Thought I'd give an update. Got a Fishman Rare Earth humbucker and it sounds really good, but I'm going to install a K&K after all and hopefully be able to EQ it properly.
The guitar is pretty somber compared to a Martin or J45 standard - probably because of the adjustable bridge. The Fishman acoustically mutes the guitar a bit and makes it sound kinda 'plinky' - I think it is some of the mids that are getting squashed. It's a pretty subtle change but enough to make me want to try the K&K instead.
I'm hoping the K&K won't affect acoustic tone. That said, the Fishman sounds great through my S1 Pro plugged straight in, with no tonematch and a tad less bass and treble. The Fishman low end is really fantastic. I'm going to keep it around for another guitar or maybe let my dad try it in his old Guild D25.
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