K&K Sound Systems Big Shot

Passive, stick on.

Laniaki tenor ukulele.

Output is excellent. Acoustic amp right now. Sounds exactly like the instrument.

Id say this pickup would work an anything. For the ukulele players out there, run do not walk to where ever you buy stuff and get this. External or internal. Id say internal mount as you wont be replacing it. It will blow you away. Ive been down the road with other pickups in my guitars. It's come down to K & K, Baggs M1 active, and Highlander for resos. Accept no substitutes.

Passive Big Shot pickup.

Stomp board. Used for foot tapping while playing guitar.

Output is very good.

Works just perfect for what I needed.

Pickup features: Passive Soundboard Transducer
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Unknown Classical (late 1950's)
Position: middle
Pickup being replaced: none
Other pickups on guitar: none
Artists using this pickup: various
You musical style(s): folk, acoustic rock/country
Reason for pickup change: I wanted a pickup for my vintage classical without having to drill holes. It was a gift from a close family friend.

Perceived output level: Output is amazing for a passive pickup. LOUD!!!!
Tone: balanced & clean in any amp I've played it through
Sonic evaluation: I use whatever amp or PA system is available....no preamp.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: It works for ALL styles...and is AFFORDABLE!!

Comments: No modifications....No batteries (I despise batteries!!!)....My classical sounds like a classical should! 'Nuff said!!!
FYI: K&K also makes the Big Shot Internal model for those who wish for internal installation in their instrument(s).

Pickup features: Single-head, passive soundboard piezo transducer
Impedence or other specs: high-ohmic

Model of guitar or bass: Self-made "poor man's" version of the Porchboard
Position: all positions
Pickup being replaced: none
Other pickups on guitar: none
Artists using this pickup: none
You musical style(s): all rhythmic styles
Reason for pickup change: no reason for change...this is the first pickup installed

Perceived output level: Very sensitve; great for instruments with low corpus vibrations
Tone: Perfect for the percussion instrument I designed
Sonic evaluation: Best if played through a PA or any amp/speaker combo that is sensitive in the low frequency range

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: This instrument is used as an accompanying instrument while playing guitar

Comments: I purchased two 15" diameter pine bar stool seats (from Lowe's). I cut a 1" outer rim from one of the 15" wood circles and glued it to the bottom of the other (wood glue). I superglued the Big Shot transducer to the bottom of the circular platform at a point where the ball of my foot would naturally make contact with the top of the platform. I drilled a 1/2" hole in the rim base to securely install the enpin jack. I then sanded, stained and varnished the wood to my liking (but not necessary). While stumming or picking my guitar, I tap my foot on the circular platform giving a nice deep, loud thumping noise. I can vary the tone by tapping my foot on different locations on the platform. It's great for keeping rhythm and adds a nice driving bass presence. I plan to experiment with different woods (oak, poplar, mahagony, douglas fir, etc.) for future models. The whole thing cost me less than $60 and about a day to construct...much cheaper than $250-$450 for the Porchboard...though I'm sure the Porchboard is much more technilogically advanced and better constructed. It does the trick.
The Big Shot is a great match for this self-accompanying percussion instrument.

Pickup features: Single piezo, contact on wood
Impedence or other specs: high?

Model of guitar or bass: Alvarez AJ60-12, Taylor 110 and others (experiments)
Position: all positions
Pickup being replaced: none
Other pickups on guitar: under saddle on some
Artists using this pickup: ???
You musical style(s): rOCK, fOLK, sHOWTUNES, bONZO dOG dementia
Reason for pickup change: Wanted better sound

Perceived output level: Strong and clear. Louder than most passive piezo
Tone: Perfectly balanced. Your guitar and placement varies the tone.
Sonic evaluation: Fender AcoustaSonic Jr, Kustom KK35-TH

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: It sounds real. What more do you want?

Comments: I like not having to put in a battery or recarve my saddle. I would buy it again. I am buying their Pure Western next, to permanently install in a Taylor.
I like it all. Just wish it came with more sticky film. I used it up trying this on all my guitars.
A passive volume control that clips on the soundhole would be nice.
Anybody make one?
Oh, the people at K & K are the greatest. Very nice and responsive to questions. It is the best value out there in pickups for acoustic guitar!

Pickup features: Passive
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Fender F 53s Mandolin
Position: all positions
Pickup being replaced: None
Other pickups on guitar:
Artists using this pickup:
You musical style(s): Hmmmmm?
Reason for pickup change:

Perceived output level: almost the same as my Fishman with a pre-amp
Tone: very natural
Sonic evaluation: Mandolin to DI box to PA

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: I play Mostly Contemporary Christian and this works very well

Comments: I would definately Use K&K again..they are amazing sounding and very easy to instal. I have been playing Oh about 30 sumptin years. I play a Guild D30 with a fishman rig, A yamaha bass with a Hartke amp. Yamaha Strat Clone into a Vox Ac and love tone...

Pickup features: transducer
Impedence or other specs: high ohmic

Model of guitar or bass: ukulele
Position: all positions
Pickup being replaced: dean markly
Other pickups on guitar: none
Artists using this pickup: me
You musical style(s): weird
Reason for pickup change: broke old stick on transducer

Perceived output level: dont need preamp to make loud
Tone: balanced
Sonic evaluation: plug my ukulele into my p.a.

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

Comments: (1)i'm buying more for my manny inst. (2)25 years playing exp.(3)to much to list(4)the tones sweet you dont no its there it's so thin no bad stuff to say(5) i've used dean markly stick on's barcus berry to (6)internal mounting(7) this is THE sound for any acostic instruments with low resonence(8)the have a lot of different pickup's great value