Fishman G-II Acoustic Instrument Preamp

by Fishman

Product Features

• It is Compact
• Volume, bass and treble sliders
• Easy-access battery compartment
• AC adapter jack
• Rugged injection-molded case

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 6.8 x 4.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002CZRU4
• Item model number: LFSHMODGE2
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,252 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #3 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Amplifiers > Acoustic Guitar Amplifiers > Preamps

Product Description

The G-II is designed for acoustic guitar, violin, viola, cello, and mandolin. On the inside, all new electronics deliver cleaner, more transparent sound and an unprecedented 400 hours of battery life. The preamps are housed in a rugged, lightweight injection-molded case, measuring 1.375" high x 3.5 wide x 5" long. These units come complete with rubber feet and a heavy-duty stainless-steel belt clip.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not much boosting, September 16, 2010

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Richard Young "CINE 2" (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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The perfect location for the transducer of my instrument yields low volume. Therefore I need a preamp that will boost the signal to match the loudness of my other instruments. This preamp didn't make much difference even when the input pot (on the back of the unit) was all the way to the max. If the job of this device is to merely match impedance, then maybe it's doing its job. I don't know. But if the job of this device is to boost the signal of the transducer, then it should offer a max volume setting that is too loud and we could choose a setting in between that suits us best. But at best it gives a slightly noticeable increase in volume.

This is not a strong amplifier. It is merely a 2-band EQ with a slight loudness increase. It did not do the job for me, so I am giving it the minimum rating.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fishman gets it done!, September 12, 2010

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Devan Brown (Denton, Tx., US) - See all my reviews

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A great unit, cost effective and plenty of 'preamp' from this preamp. I converted a non electric Ibanez Acoustic to 'wired' and I was worried I would not get enough signal, so I was pleasantly suprised when my guitar actually topped my voice in the mix, that had not happened before. I would recommend this unit for any player.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Preamp (Cello), September 11, 2010

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D. Bodington - See all my reviews
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I use this preamp to connect my cello pickup and whatever output I want. It is great. Because the signal from my pickup was very low I had to adjust the preamp's sensitivity, which worked great. The bass and treble controls are great, it has good battery life, and is a a very solid thing. I don't have to worry about dropping it. My only complaints are that it is a bit chunky and expensive. I have no idea how complex this thing has to be inside, but for something that is so simple on the outside, and performs such a simple function, the price is too high, and the product is too big and chunky. But hey, it works well.