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Highlander Pickups
Highlander Pickups are used by many demanding acoustic guitarists including Woody Mann, Martin Simpson, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Bob Brozman and others. The pickup is unique, not only for its ability to accurately reproduce the true acoustic sound but for its design and construction. The material in the Highlander under-saddle pickup is flexible and generates its sound from the vertical vibration through the saddle (like most pickups) but also from the horizontal vibration of the soundboard. And, unlike most undersaddle transducers, the Highlander is a coaxial pickup, which many users find produces better string balance, as well as a more complex tone than standard thin-line pickups.

The built-in preamp consists of an input stage designed to optimize pickup performance by matching the gain stage. This provides low noise and low distortion while providing the required signal for output to your soundboard, mixer, etc.

Highlander Pickup models:

    IP-1 - This is Highlander's often-praised undersaddle pickup. The IP-1 is an active system, which means it includes an endpin preamp. Also available with an onboard volume control. (details)

    IP-2 - The preamp in this system is designed to allow for a second transducer, such as Highlander's own internal microphone, or perhaps a soundhole pickup. It comes with an internally mounted preamp and a stereo endpin jack. (details)

    IP-1X - This pickup is for musicians who have no soundhole access for a battery, and it comes with an external preamp/battery box. (details)

    Microphone - Designed and wired for use with the IP-2. This mic is also available in a standalone version, with its own preamp. (details)

    PAMDI - The Pro Acoustic Mix DI is Highlander's entry into the acoustic blender market, and this box is a serious contender. It boasts all the features of our best-selling DTAR Solstice, but it also includes 4 bands of widely-overlapping parametric EQ on each channel.

Model Description Price*
IP-1 Highlander Pickups Unique undersaddle pickup w/active endpin jack
$125.00
IP-2 Highlander Pickups Dual input system, like IP-1 but with jack for second pickup/mic
$145.00
IP-1X Highlander Pickups IP-1 with external power (for flat top acoustic guitar)
$205.00
Highlander Mic Highlander Pickups Internal Microphone (wired for IP-2)
$145.00
Highlander Mic Highlander Pickups Internal Microphone (standalone, with endpin preamp)
$175.00
PAMDI Highlander Pickups Full-featured mixing preamp w/parametric EQ.
$575.00

*All prices include free shipping anywhere in the US. CO residents add 7.4% sales tax - see our Shipping page for international shipping information.


Highlander Pickups