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Description

NEW AND IMPROVED - now fitted with Neutrick Rean jack plug and soft-feel low noise Bill Lawrence USA cable. The Original Bill Lawrence A-300 magnetic soundhole pickup installs quickly and easily on a standard 6 or 12 string steel string acoustic guitar. The A-300 is simple to install with a unique spring-loaded quick-mount and does not require any drilling, soldering or modifications to your guitar. This low noise pickup does not require batteries and will work with any guitar amplifier or PA system. The A-300 soundhole pickup includes an attached 12 foot low-loss cable with a standard 1/4" plug, ready to plug directly into your amplifier or PA system. Designed for steel string guitars and balanced for bronze-wound strings - will not work on nylon string guitars.

This pickup will fit guitars with smaller soundholes, down to 3 1/2" (90mm) diameter.

It's simple to swap between guitars - ideal for open mic. sessions, and you can permanently install it to an endpin jack or side mounted jack. Pickup body dimensions: 2 3/4" L x 1 7/16" W x 7/16" H (not including mounting clip, mounting tabs or cable). Includes 12 Foot Low Loss Cable with 1/4" Plug.

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  • The Bill Lawrence A-300 pickup is not currently produced but can still be found on platforms like eBay and Reverb.

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Comparisons

  • The Fishman Rare Earth Humbucking Pickup is an alternative that was used by Elliott Smith in his Yamaha guitars from 2002-03.

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  • Some users switch between the A-300 and the Fishman Rare Earth, noting the latter has been used in specific Yamaha and J-45 models for a different tonal quality.

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User experience

  • Some users find it challenging to discern the actual sound quality of pickups online, leading to hesitation in returning purchases to struggling retail stores.

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  • The pickup is praised for its easy installation and removal process, making it convenient for quick setup changes.

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Build quality

  • Some users have noted that the A-300's fit can be inconsistent depending on the guitar's soundhole size, which might affect installation ease.

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Setup and maintenance

  • There is a risk of scratching the guitar during installation and removal, so care must be taken during handling.

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Features and functionality

  • The A-300 is known for producing excellent sound quality, appreciated by users across various guitar sizes.

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Elliott Smith used the Bill Lawrence A-300 acoustic pickup in his Yamaha FG-180 guitar until 2001, as shown in a photo from Wennermedia.

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