Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural I Guitar Pickup and Preamp System

Perfect for smaller sized concert or auditorium instruments and nylon string classical guitars.

Submitted August 16, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Sit Down Before Using ..."

Overall: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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I am searching for a way to keep a guitar strap on and I do not have one at this point. It may be a long and arduous search
Sound
The sond is "decent" but not great and it took a lot of Luthering to get it properly place (and money) .. but the worst I have not resolved -- straps will not stay on it .. seven with special (expensive) guitar straps there is not way to *lock* the strap on (and it tends to come off) without disabling the microphone jack. That could have been resolved with a flared end, but they did not choose to do that. It is very risky to use a strap on this product (kiss you guitar good bye -- or find another way.
Features
I had to have the pickup re-fitted into the guitar twice before the sound was picking up. Luthiers complain about the difficulty. The battery replacement is also difficult. The lack of a strap lock-on makes it exctremely risky to use a strap.
Ease of Use
Noty an easy productt to use (other than sitting with the amp next to you)
Quality
It is a good quality product but not well designed for use
Value
Since the competeitots are the same this one is a case of you get what you pay for ..
Manufacturer Support
Guitars generally have poor support and need a lot of expensive tinkering to get them right
The Wow Factor
It is good and has a name. ONCE all the fitting and batteries and screwing around is DONE .. THEN it is trouble free ... except for a guitar strap

Musical Background:

50 years guitar, 10 years mandolin

Musical Style:

Acoustic, bluegrass, country, folk, blues
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Submitted June 9, 2006

Fishman Matrix Natural I Customer Review

Overall: 1 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Hum, low output, distortion.
Ease of Use
Very difficult to install.
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Submitted December 29, 2005

Fishman Matrix Natural I Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
I love it it sounds really awesome
Features
It came just as the pickup. I am really happy with it.
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