DiMarzio DP130BK Acoustic Model Piezo Contact Pickup – Black

DiMarzio DP130BK Acoustic Model Piezo Contact Pickup – Black

Amplify the natural sound of your acoustic instrument with the DiMarzio DP130BK Acoustic Model Piezo Contact Pickup, a versatile and easy-to-install pickup designed to capture the vibrations of your guitar’s body. Whether you’re performing live, recording at home, or experimenting with different acoustic tones, this compact transducer offers a practical solution for bringing your instrument’s sound to an amplifier or PA system.

Unlike conventional magnetic pickups that detect string vibrations through a magnetic field, the DiMarzio Acoustic Model uses piezoelectric technology to convert vibrations from the instrument’s soundboard into an electrical signal. This allows it to work with steel, bronze, and nylon-string instruments, making it suitable for a wide range of acoustic guitars.

One of its most convenient features is the removable mounting system. The pickup attaches directly to the guitar’s top using non-hardening adhesive putty, allowing installation without drilling or permanently modifying the instrument. Guitarists can easily experiment with different mounting positions to discover the tonal balance that best suits their playing style.

Pickup placement plays an important role in shaping the amplified sound. Positioning the transducer toward the treble side of the bridge can produce a clearer, brighter response, while moving it toward the bass side may emphasise deeper frequencies. This flexibility allows players to adjust the amplified tone according to their instrument’s natural characteristics.

For a more discreet installation, the DP130BK can also be mounted semi-permanently inside the guitar body and connected to an acoustic endpin jack. This provides a neat appearance while maintaining the pickup’s ability to capture body vibrations.

Featuring a passive design, the pickup requires no battery, making it a straightforward option for acoustic amplification. Its compact black construction also keeps the installation relatively unobtrusive.

Whether you’re looking to amplify a classical guitar, equip a steel-string acoustic for performances, or experiment with pickup placement, the DiMarzio DP130BK Acoustic Model delivers a flexible and convenient approach to acoustic sound reproduction.

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