Headway 'The Band' Viola Pickup

The Band is an instant-fit pick-up which Velcro's to itself around the the body of the instrument. It requires no alteration of the instrument itself and generates a strong passive (no batteries required) signal which can usually be plugged straight into a mixing desk or combo amp. The multiple pick-up elements, of the Viola version of The Band, are tuned specifically for Viola and deliver a lively, tailored passive signal. The Band is used equally in folk/rock and classical situations and is a favourite with sound engineers and players alike, as it offers far greater volume levels before feedback, compared to mics. You can avoid being tied down to mic stands and The Band cuts feedback, bowing noise, body noise and excessive treble by acoustic filter.

• Instant Fit. Easily transferable
• No instrument modification or fitting charges
• Warm, natural tone & smooth response via a standard jack lead
• Surprisingly little damping to acoustic tone / No batteries required
• Good rejection of feedback, background and bowing noise
• Reliable sturdy construction
• stores in most instrument cases
• Passive device which does not usually require a pre-amp to amplify effectively
• Plugs directly into most mixing desks or combo amps and will happily drive most pedals, rack units and other M.I. audio devices.

(Viola in photo not included)