The Story
The K&K Twin Spot Mandolin Internal Pickup is a passive bridge plate transducer system designed to deliver a natural, full-range acoustic tone for mandolins. Featuring dual piezoelectric transducers, it captures the instrument's true voice without the need for batteries or complex electronics. Installed discreetly beneath the mandolin's top using double-sided adhesive tape, the pickup ensures minimal interference with the instrument's acoustics.
Renowned for its simplicity and effectiveness, the Twin Spot is favored by musicians seeking an unobtrusive amplification solution that preserves the acoustic integrity of their instrument. Its robust construction and straightforward installation make it a popular choice among mandolinists worldwide.
Features
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Passive Design: Operates without batteries or onboard electronics, reducing weight and complexity.
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Dual Transducers: Equipped with two piezoelectric transducers for balanced sound capture.
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Internal Installation: Mounted inside the mandolin using double-sided adhesive tape, leaving no permanent alterations.
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High Output Level: Provides a strong signal suitable for direct connection or use with a preamp.
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Minimal Intrusiveness: Installation requires only adhesive, preserving the instrument's original structure.
Specs
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Type: Passive bridge plate transducer pickup
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Transducer Configuration: Dual-head design
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Installation Method: Adhesive (double-sided tape)
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Output: High output level suitable for direct connection or use with a preamp
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Compatibility: Designed for mandolins
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Included Components: Pickup transducers, cable harness, endpin jack
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Installation Tools Required: Double-sided adhesive tape, drill for endpin jack hole
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Removal: Can be carefully removed without damage to the mandolin (pickup may be damaged upon removal)
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Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
Please note - K&K products have a 1-year warranty only when installed by an authorised installer (such as ourselves). Please bear this in mind if you wish to install your own pickup.
Description
The K&K Twin Spot Mandolin Internal Pickup is a passive bridge plate transducer system designed to deliver a natural, full-range acoustic tone for mandolins. Featuring dual piezoelectric transducers, it captures the instrument's true voice without the need for batteries or complex electronics. Installed discreetly beneath the mandolin's top using double-sided adhesive tape, the pickup ensures minimal interference with the instrument's acoustics.
Renowned for its simplicity and effectiveness, the Twin Spot is favored by musicians seeking an unobtrusive amplification solution that preserves the acoustic integrity of their instrument. Its robust construction and straightforward installation make it a popular choice among mandolinists worldwide.
Features
-
Passive Design: Operates without batteries or onboard electronics, reducing weight and complexity.
-
Dual Transducers: Equipped with two piezoelectric transducers for balanced sound capture.
-
Internal Installation: Mounted inside the mandolin using double-sided adhesive tape, leaving no permanent alterations.
-
High Output Level: Provides a strong signal suitable for direct connection or use with a preamp.
-
Minimal Intrusiveness: Installation requires only adhesive, preserving the instrument's original structure.
Specs
-
Type: Passive bridge plate transducer pickup
-
Transducer Configuration: Dual-head design
-
Installation Method: Adhesive (double-sided tape)
-
Output: High output level suitable for direct connection or use with a preamp
-
Compatibility: Designed for mandolins
-
Included Components: Pickup transducers, cable harness, endpin jack
-
Installation Tools Required: Double-sided adhesive tape, drill for endpin jack hole
-
Removal: Can be carefully removed without damage to the mandolin (pickup may be damaged upon removal)
-
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
Please note - K&K products have a 1-year warranty only when installed by an authorised installer (such as ourselves). Please bear this in mind if you wish to install your own pickup.
