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Accusound

Accusound Pickup
Type: piezoceramic
Mode: active
Preamp: incl., dual channel

The Accusound double bass pickup is made of a plastic strip which is attached to the bottom of the bridge by means of a double adhesive. The preamp is found under the fingerboard where the optional condenser-micro is attached as well.

Accousound condenser microphone
Type: condenser microphone
Mode: active
Preamp: incl., dual channel

The Accusound microphone the is attached at the bottom side of the fingerboard. So is the mixer/preamp. The microphone can be brought into a favourable position by means of a gooseneck about 20 cm long.

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APTflex-electret

APTflexType: electret film
Mode: passive
Preamp: –

This new pickup for double bass comes from Russia, and is placed under the foot of the bridge. No piezo is used, but an new electret film. This film allows a thickness of only 0.5 mm. In addition, the sheet is flexible and totally even, and fits the curvature of top and bridge feet perfectly.
Due to the placement on the bass’ top, the sound of the APT-flex is round and powerful for both pizzicato and arco.
The electret film sensor is shielded with copper foil, and has a rigid cable joint. The jack is attached to the tailpiece by means of a cable fastener or a plastic clip.

(out of production)

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