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Description

Elevate your acoustic performance with the Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil, a magnetic soundhole pickup specifically crafted for steel-string guitars. This pickup promises to enhance your guitar's natural acoustic voice with soft highs and a warmer tone, ensuring each note resonates with clarity and depth. At the heart of this device lies a powerful neodymium magnet paired with active electronics, which together provide an impressive and reliable performance.

Perfect for gigging musicians who demand consistency, the Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil offers up to 240 hours of operation on just one set of batteries, freeing you from frequent battery swaps. Its user-friendly design includes a pre-wired output jack that can be effortlessly mounted as an end pin, and a handy volume control wheel discreetly positioned on the pickup's bottom side for easy adjustments on the fly.

Designed to fit sound holes with a minimum diameter of 92 mm, this pickup seamlessly integrates into your guitar without altering its aesthetics. Whether you choose to power it with two 1.5-volt silver oxide batteries or a single 3-volt lithium battery, you’ll appreciate the flexibility and ease of use.

Key Features:

  • Soft highs and warmer, natural acoustic tone
  • Active electronics with neodymium magnet
  • Up to 240 hours of battery life
  • Pre-wired output jack suitable for end pin mounting
  • Fits sound holes from 92 mm in diameter
  • Volume control wheel for convenient adjustments
  • Compatible with two 1.5-volt silver oxide batteries (included) or one 3-volt lithium battery

Product specs

Available since November 1999
Humbucker No
Single Coil Yes
Active Yes

FAQs

Is the Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil pickup active or passive?

The Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil pickup is an active pickup, which means it requires a power source, typically a battery, to operate.

Does the Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil pickup produce hum?

As a single coil pickup, the Fishman Rare Earth may produce some hum, which is characteristic of single coil designs, but it is known for its clear and articulate sound.

Is the Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil easy to install on an acoustic guitar?

Yes, the Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil is designed for easy installation in the soundhole of an acoustic guitar without the need for permanent modification.

What type of battery does the Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil use?

The Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil pickup typically uses two 1.5-volt silver oxide or alkaline batteries.

How does the Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil affect the acoustic sound of the guitar?

The Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil is designed to capture the natural acoustic tone of the guitar while enhancing it with a clear, articulate amplified sound.

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil.

Features and functionality

  • The Fishman Rare Earth single coil pickup is noted to produce a high-pitched tone around 5-6 kHz when facing monitors, indicating potential electromagnetic interference issues.

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  • The Fishman Rare Earth Blend pickup allows for mic and magnetic sound to be processed separately through a Y or stereo cable, enhancing flexibility in sound shaping.

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  • The Fishman Rare Earth Blend's non-removable cable is a noted drawback, potentially complicating repairs or replacements.

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  • It's noted that soundhole pickups like the Fishman Rare Earth can result in a more electric guitar-like sound, making them suitable for pedal use but potentially less natural acoustically.

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User experience

  • Users have reported persistent hum issues with the Fishman Rare Earth single coil, suggesting that hum might be an inherent issue with single coils in certain setups.

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  • Owners report the Fishman Rare Earth Blend is feedback resistant in full magnetic mode, but less so when the mic is mixed, requiring careful adjustment for live settings.

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  • Owners of the Fishman Rare Earth note challenges in achieving sufficient volume when paired with lower-quality amplifiers, suggesting a need for higher-grade amps for optimal performance.

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Comparisons

  • Some users switched to humbucker pickups to address hum problems, highlighting the inherent noise-canceling advantage of double coils over single coils in certain environments.

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  • The Fishman Rare Earth is preferred by some over the DeArmond Tone Boss and Baggs M1 for high-volume scenarios with a focus on reducing feedback.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Fishman Rare Earth Blend is ideal for those seeking true-to-life acoustic sound, making it suitable for high-quality recordings that truly represent the guitar's tone.

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  • Percussive string slaps on the Fishman Rare Earth Blend sound pleasing, and the pickup handles body percussion well with increased mic mix, appealing to players who incorporate percussion.

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  • The Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil is favored by players in high-volume bands for its ability to handle stage volume without feedback, though it may sacrifice some acoustic timbre.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Some users avoid permanent installations by letting the cable hang from the sound hole, preserving the guitar's original condition without endpin jack modifications.

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Critic Reviews

Fishman Rare Earth Pickups - Peghead Nation

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great value for the price you're paying

First I was afraid it wouldn't sound natural enough for my acoustic guitars. After some tests at the local music store it turned out great value for the price I was paying. Not only did I want the pickup to amplify my 6 string, it also should be able to amplify my 12 string. It did work out great for also the 6 and the 12 string. After all pretty happy with my purchase. The pickup itself is pretty thick, you should definitely look if the [pickup fits into your guitar. It is easy to mount however if I had a bigger budget I would have gone for Piëzo or a condensator mic.

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See how Billie Marten uses Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil

Billie Marten

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

In this Youtube video, where Billie is performing her cover of “More Than This” by Roxy Music, you can see Billie is most likely using this Fishman Acoustic pickup on her Gibson J-45. At 0:38 the pickup is seen more clearly. Since the humbucker version of the pickup is very similar to this one, I’m assuming she uses the single coil version.

See how James Blackshaw uses Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil

James Blackshaw

Guitarist, Keyboardist

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Verified via Premier Guitar

The attached article from Premier Guitar specifics that James Blackshaw uses this pickup for his acoustic guitars.

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