Detail 01
Bridge-foot mounting
It sits under the bridge foot, sensing the whole instrument's vibration rather than one string's.
Product detailSKU #1273888004922
FishmanFull Circle Double Bass Pickup
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A double bass pickup that installs at the bridge foot. For upright players who need reliable amplified sound at gig volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Upright bassists gigging with a drummer and needing real volume
- Jazz and rockabilly players moving between rooms and PA systems
- Bassists who want a consistent signal night to night
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the airy sound of a mic'd upright in a studio
- Anyone unwilling to have the bridge modified for the mount
- Orchestral players in fully acoustic settings
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
Adjustable installation
Height and pressure at the mount change the tone and balance, so it can be dialed in on your bass.
Detail 03
Requires bridge work
The bridge foot must be prepared to seat it. This is permanent modification to that bridge.
Detail 04
Piezo-style output
High impedance and low level. It needs a preamp or bass DI to sound full instead of thin.
Detail 05
Double bass specific
Sized and voiced for upright. It does not transfer to electric bass or cello.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No preamp or DI included. Plugging straight into an amp will sound thin.
- 02A luthier must fit it. The bridge foot needs preparation.
- 03Tone changes with mount pressure. Expect setup time to get it right.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a preamp with this?
Yes, in practice. The output is high impedance and low level, so a bass preamp or DI is what makes it sound full rather than thin and brittle.
02Does installing it damage my bridge?
The bridge foot has to be prepared to seat the pickup. That is permanent work on that bridge, so have a luthier do it.
03Can I move it between basses?
Not easily. Each bass needs its bridge fitted for it, so moving it means more luthier work.
04Will it feed back onstage?
It senses the bridge directly rather than the room, so it handles loud stages far better than a microphone on the instrument.
