Transform your acoustic guitar into a performance powerhouse with the Bartolini 3AV soundhole pickup. Designed for musicians who crave authentic acoustic tonality, this hum-canceling stacked-coil pickup delivers a natural and vibrant sound that captures every nuance of your guitar's voice. Featuring a robust and easy-to-use bracket system, the 3AV ensures a hassle-free installation process, without leaving a mark on your instrument. Whether you're performing at a cozy café or an electrifying stage, this pickup is a reliable companion, offering seamless plug-and-play capability with its included 10-foot cable.

Bartolini’s 3AV is crafted to fit most soundholes, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of acoustic guitars. It’s engineered with a focused detection area and B-string mass compensation, ensuring even sound output across all six strings. The innovative magnet configuration, which includes carbon steel, brass, copper, and ceramic blade magnets, provides a rich resonance that players will appreciate. This passive pickup design requires no batteries, letting you focus solely on your music.

Key Features:

• Hum-canceling, stacked-coil design for clear, natural sound
• Easy installation with a non-marring bracket system
• 10-foot cable included for immediate use
• Compatible with soundholes ranging from 89 to 114 mm in diameter
• Magnet configuration: carbon steel, brass, copper, ceramic blade magnets
• Passive pickup with B-string mass compensation for balanced output
• Maximum detection width of 55 mm and DC resistance of 2.8 kOhm
• Resonance frequency of 9200 kHz

Product specs

FAQs

Is the Bartolini 3AV Acoustic Guitar Soundhole Pickup suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Bartolini 3AV is designed for live performance settings, providing clear and natural sound reproduction for acoustic guitars without the need for a built-in preamp.

How does the Bartolini 3AV pickup attach to my acoustic guitar?

The Bartolini 3AV is a soundhole pickup that easily clips into the soundhole of your acoustic guitar, making it simple to install and remove without permanent modifications.

Does the Bartolini 3AV require any batteries or external power?

No, the Bartolini 3AV is a passive pickup and does not require any batteries or external power to operate.

What type of cable is included with the Bartolini 3AV pickup?

The Bartolini 3AV comes with a 10-foot TS Male 1/4" cable, allowing for easy connectivity to amplifiers or PA systems.

Can the Bartolini 3AV pickup be used with nylon-string acoustic guitars?

Yes, the Bartolini 3AV is compatible with both steel-string and nylon-string acoustic guitars, providing versatile use across various guitar types.