The
Magnophonic Pickup
Designed
Specifically for Tricone Resonator Guitars
This pickup system reproduces the harmonically complex
sound of the Tricone with exceptional accuracy. The
response is extremely musical. Functioning like a cross
between a magnetic pickup and a dynamic microphone, the
Magnophonic Pickup is the only pickup that is cutom
designed for this unique instrument.
A Look Under the Hood
Capture
that authentic
"Cone Tone"
Magnophonic Pickup Close-up
Magnophonic X - National Tricone Pickup, Preamp and
External Power - £216.00
Magnophonic XV - +Volume Control - £243.00
Magnophonic-2 - Two channel version with Internal Power
only - £189.00
“The tricone resonator guitar, as pioneered by
National, has one of the most richly complex sounds of any
acoustic guitar, since several different elements
contribute to that sound. As a player of National tricones
for nearly 40 years, I can tell you that amplifying an
instrument with such tonal complexity is a real challenge.
It has been nearly impossible to capture the
tricone’s unique sonic colors. There has never been a
proper or even workable solution UNTIL NOW!
The Highlander Magnophonic pickup and its
installation method have been carefully designed by Bob
Wolstein of Highlander in tandem with Don Young and
McGregor Gaines of National Reso-Phonic. The result of this
thoughtful development is staggeringly accurate, highly
musical and I feel confident using this system on any stage
or studio in the world. Thank you Highlander for finding a
solution! May the gratitude of tricone players everywhere
resonate around the world."
Bob Brozman