The iP-1 Pickup and Preamp
For
Acoustic Guitars
£103.00
"I've
tried everything and
I have Highlanders in
all of my guitars."
Martin Simpson
The iP-1 (Highlander's most popular system) is currently in
use by thousands of musicians including many of the
world’s top players. Highlander’s Integrated
Pickup and Matching Preamplifier set new standards for
acoustic instrument reproduction.
Highlanders unique pickup installation couples the pickup
with the body of the instrument. The pickup, being
sensitive to pressure changes from all directions, 'hears'
the tonal qualities of the wood and structure of the
instrument, not just the dry, direct string sound through
the saddle.
The iP-1 was initially designed for use in six and twelve
string acoustic guitars and nylon string acoustic guitars
and basses, but various versions have been developed
including systems for Resonator Guitars and Harp. The
system has excellent feedback resistance and is packaged to
take the rigors of the road.
About the External Power Option
Changing batteries in National®-Style Guitars can be
difficult. The External Power Option solves this problem.
The 9v battery is housed in a rugged die cast aluminum box
instead of the guitar.
Supplied complete with External Power Box and a 15-foot
(4.5-meter) professional quality, stereo cable.
To
order this Option add an 'X' to the product name ie an iP-1
with external power would be an iP-1X
As with any piezo pickup, it is important to have the
preamplifier mounted as close to the pickup as possible.
This minimizes the length of cable between the pickup and
the preamp, greatly enhancing the sound quality.
The preamp requires a 9V battery, while Highlander systems
can run for 1000 hours on one 9V battery, this battery will
have to be replaced from time to time. In an acoustic flat
top guitar this is easily accomplished through the sound
hole, however, it is not so easy to access the inside of a
resonator guitar. That is why the External Power Accessory
is highly recommended by Highlander and the National
Reso-Phonic Guitar Company. The cover plate on these
guitars was not designed to be removed and replaced
regularly. Apart from the hassle, there is a possibility
that over time this could cause problems. The External
Power Option is easy to use, eliminating the hassle and
potential problems.
Please note the External Power Accessory is used to power
the preamp that is in the guitar -- there is no
preamplifier in the External Power Box.
Power is delivered to the guitar on the ‘ring’
of a stereo cable. If a mono cable is inadvertently plugged
into the guitar jack on the External Power Box, the battery
will be shorted out. This will cause the battery to run
down very quickly, and there is also the possibility that
the battery could get quite warm. If this happens the
battery should be replaced.
Also
available:
iP-1
Split - Split-Saddle Option - £130.00
iP-1 V - +Volume Control - £130.00
iP-1V Split - +Volume Control and the Split Saddle Option -
£157.00
iP-1X - Pickup and Preamplifier with External Power
Accessory - £157.00
iP-1X Split - Xpwr + Split Saddle Option - £184.00
iP-1XV - Xpwr + Volume Control - £184.00
iP-1XV Split - Xpwr + Volume Control and the Split Saddle
Option - £211.00