Tosin Abasi, a master of diverse musical styles and techniques, brings you his signature Fishman Fluence pickup set. This set offers the most versatile tone mix ever in a Fluence pickup. Tosin's tones are always on the cutting - edge, breaking away from the norm. Fluence has managed to bring out the sounds that were once locked in Tosin's mind.
Features:
- Voice 1: It gives a modern, aggressive, and heavy sound, with a bold mid - range that doesn't disrupt the highs and lows.
- Voice 2: It offers perfect passive pickup performance across the full range. In the neck, it's deep yet clear; in the bridge, it's strong and sharp.
- Voice 3 (Single Coil): It has a glassy, scooped, high - fidelity sound.
Specifications:
- Magnetic Material: Ceramic VIII (Bridge), Alnico IV / V (Neck)
- Magnetic Circuit: Bar magnets with blades (Bridge), Alnico IV (Poles) / Alnico V (Bar Magnet) (Neck)
- Output Impedance: 2k (Bridge & Neck)
- Current Draw: 2.5 mA
- Battery: 9 - Volt or optional rechargeable battery
- Battery Life: Up to 100 hours (for the set)
- Included: 1 ceramic pickup (bridge position), 1 alnico pickup (neck or middle position), all components for Tosin’s wiring scheme (minus pickup selector), volume and tone pots, push - pull voice selector pot for volume or tone position, all wiring for installation
Using this Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi 6 - String Pickup Set is quite straightforward. First, install the ceramic pickup in the bridge position and the alnico pickup in the neck or middle position as provided. Connect all the wiring according to the included scheme, but note that the pickup selector is not included. You can use the push - pull voice selector pot in either the volume or tone position to switch between different voices.
For the battery, you can choose a 9 - volt battery or an optional rechargeable one. The set can run for up to 100 hours on a battery. Make sure to replace the battery when it runs low to keep the pickups working properly.
When it comes to maintenance, keep the pickups clean from dust and debris. You can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe them. Avoid exposing the pickups to extreme temperatures or moisture, as this can damage their performance. With proper use and care, this pickup set will serve you well for a long time.
