The Realist Products

The Realist acoustic transducer family includes an ever-growing list of instruments. Over the years, The Realist has proven to be extremely adaptable: what started off as a great bass pickup soon became a great cello pickup, and not long after became a great violin, viola, mandolin, and banjo pickup. Our patented Realist technology has made The Realist the world's most respected pickup for acoustic instruments.

Realist Copperhead for Violin with mini-jack

Transducer for violin, black-wrapped copper element, 1/8" clamp-on "mini-jack."


Very transparent sound color and texture with unmatched dynamic response both arco and pizzicato. Will sound more like the instrument it's amplifying than any other pickup on the market. No need to re-attenuate amp settings between arco and pizz.


Smaller jack reduces weight.
List Price: $260.00

Realist Copperhead for Violin with 1/4" jack

Transducer for violin, black-wrapped copper element, 1/4" clamp-on jack.


Very transparent sound color and texture with unmatched dynamic response both arco and pizzicato. Will sound more like the instrument it's amplifying than any other pickup on the market. No need to re-attenuate amp settings between arco and pizz.


Recommended for players who use wireless systems. Standard input makes it easier to find patch cables. Simple installation. No change to the instrument required.
List Price: $260.00