BEST Acoustic Guitar Pickup 2021 - SKYSONIC T902 (Installation, Demo & Review)
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
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Are you looking for the Best Pickup with the Best Affordable Price for your Acoustic Guitar?
✅Overview
The Skysonic T902 is a product of the Skysonic Musical Instrument Company that was established in 2012 in Guangdong, China. The company is a comprehensive trading company offering a wide variety of guitar pickups, tuners and amplifiers. They have already quite made a name for themselves in China, Japan, South Korea and other Southeast Asian Music Community.
The Skysonic T902 package contains a manual, a mini zip lock plastic bag containing the warranty card, a CR2032 3V Lithium button battery, 2 buckles with 3M tape, and a strap leather with harness, and finally the Skysonic T902 Pickup with the end pin jack.
The Skysonic T902 is an active two source acoustic guitar pickup - the sources being the magnetic pickup and the mini condenser microphone. Now, what does active pickup mean? An Active pickup is basically a unit that runs on a battery. Looking at the sources, the magnetic pickup is focused on capturing the sounds coming from the strings and it uses the humbucker system to protect the pickup by reducing the external noises. On the other hand, the mini condenser microphone is used to collect the sounds produced when you are tapping the acoustic guitar body. The volumes of both pickup sources can be adjusted and mixed depending on your preferred sound output. The pickup itself can be used on Acoustic Guitars with a 90-105mm sound holes.
Disclaimer:
This is not sponsored by the Skysonic Musical Instruments Company. All my thoughts and inputs are of my own. However, if they want to sponsor, I am very much open 😂
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Overview (About Skysonic Musical Instrument Company)
1:16 - Package Contents
1:38 - Skysonic Pickup Features
2:31 - Installation
4:18 - Demo
9:15 - Thoughts and Reviews
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✅ Equipments Used:
Headphones: Samson SR 850
Acoustic Guitar: Fernando WSCE F001 (Dreadnought Cutaway Guitar)
Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Pickup: Skysonic T902
✅ Source and Links:
Skysonic T902 (Shopee)➡ bit.ly/2YopjQO
Skysonic Japan Official Website ➡ www.skysonic.net/
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Really good video, considering buying one!
Awesome!
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Thank-you. By honestly pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of products you review, you build trust and a good name. Keep it up!
Thank you so much ! You're very cleaver my friend, you've helped so much for installing my guitar pick up 🙏😃
Welcome!
I got one of these in a Tanglewood acoustic i just got and this is by far one of the best sounding pickups for under $100 around. I got mine for $50 shipped. Im plugging mine into a Acoustic 30watt amp. I find 40% volume on the mic and 50% on the pickup sounds really good. I have ZERO complaints and for the $ ! Cant go wrong.
hello do you have hiss on magnetic pickup?
Very nicely done. The 902 is basically a copy of a Fishman blend. I have both, and the 902 is superior. The sound quality is about the same, but the battery change is better on the 902 (with the Fishman the batteries are the fiddly little ones often used in hearing aids, and the configuration has changed, so they don't fit will into position - mabye OK with newer models); also, with the 902 the mic and mag come with separate volume controls; the Fishman is just a mix control - you can't change the overall volume on board. Oh, yes, and the Fishman is about 4 times the price.
Si comparas este con joy 2 y joy 3 cual es mejor ?
Saludos gracias por los videos.
Really wanted this.
Thanks!
Vídeo muito bom! Obrigado!
Bought one of these for my Tanglewood a few weeks ago and have been really pleased with the performance so far. Initailly I had it as a temporary pickup but today I drilled out the endpin and installed it permanently. The humbucker pickup is very responsive and the output quite high compared to other guitars... lovely warm tones that reflect my guitars natural sound. 😊
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hello do you have hiss on magnetic? I have everytime and this is so annoing
I don't get any hiss at all, sorry 😢.
@@Hulb1966 i have only in magetic
Thanks for the video :)
You are very much welcome! Please do like and subscribe :)
Very very good Video. Thanks
Thanks lodi,nice review,.👍nghahanap ako ng pick up n bagay sa gitara ko at mura ,sa palagay ko e2 nlang bbilhin ko,.keep it up...
Boa tarde, amei o seu vídeo, e acabei de comprar um SKYSONIC T-902, pra mim. Parabéns pelo vídeo, aqui é o Sandro Luiz Baruk, do BRASIL .
Ask ko lang po pag magpapalit ka na ng battery need pa i loose string or kaya palitan kahit di luwagan ung tuners?
does this have an eq? and how about feedback issues since it's an open sound hole and you can't cover it??
Awesome review
thanks mate!
hello do you have hiss on magnetic? I have everytime and this is so annoing...mic is ok and sound is perfect but hiss is really destroying me
Hey its really sounds good! Thank you. Ill buy one for my covers. Thank you :)
Woahh! I have a question. My guitar already has a under saddle pickup so is it possible to add this with that one for percussion because that way, in a live setting, i can add effects to the strings without adding the effects to the percussion sounds? Awesome video man!!
Yes. Your guitar would have dual pickups and fingerstyle professional players do that like Mike Dawes, Petteri Sariola etc....
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Ok good sounds
ayos na ayos sir
Wtf! thanks Man!
welcome man :)
Whoa man, this is an amazing review! I have some question2 with regards to the pickup. 1. Does it reduce the natural 'loudness' of the sound itself when strumming not using the pickup? and 2. Have you tried comparing the sound of the pickup vs conventional microphones (dynamic, condenser), and which do you prefer in terms of guitar sound? Thank you
Hey man!
I’m glad you found this review helpful. With regards to your questions, here are my inputs.
1. For your first question, I think there was no difference in the natural sound loudness whether the pickup is attached in the soundhole or not. And if there is, It’s unnoticeable.
2. For your second question, before I had this pickup, I used to record with my Audio Technica ATR2500 usb condenser mic. However, it broke down so instead of buying another condenser mic, I ought to buy this pickup instead. In terms of which is better in recording an acoustic guitar, condenser mics are the best as they will be able to capture the natural sound of the guitar... that is if your recording room is acoustically treated. If not, I find this pickup to be a good alternative as regardless of the condition of your room, the pickup should be able to capture your acoustic guitar to the most natural way it can, though some find it a bit too electronic in sound but you can fix that when you are already mixing and mastering your recording. You can also record your guitar using dynamic microphones but in my experience, it is a bit muffled and bassy in the recording as you need to place the mic nearer to your guitar, preferably pointed at the 12th fret. The recording will sound tiny and muffled. Dynamic mics are better for recording vocals and podcasts as you can place your mouth in the mic nearer.
All in all, to summarize, if I were to prioritize the mics and pickup in recording your acoustic guitar, it would be in this order, consider first a condenser mic (if your room is acoustically treated), second this pickup and lastly a dynamic microphone.
Hope this helps :)
@@patrickpunzalan5939 whoa, your reply is as elaborate as your review video. This really helped me in deciding what pickup to get. Thank you kind sir. For this, you earn my subscription. BTW, I love your video, just relax more, go crazy.
Hi mate. Can you split in two separetly channels the guitar output to split mic and magnetic?
Sadly not. It only goes to one female output.
Nicely done. Just installed this same pickup on my Furch and it sounds amazing. Q: does the battery continue draining if the guitar remains plugged into the amp even though the amp is turned off?
I think the pickup drains the battery even when its not plugged in but only at a very small percentage.
In my case, I only plug-in my guitar for about 3-4 hours in my audio interface (because I record and monitor about 4-5 times a month) and the battery is still working even after a year. As of now, my guitar playing is only part time. But then again, doing the math, if you are a full time musician and you do use this pickup for a lot of gigs, I estimate that the batteries will last about 3-4 months.
It wouldn’t hurt if you have an extra set of battery lying around. The battery for this pickup is super affordable.
YEs. The battery drains if a cable is plugged in. Has nothing to do with if the amp is on or off. When you plug the cable in the tip activates the battery.
Excellent review, with up close instruction on installation.. Skysonic should be paying you for this. I would use this for my guitars.. BUT, i'm mainly interested in getting it for a 4 string Acoustic BASS.. Do you think it would work well with an Acoustic Bass??
I think it would work. Thank you for watching!
@@patrickpunzalan5939 Thanks for the quick feedback, much appreciated. I just went out and got an Acoustic Bass that already has a Pickup on it.. because i'm in the Phils and finding this Skysonic or other top quality pickups was becoming a project.. you know creative people need to have the ability to create.. TODAY... Lol. Take care
Hey. Thanks for Your Video.
Can I user it for Classic Guitar?
Hi Man!
I don’t think so since it is a magnetic pickup and it requires steel strings. I think the mic component of this pickup will be able to pickup the strings but not fully.
Perhaps you can try a pickup or pickup mic that is designated specifically for a nylon stringed guitar.
I believe this is only recommendable for Steel String Acoustic Guitar :)
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Awesome video, mate! Have you tried the Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend? It sounds really close to this one in terms of sound. I'm curious to know what you have to say about it, because there's a huuuge difference in price here in Brazil and I was considering buying the Fishman until watching your video! Is it reliable for frequent live gigs? The battery life stands? Thanks a ton in advance!
Hey!
Sorry. I dont have the Fishman pickup but I think I saw a youtube video that compares that to the skysonic. As for this skysonic t-902, it's reliable in my experience. I use it once a week and it lasts about 2 months.
Thanks for commenting!
@@patrickpunzalan5939yours still working?
great review sir.. quick question lang. which direction or position ng mic for best result? sa may soundhole or sa may bandang bridge? thanks2x..
Soundhole if you are in an acoustically treated room but if in live setting, better toward the body or bridge so that there won't be any feedback.
Great review!
Sounds good!
Are you also serving in EN music ministry?
Hey Man! Yeah I did serve before during my student years :)
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amazing video kuya!
do you think it is good for busking? Or there's risk of feedback?
Hi :)
So far, I have no issues with the feedback. I use this a lot on my online busking :)
@@patrickpunzalan5939 thank you for replying
Considering that this is powered by a CR2032 battery, can the battery last at least 5-10 hours before needing a replacement?
Mine last about 2 months with usage at least 4 hours per sundays 3 hours for the week.
Questions. How is the volume (output) compare to piezo? Can t902 plugged directly to an amp and play very clean without any effect?
Hi Chris :)
I can say it’s clearer and better than piezo. My guitar also has a piezo as its original pickup. Yes you plug it directly to an amp and play cleanly without any effect.
My demo here doesn’t have any added effect. It’s raw and direct from the pickup.
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Battery consume!
Good day! Thanks for your hard work! What is your advice for a guitarist with vocals? Double x1 Pro or SKYSONIC T902?
hey man sorry I haven’t tried the double x1 pro. I’m pretty sure that the skysonic t902 will work for you.
@@patrickpunzalan5939 ty for your answer dude! I will buy skysonic t902 from AliExpress one week ago)
@@prostopokajfu enjoy! update me once you receive it!
@@patrickpunzalan5939 thx, okey, np
Can the cable linking to this pickup be removed? I already have a cable installed in my guitar ending with a 3.5mm jack
Hi. I dont think so. You might as well remove the existing or drill a new hole.
you would have to unsolder and resolder, waste of time and easy to screw up.
Thanks for the tips, I already fixed another pickup that suits my cable instead
Hello how to use this leather thing?that comes with guitar
Sorry what do you mean?
Hi there. Gumamit ka ba ng DI box or straight sa audio interface?
Straight sa Audio Interface :)
Is it working for nylon string? Thanks
Hi Man!
I don’t think so since it is a magnetic pickup and it requires metal strings.
Perhaps you can try a pickup or pickup mic that is designated specifically for a nylon stringed guitar.
Does the foam cover for the small condenser mic come with the package? Or is it a separate product?
It's separate. That's just a DIY I did.
@@patrickpunzalan5939 thanks for the tip, I guess I'll DIY mine too
You can buy one in amazon or any online shopping platform available in your area
Nice review, thanks for this sir
Thanks!
Hi. Can I use guitar pedals like EQ and reverb using this pick-up?
Yes definitely
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No need a speaker to make your guitar voice louder? , U are using skysonic ?
Yes I'm using Skysonic T-902. Either you plugged it in an audio interface or amplifier. Either way works.
Sir may newer version na po nito and ano ung maissuggest nyong model?
Hi.
I haven't checked the newer version and I only have the T902 model.
Where can I buy this one atm?
What about sky sonic a-710? Is it way worse ? Is the sound worse? I need a little bit cheaper version. Is there any?
Hey Man!
I bought it in shopee here in the Philippines. You can check out the link in the description.
You can also try in Amazon, Ali Express or Lazada.
As for the skysonic a-710, I dont have one. What I researched is that its a passive pickup, meaning it don’t need any batteries to run. As for the sound quality, you can try to search other demo or reviews in youtube then compare it with my demo in this video to see which sounds better to you. The only drawback if you will choose skysonic a710 is that it wont capture the tapping of your guitar if you do percussive fingerstyle playing. It only captures the vibration of the guitar strings.
As for what to get and what is cheaper, it really comes down to the purpose and what fits your guitar playing... what sounds better to you.
Go man!
@@patrickpunzalan5939 I found T902 on aliexpress and will buy it because i really need my percussion on) Thank you
@@bogdangrund3913 Awesome! let me know your experience with it once it gets delivered :)
unfortunately, my t902 came and when i started testing it i found some external noises. When i stop playing some buzzing sounds occur ( idk if there is a word like this ) but when the guitar is silent, my amp produces bzzz bzzz bzzz noises which are not really great. Also some strings sound pretty odd. I like the sound, its clear and wonderful, but those things disappointed me so much....
have you tried it in other amps? have you checked your guitar cord?
@@patrickpunzalan5939 I have 3 cables, which I checked and nothing changed, but they all work perfectly. I have recently bought a Marshall amp, so it can’t be the amp. I think I ordered a broken one, but it’s possible to play because these noises aren’t loud. Always been afraid of ordering from Ali express… I think that mine is not the official skysonic because it came without a battery and also the box is way different. There is written skysonic and that’s all. You have a different box. That’s it, I don’t know what’s that…
@@bogdangrund3913 I see. There were different designs of the box released over the years so I havent heard any fakes so far.
I think what you are hearing is a static noise. It’s like something is grounded. Have you checked or tried to mix the magnetic and mic volume controls on the pickup itself? Maybe everything is at max volume that is why there is something like a static or gray noise.
@@patrickpunzalan5939 the noises come when I add the microphone to the magnetic pickup. They really destroy everything I play. If you could listen to them, you understood. They completely disappear when the mic is off, but when I start addding some the dirt comes. Is the mic broken?
@@bogdangrund3913 not sure if its the mic thats broken or what you are hearing is the ground noises.
I have a question kuya, pede po bang duon sa may bottom corner ilagay yung end pin parang yung normal guitar lang po na nandun sa may ilalim ng end pim sa halip na sa may gitna, blak ko po kasi lagyan nang strap lock button ang gitara ko kaso pag dun ko nilagay sa may gitna yung end pin jack di ko mlalagyan nang stap lock, sana po masagot thank you po
Yup! It's possible. Actually, the endpin jack is a strap lock itself. That's where I pin my guitar strap. You can check it out for yourself.
How long do the 2 batteries last?
One battery last me about 1 and a half month on a once a week usage.
God bless u
To you as well :)
Hi I recently bought one but i find that the volume of the E and B strings on the magnetic pickup is lower than the other strings. Is it the same with yours?
Nope. Have you checked the positioning of the pickup in the soundhole?
same with mine, probably the material of string e g is different with others
Have you fix the problem?
@@Engkkare you able to fix it?
@@DeepVoicePH nope. i would suggest gettimg a better pickup if your budget allows, I have been using ENYA X4pro guitar that comes with a pickup and the sound quality is just mindblowing. You can look for other options too
Sir ano pinagkaiba nila ng t 903 at sino mas modelo?
hey! In terms of function, they’re pretty much the same. Both have magnetic pickup and a condenser microphone. The main differences are the design, the condenser mic placement and the adjustable screw pickups on the T-903. The condenser mic on the T-903 model is located underneath the pickup whereas the T-902’s is protruded.
In terms of Sound Quality, I believe they are pretty much the same. In price, the T903 is more expensive.
Which is better? I can’t say as I only have the T-902.
Thanks.
Ito ba yung nabibili sa shopee na china shop
Yes
Good day sir ask kolang po saan po mabibili yan at magkano po thank you Sana mag reply kayo salamt Godbless you po
Hi Kiel :)
I placed the link of where you can buy it on the description of this video. I ordered it via shopee :) I can’t place the link here as youtube will flag this comment as a spam.
The price is about Php 2000 or $40 dollars and above.
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Thanks!
Is it ok to sound card sir?
it should pretty much sound good. You can listen in in my demo at the 4:18 mark
Great review, Sir Patrick! I'm considering installing this pickup system connected to a Shadow e-sonic pre amp system for better sound control.
Thanks for the extensive review. It helped me a lot. Subbed! 😊
Thank you! Very much appreciated :)
Ask ko lng sir kung nkka detect ba yn ng percussion sa gitara? Yung ibng soundhole hndi kaya eh.
Hey there!
Yes it can since it comes with a mini condenser microphone. If you watched my whole video review about it, you will see my demo of the percussion at 8:33 mark.
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@@patrickpunzalan5939 nag comment kasi ako bago ko pnanuod haha san kya pwede bumili ng legit sir? Ayoko ko kasi sa shoppe or lazada bka kpag nasira walng warranty.
@@patrickpunzalan5939 subscribe kita lods
@@vladacoustic89 I think you wont be able to buy this product sa mga musical stores such as JB music, RJ, Yamaha and others sa malls (kasi I tried)
8:33 mark pala yung nakamix yung pickup and mic for percussion.
Nakabili lang ako sa Shopee :) I shared in the description of this video the link of the shop where I bought it. So far after 5 months, working fine naman siya sa pinagbilhan ko. Ok naman ang seller :)
@@patrickpunzalan5939 oo nga po lods, nag hanap dn ako sa malls wala tlga😥
Gnda nga po ng tunog eh.
Nkaka kaba kasi sir 2.5k kasi yung price. Btw sir slamat keep the good work. Ang gling nyo po mag gitara
Hey there, I wanted to ask you how the pick up is doing nowadays. Is it still working perfectly fine? Are there any problems with the sound which appeared ? Are you still using it?
Hi There.
Yes it is still working as awesome as the day I received it. I’ve had it since November 29 of last year 2020, so that is almost 8 months.
The quality is still the same. I use it for my online gigs and music recording. Amazingly, the cr2032 battery it uses still operates up until today. But I got spare batteries in case it runs out.
So yes it is still working and the quality is the same.
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@@patrickpunzalan5939 I have ordered mine from AliExpress already 😀. Thank you for your feedback on this pickup. The sound is clear indeed
@@bogdangrund3913 welcome!
@@patrickpunzalan5939 I am just curious about the end pin jack. How can I drill it without damaging the guitar, also what size I need. Did you do this on your own?
@@bogdangrund3913 Hi Man. Yes I drilled it on my own. You may check the video description on this as I placed the official skysonic website for the materials you will need. :)
where to buy
Where will you be buying from? Here in the Philippines, you can buy it via lazada or shopee. You can check the description for the link of shopee where I bought it :)
How much is the price sir
Hey man. Its about 40-50 us dollars, depending on what store you will be buying :)
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gano katagal malowbat battery?
It’s been 10 months and the battery is still ok. Maybe because I rarely use it about 4-5 times a month.
@@patrickpunzalan5939 wow. good replacement sa onboard pick up. Maraming salamat sir.
How about t903?
Hey man.
I only have the t902.
Oh my... 😂