No batteries required: The output level of this passive Pickup is enough to be processed directly from the mixer or amplifier.
Easy Installation: The main structural changes to your guitar is in the exchange of the strap nut against a corresponding jack.
The Pure Classic System works with four Pickups (transducers) that are stuck under the bridge plate.
This eliminates an adaptation of the saddle, which saves a lot of work and fine tuning.
Besides, this is better for the sound of the guitar, because the strings the ceiling directly, without bringing additional disruption, to vibrate. So the natural, authentic and full sound of the wood is transferred, without the harsh and sterile metallic sound of a conventional Piezo Pickup. What you hear is your guitar: the individual sound of your instrument and your playing style. Each of the transducer is for a pair of strings (EA, DG, BE) to produce a balanced sound and no string is extremely loud or soft. Being close to the bridge keeps the percussive sound of the strings in the sound and get the feedback sensitivity low.
Option: Gold-plated strap nut
If it should look something noble, the cartridge can also be supplied with a gold-plated strap button. Simply add this option to your cart.
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 put the option to the shopping bag.
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. We also offer versions of the Pickup, where the preamplifier (external or internal) as well as the Trinity or Meridian microphone are included.
- 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 ...).
We also offer versions of the Pickup, where the preamplifier (external or internal) as well as the Trinity or Meridian microphone are included.
- 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.
Upgrading to Powermix [»] show/hide
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. This is mounted under the saddle, for the full live sound that good can prevail even in a band. 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.
