K&K Pure Bass 5-String Pickup

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K&K Pure Bass 5-String Pickup

K&K

Pure Bass 5-String Pickup

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 407281
Brand: K&K
Model: Pure Bass 5-String Pickup
Category: Other Pickups
Price: $141.90

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The K&K Pure Bass 5-String is a solid choice if you're after an authentic acoustic bass sound and plan on playing in a more mellow setting. It's perfect for players who want a natural, unplugged vibe – think folk, jazz, or singer-songwriter styles – without a lot of fuss. It's a reliable workhorse pickup for that purpose.

Product Description

K&K Pure Bass 5-String Pickup, Pickup, For 5-string acoustic bass, Warm, natural sound, 6.3 mm jack

PROS
  • • Delivers a remarkably natural, acoustic bass tone with surprising clarity
  • • K&K's piezo film captures string vibration exceptionally well, minimizing quack
  • • Simple installation – minimal modification needed for most acoustic bass bodies
  • • Provides a warm, round low-end response ideal for fingerstyle and upright emulation
CONS
  • • Can be susceptible to feedback at higher volumes without proper EQ
  • • Lacks the aggressive output needed for heavily distorted or high-gain styles
  • • Requires careful preamp matching to avoid muddiness or thinness

Product Video

Key Features

Type Piezo Film
Application 5-String Acoustic Bass Guitars
Output Passive
Mounting Directly to Soundboard
Weight Approximately 1.5 oz

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pure Bass is more focused on a natural acoustic tone, while the Tri-Radial offers a broader, more powerful sound with more low-end emphasis – the Pure Bass is a more subtle, refined option.
Yes, it will, but a preamp is highly recommended to boost the signal and shape the EQ for optimal results, especially in louder environments.
It's a standard size, widely available, so you shouldn’t need an adapter unless you're using vintage-style equipment.

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