M1 Series
Acoustic Guitar Soundhole Pickup
Body-Sensitive Magnetic Pickup
The M1 is a patented humbucking pickup with a twist. In a common stacked humbucker, the lower coil cancels hum, but doesn’t contribute anything positive to the sound. We unlock the lower coil with a carefully tuned support that allows it to capture higher frequency resonances. As the pickup moves with the guitar’s soundboard, a body signal is created in the suspended coil that adds presence and realism to your amplified sound.
M1 Active
The M1 Active’s plug-and-play design features a preamp with audiophile circuitry for that pure acoustic sound we are known for. The built-in electronics boosts the pickup’s output for a full and direct signal to any acoustic amplifier or P.A. system, eliminating the need for any external preamps. The M1 Active includes a volume control and adjustable pole pieces for perfect balance and tone between the strings.
$229
+ Free Shipping
Product available for USA delivery only. Requires professional installation.
Buy Online:
Sweetwater / Reverb / Musician’s Friend / Amazon
Features
Highly Feedback-resistant
Volume control
Built-in gold plated 1/8" jack makes removing the pickup a snap
Long battery life – 1,000 hours on one 3V lithium coin cell
Adjustable pole pieces for perfect balance with most string types and gauges
Quiet hum-free operation
Includes a pre-wired strapjack harness
M1
Available in completely passive design, the M1 delivers professional amplification in minutes. Adjustable pole pieces provide balance from string to string and the 1/8” jack makes removing the pickup a snap for when you are in the studio. Install the pickup with the strapjack or use the 10’ external soundhole cable for absolutely no modifications to your prized instrument.
Includes a pre-wired strapjack harness and 10' cable for no modifications
$179
+ Free Shipping
Product available for USA delivery only. Requires professional installation.
Buy Online:
Reverb / Musician’s Friend
Audio Samples
“Plugged in, my M1-fitted Alvarez produced an amazing lifelike tone that sounded more resonant and “woody” than anything I ever heard from a magnetic pickup.” Read More »
Danny Miles - Guitar World Acoustic
“The tuneful M1 Active is much less prone to feedback than mic-plus-undersaddle pickup systems, making it ideal for onstage use.” Read More »
Guitar Player Magazine
Installation Manual
& User’s Guide
U.S. Patent 7,135,638