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Description

Unlock the true potential of your acoustic guitar with the Fishman Aura Sixteen Programmable Imaging EQ. Designed for guitarists who demand authenticity in their amplified sound, this pedal is your gateway to studio-quality acoustic tones on stage. Armed with 16 meticulously crafted Aura presets, it captures the essence of various acoustic guitar styles and delivers them with remarkable precision. Whether you're playing in an intimate coffee shop or a bustling concert hall, the Aura Sixteen ensures your acoustic tone remains perfectly natural and adaptable.

Beyond its stunning image presets, the pedal offers intuitive controls for volume, blend, and image selection, allowing you to sculpt your sound effortlessly. It's also equipped with a feedback-fighting phase switch, ensuring your performance remains uninterrupted by unwanted noise. The onboard USB interface lets you easily download additional images from Fishman's Aura Image Gallery, making this pedal as versatile as it is powerful.

For guitarists who use undersaddle or soundhole magnetic pickups, the Fishman Aura Sixteen is a game-changer. Its 24-bit AD/DA with 32-bit internal processing guarantees your sound is delivered with unrivaled clarity and depth. Plus, with its bypass/mute foot switch and input trim featuring a clip/low battery indicator, you have complete control over your sound at all times.

Key Features:

  • Preloaded with 16 premium Aura Images
  • USB interface for easy Image downloading from Aura Image Gallery
  • Volume, Blend, and Image Select Controls
  • Feedback-fighting phase switch
  • Bypass/Mute foot switch
  • Input Trim with Clip/Low Battery indicator
  • Runs on 9V battery or power adapter
  • 24-bit AD/DA with 32-bit internal processing

Product specs

Brand Fishman
Model Aura Sixteen
Finish Silver
Year 2010s
Categories EQ Pedals

FAQs

What does the Fishman Aura Sixteen EQ pedal do for my acoustic guitar?

The Fishman Aura Sixteen enhances the natural sound of your acoustic guitar by providing programmable imaging that blends your guitar's pickup signal with studio-quality microphone sounds, resulting in a more authentic acoustic tone.

Can the Fishman Aura Sixteen be used with electric guitars?

The Fishman Aura Sixteen is specifically designed for acoustic guitars, focusing on enhancing acoustic tones. It is not optimized for electric guitars.

How many sound images can the Fishman Aura Sixteen store?

The Fishman Aura Sixteen can store up to 16 different sound images, allowing you to tailor your acoustic guitar's sound to various performance settings or personal preferences.

Does the Fishman Aura Sixteen require a specific power supply?

The Fishman Aura Sixteen requires a standard 9V power supply, which is common for many guitar pedals, ensuring compatibility with most pedalboard power setups.

Is the Fishman Aura Sixteen suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Fishman Aura Sixteen is suitable for live performances, providing a studio-quality acoustic sound that can be easily adjusted and recalled, making it ideal for gigging musicians.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Eliminates piezo quack entirely, providing authentic acoustic tones

  • Versatile for both recording and live performances with blend knob

  • Can make guitars sound like higher-end models in front of expensive mics

  • Allows for a variety of sounds using different mic simulations

  • Built robustly, described as "built like a tank"

  • Compatible with multiple guitar models, enhancing their natural sound

  • Simple operation with just 3 knobs

CONS

  • Volume and blend pots may fail due to construction issues

  • Dial selection hard to see in dim lighting, requiring additional light

  • Larger size compared to some other pedals, affecting pedalboard space

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See how Billie Joe Armstrong uses Fishman Aura Sixteen Programmable Imaging EQ

Billie Joe Armstrong

Singer, Guitarist

Green Day

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In a photo shared by Instagram user hansblooey, Billie Joe Armstrong's guitar setup includes the Fishman Aura Sixteen Programmable Imaging EQ among other gear, such as Dunlop picks and Marshall amps.

See how John Petrucci uses Fishman Aura Sixteen Programmable Imaging EQ

John Petrucci

Guitarist, Composer

Dream Theater

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"The acoustic [output] plugs into a Fishman Aura Sixteen pedal in the back and that goes to a DI and right out to the PA. It's Program 13 I think - I don’t know what it's called. We just kind of swipe through them as he's playing. So a 50/50 blend and the volume all the way up on the pedal.

See how Jason White uses Fishman Aura Sixteen Programmable Imaging EQ

Jason White

Guitarist, Singer

Green Day

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Visible at 14:49 of this "Rig Rundown" is the Fishman Aura Sixteen Programmable Imaging Guitar Effects Pedal.

See how James Williamson uses Fishman Aura Sixteen Programmable Imaging EQ

James Williamson

Guitarist

The Stooges

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Verified via Photo

From an interview with James Williamson's guitar tech, Derek See, this gear diagram of James Williamson's 2011 Iggy and The Stooges stage setup, was created, which includes a Fishman Aura.

See how Jorma Kaukonen uses Fishman Aura Sixteen Programmable Imaging EQ

Jorma Kaukonen

Singer, Guitarist

Jefferson Airplane

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"I have been using Fishman products since the early 90's and I love them. Fishman Transducers are my choice and I get my sound to the board via their spectacular Aura. It's hard for me to describe this product other than, it works! Go to their website and check it out. they will explain it better that I ever could. " - Jorma Kaukonen

See how Ray LaMontagne uses Fishman Aura Sixteen Programmable Imaging EQ

Ray LaMontagne

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via Fishmanstore

"Eric Heywood, guitarist and pedal steel player currently with Ray LaMontagne and appearing on the new Pretender. album .reak Up The Concrete,. was at Fishman to record custom Aura Images for his and Ray. Martin guitars."

See how David Grissom uses Fishman Aura Sixteen Programmable Imaging EQ

David Grissom

Guitarist

Storyville

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This Fishman Aura is owned by David Grissom.

The Fishman Aura is a go-to tool for guitarists who need acoustic guitar sounds in a live setting without the feedback nightmare of an actual acoustic on stage. Given that David has worked across blues, rock, Americana, and country contexts throughout his career, from Joe Ely to the Chicks, a pedal like this makes complete sense in his arsenal.

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