Classical Guitar Pickup: KNA Up-2 Piezo Pickup

KNA UP-2 Piezo Pickup with Volume Control for Classical Guitar or Any Acoustic Instrument.

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KNA UP-2 Piezo Pickup with Volume Control for Classical Guitar or Any Acoustic Instrument.

Overall: Contact piezo pickups have been around a long time but the KNA UP-2 is a winner in its category. The affordability, simple design, wood finish, and especially the volume control are the key elements. Having a volume control nearby is essential for gigs and I won't play without it. The sound was better than I expected. Depending on your needs you could explore the KNA NG-2 behind the saddle piezo that also has a volume control and might sound a bit better. Either way, this is an easy mic solution for anyone who wants to avoid big price tags and complicated setups.

How does it sound? It sounds like other piezo contact mics, but maybe a bit better and with a volume control. It's possible the lightweight wood construction helps it get a more sensitive sound. I've played with contact piezos before so I'm used to the sound they make. It's not like having a real microphone, it's an isolated and responsive sound. As with any contact piezo you get a little bit of the hollow body electric sound with lots of mid range. I find it sounds best when placed near my bridge but that will depend on your guitar. The great thing is that you can experiment so easily to find the best spot and sound for your guitar. Just move it anywhere on the guitar to get different sounds. The main concern is big bass and mid-range tones but experimenting with placement helps a huge amount and then tweak it at your amp for further adjustment. Compared to most systems I found it easy to get a good sound with very minimal effort. Considering the price and ease I think this is the best option for casual gigs unless you want to buy a gig-dedicated guitar with internal electronics. Also, adding some reverb on the amp really helps piezos sound a bit more natural as it give them some space and dimension to the sound. As with all contact piezos feedback is generally good especially if you cancel it by touching reverberating strings when it's happening. As always, don't leave the volume up way high and walk away from the instrument but again the volume control on this is great for breaks.

KNA Promo Text: "Light, small and versatile, UP-2 is a stick-on guitar pickup that allows acoustic musicians to amplify their instrument and control volume from the stage. The versatile UP-2 passive piezo attaches safely to just about anything that vibrates. In addition to being a surface-mount guitar pickup, UP-2 can be used for harp, drums, and percussion...The piezo element is encased in laminated birch with an elegant and stylish mahogany top. The lightweight assembly offers maximum tonal sensitivity."

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