The PICK-UP SYSTEM

The Sonic Electro Acoustic System is the same for the complete violin range.

At the heart of the system is a hand built twin transducer bridge. The bridge is manufactured in two pieces enabling the standard top half to be replaced should you wish to try a different set up, or if it becomes damaged. The lower section contains two transducers on which the upper bridge piece sits. This "Bi Polar" configuration, and traditional bridge design, captures the natural dynamics of the instrument both from the strings and the body.

The transducers are internally connected to a carefully selected high impedance matched pre-amp circuit. The sound of a Sonic Violin owes much to the development of this relationship. The pre-amp is powered by a standard 9V PP3 battery, which is mounted in an easily accessible spring loaded drawer below the chinrest. This unique mounting position eliminates the weight of the battery from the natural balance of the instrument. The battery drawer fits snugly between the bottle screws of the chinrest. Many electric makers use 3v Coin cells to avoid weight distribution problems, however this adversely affects the pre amp circuit and design. Also, try finding a replacement “CR123ABC” cell at a late night festival when your battery dies!

A standard ¼” jack socket is mounted in the left hand bout which has additional internal bracing to withstand any loads imposed by the connecting lead being inadvertently pulled.

The instrument below is shown with the highly rated Planet Waves Circuit Breaker Cable Connected. A right angle jack is always recommended to avoid cable strain.