Capture the true voice of your instrument with The Realist Copperhead, the industry-standard transducer designed by Ned Steinberger and David Gage. Unlike standard piezo pickups, The Realist utilizes a patented copper-element design to read the vibrations directly from your instrument’s bridge, providing an incredibly natural, organic tone.

Whether you are performing arco (bowed) or pizzicato (plucked), The Realist delivers consistent, high-fidelity sound without the need to adjust your amplifier settings between techniques. It is the most respected pickup for acoustic instruments, offering a "real" sound that faithfully represents the wood and soul of your bass.

Why Choose The Realist Copperhead?

• Unmatched Transparency: Delivers a rich, full-spectrum sound that colors and textures your tone exactly like your acoustic instrument.

• Professional Dynamic Response: Seamlessly handles both bowing and plucking with exceptional clarity and punch.

• Simple, Non-Invasive Install: Mounts directly under your bridge foot with no drilling, gluing, or permanent alterations required.

• Self-Powered Design: High-output signal eliminates the need for batteries or external preamps—simply plug into your amp or soundboard and play.

• Shielded Construction: The patented copper-foil sandwich design eliminates hum and electrical interference for a cleaner signal.

Technical Specifications

• Element: Standard copper film transducer

• Output: 1/4" gold-plated input jack

• Compatibility: Works with most carved and quality laminated double basses

• Installation: Bridge-foot placement

Link: http://www.realistacoustic.com/assets/pdf/Realist_Instructions_bass.pdf