If you have installed acoustic guitar pick-ups was it how was your experience?

If you have installed acoustic guitar pick-ups was it how was your experience?
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I haven’t personally installed pickups in and acoustic guitar, but I can’t imagine it being that difficult. If you’ve installed a pickup on an electric guitar I’d say it’s pretty similar. I only suggest being careful when drilling a hole for the ¼” jack output.
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