Acoustic pickups amplify guitars while preserving natural tone, essential for live performance and recording. Early pickups were rudimentary contact mics, but modern systems offer advanced sound reproduction. Key brands include LR Baggs (Anthem & Element), Fishman (Matrix Infinity), K&K Sound (Pure Mini), and Seymour Duncan (SA-6 Mag Mic). Piezo pickups capture vibration from the bridge, magnetic pickups provide a warm response, and microphone-based systems offer authentic acoustic sound. Used by singer-songwriters and gigging musicians, acoustic pickups enable amplified performance without compromising the guitar’s organic character.