sound hole pickup

[rick413]

Is there a sound hole pickup available for $100 that is decent?

[SimplyLuo]

Seymour Duncan Woody XL is actually a great sounding pickup for its price.
If you can find a used Mi-Si Acoustic Duo, that's a fantastic pickup.

[syrynx]

Decency is in the ear of the hearer, but there are several contenders below $100:

- I've only personally tried one sound hole pickup currently being manufactured: The Lace California Acoustic. I tried it in a Little Martinn through a Fishman Loudbox several years ago at a Guitar Center, and was very favorably impressed. If I needed a pickup today, this one would head my short list.

- Ed Gerhard speaks enthusiastically about the Fishman Pro-Neo-D02 pickups he uses in his Weissenborn-style acoustic lap steel guitars.

- The DiMarzio DP136 and DP138 have received glowing reviews from players whose tastes I respect. They also have adjustable pole pieces, which can be very helpful with string balance issues.

- John Prine has been using the Dean Markley ProMag Grand for at least 30 years.



I have no connection with any of the makers or vendors of these pickups.

[Jeffe26]

I know it's a little over your $100 mark but there is an Lr Baggs M1A in the classifieds right now for $115. That would be my choice. It is very popular with well known pros too.

[Paully]

Dean Markley Pro Mag

[jamesr]

I've had a Lace California Acoustic for years in one of my guitars. For the dough, not bad. Pretty faithful sound, if maybe a tad electric sounding.