The Piezo Revolution (1970s): Capturing Wood & String

  • FRAP (Flat Response Audio Pickup): Developed by Arnie Lazarus in the early 70s, this piezo-based system, famously used by Neil Young, aimed for a truly flat frequency response, capturing the acoustic instrument's nuances.
  • Own an original never used working piece of Musical History
  • Neil Young famously uses this pickup, and many still claim it is one of the best available. 
  • Vintage, but New and Never Used. Given to me in 1972 by the inventor Arnie Lazarus who was my California Dental Board Patient in San Francisco.
  • Model STANDARD/Serial #8 1721

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Listed5 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • STANDARD
Finish
  • Silver
Categories
Year
  • 1972
Made In
  • United States

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Dr. Mike

Palos Verdes Estates, CA, United States
Joined Reverb:2025

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