Fishman Classic Series C-100 Cello Pickup

by Fishman

Product Features

• Piezo-ceramic pickup
• Lightweight to minimize muting
• An impedance matching preamp is recommended, but not required
• Easy installation with no alteration

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.8 x 2.2 inches ; 8.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002D071M
• Item model number: PRO-C10-0CE
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,867 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Classic Series C-100 Cello Pickup Utilizes Fishman’s patented Floating Mount System for easy installation in the wing slot of the bridge.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't get your hopes up, May 7, 2008

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Chad Taylor (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fishman Classic Series C-100 Cello Pickup (Electronics)

I needed a quick fix for live performance with my cello and this pickup was very affordable. Well, you get what you pay for. It works, but just barely. I had to run my cello through an EQ pedal to boost the signal, which got me there, but the recreation of the sound was a little off. The bass generally didn't resonate very well and I tended to have an issue with hum (a ground loop @ 60Hz that had to be eq'd out). I've since bought a Shadow SH 955 Nanoflex Pickup and haven't looked back. The Fishman gets the job done, but expect to have to boost your signal A LOT to use it live. I'm told the preamp Fishman sells as an accessory will solve all the problems I had, but for the cost of both of them you can get a Shadow pickup or another one of the competitors.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You need a preamp...!, July 13, 2010

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Featherbelly (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fishman Classic Series C-100 Cello Pickup (Electronics)

I have owned one of these for several years. If you don't use suitable preamp of some kind then the sound will be unbalanced and more than likely thin, scratchy and nasal, particularly when bowing. These are popular pick-ups and for good reason, but you need to pay attention to the rest of the set-up. For more info on pre-amps read this:
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1.0 out of 5 stars Are you serious?, November 17, 2011

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Jake - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fishman Classic Series C-100 Cello Pickup (Electronics)

129 dollars!? PLEASE don't even consider buying this. It's a cheap piezo element hooked up to a 1/4 jack! You can do this yourself for $4 at a Radioshack! You'll save yourself 125 dollars minus a bit of gas money. Search around a little more for a cheaper pickup if you don't want to DIY, but don't spend $129 on $4 worth of materials!