Gold Tone SMP+ Sliding Magnetic Banjo Pickup - Feedback-Resistant Humbucker with No-Solder Installation - Fits 5-String Banjos with Single or Dual Coordinator Rods - Adjustable Tone Positioning

Turn Your Banjo Into a Feedback-Proof Powerhouse Traditional banjo amplification is a nightmare of feedback and "tinny" sound. The Gold Tone SMP+ (Sliding Magnetic Pickup Plus) changes the game by bringing electric-guitar reliability to the 5-string banjo. Whether you are playing in a loud rock band, a Dixieland ensemble, or a modern bluegrass group, the SMP+ ensures your banjo is heard clearly with a realistic, full-bodied tone. Physical EQ at Your Fingertips Every banjo sounds different. The SMP+ features a patented sliding rail system that mounts to your internal coordinator rods. By changing the physical location of the pickup, you change the harmonic response. It’s like having a physical EQ slider: Near the Neck: Warm, deep, and bluesy. Near the Bridge: Bright, biting, and traditional. Professional Grade Construction Designed by the banjo experts at Gold Tone, the SMP+ is built to last. It is hum-canceling (humbucking) to ensure your signal is quiet and free of 60-cycle hum. Because it mounts to the rods and does not touch the head, it won't dampen your banjo’s natural acoustic resonance when you aren't plugged in. Compatibility Note: The SMP+ is designed for standard 11-inch bluegrass-style banjos with coordinator rods. It may not fit some "shoe bracket" style banjos or smaller travel models without modification. Only compatible with steel strings (will not work with nylon or gut strings).

• FEEDBACK-FREE PERFORMANCE: Eliminate the screech of feedback on loud stages. This humbucking magnetic pickup is designed to capture string vibration directly, allowing you to play at high volumes through any amplifier or PA system without the issues common to microphones or transducers.
• CUSTOMIZABLE SLIDING TONE: Features a unique sliding bracket that lets you move the pickup anywhere between the neck and the bridge. Slide it toward the neck for a warm, "fat" jazz-like tone, or move it toward the bridge for crisp, sharp bluegrass brightness.
• NO-SOLDER EASY INSTALL: Designed for the DIY musician. The SMP+ mounts quickly to your banjo's coordinator rods using only the included hex wrench. No drilling, no soldering, and no permanent modifications to your instrument are required.
• PLUG-AND-PLAY (NO PREAMP NEEDED): Unlike piezo pickups that require an expensive preamp to sound good, the SMP+ humbucker provides a high-output signal. Plug directly into your favorite guitar amp, modeling pedal, or DI box with full, rich bass response.
• COMPLETE MOUNTING KIT: Includes everything you need to get started: the SMP+ magnetic pickup, an external output jack with mounting bracket, three adhesive wire clamps, and the required hex wrench for a clean, professional-looking setup.