fatback Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Has anyone tried one of these Krivo magnetic jobs? [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/KRIVO-Handcrafted-Magnetic-Pickup-Upright-bass-/300470371925?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f56e0655"]Krivo[/url] They look nicely discrete compared to the Schaller, and they have a no-screws mounting. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 (edited) I had one and liked it a lot. Had to send it back tho as the connections became faulty and the output dropped considerably. In fairness to Jason Flores, who makes them, he refunded $100 out of my $160 which I thought was fair as I think it was at least a year after I had the pickup that I had a fault with it. He had offered to replace the pickup entirely, then touring and life got in the way so I agreed to a refund. I now have a Schaller but didn't have them both at the same time to A/B them. If memory serves well I don't recall there being a big difference in tone or volume. A good pickup for sure tho. Plus it has the advantage of not needing to be screwed into place, therefore transferable. Edited September 30, 2010 by Gareth Hughes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slobluesine Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 some not so good opinions here.... [url="http://www.doublebasschat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10127"]http://www.doublebasschat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10127[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I have one in the cupboard somewhere,yes there is a bit of buzz with it as many reviews say,but no more than a single coil. Have a punt on it if you fancy,I bought it second hand so dont want a lot for it. Velcros to the end of the fingerboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Thanks for the insights. Might be worth a go in case feedback probs get to be just too much. @ keeponehandloose PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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