Bass Max
has very impressive features:
* mechanical stability and sturdiness*
* high output signal*
* balanced transmission over the whole tone range with just one
Bass Max*
* rich harmony in reproduction of both arco and pizzicato*
* mantled cable eliminates disturbance*
Technical Information
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Output impedance: high ohmic Output: 1/4"
Length conn. cable: 6"
Pete McGregor Music Bass Shop
is sole New Zealand agent for K & K bass Pickups Dealer
inquiries welcome
K
& K Bass Max
is a double bass transducer in sandwich design for "quick wedge-mount"
in one bridge wing. Its sandwich design features a layered construction
of 2 piezo crystals, one facing up and one down. This ensures an
even transmission from the strings and from the body side of the
bridge with all its frequencies.
Bass Max is located in vertical direction to the vibrations and
therefore transmits in a high volume. We recommend
Bass Max for musicians playing both arco and pizzicato styles, as
it transmits a broader mid frequency range. This enables
the musician to change his/her playing modes without having to adjust
the amplifier.
The connection jack is held in a special attachment clamp to be
mounted at the A and D strings between string-holder and bridge.
One Bass Max will evenly pick up the tone range of the double bass.
A big plus is the Bass Max's superb compatibility with smaller Bass
Combo Amps. 12 month warranty
K
& K Bass Master Rockabilly Plus
The Bass Master RB Plus for Rockabilly Bass is the first double bass
transducer system designed specifically for Rockabilly and Slap Bass.
It combines two transducers (the Bass Max and a fingerboard pickup)
to create an integrated double bass pickup system that brings out
the percussive and subtle fingerboard sounds, as well as strong and
warm bass tones. Each Bass Master RB Plus can be fine-tuned via the
separate bass and treble controls within the dual channel preamp,
providing an infinite range of combinations for every player and any
style of play.
The
first component, the popular Bass Max, is positioned in the bridge
wing. To make the Bass Max, we combine two transducers into a "sandwich"
in order to maximize and enhance vibrations captured from the entire
bridge. Only one Bass Max is necessary to provide an even signal
from all four (or five) of the double bass' strings. Its strong
midrange signal is ideal for cutting through the mix in loud Rockabilly
situations, or providing a warm and supportive line for country
bluegrass.
The fingerboard transducer's unique
size and shape allows it to be precisely placed on your instrument.
The preamp lets the player blend in just the right amount of slap,
growl, and other fingerboard sounds to reach their audience. This
allows the player to achieve the exact sound they desire.
The dual-channel preamp has internal
gain, bass, and treble trim pots for each pickup, allowing impressive
+/- 20dB tonal adjustments. External volume controls let you balance
the volumes of the bridge and fingerboard transducers on the fly.
A convenient belt clip is included with this compact preamplifier,
which weighs a mere ten ounces with the battery installed. A six
foot, high quality three conductor (1/4 inch stereo) cable is included
to complete the package.
The Bass Master RB Plus includes
an extra output in the preamp, enabling stereo sound if desired.
Technical Information:
Wing: 22 mm diameter, 4 mm thick
Fingerboard: 12.5 x 10mm, 0.7 mm thick
Preamp: 3" x 3.5" x 1" Input
Impedance: 1 MegOhm (each channel)
Output Impedance: 10K Ohms
Input: Stereo 1/4" | Output: Mono 1/4 "
Cable: 6 foot, 1/4" stereo plugs
Power: 9 volt battery (not included) 12 month warranty
K & K Sound
started operations in 1984 in Germany, however they moved head office
to Oregon USA in 1995.
All K&K Products are designed and manufactured in house: this
enables them to quickly react to customer and market needs.
Pete McGregor Music have tried these products and are very pleased
with the manufacture quality and sound reproduction. They carry a
12 month warranty
Pete McGregor Music are proud to be New Zealand agent for K
& K Sound products
See
also the K & K PURE PIANO pickup
for both grand and upright pianos
The
Revolution® SOLO 11
We are proud to announce that the Revolution
Solo Double Bass Pickup (pat.pend.) has undergone some significant
changes. These changes have been made after listening to our dealers,
customers and players opinions over the past two years. These changes
include:
NEW
- a custom piezo to meet our specifications. Our new piezo is both
more powerful and more efficient than what was previously used.
Our custom piezo now has drastically lowered impedance. This will
virtually eliminate the need for pre-amps, as well as universal
compatibility withmost amplifiers on the market. Our new piezo is
also capable of a broader tonal range while sub harmonic frequencies
have been significantly reduced..
NEW - upgrading the parts to fully
shielded, pro audio quality pieces.
NEW - after-length dampener that
can be used as an optional item that is simple to install within
seconds. We have found some basses perform better amplified with
some minor after-length dampening.
Our new pickup is a combination of
everything you loved about the original Revolution Solo Double Bass
Pickup and the features and performance that users wished for. We
have been silently testing the new piezo for some time now, and
end-user feedback has been extremely favorable
David Gage Realist Bass Pickup a new force on the bass pickup scene favoured
by bassists seeking a full woody sound- Great for arco players-
as used by Christian McBride 12 month warranty
The David Gage Realist pickup, showing
how it is simply placed under the "e" bridge foot. Very
simple to instal.
PETE MCGREGOR MUSIC BASS
SHOP is the sole New Zealand agent for Realist pickups Dealer
inquiries welcome
Underwood
Bass Pickup Underwood
is the original and still one of the most popular bass transducer.
It is simple to install, fitting neatly under the wings of most bass
bridges. Once mounted, it can be left in place with no discernible
affect on the acoustic sound. The female 1/4" phone jack mounts
with ease near the tailpiece. 12 month warranty
This pickup is Pete's personal choice 12 month warranty
Wilson
K-Pick-ups for the double bass
The Wilson K-Pick-up amplifies each individual
string on your double bass, covering the frequency range from below
the low B/C-string up through the harmonics, overtones and further,
beyond the audible capacities of the human ear.
Testimonials from famous bass players worldwide proves the outstanding
high qulity of the sound you will get from you double bass amplified
with a Wilson Pick-up System.
By simply rotating a Pick-up slightly you can adjust the volume
level of each string individually - making the perfect balance between
the output from your strings. A feature not covered by any competitor.
Pete McGregor music will fit your Wilson
transducer to your bridge for $125.00
Wilson
Specifications:
The Wilson Pick-up System has quite a few assets to offer: It gives a realistic,
close to perfect, acoustic sound. It allows each string
to be individually volume adjusted by simply rotating the Pick-up
in its mount. It is accurate and
completely linear in all registers. It has the same effect
when played by pizz and arco. It is connected directly
to an amplifier. No pre-amp needed. It is easily built
into the bridge as an active part of the bass itself. It’s position close
to the strings captures the body signal in the sound production. It has a frequency
response of 25Hz to 30 kHz - and even beyond.
Schertler®
Stat-B-Set
Bass transducer (Swiss made) The Schertler Electrostatic pickup
is acclaimed by those who use it as producing the most natural sound
of any pickup they've tried.The pizz sound is very acoustic, and
the arco sound is natural and useable as well.
It is ideal for Rock, fusion or jazz
Mounting the STAT B SET transducer
couldn’t be easier as can be fitted and removed in seconds.
The heart of the transducer capsule is made of cork, which can be
formed with simple sanding paper to fit the cutaways in the bridge
of the instrument. The signal is transmitted by means of an RCA
connector, which is secured to the bridge by means of a special
clip.
The unit is a complete system including Stat-pre preamp and special
cable to connect pickup and preamp. No other out-board electronics
are required. The Stat-pre preamp is powered by
a 9v battery and has adjustable volume control.
More extensive control can be gained by optioning to the
Stat-B-Select transducer set (see below) 12 month warranty Price NZ$575.00
Delivery Free in NZ pricing/shipping
/ payment / refund policy
The Stat-B Electrostatic pickup is
not a piezo pickup
Pete McGregor Music Bass Shop
is New Zealand agent for Schertler bass Pickups Dealer
inquiries welcome
Schertler®
Stat-B-Select
Double Bass transducer (Swiss made)
As per Stat-B-Set but the basic Stat-pre preamp is replaced by the
Prea-11 preamp which gives far greater player control.
When a resonnance box instrument is amplified,
the more the level raises up, the more resonance increases thus creating
an unpleasand sound, a well-known barrel sound: It is the proper instrument
resonnance. The SCHERTLER PRE-A acoustic pre-amplier is equipped with
a potentiometer which is discard through filtering that phenomena.
easily connected by it’s 6.35 jack output connector to an active
acoustic loudspeaker.
The SCHERTLER PRE-A is also a direct box offering the sound engineers
to take over the sound by a balanced output –12dB XLR connector.
Controls: Gain, Low, Treble, Resonance and volume
The Stat-B pickup fitted
12 month warranty inquiries
Schertler®
DYN-B
Double Bass transducer
(Swiss made) The dream of every "acoustic thinking and feeling"
bass player is a neutral-tone, faithful reproduction of his acoustic
instrument, the quality he knows from the studio microphone, but without
the problems of voiceover and feedback.
The SCHERTLER® DOUBLE BASS TRANSDUCER “DYN-B” is easily
the most natural acoustic pickup on the market today, and through
neutral amplification guarantees a truer reproduction of the double
bass than ever thought possible.
The response, the dynamics, the entire feel of the sound, can no longer
be distinguished from a purely acoustic performance.
A pre-condition for a perfect acoustic performance is a neutral amplification
system - so, no need for an electric bass amplifier.
To control feedback tendencies there is an integrated phase inversion
circuit within the transducer’s XLR connector (to suppress standing
waves). In addition, the instrument resonance filter of the optional
SCHERTLER®ACOUSTIC PREAMP “PRE-A” helps to counter
any tendency of the double bass to resonate with the loudspeaker.
12 month warranty
This is the optimum pickup for recording the
double bass. It is also excellent in Orchestral performance situation inquiries
Price NZ$955.00
Delivery Free in NZ pricing/shipping
/ payment / refund policy
The Schertler Dyn-B ElectrodynamicTransducer
is not a Piezo
The use of the DYN-B bass transducer is extremely simple and safe.
Special adhesive putty is provided to mount the acoustic pickup
on the instrument body.
The XLR connector with integrated phase inverter is clamped between
the strings next to the bridge.
The balanced signal uptake - via the XLR connector - and the low
impedance reduce the risk of hum and radio frequency interference
to a minimum, even with long cables. They also allow direct connection
to a mixing desk or amplifier input, or via the ACOUSTIC PREAMP
"PRE-A" for amplification devices with direct "Line-In"
possibilities.
So it can be used direct to amplifier or recording desk or if desired
can be combined with the Pre-11 below for full player control.
The addition of the PRE-A preamp is generally recommended for bass
players, since this by itself provides a line out signal for further
system components to perform whatever modulation is required. Pete McGregor Music Bass Shop
is New Zealand agent for Schertler bass Pickups Dealer
inquiries welcome
Schertler®
Prea-11 Preamp
When a resonnance box instrument is amplified,
the more the level raises up, the more resonance increases thus creating
an unpleasand sound, a well-known barrel sound: It is the proper instrument
resonnance. The SCHERTLER PRE-A acoustic pre-amplier is equipped with
a potentiometer which is discard through filtering that phenomena.
Each SCHERTLER PRE-A has a resonance filter that can be removed in
a few seconds according to the instrument (150Hz piano, double bass;
180Hz for harp, cello, viola; 220Hz guitar, violin, mandoline; etc…).
It’s Input XLR connector –40 dB accepts any
dynamic SCHERTLER transducer. With the right filter on the played
instrument it can be easily connected by it’s 6.35 jack output
connector to an active acoustic loudspeaker.
The SCHERTLER PRE-A is also a direct box offering the sound engineers
to take over the sound by a balanced output –12dB XLR connector.
Controls: Gain, Low, Treble, Resonance and volume
12 month warranty inquiries
Schertler®
Stat-V-Set and Stat-C-Set
(Swiss made)
Transducer for Violin and Cello
Schertler®
Electrodynamic (Dyn series) pickups
for
guitar, mandolin, violin, piano, harp, cello and ethnic instruments
- we have them all available at Pete McGregor Music
Schertler®
Amplifiers Pete McGregor Music have the full range of Schertler amplifiers
Schertler®
Bluestick Pete McGregor Music have the full range of bluestick transducers
for guitar
Fishman
BP-100 Bass Pickup
This proven performer launched the entire Fishman line of pickups
and electronics. Because of its quality and reliability, the BP-100
remains the choice of bassists worldwide. Known for its deep fundamental
response, fast articulation and even balance up and down the neck,
the BP-100 is historically a favorite both on the stage and in the
studio.
Add a bass mic assembly and a Pocket or Bass Blender for unbeatable
tone and articulation. Unsurpassed for ease of installation.
Simply clips on to bridge as per illustration
Fishman full Circle
Bass transducer Plug
in the Full Circle and the sound of your upright is all there. Whether
its big, fat and punchy pizz, full-voiced arco or rockin slap, you'll
hear all the acoustic qualities, dynamics, and nuances of your bass
- only louder.
Encased
inside a sturdy aluminum height adjuster wheel, the Full Circle
offers accurate, transparent sound. To match the pickup to your
instrument and playing style, a fine-tuning feature lets you quickly
choose between an open, resonant response or a drier and more focused
amplified tone. The Full Circle is a quick retro-fit on instruments
with 1/4-20 thread height adjustment wheels. A preamp is recommended,
but not required. Price NZ$550.00
Delivery Free in NZ pricing/shipping
/ payment / refund policy
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items or TNT or UPS for large items
Shipments will be sent within 3 working days of order being placed.
If goods are not in stock at time of order you will be notified by
email and you not be charged until goods are available.
In all cases there is a tracking system for keeping track of parcels
in the system. You will be allocated a track and trace number by email.
Charging:
Your card will be charged the amount including freight shown in shopping
cart.
If goods are not in stock at time of order you will be notified by
email and you not be charged until goods are available.
In this case a deposit of 15% will be charged to confirm order, then
balance on completion of order.
Returns:
should you not be completely satisfied with your purchase please return
by insured mail to Pete McGregor Music (address below) for complete
refund. Strings must be unopened for refund. Please include original
order details with returns for accurate refund. Back to Bass Pickups
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8 Capstan Court
Te Atatu Peninsula
Auckland New Zealand
Ph (09)834.8355
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Authorised New Zealand agents
for:
Poellmann double bass
Christopher double bass
Strunal double bass
PMM brand double bass manufactured in South Korea and China
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Schertler amplifier and transducer for all instruments
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Phil Jones Bass Briefcase amplifiers
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