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The L.R. Baggs Violin Pickup is a miniature vibration sensor cast directly into a Superieur Despiau “Two Tree” maple bridge for maximum sensitivity and signal transfer. As an integral part of the bridge, it effortlessly captures the instrument’s inherent dynamics. Furthermore, its selective admittance pattern is aligned so that the signal is generated as the bridge moves in a left-right motion (in response to the string vibrations). The pickup also rejects any impulse directed to the plane of the bridge- minimizing annoying finger squeaks, body noise and feedback. It is the pickup of choice for top pros like Darol Anger, Jean-Luc Ponty and Sara Watkins. An external preamp is recommended.
Professional installation is highly recommended. Visit https://www.vermontviolins.com/make-an-appointment to schedule your installation.
Available with the standard copper element (Copperhead) or wood element (WoodTone). The difference is largely aesthetic, though the sound is slightly different, so if you're not familiar with these pickups, please feel free to call 212.274.1322 for additional information.
The innovative, light-weight jack affixes to your cello via a precision clamping system that will not damage your instrument's varnish or its sonic quality. Unlike other pick-ups, The Realist guarantees that the acoustic qualities of your instrument will be heard.
The innovative, light-weight jack affixes to your violia via a precision clamping system that will not damage your instrument's varnish or its sonic quality. Unlike other pick-ups, The Realist guarantees that the acoustic qualities of your isntrument will be heard.
The Realist™ acoustic transducer has been specially designed to reproduce the natural acoustic sound of your violin.
The innovative, light-weight jack affixes to your violin via a precision clamping system that will not damage your instrument's varnish or its sonic quality. Unlike other pick-ups, The Realist guarantees that the acoustic qualities of your isntrument will be heard.
David Gage on the development of The Realist™:
"Recognizing the limitations of microphones and traditional piezo transducers, Ned and I decided that for the working musician things could and should be better. We felt a transducer should be equal in it's ability to recreate an acoustic pizzicato and arco sound through commonly used amplifiers.
Furthermore, this pick-up had to be simple, dependable, and affordable. After years of consideration and tests, we have come up with a system that achieves all of these goals.
We understand the hours of practice it takes to draw your sound out of your instrument, and with this pick-up we feel your voice can be heard more accurately through an amplifier. Both recording engineers and professional musicians have been startled by the great tone and even response when playing pizzicato and arco. Finally, you can play both pizz and arco without having to play with your controls."
The SoundClip clamps on to the bridge of the acoustic bass easily, without marking or damaging
Clamping allows it to be added to or removed from any bass, at any time, without hassle
Easy installation makes The SoundClip great for traveling bassists or for those who want a pickup only when they are using an amp.
From the makers of the most respected transducer on the market (the Realist transducer for bass) comes The Realist SoundClip, a game-changing new pickup for bassists.
The SoundClip sports features that are not found on any other pickup. The on-board volume knob gives the player full control to adjust output on the spot. An innovative variable weight system helps to contour tone, working with the instrument's acoustic output to produce a superior amplified sound. Adding mass to the bridge and allowing the player to adjust the pickup's placement provides incomparable control of how the instrument's sound is represented. The SoundClip is fully adaptable to all basses and playing situations.
The SoundClip is the first and only pickup that contours the acoustic output of the instrument to improve the amplified sound. Any bass can produce a professional-quality sound without giving up the patented Realist pressure-sensitivity and superior arco and pizzicato output.
The SoundClip clamps onto the cello's bridge easily, without marking or damaging
Clamping allows it to be added to or removed from any cello, at any time, without hassle
Easy installation makes The SoundClip great for traveling cellists or for those who want a pickup only when they are using an amp
From the makers of the most respected transducer on the market (the Realist transducer for bass, cello, viola, and violin) comes The Realist SoundClip, a revolutionary pick-up for cello.
The SoundClip sports features that are not found on any other pickup. The on-board volume knob gives the player full control to adjust output on the spot. An innovative variable weight system helps to contour tone, working with the instrument's acoustic output to produce a superior amplified sound. Adding mass to the bridge and allowing the player to adjust the pickup's placement provides incomparable control of how the instrument's sound is represented, yet it sounds great no matter where it is placed on the cello's bridge.
Completely redesigned from the ground up, the all-analog Platinum Stage universal instrument preamp delivers incredibly accurate sonic detail for any acoustic instrument. A discrete, high-headroom Class-A preamp uses precision, high-speed circuitry for the highest fidelity and low distortion. Classic Fishman tone centers with sweepable mid is combined with a switchable guitar/bass EQ mode, making it more musical for bass instruments, and more universal for recording and performing musicians.
The new Platinum Stage integrates critical performance features like adjustable volume boost and a balanced XLR D.I. output housed in a beautiful, road-ready design.
With an included belt-clip, the Platinum Stage is perfect for mobile instrumentalists, such as mandolin and fiddle players. It can also be powered via 48-volt phantom power, offering complete control over your sound without batteries.
This piezo-ceramic pickup mounts in the wing slot of the violin bridge with Fishman’s patented Floating Mount system.
The same pickup element as the V-100, the V-200 employs a Carpenter-style, 1/4″ output jack which mounts on the side of the instrument with chinrest-style hardware.
The C-200 Concert Series Cello pickup offers an extraordinary level of performance, tone quality and accuracy for the cello.
The C-100 utilizes Fishman’s patented Floating Mount system for easy installation in the wing slot of the bridge. A 1/4” tailpiece mounted jack and 10’ cable complete the package. When paired with an impedance-matching preamp, such as our Platinum Stage, Platinum Pro EQ or Powerjack, the full potential of the C-100 can be realized.
Piezo-ceramic pickup
Lightweight to minimize muting
Easy installation with no alteration
The classic bridge-mounted, dual-element piezo-ceramic pickup. The BP-100 installs in minutes and delivers deep sustained pizz tone, and fast articulation with emphasized direct string sound.
D'Addario's Classic Series Instrument Cables provide the ultimate in quality and value. These cables utilize ultra-pure, oxygen-free copper conductors for low capacitance and pure tone. A single-molded strain relief plug provides durability and worry-free reliability. 90% spiral shielding eliminates virtually all handling noise.