Customer Reviews

Fishman G-II Acoustic Instrument Preamp

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

I've got a piezo pickup for my violin, and needed a preamp in order to record directly into my computer. This one does the job well.

Best pre-amp I 've ever used, makes my mandolin sound like a much more expensive instrument than it is.
Very easy to use anyone can do it!

I've ordered a monday three days later i've received my Fishman.
I live in France and i 've been impressed by the serious and the quickness of my order.Great vendor