Which guitars come with fishman fluence pickups?

It is increasingly common to see Fishman Fluence pickups on new guitars. Strandberg, Ibanez, ESP/LTD, Charvel and Schecter all have several models boasting Fishman Fluence pickups.

Are fishman fluence active or passive?

Fishman Fluence pickups are active but many of their voices are passive sounding. They cover a huge range of different styles so, even if you have been a passive pickup purist until now, don’t write the Fishman Fluence off!

Do Fishman Fluence pickups need batteries?

Yes, Fishman Fluence pickups require power. This can be from a standard 9v battery but they also make a Lithium battery pack that can be installed in your guitar without any modifications. Specific battery packs for Strats and Les Pauls are available as well as a general one. You can then charge the pickups using a mini-USB. Lithium batteries last much longer than traditional batteries.

Are fishman fluence pickups good for metal?

Yes! Fishman Fluence Pickups are ideal for metal. They have several models to suit heavy styles, the most popular being the Fluence Modern Humbucker available in both Alnico and brutally aggressive Ceramic configurations. They have signature pickup sets from numerous shredders including Tosin Abasi, Keith Merrow, Killswitch Engage and Lamb of God’s Will Adler.