Help me pick an Acoustic Pickup for my Larrivee D60

[Vibrolucky]

I have a new (used) D60 Larrivee that I want to gig with. It has a huge boomy Martin D28 tone. I am mostly a strummer, playing Acoustic Rock, some Folk. Not much fingerpicking, most play hard with a pick.

My budget is $300 or less. I am looking for something that I can use through a house PA system or something like a SWR California Blonde.

I was looking for input as to which system to install, I am leaning towards something that does not require an external pre-amp or EQ.

Thanks in advance for the suggestions. I am looking for a professional quality system.

[Strat]

McIntyre Feather

[in a little row]

This is what i use in my Larrivee and Martins...fishman ellipse blend (UST and mic):

http://www.fishman.com/products/details.asp?id=86

i wont say its the best...i will say it works the best for me in the many settings i find myself in...ive played most everything on the market at some time or another

[charley]

I used to work at a music store, and after trying MANY pickups in different guitars, and having a real aversion to any cutting of my guitar, I chose to put a B Band into my HD 28. I have never once regretted it. One small hole under the saddle, and a slight widening of the strap button hole to fit the jack. That's it.....IMO the most non-invasive way to go, and a great sound through a PA or California Blonde.

[analogkid1974]

I've owned them all...from highlander to sunrise etc. My fave, the M1 baggs
soundhole pickup. Doesn't have to be permanently installed either. Active or non. Both are amazing. Period.

[markd2522]

Now this doesn't help you at all because everyone has a different answer, but I have been very pleased with the DTAR wavelength with both volume and tone dials in the soundhole. Doesn't mess with the guitar in terms of cutting, and gives a big signal with very natural sound.
Good luck.
Mark

[Telecster]

I think the K&K is the way to go. Great natural sound. It is well within your budget installed.

http://www.kksound.com/pureprephase.html