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Schatten UB-03 Upright Bass Pickup --       -- Schatten Bass 10 Series 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. This pickup has been designed to operate properly and sound terrific without the use of a preamp when plugged into any 'normal' bass amp. If you require the added ability to be able to plug directly into a P.A. or mixer then you may wish to add one of our Preamp/DI units to your pickup system. Each pickup is hand built and tested by Schatten to ensure good sound. As well, each pickup is warranted for a period of two years from date of purchase to the original purchaser.

The Bass-10 was designed for use with a preamp but Schatten has 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). Schatten provides 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. Each pickup is hand built and tested by Schatten to ensure good sound. As well, each pickup is warranted for a period of two years from date of purchase to the original purchaser.

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 system for upright bass List price $157.95	Bass 10 active system for upright bass List price $199.95

Going straight into a PA system or mixer? Add a Schatten Preamp/ DI List Price $139.95