It plugs directly into most mixing desks or combo amps and will drive many pedals and rack units.

• Capture the pure acoustic sound

• No instrument modification

• No batteries required

• Surprisingly little damping to the acoustic tone. 

• Good rejection of feedback, background, body boom, and bowing noise. 

• Reliable, sturdy construction and stores easily in most violin cases. 

• A passive device that does not usually require a pre-amp. 

• A Highly recommended, best-selling product. 

• Also available for Viola, Cello or Double Bass

The Realist Copperhead Pickup for violin is designed by Ned Steinberger in collaboration with David Gage.

• Produces an authentic amplified sound, better than any other pickup. Providing a transparent sound colour and texture with an unmatched dynamic response. 

• Low-profile and flexible, the transducer fits under the feet of the bridge, and the jack discreetly mounts to the corner block.

• Requires no batteries or chargers.

• Amplifies without sacrificing the aesthetics or playability of the violin. No adapters are needed – plug in and play.

• The Realist Copperhead Violin Pickup technology is the most respected transducer on the market. Made in the USA and endorsed by artists worldwide.

This piezo-ceramic pickup has the same pickup element as the V-100. It is easy to install or remove and produces a warm, true-to-life sound.

• Piezo-ceramic pickup

• Lightweight to minimize muting

• An impedance matching preamp is recommended but not required

• Easy installation with no/minor alteration

• Carpenter-style, 1/4 output jack that mounts on the instrument's side with chinrest-style hardware.

This high-quality, noiseless, black braided instrument lead is suitable for all instruments, including guitars.

• 10ft length

• Carson's noiseless braided cable

• 3.0mm O/D

• Straight to straight heavy-duty diecast connectors with gold shafts

• Black

Great Pick Up, compared to other brands, including significantly dearer ones...

• Piezo-ceramic pickup

• Lightweight to minimize muting

• An impedance matching preamp is recommended but not required

• Easy installation with no/minor alteration