Product Overview
Overview
The K&K Pure Pickup is an award-winning, 100% passive bridge-plate transducer system designed to deliver a warm, full-range signal that faithfully reproduces your guitar’s natural tone—no batteries or onboard electronics required. Installed directly on the bridge plate, its three piezo “heads” capture vibration from the top, back, and sides of the soundboard for a balanced, microphone-like sound that’s louder than most other passive systems
Key Features
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Passive, No Battery or Preamp Needed
Plug-and-play simplicity with sufficient output to drive most amps and PA mixers directly -
True Acoustic Tone
Bridge-plate positioning “listens” to the entire soundboard, avoiding harshness and percussiveness common to saddle pickups -
High Gain-Before-Feedback
Excellent signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range, even at higher volumes -
Compact, Invisible Installation
Heads flatten against the inside of the bridge plate; fully hidden from view. -
Durable & Removable
Super-glue installation for optimal transmission (removable with care) or optional ultra-thin double-stick tape for non-permanent mounting (with ~30% reduced output)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Transducer Heads | 3 ceramic piezo elements |
| Installation Location | Bridge plate (behind saddle) |
| Output Level | ~–10 dBV (suitable for direct amp/PA or preamp) |
| Frequency Response | ~80 Hz – 10 kHz (captures full acoustic spectrum) |
| Cable & Jack | 1/8″ (3.5 mm) right-angle mini-plug prewired (optional Vintage Jack endpin upgrade) |
| Dimensions (overall system) | Approx. 2 ¾″ (70 mm) wide × depth ≈ 0.12″ (3 mm) |
| Installation Method | Super-glue gel (included) or double-stick tape |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (via K&K Sound) |
Specs pulled from manufacturer documentation.
What’s in the Box
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K&K Pure Pickup Mini transducer assembly
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Super-glue gel installation tube
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Optional ultra-thin double-stick tape
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Installation jig (for pin-bridge guitars)
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Instruction manual with wiring diagram
Installation Notes
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Super-Glue Installation (Recommended):
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Clean area behind saddle on bridge plate.
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Apply a thin bead of glue, seat and clamp heads with the jig.
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Tape Installation (Removable):
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Position with supplied double-stick tape; requires a preamp for full output.
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Vintage Jack Upgrade (Optional):
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Uses standard endpin hole—no drilling or reaming required; soldering to external cable may be necessary
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