Rare Earth™ polepiece magnet responds to banjo head vibrations via a thin steel "inductor" placed beneath the banjo bridge. This is a proven design for a natural sound. The pickup and battery clip mount on the banjo's rim rods, with a 1/4" jack affixed to an easily mounted resonator flange bracket. 9-volt battery required. For Mastertone-style banjos. Includes a built-in preamp.

The ABS system is essential equipment for the performing banjoist or resonator player. By attaching a dynamic cardoid microphone to the end of a small gooseneck cable, the ABS reliably captures the music you generate at the precise sweet spot where you sound the best. Attachment and adjustment for ideal placement is simple and easy. ABS is shock mounted to prevent the introduction of extraneous vibrations. With no exposed wiring, ABS can be transferred from one banjo to another in seconds. The ABS system includes a floorbox- type pre-amp (ABS-2) which, when activated by a footswitch, will increase gain (volume) to punch out lead breaks. The ABS pedal comes with a 9-volt battery. For those who prefer a more constant power source, an AC adapter is available (ABS-ADT). Connection to the sound system is accomplished by a normal ¼ ” male guitar cable. Two ¼” guitar cables are required for connection with pre-amp and amplifier. ABS comes in a hard plastic carrying case with fitted foam inserts for the mic and pedal.

designed for acoustic guitar, violin, viola, cello, and mandolin. On the inside, all new electronics deliver cleaner, more transparent sound and an unprecedented 400 hours of battery life. The preamps are housed in a rugged, lightweight injection-molded case, measuring 1.375" high x 3.5 wide x 5" long. These units come complete with rubber feet and a heavy-duty stainless-steel belt clip.

The Fishman Pro EQ Platinum Acoustic Instrument Preamp utilizes a 4-band equalizer modeled after the versatile Prefix Plus, with each band assigned to just the right frequencies for acoustic equalization.