Myers Pickups Mandolin Carpenter Jack Pickup with Micro-Gooseneck

Not only does this mic sound MUCH better that the Beta 57 that I had been using, the unbalanced 1/4 inch output allows me to use my wireless system. Also, the volume control on the preamp is a great feature since I swap mandolin and guitar at gigs, and hang the mandolin on my mic stand. Now I have complete control without having to address the mixer every time I play the mandolin. This is a great product. Six stars!

Bought this for a vintage Flatiron mandolin and it has performed admirably on stage for both that and my fiddle. I did have some issues with feedback at higher volumes since it uses a microphone. Placement on the instrument is obviously important and the 10-band equalizer on my pedalboard is helpful in controlling that. The sound is more accurate and pleasing than most pickups offer on acoustic instruments. And, for performing, the onboard volume control is a blessing.

Ordered this pick for my Gretsch G9310 mandolin. The sound quality is awesome. I connected an Xvive transmitter to go wireless and I'm able to stand in the audience area to check the sound coming out of the PA system and I can honestly say the sound is very natural and pure. Awesome product!

I love the form factor of this pickup, if only it fit my mandolin. I bought this specifically because it has a clamp to attach it to the mandolin. The clamp opens to about 1 3/4 inches, which is on the verge of separation. This barely fits my mandolin, and once the pads are added to the clamp all bets are off. I was unable to test the sound quality because either the batteries that came with the item are dead, or the microphone/preamp are defective. I returned the item. I guess I'll look elsewhere for a mandolin pickup.

Very compact and responsive pickup. Captures the "actual" sound with the mic inserted into the sound hole. Easy to install and lightweight. Worked exactly as advertised right out of the box! I highly recommend this product and the Myers Company.

I misunderstood, I wanted a pick up, not a microphone, but I should have done more homework, It works great for what it is, I might use both, I want to produce effects with my amp, this only amplifies the sound, It's a great unit,

SO much better than the onboard pickup systems. My mandolin is exactly my mandolin, with all the overtones, sweet spots and Beatty of an acoustic instrument. She stands way out in front of the pickup dudes in terms of “belly” and warmth.Then, there’s Greg Myers—owner, designer, and musician—who is 1l00% into making sure we are very satisfied with his product.Check out the “Feather” model, too—especially for mandolin. Its better if youre moving around a lot. I have both models and each one is fabulous.If you must be amplified, Myers is, without hesitation, the way to go.UPDATE In a pinch, I flip the mando up and sing through the microphone...actually, better than standard mikes, maybe for the body resonance. Cool!

I purchased the clip-on pick up for a cajon drum I built and, running it through an Orange pre-amp my little wooden ‘slap’ drum sounded like a 26” kick in an arena! So, when I needed a pickup for a mandolin, I went back to Myers.I purchases the clamp model. I couldn’t figure out how to adjust the clamp so I sent an email to Myers support. Less than 30 minutes later, the owner, Greg called me! He had me back in business in just a few minutes! I ran it through the sam pre-mp and I could not be happier. Thanks Greg!

Nothing but good things to say about Meyers pickups, they are a great solution for any musician who needs to go electric with an acoustic instrument without modifying an instrument. Awesome customer service to boot; highly recommend!

This is a great pickup and is better than those that simply work on vibration rather than 'collecting' the original sound of your instrument accousticaly. I am very impressed with this. It isn't cheap, but will pay for itself easily.

Bonne qualité acoustique, pas de parasite et de friture, un seul défaut l'accessibilité de la pile en cas de besoin de changement.

Good quality, effective and functional too. Also, prompt delivery.

Bought this for a Christmas present and it stopped working within 5 months. Not impressed and now trying to figure out how to get a replacement or refund and not having much luck.Update: other brands do not have a battery but this one does. I changed out the battery and is working fine now.