- Dual Sensors for Double/Upright Bass
- Accurate Sound Reproduction without Coloration
- Active version, Includes Preamp
- Easy to Install, Removeable
- Full Two-year Warranty
Here is a new bass pickup that is certainly different from the rest: The new Schatten Bass-10. Designed to accurately bring out the sound of your bass, it installs quickly and easily to your favorite instrument. Twin piezo elements working on two different planes contact four moving surfaces which all sample vibration from your bass at the same time. Dual Sensors As can be seen in the photo, there are two piezo sensor elements in the pickup system. One is placed over the bass side wing slot while the second piezo element is placed on the inside of the bass leg. An adjustable post is fitted between that element and the opposite bridge foot. The adjustable post helps to drive this second element and makes this entire pickup system unique in its design concept and performance. The sound of this pickup is full and clear with no false fattening of the tone of the instrument. The Bass-10 will give you the sound of your bass, only louder. It is dynamically accurate with no false colorization built in. Active System with Preamp The Bass-10 was designed for use with a preamp but it is available in both active and passive formats. With this active version, the preamp and battery unit simply attaches to the back of the tailpiece with some really strong self-adhesive velcro. Total weight of the preamp/battery unit (with battery) is a lightweight 3 1/2 ounces. Installation The entire pickup system may be installed 'permanently' or it may be taken on and off as many times as you may wish. For temporary installations, the piezo sensing units attach to the bridge surfaces with a little bit of non-marring putty. For more 'permanent' installations, the piezo units will each attach with a small square of 3M VHB self adhesive foam tape. You can still take the pickup off without issues if you use the VHB tape, it's just that the tape sticks on quite strongly. |
