B-Band

　Finnish-made B-Band pickups, featuring transducers made from new materials and a high-performance preamp system, are favored by numerous top-tier musicians such as Larry Carlton and Steve Vai. Above all, B-Band’s key selling point is its pickups, which are crafted from ultra-thin materials to minimize interference with the instrument’s natural tone. This popular brand is known for its clear, full-bodied line sound, the result of meticulous and delicate craftsmanship.

■ Under-Saddle Transducer

　Featuring a proprietary B-Band element (EMF patent) just 0.4 mm thick, this groundbreaking pickup minimizes interference with the natural acoustic sound to the absolute minimum thanks to its astonishingly thin design. Its clear, full-bodied sound is another key attraction.
Suggested retail price: 6,800 yen

■ Acoustic Soundboard Transducer

　A contact-type pickup that attaches to the inside of the body or the underside of the saddle. Like the UST, its lightweight and ultra-thin design minimizes interference with the natural sound. When used in combination with the UST, it produces a richer, fuller sound.
Suggested retail price: 6,800 yen

■ A2.2 XOM Preamp for Acoustic Guitar

　A system that allows you to mix and control the two pickup signals from the UST and AST. The volume and pickup balance controls can be attached to the edge of the soundhole inside the body without any modifications.
Suggested retail price: 14,300 yen

■ A1.2 Endpin Preamp with Volume Control

　An integrated preamp featuring a UST-compatible endpin output jack and volume control.
Suggested retail price: 10,500 yen