This was a huge let down. Not sure why I was so optimistic about it - I am a strong believer in getting what you pay for. Being a cheap knock off of a $200 pickup - I am not sure why I was so pumped about this.... The dude that posted the video review definitley contributed to my overexcitement about this pickup I suppose.

The problem I had was with the undersaddle element - Would not produce a sound. Microsphone portion work OK. The controls were noisy when turning the buttons and didnt really seem to do anything when they were turned but make a lot of clicks, pops and scratchy sounds.

I have installed about 40-50 acoustic guitar pickups for myself and customers and never came across an undersaddle element that didnt work..

There is a reason this is $38 and the LR Baggs is $200.

everything sounded good but with a defective end pin jack it didn't matter because of all the extreme crackling that came out of it. i tried to tighten everything but I realized that the jack wasn't loose, but it was the problem itself. i think i want the LR braggs version of this just to be sure there are no defects.

**UPDATE**
after ordering a second one the output jack was good so i decided to keep that one. i think for the money this has some quality control issues but otherwise it can be a good system.

I was stunned. I still am. I going to say this, and I stand by it. I've bought and used every thing out there on acoustics. 50 years playing. This is THE BEST PICKUP IVE EVER FOUND. Forget the price, it would be worth 3 times the cost.

Easy to install. Works well. Be careful when you first use it as you will need to adjust the level carefully to avoid feedback.
Excellent value.

Installed the pickup in an old Ovation guitar. Because of the bracing I had to mount the mic perpendicular to the bridge. Works fine.

***UPDATE JAN 2017*** So I made a quick review video highlighting the installation and pickup sounds. Please excuse both the audio and my playing. I'm not sure why my interface split the room mic in one ear and the guitar in the other. Also, I misspoke - the first playing demo is WITH the mic ON and the second with the mic OFF. This is the guitar straight into a Focusrite interface, no effects or additional processing. Let me know what you think below!

I purchased this for my Taylor GS Mini and am really satisfied! I got the model WITH the microphone, so that' the one I'm reviewing.

First impressions: The quality seems to be on-par with the LR Baggs Anthem SL pickup. Endpin preamp is made of nice quality components, and the wiring/soldering/construction is clean. Appropriate cord lengths are given to all components, and 3m sticky pads as well as wire "harness" clips are included. The one BIG thing missing was installation instructions - Google remedied that very quickly, though.

Installation: I previously installed a piezo pickup in this, so I had a 1/8" hold drilled already. Following the LR Baggs Anthem SL installation instructions, I drilled out a small hole (a continuation of the saddle slot, if you will) by the high E to allow ay least 3/16" of the piezo to extend beyond the high E string. Slid the piezo undersaddle into place without any problem. The Mic installation was pretty easy, but be sure to watch some videos on YouTube first. Also, if you don't already own a compact telescoping mirror - get one! It'll help out more than you would ever know! Battery pack installation and the volume/blend mini-knob installation was simple - just pick a spot inside and plop it down there. Endpin didn't require any additional drilling for the Taylor style, but aesthetically, is different than the 3-screw type that Taylor uses. Personally, I don't care, but that may turn off some purists.

Sound: I'm hoping to upload a video review with samples soon, but I am pretty happy! The one big thing to note is that this does not have a VOL/TONE control, but rather a VOL/BLEND control, which is WAY BETTER in my opinion! I should be clear: the BLEND control adjusts the volume of the microphone. The Piezo is at a set volume, so you're blending in a mic mix with the piezo. It is NOT either Piezo OR mic...it's Piezo AND mic blended. The undersaddle piezo sound is clean, but exactly what I expect to hear from a piezo. String balance is equal and clear. The mic sound is sparkly and definitely adds in a different dimension to the sound. At times it can sound a little tinny. One drawback is that I wish you could make the mic even louder as opposed to the piezo...I can blend in the mic sound, but I wish I could blend it in a little more and hear less of the Piezo with the mic. Small detail....it still sounds good and full.

Bottom line: For $40 you're basically getting an LR Baggs Anthem SL (which is a great pickup!) that is easy to install, requires VERY little modification, and sounds pretty good. I don't think the mic on this one is the same quality as the LR Baggs, but it also isn't $200. I like the blend control feature, but wish the mic volume was more adjustable. Installation instructions aren't included, but really easy to find online. If you have any sort of acoustic that you are thinking of "electrifying" I wouldn't hesitate to buy this.