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Could a Watering Can Sound This Good? Ask Percussionist Noboru Ishida!

この投稿をInstagramで見る 石田昇(@office_amaoto)がシェアした投稿 MSP Pickup: Experience the True Sound of Your Instrument We're incredibly excited to share some amazing feedback from our valued customers about the MSP Pickup , our patented contact microphone designed for musical instruments. What makes the MSP Pickup truly special is its innovative magnetic attachment system , which lets you easily and securely fasten it to your instrument's soundboard. This clever design, protected by patents in both the US and Japan, means you get exceptional sound capture without ever having to permanently modify your beloved instrument. Here’s what one of our customers, percussionist Noboru Ishida, recently told us: A Game-Changer for Percussionist Noboru Ishida Noboru Ishida, a talented percussionist, creates unique rhythms using a watering can – you know, the kind you use for watering plants! He used to really struggle with his previous setup. He'd actually have to drill holes into...

[ AOYAMA HARP with MSP pickup ] Amplifying a 25-String Saul Harp: Can the MSP Pickup Capture Its Sparkling Tone?

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Introducing a case where the MSP pickup was used with a 25-string Saul harp by Aoyama Harp, along with a review from the performer. - Instrument: SAUL-HARP 25s (AOYAMA HARP) - Equipment:  MSP-Stronger pickup kit,  FISHMAN Loudbox Mini 60W <Comments from the performer>------- At the open mic event in March, I had the chance to borrow a pickup made for guitar. It made me realize how helpful a pickup can be. However, that pickup also picked up unwanted noise—such as the creaking of strings—and the bass didn't resonate well. That led me to discover and purchase your harp-specific pickup (from 123sound.jp). The bass response is great, of course, but the treble is also incredibly clear! The sound is beautiful and vibrant, and I’m really happy with my purchase♪ When I used it at another recent open mic event, it received lots of praise from others as well ♡ Thank you so much! There’s an outdoor concert scheduled at the end of this month, and I’m looking forward to using it th...