This pickup system allows you to add a pickup to your instrument without having to change the bridge or modify anything . The BM-1 Neo was designed with a lengthened sensor element to enable it work properly on the non-adjustable bridges of Bouzouki's, Mandola's, and Mandolins. The new Neo-Jack assembly mounts using the same screws and holes that mount the Gibson style tailpiece to the instrument. Technical The new Neo-Jack gives you a secure and reliable mounting for the output jack. The BM-1 sensor is small and light in weight. 1/4" high by 2 1/4" in length and will not affect the acoustic sound of the instrument. It will work on virtually all of these instrument's bridges and only requires a small flat area on the bridge face for the sensor to adhere to. Installation is simple as the pickup adheres to the bridge with the supplied 3M VHB tape. The jack assembly, designed for use with Gibson style tailpieces, simply uses the existing screws and mounting holes through the tailpiece. View the installation instructions for the BM-1 (pdf) Amplification This pickup has been designed to operate properly and sound terrific without the use of a preamp when plugged into any 'normal' amp (guitar amp, bass amp, etc.) As with any pickup, the sound can be further enhanced with an outboard preamp. If you require the ability to plug directly into a P.A. or mixer then you may wish to add our Mini Pre belt clipable preamp.
