Double Helix/Pure Mini Combination System (Made-to-Order)

When we developed the Double Helix, the major requirement was that it should work both on its own and in combination with the Pure Pickup in a way that would enhance the final tone.

We offer the following systems as made-to-order items:

Double Helix/Pure Mini Combination System — includes Double Helix, Pure Mini Pickup, connection cables, and dual-channel preamp
Double Helix Upgrade System — add to an existing Pure Pickup, includes Double Helix, connection cables, and dual-channel preamp

Additional made-to-order fee applies. Please contact us for more information.

Double Helix

The Double Helix is a hum-cancelling, dual-coil soundhole pickup for steel-string acoustic guitars. It features a phase switch and a unique tone switch that allows players to easily change from a bright “GLOSS” setting to a more substantial “STEAM” setting.

The phase switch allows the player to adjust the phase of the pickup, so the Double Helix will harmonize with any existing pickup already in the guitar.

The tone switch allows the player to choose from two settings:

GLOSS provides a fine and bright tone that sounds very acoustic and adds a light “shimmer” in the high end and a beautiful warm midrange
STEAM provides a much more substantial tone, louder, bigger and with superb feedback rejection. It is great if you need to bring the guitar up front in a mix.
Both tone settings are hum cancelling.

The Double Helix can be used as a stand-alone pickup for players who want a simple setup and a plug-and-play amplification solution. Even so, the Double Helix is a top-of-the-line solution that delivers K&K’s signature quality and sound. The tone switch will be an eye opener for players who have used other soundhole pickups. Having a setting for strumming (GLOSS) and another one for melody lines (STEAM) is almost like having a "Les Paul" with two pickups, one for "rhythm" and one for "lead"! All this is done in purely passive fashion, no battery or electronic circuit inside the guitar is needed! For the Double Helix Solo, we also offer an external endpin adapter for players who do not wish to alter their guitar to to install a new endpin jack.