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2004 Product Catalog

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340 Fordham Road, Wilmington MA 01887 USA • Phone: 978.988.9199 • Fax: 978.988.0770

Toll-free: 1-800-FISHMAN

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Dear fellow acoustic musician:

From the largest arena to your own living room, wherever you hear an

acoustic guitar, you can bet you’ll hear a Fishman too. Fishman users are

passionate about their brand of choice, for one simple reason: we put the

needs of the acoustic musician first.

We at Fishman are grateful for our longstanding relationships with an

extended family of players, technicians, repair professionals, and instru-

ment manufacturers. We like to think that the loyalty from our “family” is

a result of our loyalty toward them, as evidenced by our innovative, reliable

products, over-the-top customer support, and unwavering goal of amplified

acoustic excellence. In fact, every artist who chooses Fishman does so

without incentives other than a desire for the best possible sound.

It has been a big year for Fishman, from the major releases of two new

product categories to the expansion of our physical plant. New from

Fishman is the Loudbox™ Acoustic Instrument Amplifier, a powerful

tri-amped system that delivers sweet highs and undistorted lows—even

at tremendous volumes. When you hear it, you’ll agree that the Loudbox

sets a new standard in acoustic amplifiers.

We’ve also introduced a ground-breaking new product called the Aura™

Acoustic Imaging Blender. Jointly developed with Akai Professional,

the first-in-its-class Aura captures your instrument as it would

sound in a pro recording studio, and recreates it with staggering

realism, in a totally mobile format. Never before has the

acoustic player been so empowered to be heard and

sound sublime.

After nearly twenty-five years of working for acoustic players,

you have my promise that Fishman will always endeavor to

be the best, but most importantly, to make you sound your

absolute best.

Larry Fishman

President

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New Products

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Step into the future of acoustic amplification now with the latest product releases

from Fishman. The Aura™ Acoustic Imaging Blender and the Loudbox™ Acoustic

Instrument Amplifier mark two new frontiers for Fishman, and leverage nearly a

quarter century of trusted, market-leading success in acoustic amplification.

Think of the millions of times you’ve wished you could

capture the amazing studio sound of your acoustic instrument and bring it with you

wherever you go. An eternal pipe dream, right? Not with the Fishman Aura Acoustic

Imaging Blender! The Aura uses new technology to give you studio-quality tone to

take with you onstage, for home recording, you name it. Defy the laws of acoustic…

and sound the way you’ve always dreamed of with the Aura.

Acoustic ImagingAura 4

Acoustic AmplificationLoudbox 5

Acoustic Guitar PickupsUndersaddle 6/8

Magnetic Soundhole 7

Classical Guitar 8

Archtop Guitar 8

Resophonic Guitar 9

Acoustic Instrument PickupsBanjo 10

Mandolin 10

Harp/Piano 11

Drum Triggers 11

Outboard Preamps 12-13

Upright Bass Pickups 14-15

Violin Family Pickups 16-17

Onboard Preamps 18-19

Powerbridge Pickups(acoustic pickups for electric guitar)

Powerbridge Pickups 20-21

Powerbridge Electronics 21

Parts & Accessories 22

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Contents

As the name implies, people will stand up and take

notice when you have the Fishman Loudbox Acoustic

Instrument Amplifier working for you. You’ll be truly amazed by its glorious tri-

amped sound and the volumes you can achieve while maintaining the cleanest

of tones. It’s your sound…with the Loudbox, you own it.

Parts and Accessories

Acoustic Instrument Amplifier LoudboxTM

ACOUSTIC MATRIX VTB - Add-on volume and concentric treble/bass controls for the Acoustic MatrixpickupBattery Clip with Screws Gold Strap Nut

RARE EARTH SOUNDHOLE PICKUPCork Shim KitReplacement Battery

BANJO 1/4” Jack Assembly

MANDOLIN Jack Clamp1/4” Carpenter Jack for Mandolin (also for Viola)Mandolin/Viola Turnbuckle (pair)

SBTAdhesive Tape (3)

DRUM TRIGGERSADT-100-S Black Adhesive (3) Stick-on Jack Clip Purple Microdot Adhesive (3)

UPRIGHT BASS10’ Cable with 1/4” Plugs Felted U-clips, pair Neoprene Isolation Plugs, pair Bass Stereo Jack Assembly Full Circle Jack Assembly

VIOLIN/CELLO10’Cable with 1/4” - 1/8” Plug for V-100Nylon Tie Wrap for V-100 1/8” V-100 Jack 1/4” Carpenter Jack for ViolinHex-wrench, ConcertmasterMini plug, Concertmaster1/4” Jack clip for cello

PREAMPS910-R AC Adapter - Filtered and regulated power supply. Available in 110 Volt only.Belt Clip for G-II / B-II & Pro-EQ IIRubber Feet (4)

POWERBRIDGE PICKUP9-Volt Battery Box Stop Tail Piece for Tune-O-Matic™ Bridge20' Stereo “Y” Cable 13' Stereo “Y” Cable 9-Pin Switching Jack for use with active magnetic pickups

MISCELLANEOUSSwitchjack 4-Pin Switching stereo endpin jackTweeter Replacement Kit for Fishman Acoustic Performer Amplifier

POCKET BLENDERGLM-200-E Mini-Microphone • A modified version of the Crown® GLM-200-E to beused specifically with the Fishman Pocket Blender SystemGMA • The GLM-200-E packaged with an internal mic mount for mounting in acousticguitars - Jack not includedBMA • The GLM-200-E packaged with a bass mic mount for upright bass. Includesstereo bass jackInternal Mic Mount • For mounting GLM-200-E in acoustic guitarsMic Stand Mounting Adapter 15’ Stereo CableStereo “Y” Cable • (2) 1/4” female mono to (1) 1/4” male stereoCustom Padded Carry Bag 910-R AC Adapter • Filtered and regulated power supply - Available in 110 Volt only

CABLES10’ Cable with straight and right angle molded 1/4” plugs 10’ Cable for V-100 pickup, with 1/4” and 1/8” molded plugs 15’ Stereo Cable with straight and right angle Switchcraft® plugs15’ Premium “two-pair” Stereo Cable with better isolation for passive pickupsShort Stereo “Y” Cable - (2) 1/4” female mono to (1) 1/4” male stereo13’ Stereo “Y” Cable 20’ Stereo “Y” Cable

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Products listed are covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,278,059 - 4,774,867 - 4,727,634 - 4,944,209 - 5,029,375 - 5,155,285 - 5,319,153 - 5,189,771 -5,463,185 - 5,670,733 - 5,817,966 - 4,911,057 - 4,984,498 -5,693,898 - 6,239,349 - 6,429,367 - 5,125,132 - 4,785,704.

Pro-EQ Platinum Smooth technology is owned and licensed by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation - Patent Number 5,877,477.

FENDER, STRAT, AMERICAN STANDARD STRAT, TELE, and AMERICAN STANDARD TELE are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. GIBSON and LES PAUL are registered trademarks of Gibson Guitar. CROWN is aregistered trademark of Crown International.

Fishman Transducers, Fishman Acoustic Power, Acoustic Matrix Natural I, Acoustic Matrix Natural II, Aura, Concertmaster, Full Circle, Loudbox, Neo-D, Prefix, Prefix Plus, Prefix Stereo Blender, Prefix Premium Blend, Prefix Pro, Prefix Pro Blend,Purple Microdot, Powerjack, Pro-EQ II, Pro-EQ Platinum, Pocket Blender, Powerbridge, Powerblend Pedal, Powerchip, Rare Earth and Switchjack are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of Fishman Transducers, Inc.

Fishman Transducers is not affiliated with Fender Musical Instruments Corp., Gibson Guitar, or Crown International.

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Acoustic Imaging Blender AuraTM

Features

Imagine being able to achieve the best studio microphone sound…without themicrophone. Imagine then being able to conjure this natural sound with staggeringrealism, in any setting…from a live performance to a home recording session. Thisis the magic of the Fishman Aura™ acoustic imaging blender.

The Aura starts with cutting-edge new technology, jointly developed with AkaiProfessional, which precisely analyzes actual studio recordings of the most popularacoustic guitar and microphone sound combinations. This data is used to createconvenient, portable Sound Images that instantly bring your instrument’s most killernatural amplified tone to life - without the need for any additional gear. What'smore, the Aura incorporates Fishman’s acclaimed blender technology so that youcan blend any image with the guitar’s pickup signal for ultimate tonal shaping.Adjust and save your settings, and you’ve got your own customized Aura program.

The result? With the Aura, now you can truly be heard with a realistic, beautifulacoustic-instrument tone that’s all you. You have found your Aura™.

AuraTM

Acoustic Imaging Blender

• Breakthrough Acoustic Imaging technology

• Active, three-band programmable EQ

• Built-in digital tuner

• Feedback Cancel

• XLR and 1⁄4” Out

• AC adapter

• Rugged steel enclosure

• Ships with 16 best-of-breed Sound Images to best match your instrument

• 50 memory locations for customizing and saving your favorite settings

• Download additional images from the Fishman Aura website (www.fishman.com)

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VT

• VT - Fits “vintage”-style Telecaster™

AST

• AST - Fits American Standard Telecaster™ with closer lead

pickup spacing

Tune-O-MaticTM

• Tune-O-Matic™- Drop-in Nashville-style bridge

The essential onboard accessory for mixing of your Powerbridge and magnetic pickups:this Fishman-designed piezo volume control works in conjunction with the exclusive“Smart Switch” circuit, which automatically splits your piezo and magnetic signals tostereo or mixes them to mono. Requires 9-Volt battery installation. Battery box alsoavailable from Fishman.

Professional installation is recommended.

Powerchip Onboard Mixing Preamp

This silent-action piezo volume pedal permits hands-free control of the Powerbridgepickup and facilitates quick changes between acoustic and electric sounds. ThePowerblend seamlessly mixes, splits, slices, and dices the Powerbridge’s acousticsounds with your guitar’s magnetic signal. Designed from the ground up for those whowish to explore all sonic possibilities of the Powebridge pickup. Dedicated PowerbridgeEQ, as well as four essential output options, provide the missing link for thePowerbridge/magnetic pickup signal chain.

Powerblend Stereo Blending Pedal

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Jason Truby of P.O.D. uses the

Tune-O-Matic Powerbridge and

the Powerchip

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TSV

• TSV - Drop-in two-stud mount bridge for Fender® American

Standard Strat™

VMV

• VMV - Drop-in Powerbridge pickup for Strat™ with six-screw,

vintage-style bridge

VS-50P

• VS-50P - A Wilkinson™ style two-stud Strat™ pickup

Powerbridge Pickups

The world's finest acoustic pickup for your electric guitar! Our Powerbridge pickups offer the electric guitarist a paletteof incredible acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric sounds, for Strat™, Tele™ and Les Paul™ guitars. A Powerchip circuit(see below) is recommended, but not required for all Powerbridge models.


Fishman Powerbridges fit on Fender® Stratocaster™ guitars, Fender® Telecaster™ guitars, Gibson® Les Paul™ guitars and other comparable instruments.

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Play to be heard...and reclaim the true acoustic sound of your instrument. TheFishman Loudbox Acoustic Instrument Amplifier makes it all possible. With anunprecedented design that boasts three power amps and tons of headroom, theLoudbox delivers full, balanced, transparent sound with incredible power. So youstill sound like yourself, but you get heard like never before.

Power: 250W RMS tri-amped with active crossover8” Woofer: 160W amp4” Cone Midrange: 60W amp2x1” Neodynium Soft Dome Tweeters: 30W ampSPL @ 1 Meter: >116dB SPL

Single ChannelShelving Bass and TrebleResonant style Midrange and BrilliancePhase Switch (feedback control)Notch Filter (feedback control)Mute Switch

Fishman Analog ReverbEffects LoopXLR Output

Baffle Angle:Upright Position: 10 degreesWith Kickstand: 45 degrees, 57 degrees, 70 degrees

Dimensions: 19.25” H x 15.5” W x 13.75”DWeight: 55.5 lbs.

LoudboxTM

Acoustic Instrument Amplifier

Features

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Acoustic Matrix Series Active Acoustic Guitar Pickups

Acoustic Matrix Natural ISmaller sized concert/auditorium instruments and nylon stringclassical guitars will benefit from the slight bass boost in theNatural I preamp. This version of the Acoustic Matrix can alsowork well in some larger guitars, especially at low to mediumstage volumes.

Acoustic Matrix Natural IIThe flatter response of the Natural II is a good match for large“boomy” guitars such as scalloped-braced dreadnoughts andjumbos. Because of its excellent resistance to feedback, theNatural II is also a good choice for all guitars that are played athigh amplified stage volumes.

Acoustic Matrix Pickups are available in wide, narrow and splitformats.


The list of Acoustic Matrix users reads like a who’s who of acoustic musicians. The secret of this undersaddle pickup’s sound(and popularity) lies in its proprietary co-polymer pickup and active endpin-mounted preamp. To complement the individualvoice of your guitar, we offer the Acoustic Matrix pickup with two preamp options:

John Mayer uses the Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural I on the

limited-edition OM-28 John Mayer Martin Signature Model guitar

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A miniature onboard preamp built into an elongated endpin jack. The Powerjack will give active performance to your passive piezopickup. 12,000+ hour battery life from a single 9-Volt battery!


Ideal for smaller body guitars! This system packs features similar to the PrefixPlus, on a smaller bezel that occupies 1/3 less space on the guitar. Anexcellent fit on slim-bodied acoustic-electrics.

Ideal for smaller body guitars! This miniature preamp shares similarperformance specs with the Prefix Stereo Blender, on a smaller bezel thatoccupies 1/3 less space on the guitar. An excellent fit on slim-bodied acoustic-electrics.

Gipsy Kings use the Prefix Pro Blend, the

Prefix Stereo Blender, and the SBT Series

Powerjack

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Prefix Pro

Prefix Pro Blend

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Prefix Series Onboard Preamps

The Fishman Prefix Series combines state-of-the-art control with a revolutionary pivot design for instant 9-Volt battery access.These preamps are featured as original equipment on many of the world’s finest guitars. They are offered here for retrofit andrequire alteration to your guitar. The system includes an Acoustic Matrix undersaddle pickup and Switchjack stereo endpin jack.All Prefix systems are available with wide, narrow, and split pickup formats.

Professional installation is strongly recommended.

This updated preamp offers stereo or mono signal paths and anew low-noise circuit for the system’s undersaddle pickup andinternal microphone. Includes all the features of the Prefix Plus,except brilliance control.

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Prefix

Prefix Plus

Prefix Stereo Blender

For unequalled sound quality and ease of use, it’s hard to beat the performance of the Rare Earthpickups. Cutting-edge neodymium magnets provide excellent string-to-string balance while thepickup’s active electronics keep the sound pure and clean.

Easy installation with no alteration!

• Rare Earth Single Coil - Brilliance and articulation for those who prefer the single-coil sound

• Rare Earth Humbucking - Toggle between warm acoustic tones and shimmering highs with aneasily accessible Bright Switch

• Rare Earth Blend - Humbucking pickup with built-in mic and balance control

• Rare Earth Custom Blend - with detachable two-position mic, balance control and ebony top

• Left-handed models of Single Coil, Humbucking and Blend available

• Rare Earth for Acoustic Bass Guitar (4-string)

Rare Earth Series Active Magnetic Soundhole Pickups

Neo-D MagneticSoundhole PickupThis value-priced cousin of the RareEarth pickup shares the sameneodymium magnet structure forexceptional string balance andsparkling acoustic clarity. The Neo-D’slow-profile, high-impedance designneeds no battery.


David Gray uses the

Fishman Rare Earth Humbucker

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Rare Earth Single Coil

Rare Earth Humbucking

Rare Earth Blend

Rare Earth Custom Blend Rare Earth Bass Neo-D

Prefix Premium Blend

NEW from Fishman! Our latest addition to the Prefix Series includes many features from our Stereo Blender, including an onboard chromatic tuner, a gooseneck-style internal microphone, and a streamlined new look.

The Prefix preamp offers volume control as well as bass, treble,and a wide-range, semi-parametric EQ which allows you to isolatecertain frequencies and boost or cut them as needed.

Includes all the features of the Prefix and offers the addition of a notch filter, brillianceslider, and phase switch for performers who desire more control of their sound.


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AG-Series Undersaddle Guitar Pickups

Our classic undersaddle ceramic guitar pickup. Like allpassive transducers, the AG pickups do not require abattery. An impedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13)is recommended, but not required. Available in a varietyof widths and string spacings.


Transparent tone is achieved with the SBT-C soundboardtransducer for classical guitar. An impedance-matchingpreamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


The SBT-E with included endpin jack is a favorite withsolo guitarists, especially with the Crown® GLM-200-Einternal mic and Pocket Blender (page 13).


Acoustic Matrix Natural I - For a more direct “string” sound

for classical guitar, we also recommend the Acoustic Matrix

Natural I pickup.

SBT-C /SBT-E Classical Guitar Pickups

Archtop Guitar Pickup

Dual vibration-sensing piezo-elements embedded in anadjustable ebony bridge give this pickup an unmistakableacoustic ambience. An impedance-matching preamp(pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required. Professional installation is recommended.

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V-200 Professional Violin Pickup

The same pickup element as the V-100, the V-200employs a Carpenter-style, 1/4” output jack whichmounts on the side of the instrument with chinrest-style hardware. An impedance-matching preamp(pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


The C-100 utilizes Fishman’s patented Floating MountSystem for easy installation in the wing slot of the bridge.A 1/4” tailpiece mounted jack and 10’ cable complete thepackage. An impedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13)is recommended, but not required.


V-200-M Violin Pickup with Mini-Mic

A Fishman V-200 violin pickup wired in stereowith the Crown® GLM-200-E microphone. Use with the Pocket Blender (page 13).


C-100 Cello Pickup

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Outstanding “reso” tone is achieved with a pickup that fastens to the center of the cone for both “spider” and “biscuit” style bridges. An impedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.

Resophonic Guitar Pickup

Finally, a pickup that captures and reproduces the unique tonal character ofyour resophonic guitar. This simple and unobtrusive pickup (the size andshape of a small washer) captures that funky, throaty signature resophonictone with unprecedented accuracy and resistance to feedback.

Passive Resophonic Pickup

Fastens to the center of the cone in both “spider” and “biscuit” stylebridges. Includes an impedance matching endpin preamp for absolutelyaccurate sound into any instrument amplifier, direct box or mixingconsole. Requires onboard 9V battery.


Active Resophonic Pickup

Jerry Douglas uses the Fishman Resophonic

guitar pickup and the Pro-EQ Platinum

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Great amplified violin sound is now easy as snappingon your shoulder rest! This system includes ouracclaimed proprietary instrument microphoneintegrated to the body of a custom-molded, high-quality shoulder rest. An advanced electronicspackage inside the unit includes a buffered input for a bridge pickup, a master volume control, a blendcontrol and a 1/4” output jack.

The Concertmaster is also available with a modifiedV-100 pickup.


Concertmaster Amplification System for Violin

J’Anna Jacoby (Rod Stewart)

uses the Fishman V-200, the

Concertmaster, and the Pro-EQ II

V-100 Violin/Viola Pickup

This Piezo-Ceramic pickup mounts in thewing slot of the violin bridge with Fishman’spatented Floating Mount System.Lightweight to minimize muting, it includesa mini jack which mounts to the tailpiece.A 10’ 1/8” to 1/4” cable is included. Animpedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


Violin Family Pickups

Protect your instrument investment and sound your best with Fishman violin family pickups. Fishman creates pickups for violin, viola,and cello that have all the qualities you need: lightweight, unobtrusive, and cost-effective. And because Fishman protects your prizedpossession from the need for any alteration, you can play with complete confidence.

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Our second-generation banjo pickup features a quiet humbuckingcoil, a powerful neodymium magnet assembly, and a speciallydesigned preamp to strengthen and preserve the natural sound of the banjo. Fits dual coordinator rod instruments and may bemodified to fit single-rod banjos.


A Piezo-Ceramic pickup element is embedded in an adjustableebony replacement bridge for archtop style mandolins. Comescomplete with a 1/4” external jack for easy mounting. Animpedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


Rare Earth Banjo Active Magnetic Pickup

M-100 Mandolin Pickup

The same as the M-100, but includes a Carpenter style 1/4”output jack that mounts on the side of the instrument. Animpedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended,but not required.


M-200 Professional Mandolin Pickup

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This is the product that started it all: our classic bridge-mounted,dual-element piezo-ceramic pickup. The BP-100 installs in minutesand delivers deep sustained pizz tone and fast articulation withemphasized direct string sound. A Pro-EQ Platinum Bass, Pro-EQ IIor B-II preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


BP-100 Upright Bass Pickup

A Fishman BP-100 upright bass pickup wired in stereowith the Crown® GLM-200-E microphone. Use with thePocket Blender (page 13).


BP-100-M Upright Bass Pickup & Mini-Mic

Missy Raines uses the

Fishman Full Circle

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Designed to provide consistent and accuratetriggering of electronic drum sounds fromacoustic drums.

Drum interface required.


M-200-M Professional Mandolin Pickup with Mini-Mic

A Fishman mandolin replacement bridge wired in stereo with theCrown® GLM-200-E mini-microphone. Includes mic mount. Usewith the Pocket Blender (page 13).


SBT-HP Harp/Piano

This harp and piano pickup is equipped with a long lead wire and a 1/4” jack which can be mounted on a variety ofinstruments. An impedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


ADT-100-S Shell-Mounted Drum Trigger

The Purple Microdot offers a “hotter” spike and faster rise timethan conventional triggers. Its small size allows for convenientmounting in out-of-the-way positions.



Purple Microdot Head-Mounted Drum Trigger

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Full Circle Upright Bass Pickup

Upright Bass Pickups

Uprights were the original Fishman inspiration. Back in 1979, Larry Fishman was a gigging jazz bassist, frustrated by the lack of qualityamplification products available for his instrument. He set out to create a clean-sounding, feedback-free upright pickup for himself, andthe Fishman pickup was born.

Plug in the Full Circle and the sound of your upright is all there. Whether it’s big, fat and punchy pizz, full-voiced arco or slap,

you’ll hear all the acoustic qualities, dynamics, and nuances of your bass - only louder.

Encased in a sturdy aluminum height adjuster wheel, the Full Circle offers accurate, transparent sound. To match the pickup to your

instrument and playing style, a fine-tuning feature lets you quickly choose between an open, resonant response or a drier and more

focused amplified tone.

The Full Circle is a quick retro-fit on instruments with 1/4-20 thread height adjustment wheels. A Pro-EQ Platinum Bass, Pro-EQ IIor B-II preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


Pocket Blenderinput

microphone - ringtransducer - tip

phantompower

groundlift

9V

effects loop

sendmicrophone

Made in the USA

transducerreturn send return

output AC ADAPTERSFISHMAN 910-R,

ROLAND PSA SERIES

This perennial favorite features a tough injection-moldedcase with an easy-access battery compartment, input trimcontrol, and advanced new electronics which providelonger battery life. Features include volume, bass, middle,treble and brilliance sliders along with an AC adapter jack,phase switch and sub-bass trim control. This preamp canbe utilized with any type of piezo or magnetic pickup.

From the basic G-II to the feature-laden Pro-EQ Platinum, we have a preamp to suit your acoustic amplification needs. Whether you’relooking to fine-tune your tone, dial out feedback, or simply strengthen your pickup’s output, one of our preamps will get the job done.

Note to passive pickup users - Passive pickups can work quite capably on their own. However, the pickup’s performance and flexibility will be dramatically

improved with one of the impedance-matching preamps shown on these pages.

The Pocket Blender is for the discerning musician who requires the

most natural possible amplified sound onstage. This two-channel

preamp allows you to mix mini-microphone and pickup signals from

any instrument.

Designed to fit in most instrument cases for easy traveling, the

Pocket Blender is packed with features just for acoustic players.

Included are separate volume, bass and treble controls for each

channel, dual phase switches and trim controls, 9 Volts of phantom

power, high and low cut switches, mute switch, low battery indicator,

two effects loops, ground lift, XLR and unbalanced 1/4” outputs.

Operates on a single 9-Volt battery or 9V AC adapter.

Pocket Blender System Includes the Pocket Blender and the following accessories:

• Crown® GLM-200-E mini condenser microphone

• Internal mic mount

• 15' stereo cable

• Microphone stand mounting adapter

• 910-R regulated power supply

Just add your favorite Fishman pickup!

Outboard Preamps

Our premium preamp/DI, dialed-in just for the acoustic player. We packed the Pro-EQPlatinum with a rack’s worth of serious acoustic processing, all in a stompbox-sizedpackage.

• Four-band Acoustic EQ with sweepable mid-range

• Feedback-fighting phase switch and notch filter

• XLR DI (with ground/lift and pre/post switches) for pro sound & recording

• Smooth™Control - Fishman’s acoustic compression smooths out amplified acoustic sound

• Exclusive Voltage Doubler™ Circuit - for more clarity, greater dynamics and headroom

• Easy access battery compartment

• Tuner/Send output

• Input Gain and Master Volume Controls

• Rugged injection-molded case

• 3-way power from 9V battery, 48V phantom, or AC adapter

PRO-EQ Platinum Instrument Preamp/EQ/DI

PRO-EQ Platinum Bass Instrument Preamp/EQ/DI

PRO-EQ II Instrument Preamp/EQ

These compact outboard preamps are protected by arugged injection-molded case. The G-II performs perfectlywith most acoustic instruments while the B-II is specificallytailored for the acoustic bass. They come equipped withvolume, bass and treble sliders, new easy-access batterycompartment and an AC adapter jack.

G-II & B-II Acoustic Instrument Preamps

Eric Johnson uses the

Fishman Pocket Blender

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Developed for both the acoustic and electric bassist. This unique preamp/DI covers all the “basses.”

• Five-band EQ precisely shapes and sculpts bass tone

• Feedback-fighting phase switch

• Soft-knee, pump-free, photo-optic bass compressor

• Depth knob (low-cut filter) for big bottom without boom

• Exclusive Voltage Doubler™ Circuit - stands up to high-output active basses






Reggie Hamilton uses the

Fishman Pro-EQ Platinum Bass

and the Full Circle

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Pocket Blenderinput

microphone - ringtransducer - tip

phantompower

groundlift

9V

effects loop

sendmicrophone

Made in the USA

transducerreturn send return

output AC ADAPTERSFISHMAN 910-R,

ROLAND PSA SERIES

This perennial favorite features a tough injection-moldedcase with an easy-access battery compartment, input trimcontrol, and advanced new electronics which providelonger battery life. Features include volume, bass, middle,treble and brilliance sliders along with an AC adapter jack,phase switch and sub-bass trim control. This preamp canbe utilized with any type of piezo or magnetic pickup.

From the basic G-II to the feature-laden Pro-EQ Platinum, we have a preamp to suit your acoustic amplification needs. Whether you’relooking to fine-tune your tone, dial out feedback, or simply strengthen your pickup’s output, one of our preamps will get the job done.

Note to passive pickup users - Passive pickups can work quite capably on their own. However, the pickup’s performance and flexibility will be dramatically

improved with one of the impedance-matching preamps shown on these pages.

The Pocket Blender is for the discerning musician who requires the

most natural possible amplified sound onstage. This two-channel

preamp allows you to mix mini-microphone and pickup signals from

any instrument.

Designed to fit in most instrument cases for easy traveling, the

Pocket Blender is packed with features just for acoustic players.

Included are separate volume, bass and treble controls for each

channel, dual phase switches and trim controls, 9 Volts of phantom

power, high and low cut switches, mute switch, low battery indicator,

two effects loops, ground lift, XLR and unbalanced 1/4” outputs.

Operates on a single 9-Volt battery or 9V AC adapter.

Pocket Blender System Includes the Pocket Blender and the following accessories:

• Crown® GLM-200-E mini condenser microphone

• Internal mic mount

• 15' stereo cable

• Microphone stand mounting adapter

• 910-R regulated power supply

Just add your favorite Fishman pickup!

Outboard Preamps

Our premium preamp/DI, dialed-in just for the acoustic player. We packed the Pro-EQPlatinum with a rack’s worth of serious acoustic processing, all in a stompbox-sizedpackage.

• Four-band Acoustic EQ with sweepable mid-range

• Feedback-fighting phase switch and notch filter


• Smooth™Control - Fishman’s acoustic compression smooths out amplified acoustic sound

• Exclusive Voltage Doubler™ Circuit - for more clarity, greater dynamics and headroom



• Input Gain and Master Volume Controls



PRO-EQ Platinum Instrument Preamp/EQ/DI

PRO-EQ Platinum Bass Instrument Preamp/EQ/DI

PRO-EQ II Instrument Preamp/EQ

These compact outboard preamps are protected by arugged injection-molded case. The G-II performs perfectlywith most acoustic instruments while the B-II is specificallytailored for the acoustic bass. They come equipped withvolume, bass and treble sliders, new easy-access batterycompartment and an AC adapter jack.

G-II & B-II Acoustic Instrument Preamps

Eric Johnson uses the

Fishman Pocket Blender

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Developed for both the acoustic and electric bassist. This unique preamp/DI covers all the “basses.”

• Five-band EQ precisely shapes and sculpts bass tone

• Feedback-fighting phase switch

• Soft-knee, pump-free, photo-optic bass compressor

• Depth knob (low-cut filter) for big bottom without boom

• Exclusive Voltage Doubler™ Circuit - stands up to high-output active basses






Reggie Hamilton uses the

Fishman Pro-EQ Platinum Bass

and the Full Circle

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Designed to provide consistent and accuratetriggering of electronic drum sounds fromacoustic drums.



M-200-M Professional Mandolin Pickup with Mini-Mic

A Fishman mandolin replacement bridge wired in stereo with theCrown® GLM-200-E mini-microphone. Includes mic mount. Usewith the Pocket Blender (page 13).


SBT-HP Harp/Piano

This harp and piano pickup is equipped with a long lead wire and a 1/4” jack which can be mounted on a variety ofinstruments. An impedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


ADT-100-S Shell-Mounted Drum Trigger

The Purple Microdot offers a “hotter” spike and faster rise timethan conventional triggers. Its small size allows for convenientmounting in out-of-the-way positions.



Purple Microdot Head-Mounted Drum Trigger

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Full Circle Upright Bass Pickup

Upright Bass Pickups

Uprights were the original Fishman inspiration. Back in 1979, Larry Fishman was a gigging jazz bassist, frustrated by the lack of qualityamplification products available for his instrument. He set out to create a clean-sounding, feedback-free upright pickup for himself, andthe Fishman pickup was born.

Plug in the Full Circle and the sound of your upright is all there. Whether it’s big, fat and punchy pizz, full-voiced arco or slap,

you’ll hear all the acoustic qualities, dynamics, and nuances of your bass - only louder.

Encased in a sturdy aluminum height adjuster wheel, the Full Circle offers accurate, transparent sound. To match the pickup to your

instrument and playing style, a fine-tuning feature lets you quickly choose between an open, resonant response or a drier and more

focused amplified tone.

The Full Circle is a quick retro-fit on instruments with 1/4-20 thread height adjustment wheels. A Pro-EQ Platinum Bass, Pro-EQ IIor B-II preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


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Our second-generation banjo pickup features a quiet humbuckingcoil, a powerful neodymium magnet assembly, and a speciallydesigned preamp to strengthen and preserve the natural sound of the banjo. Fits dual coordinator rod instruments and may bemodified to fit single-rod banjos.


A Piezo-Ceramic pickup element is embedded in an adjustableebony replacement bridge for archtop style mandolins. Comescomplete with a 1/4” external jack for easy mounting. Animpedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


Rare Earth Banjo Active Magnetic Pickup

M-100 Mandolin Pickup

The same as the M-100, but includes a Carpenter style 1/4”output jack that mounts on the side of the instrument. Animpedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended,but not required.


M-200 Professional Mandolin Pickup

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This is the product that started it all: our classic bridge-mounted,dual-element piezo-ceramic pickup. The BP-100 installs in minutesand delivers deep sustained pizz tone and fast articulation withemphasized direct string sound. A Pro-EQ Platinum Bass, Pro-EQ IIor B-II preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


BP-100 Upright Bass Pickup

A Fishman BP-100 upright bass pickup wired in stereowith the Crown® GLM-200-E microphone. Use with thePocket Blender (page 13).


BP-100-M Upright Bass Pickup & Mini-Mic

Missy Raines uses the

Fishman Full Circle

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Outstanding “reso” tone is achieved with a pickup that fastens to the center of the cone for both “spider” and “biscuit” style bridges. An impedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


Finally, a pickup that captures and reproduces the unique tonal character ofyour resophonic guitar. This simple and unobtrusive pickup (the size andshape of a small washer) captures that funky, throaty signature resophonictone with unprecedented accuracy and resistance to feedback.

Passive Resophonic Pickup

Fastens to the center of the cone in both “spider” and “biscuit” stylebridges. Includes an impedance matching endpin preamp for absolutelyaccurate sound into any instrument amplifier, direct box or mixingconsole. Requires onboard 9V battery.


Active Resophonic Pickup

Jerry Douglas uses the Fishman Resophonic

guitar pickup and the Pro-EQ Platinum

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Great amplified violin sound is now easy as snappingon your shoulder rest! This system includes ouracclaimed proprietary instrument microphoneintegrated to the body of a custom-molded, high-quality shoulder rest. An advanced electronicspackage inside the unit includes a buffered input for a bridge pickup, a master volume control, a blendcontrol and a 1/4” output jack.

The Concertmaster is also available with a modifiedV-100 pickup.


Concertmaster Amplification System for Violin

J’Anna Jacoby (Rod Stewart)

uses the Fishman V-200, the

Concertmaster, and the Pro-EQ II

V-100 Violin/Viola Pickup

This Piezo-Ceramic pickup mounts in thewing slot of the violin bridge with Fishman’spatented Floating Mount System.Lightweight to minimize muting, it includesa mini jack which mounts to the tailpiece.A 10’ 1/8” to 1/4” cable is included. Animpedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


Violin Family Pickups

Protect your instrument investment and sound your best with Fishman violin family pickups. Fishman creates pickups for violin, viola,and cello that have all the qualities you need: lightweight, unobtrusive, and cost-effective. And because Fishman protects your prizedpossession from the need for any alteration, you can play with complete confidence.

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AG-Series Undersaddle Guitar Pickups

Our classic undersaddle ceramic guitar pickup. Like allpassive transducers, the AG pickups do not require abattery. An impedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13)is recommended, but not required. Available in a varietyof widths and string spacings.


Transparent tone is achieved with the SBT-C soundboardtransducer for classical guitar. An impedance-matchingpreamp (pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


The SBT-E with included endpin jack is a favorite withsolo guitarists, especially with the Crown® GLM-200-Einternal mic and Pocket Blender (page 13).


Acoustic Matrix Natural I - For a more direct “string” sound

for classical guitar, we also recommend the Acoustic Matrix

Natural I pickup.

SBT-C /SBT-E Classical Guitar Pickups

Archtop Guitar Pickup

Dual vibration-sensing piezo-elements embedded in anadjustable ebony bridge give this pickup an unmistakableacoustic ambience. An impedance-matching preamp(pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required. Professional installation is recommended.

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V-200 Professional Violin Pickup

The same pickup element as the V-100, the V-200employs a Carpenter-style, 1/4” output jack whichmounts on the side of the instrument with chinrest-style hardware. An impedance-matching preamp(pages 12-13) is recommended, but not required.


The C-100 utilizes Fishman’s patented Floating MountSystem for easy installation in the wing slot of the bridge.A 1/4” tailpiece mounted jack and 10’ cable complete thepackage. An impedance-matching preamp (pages 12-13)is recommended, but not required.


V-200-M Violin Pickup with Mini-Mic

A Fishman V-200 violin pickup wired in stereowith the Crown® GLM-200-E microphone. Use with the Pocket Blender (page 13).


C-100 Cello Pickup

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Prefix Series Onboard Preamps

The Fishman Prefix Series combines state-of-the-art control with a revolutionary pivot design for instant 9-Volt battery access.These preamps are featured as original equipment on many of the world’s finest guitars. They are offered here for retrofit andrequire alteration to your guitar. The system includes an Acoustic Matrix undersaddle pickup and Switchjack stereo endpin jack.All Prefix systems are available with wide, narrow, and split pickup formats.

Professional installation is strongly recommended.

This updated preamp offers stereo or mono signal paths and anew low-noise circuit for the system’s undersaddle pickup andinternal microphone. Includes all the features of the Prefix Plus,except brilliance control.

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Prefix

Prefix Plus

Prefix Stereo Blender

For unequalled sound quality and ease of use, it’s hard to beat the performance of the Rare Earthpickups. Cutting-edge neodymium magnets provide excellent string-to-string balance while thepickup’s active electronics keep the sound pure and clean.


• Rare Earth Single Coil - Brilliance and articulation for those who prefer the single-coil sound

• Rare Earth Humbucking - Toggle between warm acoustic tones and shimmering highs with aneasily accessible Bright Switch

• Rare Earth Blend - Humbucking pickup with built-in mic and balance control

• Rare Earth Custom Blend - with detachable two-position mic, balance control and ebony top

• Left-handed models of Single Coil, Humbucking and Blend available

• Rare Earth for Acoustic Bass Guitar (4-string)

Rare Earth Series Active Magnetic Soundhole Pickups

Neo-D MagneticSoundhole PickupThis value-priced cousin of the RareEarth pickup shares the sameneodymium magnet structure forexceptional string balance andsparkling acoustic clarity. The Neo-D’slow-profile, high-impedance designneeds no battery.


David Gray uses the

Fishman Rare Earth Humbucker

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Rare Earth Single Coil

Rare Earth Humbucking

Rare Earth Blend

Rare Earth Custom Blend Rare Earth Bass Neo-D

Prefix Premium Blend


The Prefix preamp offers volume control as well as bass, treble,and a wide-range, semi-parametric EQ which allows you to isolatecertain frequencies and boost or cut them as needed.

Includes all the features of the Prefix and offers the addition of a notch filter, brillianceslider, and phase switch for performers who desire more control of their sound.


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Acoustic Matrix Series Active Acoustic Guitar Pickups

Acoustic Matrix Natural ISmaller sized concert/auditorium instruments and nylon stringclassical guitars will benefit from the slight bass boost in theNatural I preamp. This version of the Acoustic Matrix can alsowork well in some larger guitars, especially at low to mediumstage volumes.

Acoustic Matrix Natural IIThe flatter response of the Natural II is a good match for large“boomy” guitars such as scalloped-braced dreadnoughts andjumbos. Because of its excellent resistance to feedback, theNatural II is also a good choice for all guitars that are played athigh amplified stage volumes.

Acoustic Matrix Pickups are available in wide, narrow and splitformats.


The list of Acoustic Matrix users reads like a who’s who of acoustic musicians. The secret of this undersaddle pickup’s sound(and popularity) lies in its proprietary co-polymer pickup and active endpin-mounted preamp. To complement the individualvoice of your guitar, we offer the Acoustic Matrix pickup with two preamp options:

John Mayer uses the Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural I on the

limited-edition OM-28 John Mayer Martin Signature Model guitar

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A miniature onboard preamp built into an elongated endpin jack. The Powerjack will give active performance to your passive piezopickup. 12,000+ hour battery life from a single 9-Volt battery!


Ideal for smaller body guitars! This system packs features similar to the PrefixPlus, on a smaller bezel that occupies 1/3 less space on the guitar. Anexcellent fit on slim-bodied acoustic-electrics.

Ideal for smaller body guitars! This miniature preamp shares similarperformance specs with the Prefix Stereo Blender, on a smaller bezel thatoccupies 1/3 less space on the guitar. An excellent fit on slim-bodied acoustic-electrics.

Gipsy Kings use the Prefix Pro Blend, the

Prefix Stereo Blender, and the SBT Series

Powerjack

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Prefix Pro

Prefix Pro Blend

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TSV

• TSV - Drop-in two-stud mount bridge for Fender® American

Standard Strat™

VMV

• VMV - Drop-in Powerbridge pickup for Strat™ with six-screw,

vintage-style bridge

VS-50P

• VS-50P - A Wilkinson™ style two-stud Strat™ pickup

Powerbridge Pickups

The world's finest acoustic pickup for your electric guitar! Our Powerbridge pickups offer the electric guitarist a paletteof incredible acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric sounds, for Strat™, Tele™ and Les Paul™ guitars. A Powerchip circuit(see below) is recommended, but not required for all Powerbridge models.


Fishman Powerbridges fit on Fender® Stratocaster™ guitars, Fender® Telecaster™ guitars, Gibson® Les Paul™ guitars and other comparable instruments.

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Play to be heard...and reclaim the true acoustic sound of your instrument. TheFishman Loudbox Acoustic Instrument Amplifier makes it all possible. With anunprecedented design that boasts three power amps and tons of headroom, theLoudbox delivers full, balanced, transparent sound with incredible power. So youstill sound like yourself, but you get heard like never before.

Power: 250W RMS tri-amped with active crossover8” Woofer: 160W amp4” Cone Midrange: 60W amp2x1” Neodynium Soft Dome Tweeters: 30W ampSPL @ 1 Meter: >116dB SPL

Single ChannelShelving Bass and TrebleResonant style Midrange and BrilliancePhase Switch (feedback control)Notch Filter (feedback control)Mute Switch

Fishman Analog ReverbEffects LoopXLR Output

Baffle Angle:Upright Position: 10 degreesWith Kickstand: 45 degrees, 57 degrees, 70 degrees

Dimensions: 19.25” H x 15.5” W x 13.75”DWeight: 55.5 lbs.

LoudboxTM

Acoustic Instrument Amplifier

Features

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Features

Imagine being able to achieve the best studio microphone sound…without themicrophone. Imagine then being able to conjure this natural sound with staggeringrealism, in any setting…from a live performance to a home recording session. Thisis the magic of the Fishman Aura™ acoustic imaging blender.

The Aura starts with cutting-edge new technology, jointly developed with AkaiProfessional, which precisely analyzes actual studio recordings of the most popularacoustic guitar and microphone sound combinations. This data is used to createconvenient, portable Sound Images that instantly bring your instrument’s most killernatural amplified tone to life - without the need for any additional gear. What'smore, the Aura incorporates Fishman’s acclaimed blender technology so that youcan blend any image with the guitar’s pickup signal for ultimate tonal shaping.Adjust and save your settings, and you’ve got your own customized Aura program.

The result? With the Aura, now you can truly be heard with a realistic, beautifulacoustic-instrument tone that’s all you. You have found your Aura™.

AuraTM

Acoustic Imaging Blender

• Breakthrough Acoustic Imaging technology

• Active, three-band programmable EQ

• Built-in digital tuner

• Feedback Cancel

• XLR and 1⁄4” Out

• AC adapter

• Rugged steel enclosure

• Ships with 16 best-of-breed Sound Images to best match your instrument

• 50 memory locations for customizing and saving your favorite settings

• Download additional images from the Fishman Aura website (www.fishman.com)

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VT

• VT - Fits “vintage”-style Telecaster™

AST

• AST - Fits American Standard Telecaster™ with closer lead

pickup spacing

Tune-O-MaticTM

• Tune-O-Matic™- Drop-in Nashville-style bridge

The essential onboard accessory for mixing of your Powerbridge and magnetic pickups:this Fishman-designed piezo volume control works in conjunction with the exclusive“Smart Switch” circuit, which automatically splits your piezo and magnetic signals tostereo or mixes them to mono. Requires 9-Volt battery installation. Battery box alsoavailable from Fishman.


Powerchip Onboard Mixing Preamp

This silent-action piezo volume pedal permits hands-free control of the Powerbridgepickup and facilitates quick changes between acoustic and electric sounds. ThePowerblend seamlessly mixes, splits, slices, and dices the Powerbridge’s acousticsounds with your guitar’s magnetic signal. Designed from the ground up for those whowish to explore all sonic possibilities of the Powebridge pickup. Dedicated PowerbridgeEQ, as well as four essential output options, provide the missing link for thePowerbridge/magnetic pickup signal chain.

Powerblend Stereo Blending Pedal

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Jason Truby of P.O.D. uses the

Tune-O-Matic Powerbridge and

the Powerchip

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New Products

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Step into the future of acoustic amplification now with the latest product releases

from Fishman. The Aura™ Acoustic Imaging Blender and the Loudbox™ Acoustic

Instrument Amplifier mark two new frontiers for Fishman, and leverage nearly a

quarter century of trusted, market-leading success in acoustic amplification.

Think of the millions of times you’ve wished you could

capture the amazing studio sound of your acoustic instrument and bring it with you

wherever you go. An eternal pipe dream, right? Not with the Fishman Aura Acoustic

Imaging Blender! The Aura uses new technology to give you studio-quality tone to

take with you onstage, for home recording, you name it. Defy the laws of acoustic…

and sound the way you’ve always dreamed of with the Aura.

Acoustic ImagingAura 4

Acoustic AmplificationLoudbox 5

Acoustic Guitar PickupsUndersaddle 6/8

Magnetic Soundhole 7

Classical Guitar 8

Archtop Guitar 8

Resophonic Guitar 9

Acoustic Instrument PickupsBanjo 10

Mandolin 10

Harp/Piano 11

Drum Triggers 11

Outboard Preamps 12-13

Upright Bass Pickups 14-15

Violin Family Pickups 16-17

Onboard Preamps 18-19

Powerbridge Pickups(acoustic pickups for electric guitar)

Powerbridge Pickups 20-21

Powerbridge Electronics 21

Parts & Accessories 22

Equipped 23

Contents

As the name implies, people will stand up and take

notice when you have the Fishman Loudbox Acoustic

Instrument Amplifier working for you. You’ll be truly amazed by its glorious tri-

amped sound and the volumes you can achieve while maintaining the cleanest

of tones. It’s your sound…with the Loudbox, you own it.

Parts and Accessories

Acoustic Instrument Amplifier LoudboxTM

ACOUSTIC MATRIX VTB - Add-on volume and concentric treble/bass controls for the Acoustic MatrixpickupBattery Clip with Screws Gold Strap Nut

RARE EARTH SOUNDHOLE PICKUPCork Shim KitReplacement Battery

BANJO 1/4” Jack Assembly

MANDOLIN Jack Clamp1/4” Carpenter Jack for Mandolin (also for Viola)Mandolin/Viola Turnbuckle (pair)

SBTAdhesive Tape (3)

DRUM TRIGGERSADT-100-S Black Adhesive (3) Stick-on Jack Clip Purple Microdot Adhesive (3)

UPRIGHT BASS10’ Cable with 1/4” Plugs Felted U-clips, pair Neoprene Isolation Plugs, pair Bass Stereo Jack Assembly Full Circle Jack Assembly

VIOLIN/CELLO10’Cable with 1/4” - 1/8” Plug for V-100Nylon Tie Wrap for V-100 1/8” V-100 Jack 1/4” Carpenter Jack for ViolinHex-wrench, ConcertmasterMini plug, Concertmaster1/4” Jack clip for cello

PREAMPS910-R AC Adapter - Filtered and regulated power supply. Available in 110 Volt only.Belt Clip for G-II / B-II & Pro-EQ IIRubber Feet (4)

POWERBRIDGE PICKUP9-Volt Battery Box Stop Tail Piece for Tune-O-Matic™ Bridge20' Stereo “Y” Cable 13' Stereo “Y” Cable 9-Pin Switching Jack for use with active magnetic pickups

MISCELLANEOUSSwitchjack 4-Pin Switching stereo endpin jackTweeter Replacement Kit for Fishman Acoustic Performer Amplifier

POCKET BLENDERGLM-200-E Mini-Microphone • A modified version of the Crown® GLM-200-E to beused specifically with the Fishman Pocket Blender SystemGMA • The GLM-200-E packaged with an internal mic mount for mounting in acousticguitars - Jack not includedBMA • The GLM-200-E packaged with a bass mic mount for upright bass. Includesstereo bass jackInternal Mic Mount • For mounting GLM-200-E in acoustic guitarsMic Stand Mounting Adapter 15’ Stereo CableStereo “Y” Cable • (2) 1/4” female mono to (1) 1/4” male stereoCustom Padded Carry Bag 910-R AC Adapter • Filtered and regulated power supply - Available in 110 Volt only

CABLES10’ Cable with straight and right angle molded 1/4” plugs 10’ Cable for V-100 pickup, with 1/4” and 1/8” molded plugs 15’ Stereo Cable with straight and right angle Switchcraft® plugs15’ Premium “two-pair” Stereo Cable with better isolation for passive pickupsShort Stereo “Y” Cable - (2) 1/4” female mono to (1) 1/4” male stereo13’ Stereo “Y” Cable 20’ Stereo “Y” Cable

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Products listed are covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,278,059 - 4,774,867 - 4,727,634 - 4,944,209 - 5,029,375 - 5,155,285 - 5,319,153 - 5,189,771 -5,463,185 - 5,670,733 - 5,817,966 - 4,911,057 - 4,984,498 -5,693,898 - 6,239,349 - 6,429,367 - 5,125,132 - 4,785,704.

Pro-EQ Platinum Smooth technology is owned and licensed by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation - Patent Number 5,877,477.

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Acoustic Imaging Blender AuraTM

Dear fellow acoustic musician:

From the largest arena to your own living room, wherever you hear an

acoustic guitar, you can bet you’ll hear a Fishman too. Fishman users are

passionate about their brand of choice, for one simple reason: we put the

needs of the acoustic musician first.

We at Fishman are grateful for our longstanding relationships with an

extended family of players, technicians, repair professionals, and instru-

ment manufacturers. We like to think that the loyalty from our “family” is

a result of our loyalty toward them, as evidenced by our innovative, reliable

products, over-the-top customer support, and unwavering goal of amplified

acoustic excellence. In fact, every artist who chooses Fishman does so

without incentives other than a desire for the best possible sound.

It has been a big year for Fishman, from the major releases of two new

product categories to the expansion of our physical plant. New from

Fishman is the Loudbox™ Acoustic Instrument Amplifier, a powerful

tri-amped system that delivers sweet highs and undistorted lows—even

at tremendous volumes. When you hear it, you’ll agree that the Loudbox

sets a new standard in acoustic amplifiers.

We’ve also introduced a ground-breaking new product called the Aura™

Acoustic Imaging Blender. Jointly developed with Akai Professional,

the first-in-its-class Aura captures your instrument as it would

sound in a pro recording studio, and recreates it with staggering

realism, in a totally mobile format. Never before has the

acoustic player been so empowered to be heard and

sound sublime.

After nearly twenty-five years of working for acoustic players,

you have my promise that Fishman will always endeavor to

be the best, but most importantly, to make you sound your

absolute best.

Larry Fishman

President

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