Martin Thinline Gold Plus VT1 Acoustic Guitar Pickup System

The Martin Thinline Gold Plus VT1 brings Fishman's respected Acoustic Matrix Natural pre-amp technology to smaller–bodied acoustic guitars with a discreet, sound hole–mounted control configuration. Designed specifically for 000 size and smaller instruments, this under–saddle pickup system preserves the visual and structural integrity of the guitar while delivering the same flagship Acoustic Matrix transducer found in Fishman's premium offerings. The low–profile installation requires no invasive body modifications or external hardware.

The system centres on Fishman's proven under–saddle piezo pickup, paired with ergonomic rotary volume and tone controls mounted directly in the sound hole for quick adjustments mid–performance. This configuration eliminates the need for side–mounted endpin pre-amps or body–routed control panels, making it particularly well–suited to vintage instruments or guitars where preserving original aesthetics matters. The Acoustic Matrix Natural pre-amp circuit shapes the piezo signal to reduce quack and harshness while maintaining string–to–string balance and transient response across the frequency spectrum.

Features

• Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural pre-amp with under–saddle piezo pickup
• Sound hole–mounted volume and tone rotary controls for ergonomic access
• Designed specifically for 000 size and smaller acoustic guitar bodies
• Low–profile installation maintains original instrument appearance and structure
• Flagship Acoustic Matrix transducer technology for natural amplified tone
• No endpin pre-amp or body routing required during installation
• Reduces piezo quack with balanced string–to–string frequency response
• Discrete control placement preserves vintage and traditional guitar aesthetics