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Instant mounting hum-canceling soundhole pickup that gives you warm, full sounding acoustic tone.

Instant mounting hum-canceling soundhole pickup that gives you warm, full sounding acoustic tone.

Seymour Duncan

Description

The Seymour Duncan SA-3HC Woody HC Hum-canceling Acoustic Soundhole Pickup allows you to amplify your acoustic guitar without sacrificing its natural tone. Simply place the pickup in your soundhole and connect the 14' cable to an amp or PA. The Woody HC's moderate response provides full, resonant sound for singer-songwriters and acoustic strummers.

Hum-canceling for Noise-free Performances

The Woody HC's namesake hum-canceling feature eliminates unwanted noise and buzzing, even in areas with fluorescent lighting or computer monitors. Your amplified tone remains crisp and articulate. For gigs in coffee shops, churches or other intimate venues where subtle noises can be distracting, the Woody HC helps you put your best performance forward.

A Discreet Solution in an Attractive Package

With a walnut cover that blends into your guitar's esthetic, the Woody HC is an ideal option if you want to amplify without significantly altering your instrument's appearance. The pickup mounts and removes instantly for maximum versatility—use it when you need it and store it when you don't. For a natural-looking amplification option at an affordable price, the Woody HC delivers.

Full, Articulate Tone for Any Acoustic

The Woody HC's broad compatibility and moderate response suit nearly any acoustic guitar and playing style. Its frequency range captures the depth and resonance of your instrument for a full representation of its voice. Crisp highs, rich lows and a focused midrange mean this pickup is ideal for both strumming and fingerpicking.

Premium Components and Construction

Like all Seymour Duncan pickups, the Woody HC is handcrafted in California using the highest-quality components. Its durable, road-ready design provides years of reliable use for gigging musicians. When you buy the Woody HC, you're investing in a premium product from a company with over 30 years of experience in crafting pickups for world-class guitarists.

Seymour Duncan SA-3HC Woody HC Hum-canceling Acoustic Soundhole Pickup - Walnut Black

Features

  • Quick-mount, passive, magnetic soundhole pickup
  • Hum canceling
  • Moderate output
  • Instant mount
  • Housed in maple cover and double potted
  • Warm and rich tone with no 60-cycle hum
  • Great for strumming and delicate fingerstyle playing
  • Includes studio-quality 14' cable
  • Works with any guitar amplifier (acoustic guitar amp preferred), or plugged directly into PA systems or mixing consoles

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Reviews

4.06

16 Reviews

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

good pickup

It it is what I expected, and that is good. I needed to use ART tube preamp to get just the right sound I wanted, but vol at 3:00 position would probably do for most settings. It makes a difference how you position the ends along the sound hole. keep the cushions below, middle , or above for more detailed sound. I have a 12 string larrivee all mahogany , and needed to tone down a little by keeping the pickup low from the stings...worked well.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

boo

Bought this pickup from Guitar Center. I figured it'd be good since I have a couple guitars without pickups I'd like to play out at open mics/bar gigs occasionally. The thing is barely functional..? One of the places I play at, the house PA system does not pickup a signal from it at max volume. My PA system picks up a soft buzzy signal at it's max volume, same result from my guitar amplifiers. (It's not worth it, the buzz is too loud) Bummed, I completely misplaced the receipt. Got it like a year ago, but I lose sleep over it. For example I'm writing this review right now at 2 in the morning, a year later. I'm just confused, did I get a defective product?

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing11
  2. Back-Up7
  3. Concerts3
Cons
  1. Not Functional1
  2. Poor Quality1
  3. wish there was one for parlor size and uses1
  4. No control over volume or tone at guitar1
  5. Limited range of sounds1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced13
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Easy To Use13
  2. Good Quality13
  3. Functional11
  4. Improves Sound6
  5. Attractive1

Reviewed by 16 customers

  • I am satisfied with product

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byDavid

    fromSeattle, Wa.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It had to be cut down to fit in my parlor guitar. i wish they would make one for parlor guitars and one for uses!

  • Works well for what it is

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byTimothy

    fromTampa Florida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Did not serve me as well as hoped lack of control at the guitar is a drawback otherwise does as advertised

  • I am an expert on this product, and it's great.

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJohn

    fromLos Angeles

    LOL, I say I am an expert because I have used it for years. I previously used a Dean Markley, very similar, but those have serious cord issues. I have never had a Woody fail me. Amazing. Now, there is a bit of fall off in the volume level. Can't help it; just the way it is. If I am going directly into a board, I consider using my Baggs Pre-Amp. I prefer not to because this Woody Soundhole pickup really gives my Martins a lovely warm sound. I don't like internal pickups. They all seem to give a brassy / tinny / over-gain sound. This pickup keeps it warm and mellow. I finger pick and strum, and it is excellent for both. As a previous review notes, you can equalize a bit by the way you position it. This is THE only sound hole pickup that I would consider buying. Others (including Fishmans) are just to brassy, and the Duncan breaks. If you are worried about signal fall, consider a pre-amp pedal. I do gigs with this pickup, and I love the sound. Did I mention I love this pickup?

  • Fails to capture acoustic tone

    3

    submitted3 years ago

    byBill

    fromAllentown, PA

    It's loud and easy and clear and hum-free, and it looks great with my Martin 000-15. But the sound is a LOT different than what I expected. Imagine taking a pickup from your electric and popping it into the soundhole of your acoustic. That's what you get. It makes my Martin sound like hollow-body electric guitar (fair enough, since that's kind of what a pickup does), but not a Martin with a full-range of acoustic warmth and sparkle.

  • Excellent Unit

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byRick

    fromFredrricksburg, VA

    Fits well on my Guild D-25M. Excellent sound quality from this unit.

  • Good, quality pickup, with natural sound.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byTate F

    fromNorth Dakota

    Easy to install, and remove. I prefer temporary pickups, and I can't stand undersaddle piezo systems as they dampen your tone and resonance. The guitar I had came with a undersaddle pickup system and I removed it for better tone, sustain, and resonance. This is a great pickup for the money but you will want to run through a preamp to get more volume and EQ out of it.

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  • submitted8 months ago

    asked byGary

    fromSeattle

    Does it fit a 3-1/2 inch sound hole in a classic nylon-string guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Seymour Duncan SA-3HC Woody HC Hum-Canceling Acoustic Soundhole Pickup is designed to fit soundholes ranging from 3.75 inches (94mm) to 4.0 inches (100mm). Since your classical nylon-string guitar has a 3.5-inch (89mm) soundhole, this pickup would not fit properly. Additionally, as a magnetic pickup, it requires steel strings to function and therefore won't work with nylon strings.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byRobert

    fromCO

    Can this pickup be used with vinyl strings on a classical guitar?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This pickup could be used with nylon strings on a classical guitar.