Headway SAM-1 Soundhole Pickup

Sheer Acoustic Magnetic SAM-1 offers a unique sparkling clarity and solid lows with a natural slow acoustic response, linearised tones and problem free performances, even at the highest volumes.

Developed over 19 years with help from Kent Armstrong (USA) and John East ( East UK). Headway’s Sheer Acoustic Magnetic sound-hole pickups offer a beautifully voiced, practical and versatile solution to high quality steel strung acoustic guitar amplification at all volume levels.

• Clarity & Headroom – True Humbucking pickup with High Magnetic Steel Core and Poles – Class “A” Input Pre-Amplifier powered at 9 volts with the best quality Pro Audio level “Integrated Circuit” available
• Realism – Featuring “Enhancer” Harmonic Enhanced Analogue Technology – Adds sparkle at high end with definition and solidity on mid to bass notes
• Tonal Eveness – Multiple stages of EQ and filtering linearises SAM-1 response for an unprecedentedly even tone
• Dynamics Maximised for Power and Sensitivity – Exceptionally wide 100dB dynamic range at 10dB greater range than typical alternatives
• Even String Balances – Core Steel Block sculpted to make strings balance evenly in level and tone between wound and unwound – Fine tuneable via Pole Screw adjustment
• Rejection of Feedback and Peakiness – Reduced micro-phonics via potted pickup coil & low frequency roll off filtering in Pre-amplifier
• High Output & Low Noise – Hum Free Pickup potted in Die Cast Aluminium for Maximum Shielding – Low noise, high gain pro-audio designed circuitry with low capacitance noiseless Output Cable
• Easy, low impact fitting & Transferability – Simple permanent or non permanent, no solder installation
• Powering via conveniently sourced 9v Battery – Enhanced headroom and ample lifespan with Low Battery Indicator – also accepts 9v-18v Phantom Power – Battery included
• All quality sturdy construction – Die cast aluminium with a low flash black epoxy finish, an arched top profile and inset logo – All metal 3.5mm Plug and incredibly reliable European made End Pin Jack Socket
• Sturdy, Versatile 2 part Aluminium Clamp Mounting – Fits regular sound-holes or many unusual shapes/sizes – Middle to bridge bright area, or mellower “neck”