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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: Thomasio on February 11, 2026, 07:49:10 AM

Title: Is there an Alembic pickup for an acoustic gutar?
Post by: Thomasio on February 11, 2026, 07:49:10 AM

Obviously I love the brand, and own two Alembic basses.

I have a Martin D-15M (mahogany) acoustic, and I am exploring options for a pickup.

The acoustic sound is what I’m after. Does Alembic have a solution?

I’d prefer not to heavily modify the guitar.

Thanks for your input!

Title: Re: Is there an Alembic pickup for an acoustic gutar?
Post by: lbpesq on February 11, 2026, 08:54:19 AM

I don’t believe Alembic makes an acoustic pickup, (yet).   The K&K Pure Mini gets a lot of love in previous discussions on the topic.

Bill, tgo

Title: Re: Is there an Alembic pickup for an acoustic gutar?
Post by: Thomasio on February 11, 2026, 09:18:33 AM

Thanks Bill. How do we coax Alembic to make an acoustic electronics package?

Title: Re: Is there an Alembic pickup for an acoustic gutar?
Post by: edwardofhuncote on February 11, 2026, 02:29:56 PM

John probably installs more K&K minis than anything else at the store I do repair work for. They sound good, and relatively simple. The key to them sounding right is placement. That's the real trick. John has a jig for locating them on the bridgeplate for optimal transfer.


Secondary to that, but requires more installation, the LR Baggs Duet. I personally think it sounds better, but don't care for all the onboard equipment.


I has a D-15 M a while back. I sold it and kept a 000-15 SM instead. No pickups in either one. I love the warm, mellow mahogany sound. I also polished the satin finish out to semi-gloss on mine.