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Realist Pickup for Acoustic Upright Bass

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Features

  • 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

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.

Brand: Realist


Color: Black


Item dimensions L x W x H: 8 x 6 x 1 inches


Back Material Type: Basswood


Finish Type: Unfinished


Instrument: Acoustic Upright Bass


Operation Mode: Acoustic


Number of Strings: 4


Manufacturer: Realist


Item Weight: 4 ounces


Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 1 inches


Item model number: ELREA410B


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: January 18, 2007


Back Material: Basswood


Color Name: Black


Compatible Devices: Amplifier


Number of Strings: 4


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    • Great product
Best sound
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024 by Jerry Spanhanks
    • Realist is For Real
Love it. Have it on my fully carved 3/4 Shen with 7710N Black Nylon Tape Wound strings. Super easy install. I use a 90 deg jack to plug 1/4" cable. Definitely gives a good sound, though I combine it with a Myers pick up to my effects blend to warm up the sound just a touch; that's not a slight on this pickup, for it gives a great representation of my bass's sound, more so with pizz than arco, but this version still has a little of that boxy/graty piezo sound, hence the Myers. I don't have any problem cutting through the band so my fellow cats can hear me, so I can play as I would play un-amplified. It's a good product for bassists at any level. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018 by CRM
    • Gives my baby 1/4 double bass the 3/4 size sound I'm looking for, with no finger noise
I have a 1/4 size double bass that I bought for fun, to play jazz bass lines and such. The problem is, it just doesn't have the throw that a standard 3/4 double bass does, but I didn't have the room nor funds for the larger instrument. So I decided to get a pickup. I first went to my local shop and bought the venerable Fishman BP-100, and found it dissatisfying: it picked up the bass tones well, but seemed to do a better job picking up my fingers sliding on the strings. That was returned to the shop. Then I found the Realist. I installed this pickup when it arrived today and spent the next hour playing walking bass lines. With the output of this pickup plugged into my Phil Jones Bass Briefcase, I don't need a preamp, and it sounds just like a nice full double bass with no finger noise. The manufacturer recommends unstringing the G string and passing it through a plastic clip to hold the jack, but I didn't want to be messing with unstringing, so I used small zip ties looped through the brass nuts at the ends of the strings to secure the jack. It's good enough for me. I'll come back in a few months if it starts having issues. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016 by Tad
    • A great solution
My son plays the string bass and has lately been branching out from classical into bluegrass and old-time fiddle music. The gatherings we go to always provide instrument microphones, but they really don't work so well for a string bass. My son's bass instructor, who has played professionally for decades, recommended this pickup as "the most bang for the buck." Indeed, the pickup is fairly unobtrusive when installed, and seems more secure and durable than cheaper alternatives. The sound is great, and we're happy with our choice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2013 by H. Johnson
    • Excellent Product !!!!
Finally I was able to give life to my "not so great" bass. I have used every mic imaginable to get enough volume to occasionally use it for live performances. It always sounded too thumpy and had very little definition. Took me ten minutes to install and it makes my bass sound great. I have used it threw a 4-10 MarkBass amp and a Bose L1 Model 2 with dual bass modules and it shakes the roof and adds a great deal of detail and tone. Great design!!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2014 by Kevin
    • Best bass pickup for the money, period.
The Realist blows away the competition at the $220 price range. Unless you go to the $500 and up category, this is the one. The sound is smooth and full, without honk and quack, and it resists feedback very well. Installation is not hard but you must know how to properly match the soundboard curve to the foot of your bridge to get the best sound from your instrument and this pickup; without that you are doing a disservice to your sound. Very pleased with this pickup. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2013 by Robert Sherman
    • Good sound
Easy to install. I have used it on 2 gigs so far and it is acceptable. I probably need to run it thru a pre-amp to get a better sound on the low E string. It's workable and looks like good stuff.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2016 by T Foust
    • Enjoying playing amplified acoustic bass with pickup
Pickup works great, puts together in about 30 minutes, simple and precise instructions. Have only played it in an enclosed area so far and still working out ways to eliminate feedback at higher volume. Deep bass; crisp, "stringy" highs. Sounds clear when bowed. Looking forward to hearing this kit out or on stage. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2012 by L. Anderson

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