Detail 01
Soundhole mounting
Clamps into the soundhole. No drilling, no routing, and it lifts back out when you don't need it.
Product detailSKU #1274034493616
Seymour DuncanSA-3SC Woody Single-Coil Acoustic Soundhole Pickup - Maple
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Magnetic single-coil that mounts in an acoustic's soundhole. For steel-string players who want to plug in without permanently modifying the guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Amplifying a steel-string acoustic at rehearsals or small gigs
- Players who don't want a jack drilled into their guitar
- Moving one pickup between several acoustics
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Nylon-string and classical guitars — magnets need steel strings
- Players chasing a natural, mic-like acoustic sound
- Guitars with unusually sized or offset soundholes
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
Magnetic single-coil
Senses steel strings magnetically. Warmer and more electric than a piezo, and far less feedback-prone at stage volume.
Detail 03
Single-coil design
One coil, so it can pick up hum near lighting rigs or screens. Turning the guitar usually reduces it.
Detail 04
Maple housing
The body is finished wood rather than plastic, so it blends with a natural-top acoustic instead of standing out.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your soundhole — fit depends on standard round soundhole dimensions
- 02You still need a cable and an amp or PA input
- 03It sits in the soundhole, so it's visible and partly covers the opening
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on a classical guitar?
No. It reads steel strings magnetically, so nylon strings produce no signal. You need a steel-string acoustic.
02Do I have to drill my guitar?
No. It mounts in the soundhole and comes back out when you're finished, leaving the guitar unmodified.
03Will it sound like my acoustic through a microphone?
Not exactly. A magnetic pickup gives a warmer, more electric character with less body resonance, but it handles loud stages far better than a mic.
04Can I move it between guitars?
Yes, as long as the soundholes are a similar size. It clamps in, so swapping takes only a moment.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Maple
