Upright bass pickups that don’t work well

David Gage Realist – copper tab under bridge foot. Does not put out much high frequency content, resulting in WaveMaps that are hissy. Results will have an elevated hiss le

Upright Bass pickups that may work

Headway The Band – contact disc mounted with elastic band around waist of bass. Not tested. Wilson K1, K4 – 1 or 4 brass sensors mounted to bridge face. Not an ideal location, but some users report excellent results nonetheless. David Gage Realist SoundClip – clamps...

Upright Bass pickups that work

KNA (Kremona North America) DB-1 – bridge wing K&K Bass Max – bridge wing Fishman Full Circle – bridge adjuster wedge Upton Bass Revolution Solo – bridge wing encased in spruce biscuit Schatten Design RB-1 – bridge wing, passive or active David Gage Realist...

Upright Bass Pickup Guidance

Upright bass pickups can be broken into 4 main types based on mounting location: Body contact – mounted to the top of the bass, usually under or close to the bridge foot Bridge wing – nestled in the crook of one of the two bridge wings Bridge adjuster – wedged between...