Fishman Rare Earth Magnetic Single Coil Soundhole Pickup – PRO-REP-101
Fishman Rare Earth Magnetic Single Coil Soundhole Pickup
Brilliant, articulate acoustic tone with active neodymium electronics — drops into your soundhole in minutes, no modifications needed.
Who It's For
The Fishman Rare Earth Single Coil is the pickup for acoustic players who want to hear themselves clearly — every pick attack, every note on the treble strings, every dynamic shift — without losing the character that makes their guitar theirs. Where the humbucking version leans warm and full, the single coil leans bright and open, with a focused clarity that works especially well for strummers, flatpickers, and fingerstyle players who want articulation front and center. It's also ideal for the player who performs regularly but doesn't want a permanent installation: mount it before the show, pull it out after, and your guitar stays exactly as it was. Active neodymium electronics mean you can run a long cable to a PA or amp without any signal loss, and the whole system runs on batteries that are already included. If you've been playing acoustic shows without a pickup and wondering where to start, this is a rock-solid answer.
Key Highlights
- Brilliant, articulate single coil tone — clear string definition from low E to high e
- Active neodymium magnet electronics for exceptional string-to-string balance
- Re-voiced and fine-tuned for smoother treble response versus previous generations
- Fits soundholes as small as 3 5/8" (92mm) — works with most standard acoustic guitars
- Plug-and-play installation with no drilling, routing, or permanent modification
- Pre-wired output jack can also be endpin-mounted for a cleaner stage setup
- Miniature batteries mount on the underside of the pickup — batteries included
- Up to 240 hours of battery life between changes
- Newly designed ergonomic body shape and mounting system for secure fit
Why You'll Love It
What It Does
The PRO-REP-101 takes the natural voice of your acoustic guitar and delivers it cleanly to any amp, PA, or recording console. Active electronics buffer the signal so what comes out the other end actually sounds like your instrument — not a thin, filtered approximation of it.
The Single Coil Difference
Compared to a humbucking design, single coil pickups like this one prioritize clarity and openness. You get more transient detail, a brighter top end, and a livelier feel that responds naturally to dynamics. It's the choice for players who want articulation over warmth.
Setup-Free Performance
No luthier appointment, no routing, no saddle slot work. The Rare Earth single coil drops into your soundhole and clamps in place with a cork-padded mechanism that protects your finish. The pre-wired jack means you're ready to plug in the moment it's seated.
Great Fit For
- Flatpickers and strummers who need clear note separation at volume
- Acoustic players gigging without a permanent pickup installation
- Singer-songwriters plugging into a PA or acoustic amp for the first time
- Players who move between multiple acoustic guitars and need a portable solution
- Home recording guitarists who want a quick direct signal without miking the room
- Students and working musicians looking for pro-quality tone at an accessible price
Sound and Use Case
The single coil character of the PRO-REP-101 produces a tone that is open, present, and full of pick detail. Strummed chords have clarity and cut, and individual notes on the high strings ring with a brightness that keeps your playing intelligible in a mix. The active preamp keeps the signal clean and consistent whether you're running a short cable to a practice amp or a long run to a front-of-house board. It handles open tunings and alternate voicings equally well, and the flat frequency response means you're hearing the pickup's honest take on your guitar — not a heavily colored interpretation of it.
Specifications
There's something satisfying about a pickup that just works — no appointments, no waiting, no worrying about what the installer is going to do to your guitar. You drop it in, plug it in, and suddenly that instrument you've been playing unplugged for years is ready for a stage or a session. That's what the Rare Earth Single Coil has always been about, and it's a genuinely great piece of gear for any acoustic player who's finally ready to get loud.
If you want to talk through whether the single coil or the humbucking model is the better fit for how you play, we're happy to have that conversation. No pressure — just real talk about tone. Call or text us at 814-371-5666.