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Originally Posted by occimoron
I recently picked up a Martin OMC-35E with the aura VT Enhance system installed. I’m really impressed with how good it sounds, both through a Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, and recorded direct. I have to roll off the highs a bit on the loudbox amp. On a recent gig where I played mostly electric through a fender deluxe reverb I plugged the OMC in through an EQ pedal and even got great tone through the deluxe amp.
Acoustically, the guitar seems to lack a bit of volume and is a bit bright, compared to an OM 21 that I recently had. I’m curious if the enhance pick up, which is attached to the bridge plate, is heavy enough to affect either volume or the tone. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience on this?
Thanks.
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My observation with the Aura VT Enhance is that it is a good sounding pickup. I do think it has some dampening effect on the guitar. But, it isn't the enhance transducer. I've removed one and it weighs very little. It's most likely the cumulative result of the controls and the under saddle transducer. So far, I haven't found many good sounding pickups that are better at high volume than the Fishman Matrix with Aura.