Detail 01
Piezo pickup
It senses vibration through the bridge, not air. Feedback resistance is good; the sound is tighter and less roomy than a mic.
Product detailSKU #1273888004862
FishmanC-200 Concert Series Cello Bridge with Built-In Pickup
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cello bridge with a piezo pickup built in. For cellists who want amplification without clamping hardware onto the instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cellists playing amplified gigs or with a band
- Players wanting pickup and bridge as one fitted part
- Recording setups where a mic isn't practical
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players unwilling to pay a luthier to fit the bridge
- Anyone wanting a removable pickup they can move between instruments
- Cellists happy with a microphone in quiet rooms
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
Pickup built into the bridge
Nothing clamps to the body or wedges between strings. The bridge itself is the sensor, so it stays out of the way.
Detail 03
Replaces your existing bridge
Your current bridge comes off. String height, string length, and feel all change with the new one.
Detail 04
Concert Series, $259.95
Priced as a serious performing cellist's part, not a student add-on. Fitting labor is on top of this.
Detail 05
Fishman
Acoustic amplification is their whole business, so the design assumes stage use rather than casual home practice.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bridge feet must be fitted to your cello's top by a luthier — budget for that
- 02Piezo output likes a high-impedance input; a preamp or DI usually helps
- 03Your existing bridge comes off, so keep it as a backup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I fit this myself?
No. Cello bridge feet must be carved to match your instrument's top, and height affects playability. This is luthier work.
02Do I need a preamp?
Usually. Piezo pickups want a high-impedance input; plugging straight into a low-impedance board input typically thins the sound out.
03Will it change how my cello sounds acoustically?
Any new bridge changes the unamplified sound and response, since the bridge transmits everything. How much depends on the fitting.
04Can I move it to another cello?
Not practically. The feet are fitted to one instrument's top, so moving it means refitting or recarving.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Piezo
