Forget all your past experiences with under saddle pickups. The B-Band features absolute acoustic sound, ample gain before feedback, great dynamics and high definition. This is the first under saddle pickup that alone competes in the class of mic / pickup systems.

B-BAND ACOUSTIC ELECTRET PICKUPS

Pickup Systems for Acoustic Guitars

PRICES ARE LISTED IN THE TABLE BELOW, FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIONS

These Pickups and Systems are made in Finland and use various combinations of the following elements:

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Sold in combination with the B-Band A1 endpin preamp for acoustic guitars.  Advanced redevelopment at B-Band brings a totally new AST (Acoustic Soundboard Transducer). A vast improvement in controlling the AST transducers own resonance frequency makes for a unprecedented natural acoustic sound, even at high volume levels. Also, this AST is compatible with all B-Band onboard preamps (except 2150 preamp)! The newly designed B-Band AST acts to capture all the detailed acoustics of the instrument without sounding boxy. It has all the advantages of a microphone, without the negatives of feedback and positioning. Positioning of the AST is not critical making installation fast. The AST attaches to the guitar's bridge plate with a special two sided tape. String balance is always even.

The AST is an ultra-thin flexible and rugged constant structure all the way to the preamp. Connection to the preamp is an easy "plug in" without soldering.

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The B-Band UST (Undersaddle Transducer) pickup for steel or nylon string acoustic guitars is made of a exclusive non-piezo material that provides a wide frequency response, dynamic range and fast response time so the reproduced sound is natural, open and free of compression. The UST comes in two saddle width sizes and is ultra thin for easy installation. The B-Band UST (Under-Saddle Transducer)* still stands as the first transducer that alone, sounds better than many pickup / microphone combinations. An instrument equipped with a B-Band UST has enhanced countless productions, in the studio and in live performance, by being able to produce a great acoustic tone quickly.

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 With the advent of the 1470 AST, the perception of making acoustic guitars sound more alive has changed. In the past, combining the signal of a B-Band UST and the B-Band Condenser Microphone had been the ultimate in reproducing all the nuances of an acoustic guitar's sound. Some may still prefer the qualities that a great soundhole condenser microphone can produce. For those who do, the B-Band Condenser Microphone is the perfect match for the UST or AST.

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The B-Band A1.2N-1470 bundle includes a special version of the A1.2 that has a slight frequency notch of 6 decibels in the low-mids giving the system a smooth acoustic sound at louder volume levels and is packaged along with, and for use only, with the 1470 AST. This gives the user great tone at a great value. The A1.2N-1470 can be used in any acoustic guitar, or similar instrument, that has good access to its interior.

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The B-Band A2 endpin preamp has two inputs and a special stereo (two output) jack. The two input channels can accommodate the UST and AST pickups or UST pickup and AG-MIC condenser soundhole microphone. The stereo output provides a separate output for each channel. The preamp features class A 9-volt powered active electronics and a high quality stereo output jack. Use with steel or nylon string guitars.

The two input A2 preamp allows for an UST / AST combination: a new way for all of instrument's nuances to be reproduced, making the sound more alive. This system gives the player more freedom at high sound levels while retaining all the qualities of the former UST / sound-hole condenser mic system.

The A2's UST channel has a unique contour filter for upper register tone enhancement. Inside there is a DIP switch for switching a high frequency (HF) enhancer on or off. When the switch is in the off position, frequency response is flat. When on, the HF enhancer gives a mild boost to the highs.

The A2's preamp second channel will, if preferred, accept a sound-hole condenser microphone or magnetic pickup as an alternative to the AST. There is DIP switches to turn on bias voltage for the mic, to turn on a highpass filter for microphone feedback reduction, and to lower the gain from 24 dB down to 0 dB.

The A2 kit provides a high quality endpin jack, all mounting hardware, 9-volt hold-tight battery clip and wire harness.

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The B-Band A2.2 XOM onboard preamp has two inputs for UST and AST pickups and a mono mixed XOM output. The preamp features two adjustable input gain controls and a remote master volume and XOM mix control that mount at the inside edge of the soundhole without any modification. A 9-volt battery powers the A2.2 class A electronics. Use with steel or nylon string guitars, or biscuit bridge resonator guitars.

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      The B-Band A3T sidemount preamp has a single input for use with UST or AST pickups and a 4-band EQ with Onboard Tuner. The volume and EQ control are the rotary type and there is a battery low warning LED light at the faceplate. The preamp has 9-volt powered class A electronics. Use with steel or nylon string guitars. Replaces A3.2 Preamp.

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      The single input A5 takes its basic design from the A6 and can be used with either a UST or AST transducer. Easy to view and use slider controls are used for the volume and the 4-band EQ with Notch Filter and Onboard Tuner. The volume slider is at a right angle from the EQ sliders controls providing a "smart" read and use for quick changes.

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A4.2 XOM Preamp for Acoustic Guitar 

The A4.2 XOM is a dual-input preamp, combining the UST under-saddle pickup, and the AST acoustic soundboard pickup. The A4.2 XOM preamp uses B-Band XOM technology, which is a new way of blending 2 pickups together that makes the instrument sound more alive and realistic. This system provides the superior sound qualities of a soundhole condenser mic system without the feedback problems. Rotary volume, bass, middle, treble, and UST/AST mix controls. Installation requires only a hand drill. Small holes need to be drilled to allow the rotary controls to pass through the side of the instrument. The A4.2 kit comes complete with all hardware for installing and includes a prewired endpin jack with battery power switch.

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The B-Band A6.2 XOM sidemount preamp has dual inputs, for use with UST and AST pickups, and a XOM mono mixed output. The slider type controls include volume and a 3-band EQ. The preamp also features a rotary notch and frequency, phase switch, battery low LED light and 9-volt powered class A electronics. Use with steel or nylon string guitars.

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A7-A10 Preamps