Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural I

Pickup features: active piezo pickup
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Simon and Patrick SP6 Cedar/Mahogany
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced:
Other pickups on guitar:
Artists using this pickup:
You musical style(s): fingerpicking
Reason for pickup change:

Perceived output level: very nice natural acoustic tone when using pre-amp (what's in a name...)
Tone: crispy
Sonic evaluation: Simon and Patrick SP6 Cedar/Mahogany with Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural I

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: I play mostly singer-songwriter stuff. The pickup suits just fine.

Comments: The Fishman has upgraded my 'poor mans Martin'. It's very balanced and gives my guitar a nicely balanced, crispy tone with enough bass in it. Very beautifull!

Pickup features: active piezo
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Ovation Balladeer special 1981
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced:
Other pickups on guitar:
Artists using this pickup:
You musical style(s): fingerpicking, only use it at home.
Reason for pickup change: This Ovation did't have one

Perceived output level: With its pre-amp: fine, you don't need more output. very low level of buzzes or other things you don't want to hear.
Tone: The Ovation sounds hard and direct from itself, so I was a bit worried about installing a piezo. But it came out right: It just brings out the natural sound of the Ovation. you have to like it but I think it is great. Clear and balanced. Don't have to equalise much.
Sonic evaluation: Ovation plus Laney LA30C.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable:

Comments: I play for 25 years. Have this Ovation Balladeer Special,a Martin D28, an Amalio Burguet 3M and a Fender Statocaster.
This is the first piezo a have, so I cannot compare it to others, but I did not have any regrets since the 5 years I have it.
This pickup won't let you down, I would buy it any time again. The installing is really easy.
Put your amp 10 feet away, put a little chorus to it and off you go!!
I highly recommend this pickup.

Pickup features: Under Saddle w/ Active Preamp
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Alvarez JumboCutaway
Position: neck
Pickup being replaced: Baggs LB6
Other pickups on guitar:
Artists using this pickup:
You musical style(s): Dave matthews, worship, world
Reason for pickup change: Baggs LB6 Sucked

Perceived output level: Hot Output, Good Sound
Tone: very balanced, but a tad too much bass, if you have a jumbo (like me) get the natural II
Sonic evaluation: This pickup has a strong low end. It's pretty balanced and not too "quacky" Overall it sounds pretty good. It to me it sounds a little processed and not as natural as I would like, but still a good to great sound. Beware, you must use the included preamp or you will be sorry!

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable:

Comments: It's a good pickup. Nice and balanced, although maybe a little too processed. I have tried the Baggs LB6, the Baggs Ribbon Transducer, and a handfull of other pickups. Check out my review with sound samples at http://www.kiphaynes.com/acoustic

Pickup features: Active under-saddle transducer
Impedence or other specs: Natural I preamp

Model of guitar or bass: Washburn D10N
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: nope
Other pickups on guitar: nope
Artists using this pickup: me
You musical style(s): rock/folk, reggea
Reason for pickup change:

Perceived output level: This pickup is pretty hot. It puts out alot of sound/tone
Tone: A little on the high side, but I'm playing it through an SHS 4 port powered mixer. see comment below.
Sonic evaluation: No amp, just a low end powered mixer. Even with the Eq flat this thing is awsome. It's a little on the high/tinny side, but I play hard, and the mixer sucks. It puts out ALOT of sound and great tone. A little Eq tweak and it'll sound good even through the crappiest mixer/amp.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: Folk/rock, reggea. This thing is pretty versatile. Only way to get it sounding better is to get some crazy pre-amp/Eq.

Comments: This is definitely something you should consider if you are looking to put in a pickup, or even replace one.
I didn't want to go too high end as my guitar retails for about 350.00. Paid 200.00 to have it installed and was worth every penny. Also put in a "TUSQ" saddle. If your going to do it you may as well put in a quality saddle. I HIGHLY recommend "TUSQ".
Also, if you live in the Raleigh/Durham area, you NEED to check out Harry's Guitar Shop. They know their stuff. As I said, it was worth every penny, and they won't do you wrong.