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Cello-specific
Sized and voiced for cello. It will not fit or track correctly on violin, viola or upright bass.
Product detailSKU #1273888004863
FishmanC-100 Classic Series Cello Pickup
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pickup that amplifies an acoustic cello. For players who need stage or PA volume from the instrument they already own.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cellists gigging with a band or through a PA
- Amplifying cello on a loud stage where a mic feeds back
- Players who want their own cello louder, not replaced
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing the sound of a well-placed studio room mic
- Violin, viola or upright bass players — this is cut for cello
- Players with no amp, DI or preamp to plug into
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.
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Pickup rather than a microphone
It reads the instrument's vibration, so stage bleed and feedback are far less of a problem at volume.
Detail 03
An accessory, not an instrument
You supply the cello. This only changes how it gets to an amp or console.
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$189.95
Sits under what a dedicated mic-and-preamp rig costs, and travels far better.
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Fishman Classic Series
Fishman's straightforward acoustic-amplification line: one job, aimed at live use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nothing beyond the pickup itself — no cable, amp, DI or preamp
- 02Fitting to the instrument is worth a luthier's hands if you are unsure
- 03Have a plan for cable strain relief; a hanging cable pulls on the mount
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on a violin or viola?
No. It is built for cello. Smaller bowed instruments need their own pickup.
02Do I need a preamp?
You need something to plug into — an amp, DI or preamp. The pickup alone does not make sound.
03Will it feed back on a loud stage?
Far less than a microphone. A pickup reads string and body vibration rather than the air in the room.
04Does it change how the cello sounds unplugged?
It is an add-on for amplification. The acoustic instrument stays the instrument you bought.
