Detail 01
Piezo, not magnetic
Senses string and bridge vibration, so it works with gut, nylon or steel strings alike, unlike magnetic pickups.
Product detailSKU #1273888004882
FishmanBP-100 Double Bass Pickup
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Piezo pickup for upright bass. For players who need to be heard in a band setting without hauling a mic rig or modifying the instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Upright players cutting through a drum kit in jazz or rockabilly
- Doubling bassists who need a fast, no-tools setup between gigs
- Recording upright direct when the room is too noisy to mic
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Electric bass players — this is built for upright, not bass guitar
- Anyone wanting the natural, airy sound of a well-placed mic
- Players who need feedback-free volume at loud stage levels
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Designed for double bass
Mounts at the bridge on an upright. It won't fit an electric bass guitar or an acoustic guitar bridge.
Detail 03
Non-permanent mounting
Attaches to the bridge without drilling or gluing, so the instrument keeps its value and can revert to acoustic.
Detail 04
High-impedance piezo output
Wants a preamp or a bass amp with a high-impedance input. Straight into a mixer, it sounds thin.
Detail 05
Bridge placement
Small position changes noticeably alter tone and thump. Expect experimenting before you find your spot.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan on a preamp or DI — piezo output alone sounds thin through most PA inputs
- 02Check your bridge fit; wing thickness varies and affects mounting
- 03Piezo attack sounds tighter and less woody than your acoustic tone through the room
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on my electric bass?
No. It is designed for upright double bass, mounting at the bridge. Electric basses already have magnetic pickups and different bridge hardware.
02Do I need to modify my bass to install it?
No. It mounts to the bridge without drilling or gluing, so the instrument stays original and you can remove it anytime.
03Does it work with gut strings?
Yes. Piezo pickups sense vibration rather than magnetism, so gut, nylon, and steel strings all work.
04Do I need a preamp?
Strongly recommended. Piezo pickups are high impedance and lose low end into most mixer and PA inputs. A bass amp input or DI fixes that.
