Description
David Gage built its reputation on the Realist transducer, long considered the gold standard for amplifying upright bass. The SoundClip takes that pedigree and puts it into a clip-on format that never touches your bridge with tape or adhesive. It just clamps on, does its job, and comes off clean when you’re done.
What sets the SoundClip apart is control you won’t find on other pickups. A built-in volume knob lets you dial output right at the source, mid-gig if needed. More unusual is the variable weight system: by adjusting mass at the bridge, you’re actually shaping how the instrument’s acoustic character translates into amplified tone. Move the pickup’s position and add or subtract weight, and you’re sculpting the sound itself, not just riding a volume fader.
Because it works with your bass’s natural acoustic output rather than fighting it, the SoundClip keeps the pressure-sensitive response Realist pickups are known for, along with strong arco and pizzicato reproduction. That means even a modest bass can put out a genuinely professional amplified voice.
Construction is solid brass, milled rather than cast, so it holds up to the rigors of transport, load-ins, and repeated clamping without losing its edge. David Gage backs it with a 4-year warranty.
- Clamps directly to the bridge — no marks, no damage, no residue
- Add it or remove it anytime, on any bass, in seconds
- Ideal for gigging players who only want a pickup on hand for amplified sets, or travelers who’d rather not leave hardware mounted between shows
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