12 best acoustic bass pickups

• ★ FITS in soundholes from 3.88” (98.5 mm) to 3.94” (100mm) diameter. ★ HIGH impedance passive design, no battery required.
• ★ BUILT with Customized Rare Earth Neodymium Magnet and Single Coil with Handwound Oxygen-Free Copper.
• ★ SOLID Beech Wood Housing for better transmission of Acoustic Vibrations with Super String Balance and Pure Acoustic Clarity.
• ★ CAME with Customized Studio Grade Lossless Transmission Audio Cable.
• ★ QUICK Installation and Storage, no drilling required, harmless for guitars. ★ DOES not work with nylon guitar strings but only works with steel-string acoustic guitars. ★ DOES not work with 3/4-size guitars like Taylor Baby, Little Martin series.

User questions & answers

Question:	will this work on a vintage ovation balladeer without drilling
Answer:	You can't drill a hole in your vintage ovation balladeer. Because the back of the guitar is not made from wood but a composite material. We suggest purchasing NEO-SP30 soundhole pickup or SBT-10 soundboard transducer for your guitar. And please note NEO-SP30 only fit for steel-string acoustic guitars whose soundhole diameter is between 3.82" to 4.33".
Question:	Can I connect this to a loop pedal
Answer:	Yes, you can connect to the loop pedal and then to the amplifier.
Question:	Do I need to loosen the strings to insert it
Answer:	Usually, there is no need to loosen the strings for installation. But if your guitar soundhole diameter is as close to the minimum size that we described (3.82” to 4.33”) or your string is too tight to get through, and it’s not so easy to install the pickup on your guitar, we recommend to loosen the strings for easier installation.
Question:	Can this pickup detect guitar drumming ( hitting the guitar body to make it sound like a drum
Answer:	Yes, it can detect the tapping sound. But the tapping sound from Amumu NEO-SP30/31 is not as big as the sound from Amumu SBT-10 because SBT-10 is a vibration transducing pickup which transduces all the signal from the soundboard and the body. We suggest you try Amumu SBT-10

Product description

The Realist Upright Bass acoustic transducer was designed by Ned Steinberger in association with David Gage. A primary design goal was to create a transducer that would work equally well for pizzicato and arco through commonly used amplifiers, without requiring a pre-amp or other active, battery powered gear. A flexible element fits under the bridge foot so that it picks up sound from both the bridge and top plate. Produces a rich and powerful response that is acoustically true for both pizzicato and arco without adjusting controls. No preamp necessary. Easy installation. Just plug it in.

• For Acoustic Upright Bass
• Does not require a pre-amp or other active, battery powered gear
• Produces a rich and powerful response that is acoustically true for both pizzicato and arco without adjusting controls
• The flexible element fits under the bridge foot picking up sound from both the bridge and top plate - Does not include 1/4" both ends cable
• Designed by Ned Steinberger in association with David Gage

User questions & answers

Question:	All the images show it attached to a violin. Is the product truly transferrable to an acoustic upright bass
Answer:	Yes, it is. I bought it for my son, who plays acoustic bass at Otterbein University. He has been using it for nearly a year without any issues.
Question:	I need the wood version not the cooper. how do i select that
Answer:	Sorry I can't help you. I did not know they had a wood version. The copper rocks on my upright.
Question:	Has anyone had the same problem as I with this pickup? I bought this pickup brand new from David Gage himself. The pickup lasted for exactly 11 gigs
Answer:	I have the violin pickup by Gage and have used it for years with no problem. My bass player uses one like yours and so far so good. I would return it and have them give you another, as the tone quality is excellent.
Question:	The pick-up doesnt need any type of battery to work or continue to function
Answer:	No, this is a passive pickup. I have the violin version and run it out through a preamp and then to a pa system. I have used this set up for 10 years and it is excellent. I play with a guy who uses this pickup in his upright bass. He runs it directly to an amp and it works great when you limit the vibrations on the pickup by bending it up a little away from the face of the bass.

Product description

At Northern Lutherie our passion is to make your string instrument be heard! And we strongly believe we produce the absolute best sounding piezo electronic pickup on the market at the most affordable price. The Blueberry Pi is our patent pending bass pickup. Like all of our pickups the Blueberry Pi was developed and designed to utilize the physics of stringed instrument construction (hard back, soft top) which creates a strong output, and a natural sound while maintaining a natural controlled tone. We stand behind the belief that the warmth, clarity, and response of the Blueberry Pi is unmatched by any competitor on the market. The Northern Lutherie Promise: For the past decade and to this day, we at Northern Lutherie LLC have strived for a few things. One of our main focuses has always been to be, and stay a small family ran company with a higher moral standard than others. We don’t rely on cheap foreign labor from countries that can’t comply with the labor laws of the U.SA. All of our pickups are handmade by small handful of family and friends right in here in our shop in Milwaukee WI. Another standard we have is our unmatched dedication to the satisfaction of our customers. We offer a direct manufacturers warranty guaranteed for the life of the pickup you purchase. If your product is defective or stops working at any time we will refund or replace your pickup at no cost to you. But the number one focus at our small shop is to produce the absolute best sounding pickup that delivers great response, warmth, and natural tone at the most affordable price on the market. We strongly believe our pickups literally speak for themselves as the absolute best pickup out there!

• 20mm sensor, with our patent pending formula which creates uncompromised sound/tone.
• Highest clarity, highest output of any pickup on the market.
• Noiseless/minimal feedback response
• Lifetime manufacturers warranty guaranteed.
• Handmade in the U.SA.

User questions & answers

Question:	does this product need a preamp to work? if so i have a fishman transducer model-G, will that work
Answer:	I would certainly work! Many players are not using preamps but it never hurts to have more tonal control by using one.

• Two Transducer Pickup System for most of instruments, such as guitar, ukulele, violin, etc.
• Includes 1/4" Endpin Jack
• Pre-wired, No Soldering Required
• High Output - No Battery Required
• Easy to install, can be sticked near sound hole with self-adhensive, which can be reused

User questions & answers

Question:	How thick are the wooden piezo disks
Answer:	About 1/2” - pretty solid . Allows good pickup by amplifier. Move around guitar body to get different sounds thru amp. I use Roland amps , so works great !
Question:	Has anyone tried this on a classical guitar
Answer:	Should work very well.
Question:	Any input on the difference between the round and triangle one for a ukulele
Answer:	triangle: two piezo pickup system round: one piezo pickup system triangle: 6.35mm female plug round: 6.35mm male plug triangle: install need another cable round: install easy, connect your amp Sound quality: triangle is better than round (triangle is made of real wood)
Question:	Can the output jack double as a strap button? (triangle version
Answer:	I wouldn't trust the adhesive sticker to support much weight.

Product features

Quick Connect installation

You can test to find out the best position and remember it, different location makes different tones, you can choose where you like most

This way of installing is quick and easier.

Another way of installation

The endpin has a 6.35mm jack made of Brass copper,take the original endpin out of your guitar, drill a hole (about 12mm) through the bottom your guitar, then assemble the endpin into the hole.

This way of installing can hide the cord and endpin.

Package include

1 x pickup

1 x jacket (leather)

2 x cable holder (plastic)

4 x double side sticker

• For Steel String Guitars, Passive Soundhole Pickup (diameter 3.8"~4.3")
• Turn your acoustic guitar into an acoustic-electric without expensive modifications
• Made of real solid Beech Wood, high fidelity sound. Passive Soundhole Pickup, for Steel String Guitars
• Easy to install: Clip-on to guitar soundhole, No hole making, No battery needed
• Package Contents: 1 x Pickup with Cord (1/4" Female), 2 x cable holder, 4 x soundhole protecter

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it work with rocksmith
Answer:	I own 2-60th anniversary RI jazz basses, I think they are 2001-2002, Both are MIM models and I installed these pickups in them. No mods to the body, just unsoldered the old wires and re-soldered the new wires - instant amazing
Question:	Hi can this fit into my Tylor Baby Guitar 3.5" soundhole
Answer:	They are passive pups.
Question:	where are the tone and volume controls
Answer:	Mounting screws yes. Foam no.
Question:	Does it work with nylon strings
Answer:	Hi there, mine also hum a bit too, they are a much higher output pickup than the stock pickups are. When I am playing them I don't notice it though. The tone more than makes up for the hum when im not playing them. If yours are humming/buzzing loudly it could be a grounding issue though.

Product features

Passive magnetic Pickup

• Passive Soundhole Pickup, for 39'-41' guitar with Steel Strings,high fidelity sound

Solid wood

• Made of Solid wood, which comes from forest of Africa

Package include

• 1 x pickup
• 2 x cable holder (plastic)
• 4 x soundhole protecter (foam )

Product description

Features

1. Perfect for obtaining accurate action measurements for electric guitar, bass and acoustic guitar

2. With scale to measure string height, bridge saddle height, saddle slot depth, pickup polepiece height, fret slot depth and nut height

3. Useful conversions, long lasting etched printing

4. Pocket-sized, a lot of info on a tool of this size

5. From inch fractions, to inch decimals, to metric in increments



Specifications

Material: Stainless Steel

Color: As the pictures show you

Application: electric guitar, bass and acoustic guitar Unit: mm/ in

Scale for string height: 0.01-0.14in / 0.25-3.50mm

Scale for bridge saddle slot depth: 0-0.875in / 0-20mm

Scale for nuts saddles and polepieces: 0-0.75in / 0-20mm

Ruler size: 8.9 * 5.1cm / 3.5 * 2in (length * width)

Ruler weight: 23g / 0.8oz



Package including

1 x String action ruler



Attention:

String Action Ruler Gauge Tool was sold by Co-link should be come with a pieces of glass cloth with Co-link logo, otherwise, they are fake.

• Useful conversions, long lasting etched printing
• Pocket-sized, a lot of info on a tool of this size
• With conversion chart of string action at 12th fret printed on one side
• With scale to measure string height, bridge saddle height, saddle slot depth, pickup polepiece height, fret slot depth and nut height
• Perfect accurate action measurements for string instruments such as guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, etc

User questions & answers

Question:	where is this item made
Answer:	No idea. Bought this for my boyfriend it was 1/2 the price of the one offered by Stewart MacDonald. He loves it--- perfect gauging string height
Question:	I tend to use 32nds for setting up string heights on my bass. How do you use that area when it's in the middle of the rule
Answer:	You use the 64ths. two 64ths = one 32nd. Either that or saw a hole through your bass and stick the tool through
Question:	Does this item come with instructions, and is it made of steel
Answer:	No instructions. It is essentially just a ruler. But the size, shape and multi-denominations make it especially designed for guitar setups. It is made of high-quality (stainless?) steel with black etchings.
Question:	How would you measure 4/64 and 6/64 with this tool? Would it be possible
Answer:	It has a spot for measuring 64th's on the bottom left on the front side, but it only goes to 48/64, which should certainly be enough for measuring string height.

• Guitar Pickup:The F-5T pickup is great for tuning on the move or on-stage. It features a note function for manual string tuning as well as an auto mode which will detect the string you are tuning automatically.As well as giving your guitar a modern look, the backlight LCD ensures visibility in all lighting conditions.
• With Tuner Function For Tuning Easily:The built-in tuner will be preferable over a clip-on tuner in noisy conditions. The indicators will ensure your guitar will always be perfectly in tune and within 10 cents accuracy.
• Easy To Read:LCD display, easy to read. Professional guitar and bass tuner Auto and manual tuning mode.The three LED lights will show if the string is flat, sharp or in-tune.
• Great Tone And Oickup Range:The Complete Kit offers great tone and pickup range, and is made to be installed in the body of any standard acoustic Guitar.Great accessory for electric acoustic and classic guitars.
• After-sales Guarantee:If you have any questions about the product,or you encounter problems with your use, you can contact our customer service. He will provide you with a solution in good time.No need worry about after-sale services.

User questions & answers

Question:	Do these fit in the factory holes of the ibanez aes10eam1202 acoustic? to replace the ibanez 5aeq43f that failed
Answer:	no it didn't fit.
Question:	Does come with a pickup
Answer:	Yes
Question:	I need something for flat surface. Is this flat and not curved
Answer:	A little curved
Question:	will this allow me to hook up my non-electric acoustic guitar to an amplifier
Answer:	Yes, once you have installed it correctly, your non electric acoustic will become electric-acoustic. Just be sure to install the piezo pickup under the bridge correctly.

Product description

The Classic Design series rounds out with the CB-60SCE, an acoustic bass that goes above and beyond anything in its class. This model makes use of the same slim-taper, easy-to-play neck profile found on all Classic Design guitars. Its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides complement the concert-sized body for a smooth and articulate low end. The perfect companion for an 'unplugged' session, the CB-60SCE comes equipped with a flexible Fishman electronics system that's well-suited to the stage or studio.

• Hand orientation: Right

User questions & answers

Question:	What size string does this use
Answer:	I just got mine two weeks early. I just ordered it may 31st and got mine in June 3rd. Package was beat up and guitar looks used and refurbished. In process of contacting seller.
Question:	Does it come with a case
Answer:	It is pretty lightweight it belongs to my 12 year old son and he has no problem handling it very good quality.
Question:	Best hard case for this bass
Answer:	Yes if you have all the necessary equipment for this "bad boy" It is a good deal
Question:	what is the real weight
Answer:	yes just needs to be tuned

Product features

Fender Classic Design Series

The familiar warmth of an acoustic guitar is something memories and traditions are built with, and a new player’s first guitar is the most critical part of their musical journey. Classic Design guitars combine the timelessness of tried-and-true body shapes with top-notch craftsmanship and modern features that will appeal to beginner and intermediate guitarists alike. Whether you’re looking for the classic tone of a spruce/mahogany dreadnought, experimenting with smaller body shapes like a parlor or concert, or exploring new tones with nylon strings or acoustic basses, you’ll find your next source of inspiration within Fender’s Classic Design series.

Fender CB-60SCE Acoustic Bass

Solid Spruce Top

Spruce is the standard modern tonewood for fashioning the tops of acoustic guitars and other acoustic instruments. Few woods can beat its strength, brightness, and dynamic range, and it responds well to any acoustic playing style, from hard strumming to fast flatpicking to delicate fingerpicking.

Easy-to-Play Neck

With its comfortably rolled fingerboard edges, this instrument’s neck creates an incredibly comfortable fret-hand feel that's ideal for beginning players or experienced pros alike.

Fishman Preamp and Tuner

A Fishman pickup/preamp system includes a variety of onboard controls for amplifying your acoustic instrument without compromising its pure, rich, and resonant tone. It also features a convenient built-in tuner.

Product description

Introduction:

Donner transducer TP-1 pickup has a volume control so you can adjust the volume level to avoid feedback squeal.

installation quick and easy, with self- adhesive, can be reused or not hurt your musical instruments.

no need to punch hole.

no battery needed.

available for acoustic&classical guitars, cellos, banjos, ukuleles, mandolins, violins, drums and many more.

mini design, brass plating material plug, anti noise disturbance. 3.5mm output jack

self-adhesive

3.5mm male Plug

3 meter cable

volume adjustment knob

6.35Mm(1/4 inch) male plug

package included:

1 x Donner transducer TP-1 pickups> 1 x Mounting tape(hook + loop )

3 x stickers

1 x 10 ft amplifier cable (standard 1/4" Connector)

1 x 1/8 inch plug Male to 1/4 inch jack female stereo Adapter.

• Low profile design pickup, self-adhesive, fit most of the string instruments like acoustic, guitar, ukulele, violin, Mandolin, etc.
• Premium-quality reproduction of sound, excellent at minimizing noise interference. Please stick the piezo pads on instrument tightly to receive sound perfectly
• Compact with 10 ft amplifier cable(1/4" connector) and 1 extra sticker.
• Equipped with volume control, volume adjustable for avoiding squeal feedback; provide crystal and clear sound.
• Easy installation, no batteries needed, self-adhesive can attach to the surface near around the soundhole without causing any damage to your instruments.

User questions & answers

Question:	How does it turn on? (Or is mine defective
Answer:	is your volume on the pickup turned up? is it plugged in correctly? you should be able to tap on it and hear the noise through the amp.
Question:	Will this work if I stick it on the composite side (back) of my Ovation
Answer:	It will stick to your forehead, if you place it there, but the sound quality will suffer if you do that. Seriously though, before you stick it anywhere, hold it in different places on your guitar with it plugged into the amp so you can choose a location that produces the best tone. I had one of the original Ovations, so I am familiar with their construction. I can't predict the best spot. You just have to try it before you stick it. BTW: The plug end that goes into the transducer is a small jack vs the standar 1/4" jack that plugs into the amp. (BTW, they send a bunch of stuff you don't need)
Question:	How long is the cable provided
Answer:	According to the details it's 3 meters. Kind of short if you're using it to perform and need to be able to move around. Perfect if being used by the amp to practice.
Question:	So does this stick to the outside of the guitar/uke/banjo
Answer:	Yes but it is easily removed. As a side note, it is extremely sound sensitive. As a result, I wound up putting 3 layers of stickers on it to deaden it a bit. You need to play around with different locations on your instrument.

Product features

Product details

• 3.5mm output jack
• Self-adhesive
• 3.5mm male plug
• 3 meter cable
• Volume adjustment knob
• 6.35mm(1/4 inch) male plug

Product description

Specifications:

Material: Plastic

Control Range: Bass --±12dB at 80Hz

                       Middle --±12dB at 800Hz

                       Treble -- ±12dB at 15KHz

                       Presence -- ±12dB at 3KHz

A4 frequency: 440HZ

Tuning Range: A0(27.5Hz) - C8 (4186.01Hz)

Power Supply: 1 * 9V Battery (not included)

Item Size: 6.5 * 5.8 * 2.5cm / 2.6 * 2.3 * 1in; 6 * 3.5 * 5.5cm / 2.4 * 1.4 * 2.2in

Item Weight: 90g / 3.2oz

Package Size: 10.5 * 7 * 7cm / 4.1 * 2.8 * 2.8in

Package Weight: 115g / 4.1oz



Note:

Battery is not included.



Package List:

1 * Guitar Pick-up System

• Pickup, tuner and equalizer system for acoustic guitars.
• 4-band EQ (BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, PRESENCE).
• With LCD display, easy to read the tuning information.
• With volume control knob and low battery check LED.
• Ideal for acoustic guitar players to improve the guitar sound.

User questions & answers

Question:	Has anyone tried replacing the electronics in a jasmine acoustic electric with one of these
Answer:	I am trying to tackle the same project of replacing the electronics of ankther guitar. Did you use this product?
Question:	Where do i place the square with the screw in the middle that came with my le 305 joyo preamp
Answer:	That is a 1/4 inch jack I think you are talking about and that is were a guitar cable runs to a amp. These are usually placed on the bottom of guitar
Question:	How do you mount the je-305 piezo wire? do you glue it to the inside of the guitar
Answer:	No, this is a coaxial under saddle pickup. If you check YouTube you should find a video of a luther doing an installation. The correct procedure involves drilling a hole at an angle at the end of the saddle slot and then routing (using a bull nose bit) under the saddle to create a clearance for it. Seek a luthier if you aren't comfortable or don't have the proper tools for the job.
Question:	Where on my guitar do i place the square with a screw in the middle that comes with the joyo le 305 preamp
Answer:	Strap your guitar on and look down at the side of your guitar. I put mine on the forward part of the valley. It has to be a little flat to fit the flat plate. Don't put it in the valley or at the creSt of curved wood or it won't sit flat

Product description

SPECIFICATIONS: Compact Design. Soft Rubber Fluted Volume Knob. Powered Active Preamp. Power Source (included). Mounting Hardware (included). 1/4" Input Jack with Preamp Switch Activation. Built-in Highly Sensitive Omnidirectional Pickup Mic. Effect Pedal Compatibility. Made in the USA. Patents Pending.

• Versatile, Multi-Instrument, Powered Pickup! The smallest (all-in-one) active/preamp pickup on the market today! Complete out of the box, plug and play!
• Flexible micro-gooseneck that picks up only the natural sound of your instrument!
• Fully equipped with an internally powered, active preamp to produce the richest sound your instrument can deliver! Power-source is included and pre-installed. Each pickup is meticulously tested before delivery.
• All hardware included for 3 mounting options, including the Grip! Instantly turn your instrument into an acoustic/electric instrument with volume! Compatible with almost any musical instrument! Made in the USA.
• (Instrument not included)

Product description

A Fishman Sonicore pickup and SST preamp with tuner deliver fat, punchy sound. Mahogany neck, back, and sides make for a rich low end. Crafted with a spruce top, pearl dot inlays, die-cast chrome tuners, and rosewood fretboard and bridge. The Ibanez AEB10E Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar with Onboard Tuner gives you warm, full tones. A Fishman Sonicore pickup and SST preamp deliver a fat, punchy sound. The mahogany neck, back, and sides make for a rich low end. Features a spruce top, pearl dot inlays, die-cast chrome tuners, rosewood fretboard and bridge, and an onboard tuner. Case sold separately.

• Mahogany neck, back, and sides; Spruce top; Fishman Sonicore pickup and SST preamp.
• Rosewood fretboard and bridge.
• Pearl dot inlays.
• Onboard tuner.
• Die-cast chrome tuners.

User questions & answers

Question:	does it come with a case
Answer:	Yes. It comes with a soft nylon gig bag. No hard case.
Question:	How's the sustain when it's plugged in
Answer:	I ordered for my adult daughter size 6 or 6 1/2, can’t remember and they were the size of a child. These are coming from overseas and the sizes are really small. Good luck!
Question:	How does strap mount
Answer:	yes its original
Question:	Does it plug into a 20 watt Rumble amp
Answer:	only if you have a backwards compatible ps3 easiest way to see if you have 4 usb hubs in the front, then it will work ,