The Fishman Blackstack Passive Soundhole Acoustic Guitar Pickup offers a battery - free design. It uses ceramic magnets to deliver a bright acoustic tone, excellent hum cancellation, and a classic vintage sound that stands out in any mix. The included 5 - foot cable has a top - notch TA4 mini - XLR connector and a 1/4” combination endpin jack, making it suitable for both temporary and permanent installations. You can balance the output of each string by adjusting the pole pieces with the provided hex wrench. Higher or lower adjustments of the screws will increase or decrease the output of the adjacent string. Key features include a humbucking magnetic coil with a sharp vintage sound, a passive design for battery - free operation, adjustable pole pieces for perfect string balance and compensation of different string heights, an easy - to - install and remove 5 - foot cable with premium connectors, and a design that fits most steel - string, flat - top guitars with a minimum 3 5/8 - inches (9.2cm) diameter soundhole. You can use it right out of the box with the included cable or create your own custom endpin jack setup. Specifications: It fits soundholes as small as 3 - 5/8” (92 mm) diameter and has a premium TA4 mini - XLR connector for easy installation with the included cable.
Using your Fishman Blackstack Passive Soundhole Acoustic Guitar Pickup is a breeze. First, make sure your guitar has a soundhole with a diameter of at least 3 5/8 inches (92 mm). You can either install it temporarily or permanently. Just connect the 5 - foot cable that comes with the pickup. The cable has a TA4 mini - XLR connector and a 1/4” combination endpin jack. If you want to adjust the output of each string, use the hex wrench provided to move the pole pieces up or down. Be gentle when making these adjustments. When it comes to maintenance, keep the pickup clean. Avoid getting it wet and store it in a dry place when not in use. Also, don't force the connectors as they are precision - made. If you have any issues, check the connections first. You can use the pickup right out of the box with the included cable, or if you're more adventurous, create your own custom endpin jack solution.
