Which pickup would be better for a 12-string acoustic, the HP-1 or the SP-1?

Date: 26.08.2021

SP-1 and HP-1 are both great pickups with their own sonic characters. Just like selecting a model for a 6-string acoustic, it is up to the player's preference.

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