Connect classical guitar to iMac.

Hi there, thanks in advance for any help. I'm wondering how best to connect my classical guitar to my iMac for recording in Garage Band. My guitar has a built-in dual pick-up and mike (standard 1/4" female jack in the end of my guitar.) I guess I need a 1/4" male connector and cable to plug into the guitar but then how do I best connect the other end of the cable to my iMac?
I don't have any kind of pre-amp. Do I need one? Where do I plug in the guitar?
Thank you for reading my question!
Jean

For 'Best' results using the pickup you should get an audio interface. I use either this http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=58 or this http://apogeedigital.com/products/jam.php
There is a multitude of other brands to choose from.
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