New LR Baggs pick up 5-0 for ukulele

$129 at Guitar Center with free shipping and a $20 coupon code.
 
I've installed a couple of them and they have a very natural sound. I haven't yet been able to do a side by side comparison between the Five-0 and the MiSi however, I suspect they will be close, perhaps giving a slight edge to the Five-0. Batteries are always a hassle so that may be the deciding issue for some. They are also quite a bit more expensive than the MiSi. The prewired volume control is nice. The lead wire from the UST to the preamp is still too long and needs a loop or two to be secured with zip ties. And the shortened battery lead limits battery location. I normally like to locate a battery on the head block but it can't be done in the case of the Five-O unless you want the wire to be showing through the sound hole. Locating the battery on the upper bout is easy enough, just a bit awkward.
 
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