VR-2 - Viola Pickup (Non-Terminated)

...choosing a pickup for your viola?

     The VR-2 offers unparalleled reproduction, range and clarity of sound all wrapped up in a high quality Despiau bridge. There is no false 'fatness' of sound to this series of pickups; they will give you everything that your viola has.The response is sweet from the bottom end right up to the top. 
     The pickup has excellent volume, great bottom and mids....and overall, a sweet, even response.

Technical

     Since our single piezo sensing unit is built right into the bridge, it cannot fall out or get out of position or adjustment. There is no acoustic degradation or loss of normal acoustic tone or volume. All VR-2 models are in 4/4 size and fit a normal full sized adult viola. 

Installation Instructions (pdf)

Amplification

     This pickup has been designed to operate properly and sound terrific without the use of a preamp when plugged into any 'normal' amp (guitar amp, bass amp, etc.) As with any pickup, the sound can be further enhanced with an outboard preamp. If you require the ability to plug directly into a P.A. or mixer then you may wish to add our Mini Pre belt clipable preamp.