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Hum-canceling
Cancels 60-cycle buzz from stage lights and amps, which matters more on a loud stage than at home.
Product detailSKU #1274034493645
Seymour DuncanWoody HC Hum-Canceling Soundhole Pickup
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hum-canceling soundhole pickup for acoustic guitar. Clamps in without drilling, for players who want to plug in without modifying the instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Amplifying an acoustic that has no built-in electronics
- Players who refuse to drill an endpin jack in a vintage guitar
- Moving one pickup between several acoustics
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a permanent, invisible install with a flush jack
- Players chasing the most natural mic-like acoustic tone
- Nylon-string guitars, magnetic pickups need steel strings
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
Soundhole mount
Clamps into the soundhole. No drilling, no glue, and it comes back out without a trace.
Detail 03
Magnetic pickup
Reads steel string vibration, so it sounds more electric-leaning than a piezo under-saddle unit.
Detail 04
Passive
No battery to change. Plug straight into an acoustic amp or DI.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires steel strings. It will not work on nylon or gut strings
- 02Cable runs out of the soundhole unless you route it yourself
- 03Check your soundhole diameter against the pickup before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I have to drill my guitar?
No. It clamps into the soundhole and lifts back out, leaving the guitar unmodified.
02Will it work on a classical guitar?
No. Magnetic pickups need steel strings. Nylon strings produce no signal.
03Does it need a battery?
No. It is passive, so there is nothing to charge or replace before a gig.
04Will it sound like a mic'd acoustic?
No. Magnetic soundhole pickups have a warmer, more electric character than an under-saddle piezo or a microphone.
