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.

The STAT Series of contact microphones has been specially developed to bring out the best sound qualities of bowed stringed instruments in louder musical environments or amplified performance situations.

• Electrostatic Violin-/Viola Pickups

• With the battery-operated STAT-PRE preamplifier

• Wide dynamic range and high linearity

• Simple and fast assembly

• Via acceptance through the bridge, feedback sensitivity is greatly reduced

• Made in Switzerland

This piezo-ceramic pickup mounts in the wing slot of the violin bridge with Fishman’s patented Floating Mount system.

• Piezo-ceramic pickup

• Lightweight to minimize muting

• An impedance-matching preamp is recommended but not required

• Easy installation with no alteration

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

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.