No batteries required: The output level of this passive Pickup is enough to be processed directly from the mixer or amplifier.
The FanTaStick Saz is an undersaddle transducer that was developed to transmit the real Saz sound with all its natural frequencies, directly from the source of the sound. For the FanTaStick Saz, we select piezo-crystals that specifically agree with the mellow sound of the nylon strings.
The FanTaStick includes a metal stereo endpin jack and a detailed instruction manual.
How does the FanTaStick differ from other undersaddle Pickups?
K&K engineers created the "super-light" construction principle. Only ultra-thin material surrounds the piezo-crystals and ensures that the corpus wood vibrations reach the crystals with virtually no interference. This means that electronic post-processing to improve the sound is not required anymore. At the same time, this construction method results in another positive effect: The FanTaStick is extremely flexible and adjusts easily to any arched base. To balance the volumes of each string, we measure each crystal separately within a nano-inch range. Only six crystals of exactly the same height are combined to one FanTaStick. Each crystal is fit in according to a defined direction of polarization. Even playing in "open tunings" is possible, because the FanTaStick already functions with low string pressure.
The FanTaStick can be directly connected to an amplifier or mixer. However, for optimum adaptation of impedance of this extremely high-ohmic Pickup to standard line or amplifier inputs, we recommend the use of the K&K preamps.
Possible E-e string distance: 54mm - 58mm
Height:1.6mm Width: 1.6mm
Cable length: 1 ft.
Option: Gold-plated strap nut
If it should look something noble, the cartridge can also be supplied with a gold-plated strap button. Simply put the option to the shopping bag.
Option: Vintage Jack
The vintage version, with its massive brass bush even more precious and you need not have an extension of your strap button hole mostly because it is so small that it can simply be replaced by the existing strap button. Simply add this option to your basket.
Extensions of the System
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... are usually very easy because we offer special expansion kits that are customized to your installation.If you don't want to afford the Tristar, Trinity, Meridian or PowerMix System yet, you can upgrade at any time, without giving away money. The following extensions can also be found under the "Accessories" tab. With existing Systems, the Pure can be combined to provide even more sound variancy.
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- A volume control can also be installed later. This is feasible in general without soldering. The controller is passive, therefore, requires no battery. He can only reduce the level but, as it does not have a preamp. Suitable for all K & K Pickups (and possibly other manufacturers), but not for microphones with phantom power (e.g.: Trinity / Meridian). We also offer a variant of the Pickup, in which the regulator is already integrated.
- The Pre-Phase preamplifier is installed in the body. It has a volume control and a phase switch. Operating with a 9V battery.
Suitable for all K & K Pickups (and possibly other manufacturers), but not for microphones with phantom power (e.g.: Trinity / Meridian).
We also offer a variant of the Pickup, in which this is already integrated preamplifier.
- The Tri-Star preamplifier is installed in the body. He has a volume control for each pair of strings, so the volume levels can be optimally matched. A tone control is also available. Also available: Tri-Star Pro, which has an additional master control and a phase switch. Operating with a 9V battery. Only suitable for all K & K Pure Pickup. We also offer a variant of the Pickup, in which this is already integrated preamplifier.
- The Pure Preamp preamplifier is a small box that can be externally attached to the strap. It has volume and tone controls.Operating with a 9V battery. Suitable for all K & K Pickups (and possibly other manufacturers), but not for microphones with phantom power (e.g.: Trinity / Meridian).
- The external preamplifier Pure XLR is slightly larger than the Pure Preamp and offers additional features. It can be operated by a 9V battery, and an XLR cable, which holds a phantom power available. So the Pure XLR also serves as a DI box to connect over long distances with the console. The volume and tone controls as well as the phase switch is directly accessible. Suitable for all K & K Pickups (possibly other manufacturers), but not for microphones with phantom power (e.g.: Trinity / Meridian).
- The Dual Channel Pro Preamp is a small box that can be externally attached to the strap. It has two channels, a volume and tone control (internal) and two controls for adjusting the volume of the two sound sources. Operating with a 9V battery.
Suitable for all K & K Pickups (and possibly other manufacturers), especially when two sources available (e.g.: Pure and FanTaStick), but not for microphones with phantom power (e.g.: Trinity / Meridian). This preamp is it both in a version with stereo output as well as in a 2 x mono version.
There are also versions of this internal preamplifier, which are installed in the body of the guitar. We also offer variants (see Powermix) of the Pickup, in which the internal preamp is already integrated.
- The Trinity preamp is a small box that can be externally attached to the strap. It has a volume and tone control (internal) and two controls for adjusting the volume of the two sound sources.
Operating with a 9V battery. Systems suitable for all K & K Trinity and Meridian.
There are also versions of this internal preamplifier, which are installed in the body of the guitar.
- The Quantum Blender Preamp is a professional tool to suit highest sound quality, best usability and great features. It has a volume, gain, tone control and phase switch for each of the two channels. Operated with supplied Euro AC adapter. Suitable for all K & K Trinity and Meridian Systems and possibly other manufacturers, especially when two sources are available (e.g.: Pure, FanTaStick, Trinity ...).
- The progression tube preamp is an advanced device. Handwired and measured the two tubes do their "warm" service. It already has almost something of esotericism. The volume and tone controls as well as the inverter circuit is directly accessible. Suitable for all K & K Pickups (other manufacturers), but not for microphones with phantom power (e.g.: Trinity / Meridian).
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With a specially designed condenser microphone, you can give your sound more lively.
- The Trinity microphone can be easily (with a Pickup already installed (e.g.: Pure, FanTaStick be combined etc.). It is attached with Velcro holder in the body and has a gooseneck, the one to facilitate optimal positioning and the resulting therefrom sound variations. For this microphone phantom power is required so that you (a corresponding preamplifier for(e.g.: Trinity, Quantum, etc.) need. An internal version of the preamplifier is also available.
- The Meridian Microphone can be easily (with a Pickup already installed (e.g.: Pure, FanTaStick be combined etc.). It is attached with Velcro holder in the body and has a gooseneck, thus to facilitate optimal positioning in order to increase sound variations. The bracket can be easily removed and another instrument to be adapted so that you can multi- Instruments only need one System.For this microphone phantom power is required so that you (a corresponding preamplifier for(e.g.: Trinity, Quantum, Meridian, Meridian Pro etc.) need. For this microphone phantom power is required so that you (a corresponding preamplifier for(e.g.: Trinity, Quantum, Meridian, Meridian Pro etc.) need.
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Using a combination of two Pickups or even a specially designed condenser microphone as a third source, you can create even more tonal variety.
The Powermix System based on a combination of the Pure System with a fantastick Pickups. The System is available as an internal or external version. In the maximum configuration, the two Pickups are complemented by a Trinity-in microphone, so you have 3 sources.
What else?
Here you will find reviews and customer reviews directly on the manufacturers website. On request we can also provide a test of the "Akustik Gitarre" in German.
Click here to be a great help / FAQ file open (in English) about the K & K products.
Under the "Download" tab you will find the installation instructions in English.
We gladly provide you with a German installation instructions according to EU standard available.
Listen to sound samples on the manufacturer's website at.
On YouTube you can find more sound samples, and installation instructions .
K & K Pickups are RoHS compliant. Piezoceramic is officially excluded.In the manufacture of ceramics, lead is used as it unfortunately currently there is no functional substitute. The lead is incorporated in the ceramic, and is sealed on both sides by a silver electrode. The ceramics is mounted on a solid brass plate. From above it is provided with a plastic seal, so that the lead is so hermetically sealed completely and makes contact with the skin makes it impossible. Damage to the Pickup, because you could come in contact with lead. We are WEEE conform and wear exclusively for K & K products throughout Europe, the responsibility of WEEE.