Which Acoustic Guitar Pickup is Right for Me?


Playing Style?

Acoustic

The Pure Pickup

Pure Pickup + Volume Control | Adds a passive volume control element.

Trinity System | Combines a Pure Pickup with a Trinity internal guitar microphone and external 2-channel pro preamp.

Double Helix/Pure Mini Combination System | Use the "gloss" setting for a brighter, more acoustic sound.

 

Big Volume

The FantaStick™ Undersaddle Pickup

The Double Helix Soundhole Pickup

PowerMix Pure XT System | Combines the Pure Pickup and the FantaStick Undersaddle Pickup, with external 2-channel preamp.

Double Helix/Pure Mini Combination System | Use the "steam" setting for a more substantial sound that cuts through the mix.


Budget?

Under $250

The Pure Pickup

The Double Helix Soundhole Pickup

The FantaStick™ Undersaddle Pickup

Pure Pickup + Volume Control | Adds a passive volume control element.

Twin Spot | Universal two-head transducer, well-suited for guitar.

 

$250 and Up

Trinity System | Combines a Pure Pickup with a Trinity internal guitar microphone and external 2-channel pro preamp.

Meridian Microphone System | External guitar microphone with preamp and specially designed clamp.

PowerMix Pure XT System | Combines the Pure Pickup and the FantaStick Undersaddle Pickup, with external 2-channel preamp.


Preamp?

External Preamp

Pure Pickup with Pure Preamp

Trinity System | Combines a Pure Pickup with a Trinity internal guitar microphone and external 2-channel pro preamp.

PowerMix Pure XT System | Combines the Pure Pickup and the FantaStick Undersaddle Pickup, with external 2-channel preamp.

 

Onboard Preamp

Custom Internal Systems (additional custom fee applies):

Trinity System (Internal) | The Trinity System with onboard 2-channel preamp.

PowerMix Pure System (Internal) | Combines the Pure Pickup and the FantaStick Undersaddle Pickup, with onboard 2-channel preamp.


Tone Preference?

With Microphone

Trinity System | Combines a Pure Pickup with a Trinity internal guitar microphone and external 2-channel pro preamp.

 

Without Microphone

The Pure Pickup

The Double Helix Soundhole Pickup

PowerMix Pure XT System | Combines the Pure Pickup and the FantaStick Undersaddle Pickup, with external 2-channel preamp.