"I had searched for years looking for the perfect "real" violin that sounded good when plugged in. I used ordinary piezo bridge pickups, but they just didn't sound real enough. All my searching stopped with the ZETA Acoustic Pro." Nick Hoffman
The Zeta Acoustic Pro mandolin is a professional quality instrument designed especially for use in amplified performances where a traditional acoustic mandolin is needed. A top-quality and versatile electric-acoustic mandolin, the Acoustic Pro is adaptable to diverse playing styles and delivers true acoustic tone without feedback problems.
The Acoustic Pro mandolin takes full advantage of the E-Series pickup's traditional maple bridge design to deliver a beautiful amplified acoustic sound with warmth and clarity even in high volume situations. The pickup reacts to the flex of the wooden bridge, not the simple vibration sensitivity of common electric transducer or piezo pickup systems. The result is a clear acoustic tone with minimal sensitivity to the sound vibrations that can create feedback in high-volume situations.
Unique among acoustic-electric mandolins, the Acoustic Pro features a specially designed internal preamp system that increases the power of the pickup signal. This high-tech innovation provides a wide range of amplification flexibility, supporting a variety of tonal characteristics suitable to diverse playing techniques and styles of music. An internal 9-volt battery provides over 1,000 hours of service on average.
The Acoustic Pro mandolin features a traditional F-style solid wood body with carved top and back and white binding with a beautiful vintage burst or glossy black finish. It’s lightweight and durable and perfect for the professional mandolin player or violinist who needs to double on the mandolin.
The Acoustic Pro is truly…the Professional's Choice