LR Baggs FM Feedback Master Acoustic Guitar Preamp

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For active or passive pickups.

The Feedback Master features a phase inversion control and two precise Garrett Null sweepable notch filters to accurately locate and eradicate feedback from top and air resonances without destroying your tone. The circuitry is all-analog pure class A from end to end to provide great tone quality. It works with virtually any pickup (active or passive) and includes a belt clip and mic stand adapter.

The Feedback Master is the best-sounding and easiest-to-use feedback remedy available for acoustic instruments.

Features
Two proprietary Garrett null sweepable narrow-band filters easily locate and damp air and top feedback resonances, controlling feedback without sacrificing tone

Phase inversion switch for additional feedback control

Adjustable gain for optimum signal level and lowest noise

All analog pure class A discrete circuitry makes it utterly transparent and quiet

Works as a standalone buffer-preamp with virtually any active or passive pickup

Includes mic stand adapter and belt clip

Recommended Use
The Feedback Master is recommended for acoustic players that experience continuous or severe feedback problems with their amplified instrument, or for performers in especially loud environments. While the Para D.I. includes controls that are capable of eliminating minor to average feedback, the Feedback Master is specifically designed for situations in which feedback is incurable with a normal preamp. Never the less, the Feedback Master features extremely quiet circuitry and read more all-discrete class-A design, making it a great option for normal applications.

The Feedback Master will work with any pickup; active or passive. It includes a gain adjustment knob, allowing it to work well with almost any stringed instrument. The EQ setting for this preamp is flat; it will not alter the amplified tone of your instrument.
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Size: 4.75 x 2.85 x 1.25 in.

Weight (w/battery): 7.3 oz

Battery type: single 9V

Power consumption: 2mA

Battery live: >250 hours

Class: pure class A all discrete

Null 1: off -- 320 sweepable

Null 2: off -- 320 sweepable

Gain: 3dB to 24dB

Signal-to-noise: -92dB, 20Hz -- 20 kHz unweighted

Input impedance: 10 megohms

Output impedance: 800 ohms

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 805-929-3545

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted December 28, 2008 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Save yourself frustration and feedback headaches -- GET THIS!!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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It works as advertised. I'm happy with it.
Sound
The sound is excellent. If you add more gain, you'll get more noise, but that's true of any pre-amp.
Features
It features exactly what they said it will. No EQ -- just gain/volume and two notch filters that WORK, plus a phase inverter switch that give you even more control over feedback.
Ease of Use
Easy - just plug in, turn up JUST UNTIL you start to hear feedback. Then, turn the first notch filter until it goes away. Then continue to turn up until second feedback frequency occurs. Do the same with second noth filter.
Quality
Seems very well made and road worthy.
Value
What are you waiting for? If you have bad feedback issues, GET THIS! Totally worth $100.
Manufacturer Support
Don't know, but I hear they're easy to deal with.
The Wow Factor
Don't let excessive feedback ruin your gig. If you play an acoustic instrument (any), this will save your nerves. A must in the tool bag for any serious acoustic instrument player. I got it for Upright Bass (works great). I've also used it for acoustic guitar, resonator and ukulele. Works great on all of them.

Musical Background:

Active full-time musician

Musical Style:

swing, jazz, country, surf, reggae, blues and hodge-podge
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