
I think this is pretty minimal though, especially if tie the string low enough. One thing I forgot to mention is that on 6 hole bridges there could be some loss of energy due to a slightly different angle of the string on the saddle. Just make sure to use some non-adhesive static cling protection for your guitar because the contact mics use a sticky putty to mount. Schaller is made in Germany and is just a more solid design. I’ve had my Schaller for almost 20 years and it sounds as good if not better than the AP-1. The NG-1 sounds the most natural to me but the Schaller is the best build quality and so easy to use. The wood finish is not necessary and is a bit cheap (was a little warped near the electronics). Some of the most convenient external pickup solutions for classical guitar.Ĭonclusion: The AP-1 has a strong signal and works just as advertised. Nice Feature: With self-adhesive sticker on back, mini piezo pickup comes with 4 extra sticky pads for replacement, and a detachable 10 feet long(3M) pickup cord: one end of pickup cable is 2.5mm male mini-jack for plug into the pickup, another is 6.35mm male plug for connect to your sound box/AMP. The video includes an unboxing, installation, and demo tests. Need to amplify your classical guitar? These are pickups for classical guitars that are detachable and easy to use. Schaller ‘Oyster’ – Surface / contact mount piezo transducer pickup ( recommended)Ī review of the Kremona KNA NG-1, AP-1, and Schaller ‘Oyster’ Piezo Pickup for Nylon String Guitar.Piezo pickups work differently than the magnetic pickups. The electric string instruments and pickups we stock at Johnson String Instrument all use variations of piezo electric sensors (piezo for short). Kremona KNA AP-1 – Surface / contact mount piezo transducer pickup A preamplifier, or preamp, is key to getting a great tone out of an electric violin, viola or cello.
Best piezo pickups for cello series#
Check Price on Amazon: Fishman C-100 Classic Series Cello Pickup.

Check Price on Amazon: The Realist RLSTC1 Copperhead Cello Pickup Most Respected Acoustic Instrument Pickup Transparent Sound And Texture Unmatched Dynamic Response Self-Powered USA Made.
Best piezo pickups for cello portable#
Kremona KNA NG-1 – Behind the saddle, tie-block mounted piezo ( recommended) KNA VC-1 Portable Piezo Pickup for Cello.

Feel free to watch the review on my Youtube if you prefer. Kremona KNA NG-1, AP-1 and Schaller Piezo Pickups for Classical Guitar – Behind the saddle and contact transducer piezo pickup solutions.
