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Originally Posted by guitaniac
I used to own an Acoustimax myself. It works well with some passive pickups (like the K&K Pure Mini), but doesn't have a high enough input impedance for the LB6.
I should also mention that I've used the LB6 in three guitars. Its a very dependable and "muscular" (thick) sounding pickup with the right preamp.
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I have the Acoustimax as well and while I haven't tried it with a K&K, I have used it with PUTW and I think the impedance & Sonic Maximizer seems to complement a SBT better than a UST or a Mag. It's a great preamp, but now that I just use the LB6 I find the PZ Deluxe or Para DI to be a better match. I'm sure the Baggs Venue or Session would also be great complements to a passive LB6.
I would never call the LB6 the "best" pickup out there, but I do think it's the best UST around on its high-output, full-body, and (if passive) clean tone w/minimal quack. However, not everyone will like that it's a replacement saddle but it sounds good and is, undeniably, highly dependable.