The Band Viola Pick Up By Headway
The Band Viola Pickup by Headway is a revolutionary, instant-fit pickup system designed for violists who need reliable, high-quality amplification without modifying their instrument. Featuring Velcro that securely surrounds the viola’s body, The Band installs in seconds and is easily removed or repositioned, making it perfect for both stage and studio use. Its multiple pickup elements are precisely tuned for viola, delivering a lively, tailored passive signal—no batteries required.
The Band excels in a wide variety of musical settings, from folk and rock to classical, and is a favorite among sound engineers and players for its ability to deliver high volume levels before feedback. Unlike microphones, it reduces feedback, bowing noise, body boom, and excessive treble with an acoustic filter, all while providing minimal damping to your viola’s natural acoustic tone. Its sturdy, reliable construction stores easily in most viola cases and plugs directly into mixing desks, combo amps, pedals, or rack units—no preamp usually required.
The Band speeds up sound checks, reduces stage clutter, and offers increased headroom for problem-free monitoring at modest to high volumes. Trusted by professionals around the world, including Peter Knight (Steeleye Span), Tom Leary (Feast of Fiddles), and Crystal (Canadian Nashville Session Musician), Headway’s Band Pickup is the go-to choice for amplified viola performance.
Key Features:
- Instant-fit pickup for viola with Velcro attachment—no instrument modification needed
- Multiple pickup elements tuned specifically for viola
- Passive, battery-free operation—plugs directly into amps, mixing desks, and most pedals/rack units
- Delivers lively, tailored sound with excellent volume before feedback
- Great rejection of feedback, body boom, bowing noise, and excessive treble
- Minimal damping to acoustic tone
- Reliable, sturdy construction—stores easily in viola cases
- Reduces stage clutter and speeds sound checks
- Used by top professional musicians worldwide
