DeArmond 1200 Soundhole Pickup same as those Harmony,Silvertone Silver & Gold Foil Bobbin Coil 9.3KΩ

Hello, my name is Mitch. I am a collector of the finest pickups ever made for musical instruments, especially the guitar, DeArmond pickups.

I repair them as well as make custom cables for them and have tons of parts for them but always need more.

I don't do rewinds but, have people that do.

If you have one in need of repair I'm here to fix. Have one to sell I'm always buying. No matter how big or small the issue may be, I'm always here to help you with your DeArmond item so, give me a call at 215 659-4165 or leave a message 2PM-2AM est.

Please read the "Why Buy From Me" below and thank you for helping keep DeArmond pickups alive and relevant in today's music market place.

Sincerely, Mitch

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VERY NICE CONDITION "VINTAGE"DEARMOND ...... ...... De ARMOND MODEL 1200 for 6 OR 12 STRING BAJO/BAJA SEXTO / QUINTO ROUND SOUND HOLE MAGNETIC PICKUP FOR FLAT-TOP ACOUSTIC 6 OR 12 STRING GUITAR

9.30KΩ D.C.

FREE INSURED, TRACKED SHIPPING

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Thank you for helping keep DeArmond pickups alive and relevant in today's music market place.

Sincerely, Mitch

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If you like, or love as I do, the tone of those old Harmony and Silvertone silver or gold foil pickups with the Mustache, Diamond cutout and the "S" scroll covers, well, you're absolutely gonna love this 1200 for your acoustics soundhole.

The 1200 pickup has the same tone as those pickups because it uses the "exact" same bobbin/coil as those pickups do,

Yes, it is the exact same pickup inside, it is just a different mounting format or just has a different cover, that's it, same amazing tone, just a helluva lot easier to put in your acoustic guitar, cool right,? right!

See the images below to compare the rivet holes and the covers to the 1200's, they match perfectly.

Those pictures, show images comparing an opened 1200 to the vintage Rowe-DeArmond silver/gold foil, diamond and "S" cover  pickups used in Silvertone, Harmony, Airline and other guitars.

Inside the 1200 is the "EXACT" same bobbin/coil as those much revered pickups mentioned earlier, just riveted to the top plate to put that killer tone into your acoustic.

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This is why I love the model 1200 pickup, it's a gold / silver foil for your acoustic guitar.

Designed for 12 string (nick-named the Bajo Sexto) guitar and sounds just as good if not better on a standard 6 string.

Excellent working condition, amazing sounding pickup with pure power and zero feedback even if put through a Marshall stack , yes a Marshall stack at full volume with an acoustic guitar, its crazy but, wow, it truly works, very cool.....

Virtually changes your acoustic guitar into an electric tone machine especially when overdriven or when balls to the wall distorted, none of that humming and wowing of feedback from the acoustic, NONE, ZERO, NADA, just amazing tonality that just won't quit!

Sounds amazing under any condition capturing the subtle nuances of the finest acoustics when used clean, such a cool pickup, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the most versatile pickup to amplify or electrify an acoustic guitar ever produced.

By far, one of my favorite DeArmond pickups ever made for the soundhole of an acoustic, it's universal right down to its core!

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This is a very cool looking pickup.

Meters at 9.54KΩ

All components are 100% vintage original to this pickups coil, not a rewound pickup.

Protective felts: Original, soft and secure, won't mar your guitar.

Output wire: 36" of new Belden wire, added 1/4" Female jack, more than enough to get behind and around the strap button.

Once it gets to you, just plug your standard guitar cable in and play till your fingers bleed! If your a DeArmond 1200 1st time user, you will love it too.

The rivets line up perfectly and you can get the tone your getting from your electric guitar from................................AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, simply amazing tone!

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Item Specific Description:

I'll describe this particular model 1200.

It sounds absolutely perfect having that mojo vibe for which these are sought. Meters out at a powerfully strong 9.30KΩ and is bold and clean.

Volume control: works perfect 0-100, volume wheel is centered in its designated slot, doesn't rub the body, perfect height through top bracket for easy adjusting, not so easy you hit it when you play.

The volume wheel has a little chip in the finger gripping teeth just about full volume, a cool marker actually, not huge though.

Pickup top: super clean, no corrosion, with lots of mojo and lots common play wear scratches but. zero dings or dents, only surface pick/string scratches from age and use, polishing/cleaning as in the pictures, still very nice.

Chrome: still very nice but some dulling at the ends where you surmise it would be.

This is simply a very nice, clean, excellent sounding and perfectly working, completely original vintage 1960's pickup.

It looks amazing and has been thoroughly cleaned, inspected and improved.

You can be playing in under a minute after you get it, it's that easy to install with only minimal if any de-tuning even needed.

I usually clean and polish prior to imaging then listing, I did not do this yet so, it will look so much nicer upon arrival.

The 2nd to last image compares the 1200 body and the bobbins of the silver and gold foils.

Pickup has received my once over "Improvement" treatment.

About my; Once Over "Improvement treatment":

The last pic shows examples of these improvements.

I add several layers of protectiveover the 2 swing claw feet that support the pickup on the logo side.

I will also add heat shrink over the end of the cable where it meets the pickup and connector.

I also add a layer over the jack itself you choose. This type work is an easy $45-60, then add the cable and connector, most would charge over $100 for similar work, I'm the only person I know that adds this specific work with your purchase, free.....

I add a layer of heat shrink over the female 1/4" jack. This layer helps prevent any marring of the guitar should the jack swing and hit your guitar

I added 2 layers over the spring clip tip at the volume side to prevent any marring of the soundhole while installing and for the duration of the install.

I started doing this mod in the 80's on the 1200's, RHC-B's and 210's.

Aside of putting on new cables, this mod has to be my most requested step of personal modifications I do on these type {soundhole} pickups when customers send them in requesting the works. When customers ask for the works, this is always included.

This proactive modification helps further protect any marring of your instrument and works well protecting the underside of the soundboard while still holding the pickup securely in place.

There is nothing I do with these pickups that cannot be reversed with zero signs it was ever there. Much like a DeArmond pickup being uninstalled from a guitar, zero evidence.

The spring clip and adjustable swing arm supports hold it very well and have my custom covers on both.

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Thank you for helping keep DeArmond pickups alive and relevant in today's music market place.

Sincerely, Mitch

Don't see it, doesn't mean I don't have it or can't direct you where to get it, just ask.

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