Fishman Classic Series Banjo Pickup, PROREPBAN
Fishman Classic Series Banjo Pickup
Our second-generation banjo pickup features a quiet humbucking coil, a powerful neodymium magnet assembly, and a specially designed preamp to strengthen and preserve the natural sound of the banjo. This pickup fits dual coordinator rod instruments and may be modified to fit single-rod banjos.
Over 30 years ago Larry Fishman was looking for a performance solution for his own upright bass. His need for pure, quality sound eventually became the BP-100, our first product — still in production today. Finding those types of solutions and making them available to players around the world has been the backbone of Fishman ever since.
The Fishman Classic Series represents a broad array of pickup styles for mandolins, banjos, resonators, violins, and more.
Features & Info:
- Features a quiet humbucking coil and a powerful neodymium magnet assembly
- Specially designed preamp to strengthen and preserve the natural sound of the banjo
- Fits dual-coordinator rod instruments and may be modified to fit single-rod banjos
- Professional installation is recommended
At Fishman, we are very Proud to Play some Small Part in Musicians’ Creative Processes
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InspiredWe love music, and we are continually inspired by musicians to create tools for them that in turn motivate us forward. | PerformanceWe are always striving to perform at our highest levels, delivering value and quality, and respecting our customers’ hard work and investment in our products. | TechnologySince the very beginning, Fishman has been about making intricate technologies workable for musicians. Harnessing them in ways that are functional, affordable, robust and repeatable. |
A Letter from the President
Fishman is dedicated to helping musicians of all styles achieve the truest sound possible wherever and whenever they plug in. Our ongoing commitment to professional sound and quality has helped our company grow to become an industry leader in amplification, effects, and pickups for acoustic and electric instruments, MIDI control, and other product categories.
The loyalty from our extended family of players, technicians, repair professionals, and instrument manufacturers, is really a result of our loyalty toward them. This bond goes beyond product alone, but also extends to our interaction and support.
After 35 years, you still have my promise that Fishman will always endeavour to be the best at what we do, but most importantly to make you sound your absolute best.
Thanks to all of you who have chosen Fishman. Have a great gig.
-Larry Fishman, President.
| Weight: | 136 g |
| Dimensions: | 1.27 x 5.08 x 7.62 cm; 136.08 Grams |
| Model: | PROREPBAN |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Colour: | Black |
| Origin: | USA |
This works fine. But the jack is little too big for my Martin.
The battery dies quickly if you keep it plugged in all the time even your amp is switched off.
This works fine. But the jack is little too big for my Martin.
The battery dies quickly if you keep it plugged in all the time even your amp is switched off.
This pickup brought my old epiphone to life. now it’s my main guitar for live performance. Highly recommend.
Only thing is it doesn’t have a volume control, just a fade dial between the piezo and the microphone. Honestly though, I don’t really mind not having volume control.
This pickup brought my old epiphone to life. now it’s my main guitar for live performance. Highly recommend.
Only thing is it doesn’t have a volume control, just a fade dial between the piezo and the microphone. Honestly though, I don’t really mind not having volume control.
This pickup brought my old epiphone to life. now it’s my main guitar for live performance. Highly recommend.
Only thing is it doesn’t have a volume control, just a fade dial between the piezo and the microphone. Honestly though, I don’t really mind not having volume control.
This pickup brought my old epiphone to life. now it’s my main guitar for live performance. Highly recommend.
Only thing is it doesn’t have a volume control, just a fade dial between the piezo and the microphone. Honestly though, I don’t really mind not having volume control.
This pickup brought my old epiphone to life. now it’s my main guitar for live performance. Highly recommend.
Only thing is it doesn’t have a volume control, just a fade dial between the piezo and the microphone. Honestly though, I don’t really mind not having volume control.
This is my first bad review on Amazon since I joined Prime. The bad review is for Amazon handling, not the product features or quality.
I ended up replacing this product three times. The first time I got an ope3n box with a damaged product. I happens. Not a big deal. I returned the product and ordered it again. The second delivery included again an open box with a used product. This time there was a thank you sticker on the box thanking me for agreeing to “give the product a second life”. The problem was that I purchased a NEW product at the price of a new product! I don’t think this is legal. So I called Amazon support and asked to return the product and get a NEW product in a sealed box as it should be. The support rep promised to add a note to the order for the Amazon warehouse. The third delivery came in an open box with no instructions and the pouch was missing. I surrendered but I am not happy. I am all for selling items in open boxes but they should sell at a lower price and the buyer should have to choice to buy them or buy a new product. What Amazon is doing here is not OK and that is why I gave 3 stars for the “Value For Money”.
Now to the product itself that is great! It produces a beautiful 3D sound that I absolutely love. Before the Fishman I used the build in pick-up. This Fishman is a complete different world. The blended microphone Adds the wooden echoing sound to the typical flat sound coming from the magnets. The range captured and amplified is also impressive with deep bases and clear highs.
The installation is simple but tricky. I bought this product and not the competition because I did not want to spend hundred of Dollars on a professional installation. For a non-professional installer like me the instructions were not sufficient. There is one sentence about fine-tuning the high and low sounds. I tried to follow this one sentence to my best understanding but did not hear any difference in the sound. The pickup plug is designed for in guitar placement and thus, does not have a none intrusive option. I had to improvise. All in all, I would recommend this product to anyone who loves the acoustic sound.
This is my first bad review on Amazon since I joined Prime. The bad review is for Amazon handling, not the product features or quality.
I ended up replacing this product three times. The first time I got an ope3n box with a damaged product. I happens. Not a big deal. I returned the product and ordered it again. The second delivery included again an open box with a used product. This time there was a thank you sticker on the box thanking me for agreeing to “give the product a second life”. The problem was that I purchased a NEW product at the price of a new product! I don’t think this is legal. So I called Amazon support and asked to return the product and get a NEW product in a sealed box as it should be. The support rep promised to add a note to the order for the Amazon warehouse. The third delivery came in an open box with no instructions and the pouch was missing. I surrendered but I am not happy. I am all for selling items in open boxes but they should sell at a lower price and the buyer should have to choice to buy them or buy a new product. What Amazon is doing here is not OK and that is why I gave 3 stars for the “Value For Money”.
Now to the product itself that is great! It produces a beautiful 3D sound that I absolutely love. Before the Fishman I used the build in pick-up. This Fishman is a complete different world. The blended microphone Adds the wooden echoing sound to the typical flat sound coming from the magnets. The range captured and amplified is also impressive with deep bases and clear highs.
The installation is simple but tricky. I bought this product and not the competition because I did not want to spend hundred of Dollars on a professional installation. For a non-professional installer like me the instructions were not sufficient. There is one sentence about fine-tuning the high and low sounds. I tried to follow this one sentence to my best understanding but did not hear any difference in the sound. The pickup plug is designed for in guitar placement and thus, does not have a none intrusive option. I had to improvise. All in all, I would recommend this product to anyone who loves the acoustic sound.
I have a couple of violins that dont have a pickup. This is an easy way to play amplified without making any modifications to the instrument. Id prefer a 1/4 inch jack, but I’m making this work.
I have a couple of violins that dont have a pickup. This is an easy way to play amplified without making any modifications to the instrument. Id prefer a 1/4 inch jack, but I’m making this work.