Shadow 141
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Essential Information About the Shadow 141 Pickup
Essential Information About the Shadow 141 Pickup
- Magnetic pickup designed to amplify a folk guitar with direct and reliable capture
- Single coil for a clear, precise, and dynamic response both with a pick and fingerstyle
- Easy installation : no professional setup required
- Discreet design in black, unobtrusive on stage or during rehearsals
Manufacturer Information
Shadow
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A simple and effective magnetic pickup for folk guitar
The Shadow 141 belongs to the family of magnetic pickups dedicated to the folk guitar. The goal is clear: to achieve practical amplification with a stable and usable signal for concerts, home studios, or rehearsals. Its single coil architecture favors articulation and clarity, preserving a sharp attack and expressive playing.
Who is it for and in what contexts?
This pickup is aimed at acoustic guitarists who want to keep it simple: plug in, play, stay consistent. It is particularly suitable if you alternate between rhythm and arpeggios and seek a well-defined projection in a mix. The absence of a tuner and built-in tone controls makes it an ideal solution if you already manage your sound through an acoustic amp, mixing console, or pedalboard.
Technical specifications
| EQ | No | Low battery indicator | No |
| Category | magnetic microphone | Professional installation | No |
| Type | single coil, passive microphone | Brightness wheel | No |
| Instrument | guitar, folk guitar | Color | Black |
| Tuner | No | Power supply | CR2032 x2 |
| Notch filter | No | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Shadow 141 magnetic pickup produce on a folk guitar?
Its single-coil design favors a clear attack and good articulation. The signal is designed to remain clear on both rhythm playing and fingerpicking.
What batteries does this folk guitar pickup use?
The power supply requires 2 CR2032 batteries.
Does the Shadow 141 have a built-in equalizer or tuner?
Sound adjustment is not done on the pickup: no EQ, tuner, or tone control knob is integrated. Equalization can be managed via an acoustic amplifier, a mixing console, or a pedalboard.
Is this pickup suitable for all acoustic guitars?
Designed for the folk guitar, this magnetic pickup is specified for that instrument. No additional details are provided regarding soundhole sizes or compatibility with other guitars. Professional installation is not included.
Does the pickup have a feedback suppression filter?
The absence of a notch filter means feedback control must be handled through external settings. There is no low battery indicator despite power being supplied by 2 CR2032 batteries.



