The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #32001   Message #419825
Posted By: BlueJay
17-Mar-01 - 05:32 AM
Thread Name: Acoustic Pickup??
Subject: RE: Acoustic Pickup??
I still say Pick-Up The World has the best sounding acoustic pickup available at any price. That, of course is my biased opinion.
Their versatility, however, is undisputed so far. There is no other company which can amplify probably 95% of the world's acoustic instruments, from kalimbas to pianos, mandolins to drums using only a few different models in various configurations.
The clarity and accuracy of the sound, without the piezo "quack", has been remarkable and consistent on all the instruments I've heard or played. That includes mandolins, violins, cellos, autoharps, concert harps and many, many guitars, as well as some intruments whose names I do not know. Even a didgeridoo, once, as if those things needed amplification.

The word is getting around. At the winter NAMM show, the Fishman folks were snooping around the PUTW booth, but kept their distance, from reports. Several studios are using them for recording, and Steve Klein, a well respected luthier, is one of a growing number of builders incorporating PUTW into some models.

Stonewall- it might be worth your while to check out Pick-Up The World Hope I got the link right. My son in law owns the company, so I can say firsthand that customer service is their top priority. Unequalled anywhere, from what I've seen. Satisfaction guaranteed, and they really mean it. Toll free tech support is always available. Check the website for contact info. Or anyone can feel free to PM me, and I'll help if I can with questions, advice or even orders. Thanks, BlueJay