The Powerchip (long shaft for Les Paul guitars) from Fishman is a piezo volume control designed to offer pickup mixing control when used in Les Paul guitars outfitted with the Fishman Powerbridge.

It brings the capability to mix signals from the Fishman Powerbridge and magnetic pickups. The Powerchip works with Fishman’s Smart Switch circuit to automatically split signal into stereo or sum to mono depending on the type of cable used. It requires a 9V battery installation or can be powered via a Fluence rechargeable battery pack (available separately). It boasts up to 200 hours between battery charges.

Long Shaft Length for Les Paul Guitars    Mix Powerbridge and Magnetic Pickups    Piezo Volume Control    Works with Smart Switch Circuit    Battery Powered    Up to 200 Hours Between Battery Charges

• Long shaft intended for Les Paul guitars
• Mix signals from Fishman Powerbridge and magnetic pickups
• Piezo volume control works with Smart Switch circuit to automatically split signal to stereo or sum to mono, depending on the type of cable used
• Powered via 9V battery or Fluence rechargeable battery pack (both available separately)
• Up to 200 hours between battery charges

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