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BLACKSTACK PASSIVE ACOUSTIC GUITAR PICKUP

Blackstack Cut Sheet (pdf file)

The new Blackstack passive acoustic guitar pickup is another joint venture between Mimesis and Fishman. Designed to complement the existing Rare Earth range of acoustic pickups, the new Blackstack gives a warm vintage acoustic sound, with clarity and definition. Available Spring 2011.
A big thank you for the use of ears and studio time to Bill Puplett, John Parricelli, and Nick Turner at Watercolour Music.

STRETTO OVAL SOUNDHOLE MANDOLIN

NEW STRETTO OVAL SOUNDHOLE

FISHMAN RARE EARTHS UPDATED.
RE-VOICED, NEW SHAPE AND MOUNTING SYSTEM
The Fishman Rare Earth series of magnetic soundhole pickups have been updated.They've been re-voiced to feature a warmer Bass, a Mid-Cut, and a brighter sparkling treble response.
The case shape has been altered to enhance the looks when mounted in the guitar soundhole, and the clamping mounts are much more positive.
I have to say that Fishman have done a great job.
The sound of these new Rare Earths is as close as you can get to the original Mimesis pickups.
The pre amp and battery arrangement stays the same.
For more info go to www.fishman.com or your nearest Fishman stockist.

Simon Mayor Mandolin
Now available is the 'Simon Mayor' model mandolin and new Vanden F5. Peter Mix (Rigel Mandolins, USA) has taken delivery of a Simon Mayor mandolin.

 

Guitars
Martin Taylor visited Mike in Strontian to collect the prototype 'Gypsy'.

Martin plays the Martin Taylor 'Artistry' 003 while friend Ernie tries out the prototype 'Gypsy'.

 

Mimesis Pickups
Fishman Neo-D Mike was involved in the design of the new Fishman Neo-D passive guitar pickup.

 

 

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