Pick up for 12 string Fender acoustic

[rayc]

Hello folks,
I have a Fender 12 string acoustic - gift from the wife some years ago -and I was interested in what type of soundhole pickup I'd need to use with it.
I have an old Schaeller western pickup from the mid 90's but it's intended for a 6 string - works pretty well on a 6 actually. On a 12 the b throught to & including A strings come through well but the Es are in limbo.
I'm not interested in spending big money as my talent with the 12 is less than modest.
Any suggestions?

 

[StarSailor12]

From my experience, I would recommend the Fishman Matrix Infinity pick-up/preamp system. I have one installed in a Yamaha 12-string and love it. Be sure to use a lithium battery or you will always be changing batteries which can be a hassle. The Fishman has controls which install in the soundhole. It has a Volume control and a Tone control with a bass-boost switch. The tone control is active which basically acts as a mid-range scoop. Since mid-range is the frequency area which causes the piezo "quack," I've found rolling it to the full setting gives a more natural sound.

 

[rayc]

Thanks SSailor12,
I'll do my research into that item.