Fishman AMPLIFIED POWERBRIDGE AMPLIFIED HORSE POWERBRIDGE TYPE TELE AST-101

Fishman's Solution to Expand the Sonic Palette of a Tele

The Fishman Powerbridge Type Tele AST-101 is aimed at guitarists who want to go beyond the traditional Tele sound without giving up their instrument. By integrating a piezo pickup at the bridge, it allows for more "acoustic" attack, clear sounds rich in dynamics, and nuances highly sensitive to right-hand playing. This is a particularly appreciated option for live performance, studio work, and situations where quick switching from electric tones to more organic colors is needed.

For Which Musicians and Uses?

This bridge is designed for pop, country, funk, worship, variety, or film music guitarists seeking a versatile guitar capable of fulfilling multiple roles within the same set. The Powerbridge is also relevant for stage musicians who want to limit the number of instruments to transport while retaining a true palette of timbres: crystalline arpeggios, precise rhythms, fingerstyle parts, or more atmospheric sound layers.

Powerchip Preamp: Recommended but Not Mandatory

The Powerbridge can operate without a preamp, but Fishman recommends using a Powerchip preamp to fully exploit the system's potential: more comfortable output level, better impedance matching, and a more stable sound depending on the chosen wiring. In practice, if you aim for a more balanced piezo sound and easier integration into an effects chain or mixing console, adding a preamp is a real advantage. If your goal is to experiment or simply add a piezo color, you can start without one and upgrade the electronics later.

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