[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1348998' date='Aug 23 2011, 01:57 PM']I've used a piezo (K&K Bass Max) pickup into my Hartke (LH500) head and I did need a preamp to bring the impedance down to sensible levels before going into the Hartke - otherwise I just got a lot of high mids and very little volume. I ended up buying the Fishman Platinum Pro.
You will struggle to get both a pickup and a preamp for £150 though. £200 would do it, if you look at used gear, but they don't come up all that often. You don't necessarily need an expensive pickup (Realist, Full Circle, etc.), cheaper bridge wing piezos often do a fine job.[/quote]
Thanks for all the great advice people. I've snapped up a Dave Hall pre amp for £70 and am hunting down a pickup. Can't wait to get out playing.
Cheers