Detail 01
Ceramic bridge and alnico neck/middle pickups
The set assigns the ceramic pickup to bridge position and the alnico pickup to neck or middle position.
Product detailSKU #1500000398328
FishmanFluence 8-String Stephen Carpenter Signature Pickup Set Black Glow
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fishman’s Stephen Carpenter set is a two-pickup Fluence option made specifically for 8-string guitars. It combines a ceramic bridge unit with an alnico unit for the neck or middle position, and gives you two selectable voices: a midrange-adjusted Modern Fluence voice and Carpenter’s custom voice with revised tone and gain. Leave one voice selected for a fixed setup, or wire the pickups to switch between the two complementary options.
Strong match
Who this is for
- An 8-string guitar build requiring a ceramic bridge pickup and alnico neck or middle pickup.
- Wiring an 8-string guitar to select between two Fluence voices.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars other than 8-string models.
- Carpenter’s complete wiring scheme when a pickup selector is required.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two voices
You can retain one voice or wire the set for voice switching.
Detail 03
Up to 90 hours battery life
Fishman rates this runtime for the complete set.
Detail 04
2k output impedance
This is the specified output impedance for the pickups.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Designed specifically for 8-string guitars.
- 02A pickup selector is not part of Carpenter’s wiring scheme.
- 03The optional rechargeable battery pack is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many voices does the set have?
It has two voices: a Modern Fluence-derived voice with altered midrange, and Stephen Carpenter’s custom voice with tone and gain changes.
02Which pickup goes in the bridge position?
The ceramic pickup is for the bridge position; the alnico pickup is for the neck or middle position.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Peak Frequency
- Voice 1: 750 Hz, Voice 2: 1.4 kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Magnetic Circuit
- Bar magnets with blades
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Magnetic Material
- Ceramic VIII
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 2k
- Battery Life
- Up to 90 hours (for the set)
- Battery
- 9-Volt or optional rechargeable battery pack (sold separately)
1 detailsOther
- Current Draw
- 3 mA
