Cecil just sent me a message regarding the relatively new Barbera pickup. I'm not sure if my response got to him, but his information was of personal interest and informative.

Alistair is using the Barbera in my in-process Emerald electric nylon string guitar, so I have a high level of interest here. Cecil is also on the waiting list for an Emerald and has been following the reviews of the Barbera, which praise its clarity and projection. I can hardly wait, but will.