Has anyone bought a Fishman Powertap Earth ?

Nick84 · #1 10-22-2021, 10:09 AM

My main question is obviously - how do you like it?

Does it come with the ridiculously long cable or is it shorter given that it needs to be a permanent install?

MrErikJ · #2 10-22-2021, 10:23 AM

I tried one and it does come with the really long cable you have to carefully clip inside. It benefits from running in stereo and EQing separately. In mono, it's ok.

I removed it as I didn't love the SBT and I think the RE Blend might be better. However, I'm using the SD MagMic in that particular guitar and like it best.

Nick84 · #3 10-22-2021, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MrErikJ

I tried one and it does come with the really long cable you have to carefully clip inside. It benefits from running in stereo and EQing separately. In mono, it's ok.

I removed it as I didn't love the SBT and I think the RE Blend might be better. However, I'm using the SD MagMic in that particular guitar and like it best.

Thanks, I’ve had a REB before and thought it was a good system. I’m surprised they still have the long cable on something which you have to installed permanently.

Think I’ll swerve this one. Thanks for the input

Marshall · #4 10-24-2021, 10:55 AM

Just looked at the videos of the Fishman pickup. Seems to be similar to the Skysonic Pro-1. Except the Skysonic has a microphone as well as a mag and a SBT. I’ve got 3 Skysonics installed and I like them a lot. I turn off the mic. It doesn’t help (imho). So then, the Skysonic (as I use it) functions like the Fishman. I’d be interested in an A-B video. But I don’t expect to change. Plus if you order the Skysonic from China (Ali-express) it’s half the price of the Fishman.

MrErikJ · #5 10-25-2021, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Marshall

Just looked at the videos of the Fishman pickup. Seems to be similar to the Skysonic Pro-1. Except the Skysonic has a microphone as well as a mag and a SBT. I’ve got 3 Skysonics installed and I like them a lot. I turn off the mic. It doesn’t help (imho). So then, the Skysonic (as I use it) functions like the Fishman. I’d be interested in an A-B video. But I don’t expect to change. Plus if you order the Skysonic from China (Ali-express) it’s half the price of the Fishman.

I would've kept the Powertap if it had the mic, like in Jon Gomm's signature Ibanez, but the SBT itself is kinda buzzy/fuzzy sounding and doesn't have enough high-end to enhance the mag. It's a good idea but for the price, it just doesn't beat the original RE Blend.