2.3 mm) and Wide -- 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)
    $299.95 (list price $459.95)
    Ellipse VT -- Features Volume, Phase and Tone for control without missing a beat
    Comes in two widths: Narrow -- 3/32 inch (2.3 mm) and Wide -- 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)
    $169.95 (list price $269.95)
SBT Series
Install with little or no modification to your instrument using double sided-adhesive. These pickups will sense the micro vibrations of any instrument with a flat soundboard.
    SBT-E Guitar pickup -- $79.95 (list price $119.95)
    Soundboard transducer for permanent mount installations. Includes proprietary 1/4 stereo endpin jack with strap button
    SBT-C Classical Guitar pickup -- $79.95 (list price $119.95)
    Soundboard transducer with soundhole-mounted 1/8-inch mini jack and 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch cable
    SBT-HP Harp/Piano pickup -- $79.95 (list price $119.95)
    Soundboard tranducer with longer lead wire and 1/4-inch jack
Banjo pickups

    Banjo pickup -- $169.95 (list price $259.95)

Mandolin pickups
Install with little or no modification to your instrument using double sided adhesive. These pickups will sense the micro vibrations of any instrument with a flat soundboard.

    M-100 mandolin pickup -- $119.95 (list price $179.95)
    Piezo-ceramic pickup embedded in an adjustable floating bridge for archtop style mandolins. Complete with 1/4-inch external jack

    M-200 Professional Mandolin pickup -- $159.95 (list price $239.95)
    Piezo-ceramic pickup embedded in an adjustable floating bridge for archtop style mandolins. Complete with 1/4-inch carpenter-style jack that mounts on the side
Violin and Viola pickups
These piezo-ceramic pickups mount in the wing slot of the violin bridge with Fishman's patented Floating Mount system. Includes mini-plug jack and 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch cable. Easy installation with no alteration.
    V-100 Classic Series Violin pickup -- $109.95 (list price $169.95)
    Piezo-ceramic pickup that mounts in the wing slot of the violin bridge with Fishman's patented Floating Mount System. Lightweight to minimize muting, includes a mini jack which mounts to the tailpiece and a 10-inch long cable.

    V-200 Professional Violin pickup -- $149.95 (list price $229.95)
    Same as the V-100 with carpenter-style jack that mounts on the side of the instrument with chinrest-style hardware. Easy installation with no alteration!
    V-300 Concert Series Violin pickup -- $199.95 (list price $309.95)
    Piezo-ceramic pickup crafted onto a high-quality Despiau bridge. Includes 1/4-inch Carpenter output jack. Requires professional installation.
    V-400 Concert Series Viola pickup -- $199.95 (list price $309.95)
    Piezo-ceramic pickup crafted onto a high-quality Despiau bridge. Includes 1/4-inch Carpenter output jack. Requires professional installation.
Outboard preamps
    PRO-EQ Platinum instrument preamp/EQ/DI -- $139.95 (list price $209.95)
    -- 4-band acoustic EQ with sweepable mid-range
    -- Feedback-fighting phase switch and notch filter
    -- XLR DI for pro-sound and recording
    -- acoustic compression
    -- input gain and master volume controls
    PRO-EQ Platinum bass preamp/EQ/DI -- $139.95 (list price $209.95)
    -- 5-band EQ
    -- Feedback-fighting phase switch
    -- XLR DI for pro-sound and recording
    -- soft-knee, pump free, photo-optic bass compression
    PRO-EQ II instrument preamp/EQ -- $99.95 (list price $149.95)
    Includes volume, bass, middle, treble and brilliance sliders along with an AC adapter jack, phase switch, and sub-bass trim control.
Acoustic instrument preamps -- Includes volume, bass, and treble sliders. G-11 for most acoustic instruments, B-11 for acoustic bass
$86.36 (list price $107.96)
Aura (TM) Acoustic Imaging pedals -- $199.96
(list price $309.95)
Aura Acoustic Imaging technology in a familiar pedal format! Acoustic musicians can easily and accurately reproduce the sound of their instruments as miked in a pro studio.
    -- Volume, Blend, and Image Select controls
    -- feedback-fighting Phase switch
    -- Bypass/Mute foot switch
    -- Input Trim with Clip/Low Battery indicator
    -- designed for guitars with undersaddle or soundhole pickups
    -- runs on 9V battery or power adapter
    -- 24 bit A/D/A; 32 bit internal processing
Prefix Series Amplifiers
The Prefix Series combines a state-of-the-art onboard preamp with a unique pivot design for instant 9-volt battery access. The system includes an Acoustic Matrix undersaddle pickup and Switchjack stereo endpin jack.
    Prefix Pro Blend Onboard preamp -- $289.95
    (list price $329.95)
    This miniature preamp shares similar performance specs as the Prefix Stereo Blender, on a smaller bezel that occupies one third less space on the guitar. Ideal for smaller body guitars, especially slim-bodied acoustic-electrics.
    Prefix Pro Onboard preamp -- $289.95
    (list price $449.95)
    This miniature preamp shares similar performance specs as the Prefix Stereo Blender, on a smaller bezel that occupies one third less space on the guitar. Ideal for smaller body guitars, especially slim-bodied acoustic-electrics.
    Prefix Plus-T Onboard preamp -- $309.95
    (list price $479.95)
    Features include volume, bass, treble, and semi-parametric contour controls, as well as a built-in chromatic tuner, a Brilliance control, a Phase switch and Notch filter to help fight feedback.
    Prefix Premium Blend preamp -- $399.95
    (list price $619.95)
    Onboard chromatic tuner, gooseneck-style internal microphone, under-saddle pickup, unique flip-top battery compartment for easy access. Levels are set by the master volume and blend controls. Traditional shelving-style bass and treble, plus a semi-parametric "Contour" EQ.
Loudbox amplifiers
Play to be heard, and reclaim the true acoustic sound of your instrument. Loudbox amplifiers deliver full, balanced, and transparent sound with incredible power so you sound like yourself, but you are heard like never before.

    Loudbox 100 amplifier -- $599.95 (list price $929.95)
    With 100 powerful watts, two channels, dedicated drivers, and weighing under 25 pounds, the Loudbox 100 is the ultimate portable acoustic instrument amp for the active musician.

    Loudbox Performer amplifier -- $799.95 (list price $1229.95)
    With 130 powerful watts, two channels, three bands of EQ, feedback-fighting controls, and all the features a gigging performer demands.

    Loudbox Pro amplifier -- $1799.95 (list price $2769.95)
    600 watts! The most powerful acoustic amp available. Two channels, dedicated drivers, anti-feedback control.