KNA MP-2 Mandolin Piezo Pickup

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Make your mandolin electric! The KNA MP-2 is made to fit both A- and F-style mandolins. It also has a volume control, making it perfect for playing live.

Overview

Safe and quick install

Just mount the pickup jack housing onto the lower bout, just below the F-hole on your instrument's 1st (E) string pair side. Insert the wooden sensor into the bridge, between the base and the top, in the middle of the thumbwheels.

Onboard volume control

Players can control their output signal onstage or in the studio from the pickup-mounted volume knob.

Wood housing and sensor

The jack housing is encased in elegant and stylish ebony. The piezo sensor has a lightweight wooden casing to achieve maximum tonal sensitivity and transmission.

Natural sound

MP-2 has a passive design that reproduces the instrument's natural sound with no need for a battery.

Protection for your instruments finish

The adjustable clamps have protective cork at each point of contact to prevent damage to your instrument’s finish.

Compatible with all types of flat-backed mandolins

The pickup is designed to fit perfectly on A- and F- body style flat-backed mandolins with adjustable base-and-top style bridges.

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Specs

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 0.13 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 5 x 2 x 2 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MP-2

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 916-853-5606
Email: info@knapickups.com

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted June 24, 2024 by Andrew Tyler in Point of Rocks, MD

"Sounds great"

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I'm very happy with the sound. Honestly a lot better tone than I was expecting. Not as loud as I might like but certainly enough volume to get by, and the on board volume control is great. Very easy to install and swap between my different mandolins.

Sound

It very faithfully captures the sound of my mandolin, and is very clear and balanced. There is no on board EQ, so you'll want a pedal or something to help out with that.

Features

Having the volume knob is definitely helpful. The whole thing seems to have a very solid construction, the ebony casing of the jack especially.

Ease of Use

It's super easy. You'll have the sound you're looking for in minutes.

Quality

So far it seems very durable.

Value

Yes, any comparable product would be about the same price.

The Wow Factor

It's just a way more convenient way to perform compared to using a microphone.