Abilene PU100 Guitar Pickup User Reviews at zZounds

"Great product for the casual player." submitted October 1, 2005

By a customer from verizon.net

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Musical Background: Hobbyist

Music Style: worship music, rock, classical

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Sound: I bought this piece so I could play my acoustic guitar with the worship team at church. We have a pretty elaborate sound board set up and the sound is very good for the price of this pickup. It does not sound as clean as a true acoustic/electric guitar but for the price it is great. Feature: Not much here except a thin cable and a volume and tone switch, but it works. Quality: Seems very well made except for the cable that they include, it is much thinner than your usual guitar chord. Value: You can not beat the price, it is not the worlds best sound hole pickup, but it is great for not having to pay 80 bucks for it. Manufacturer Support: have not contacted any support The Wow Factor: nothing much to look at but the price is the appeal Overall: Overall a good piece when you need to get the job done and not hurt your wallet, a professional player will want a true acoustic/electric guitar but for the casual player this piece works great.

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"Great low-cost pickup" submitted January 27, 2004

By a customer from mac.com

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Music Style: oldies rock, classical

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Sound: I got this to use in my Honer 12 string. I had previously used a contact mike, which picked up a lot of extraneous noise, like string noise and the normal bumps, etc., on the guitar body. This pickup, however, has none of those problems. It gives a nice, clean sound. The tone and volume can be easily asjusted. Feature: The pickup comes with a cord - you can't use a normal guuitar cord with 1/4" plugs on either end because the pickup itself has a mini-socket. Quality: It appears to be well made and reliable. I don't see any reason why it would not last. It was a little trick to install because there isn't much clearance between my strings and the body, but it only took a few minutes to figure out how to work it in. Of course, it would be a snap to install if you de-strung your guitar. Value: I think this is a good value for anyone who is looking for a quick and easy way to amplify their acoustic guitar. Manufacturer Support: I can't really rate this, I have had no reason to deal with the manufacturer. The Wow Factor: What can I say - it's just a pickup. No technological marvel, nor stylish sex appeal here, just a practical tool to accomplish the given purpose. The pickup is solid black in color and is very unobtrusive in the soundhole. IF there wasn't a cord hangind down from it, I doubt that many people would really notice it's there, which could be a plus. Overall: I expect that I will be quite satisified with this product for a long time. Of course, I am strickly an amateur musician, if I was a professional, I might think differently. I bought this because I wasn't fully satisified with the mike pickup I was using and the price was significantly lower than other clipon magnetic pickups I had priced. For someone who is looking maybe to get together with some friends and have a jam session, this is a great deal. Even a professional might find it useful for amping an acoustic.

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"Very great value!" submitted October 7, 2010

By a customer from cox.net

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Musical Background: hobby, have played in bands

Music Style: classic rock, country, blues

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Sound: I love the sound, it looks like a black lipstick pick-up, found in Telecasters, also it is adjustable...up or down, witha small phillips screwdriver. Makes my Seville acoustic sound really great. I am able to dial the tone down...to sound like an expensive electric guitar. I have a tube amp, which may be the best amp for these. thank you Abilene! Feature: Ability to adjust the sound and volume. I got no accessories whith product. Ll in all, a great value. Ease of Use: Returbed another brand that was more expensive. Very playable! No learning curve involved , its very simple to use. Quality: Seems like the quality control is very good, have no gripes. Would work well for the road, as long as you have a good amp. Can't say how long it will last,havent hsd it for long. Value: Have to give a 10 on this one. Manufacturer Support: No problems yet, so no reason for service. The Wow Factor: Never considered a pick-up as having sex appeal. It looks more expensive than it is. I love the way it mounts, very owner friendly. I think the product has great value, and it makes music better. Overall: I will keep it, as long as it still works. I own fender guitars so I could live without it, but I do value the pick-up. I like the best because it is very adjustable. I have no least likes, its fine as it is.

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"Very great value!" submitted October 7, 2010

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Abilene PU100 Acoustic Guitar Pickup

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"Great product for the casual player." submitted October 1, 2005

"Great low-cost pickup" submitted January 27, 2004

"Very great value!" submitted October 7, 2010

"Very great value!" submitted October 7, 2010