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.
As can be seen in the photo above, 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.
The Bass-10 was designed for use with a preamp but we have made it
available in both active and passive formats. With the 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.
With the passive version, a rosewood bodied jack assembly is provided
that simply clamps between the strings (just above the tailpiece). We
provide the pickup in passive format for those players that already have
a quality outboard preamp and wish to continue to use it.
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.
Listen to a sound clip (mp3
895kb) recorded straight from the bass through an Mbox2 and no EQ'ing -
courtesy of Shane Chisholm.
Each pickup is handbuilt and tested in our workshop to ensure good
sound. As well, each pickup is warranted for a period of two yearsfrom date of purchase to the original purchaser.
(click on a picture for
larger format)
Remember that
the Bass-10 was designed to be used with a preamp. You must have one for it to operate
properly.
Bass-10 (passive)
Bass-10A with preamp
Model
In
Stock
Price
Quantity
Bass-10A with preamp
Yes
$190.95
Bass-10 (passive)
Yes
$148.95
Going
straight into a PA system or mixer?
Add a
Schatten Preamp/ DI to my order
Yes
$139.95
Prices shown are in US funds
Canadian customers wishing to order online click here:
A note
about preamps, DI's, mixers, boards: This pickup is
designed to work properly running from our pickup into any
normal amp (guitar amp, bass amp, etc.).
Due to design factors inherent in P.A. mixers and boards (and these
vary considerably), if you are running straight into a P.A., then a
Preamp/ DI will most likely
be necessary to boost line signal strength
and lower the impedance so that the mixer
receives a proper signal.
If you
would prefer to speak to us directly, please feel free to contact us toll
free (877) 633-0177 Monday to Friday 9 AM to
5 PM eastern time.Toll free is for
the US and Canada only, the rest of the world may call
519-742-3862.
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