Detail 01
Active electronics
Onboard preamp drives a stronger, lower-impedance signal, so long cable runs and cheap DI boxes degrade tone less.
Product detailSKU #1273888004876
FishmanRare Earth Pro-Rep-102 Humbucking Soundhole Pickup
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Active magnetic soundhole pickup for steel-string acoustics. For players who want a plug-in amplified acoustic sound without drilling or permanently modifying the guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging acoustic players who need volume without feedback fights
- Anyone unwilling to route or drill a soundhole-mounted rig
- Moving one pickup between several steel-string acoustics
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Nylon-string or classical guitars — magnetic pickups need steel strings
- Players wanting the airy, woody sound of a mic or piezo
- Anyone on a tight budget just adding basic amplification
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
Humbucking design
Two coils cancel hum, so stage lighting dimmers and nearby amps stay quieter than with a single-coil soundhole pickup.
Detail 03
Magnetic, not piezo
Reads string vibration only. Sounds electric-leaning and warm, ignores body resonance and top movement entirely.
Detail 04
Soundhole mounting
Clamps in the soundhole. No routing, no endpin hole if you run the cable out the soundhole.
Detail 05
Rare Earth magnets
Stronger magnets mean higher output from a smaller coil, so the pickup stays slim under the strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a battery for the active preamp — check the type before your first gig
- 02Measure your soundhole; tight or oversized holes affect the clamp fit
- 03Cable exits the soundhole unless you have the guitar drilled for an endpin jack
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does installing this damage my guitar?
No. It clamps into the soundhole and comes out just as easily. Drilling is only needed if you want an endpin jack instead of running the cable out the soundhole.
02Will this work on a classical guitar?
No. Magnetic pickups only sense steel strings. Nylon strings produce no signal. Use a piezo or internal mic system for classical.
03Does it need a battery?
Yes, it is active, so the onboard preamp requires power. Keep a spare with you for gigs.
04Why pick this over a piezo under-saddle?
Magnetic pickups resist feedback better at volume and skip the harsh quack piezos get. Piezos sound more like an acoustic top.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
