HI! Vic here… it only took 15 years of being in business but Im slowly working on audio samples and videos! Besides that, I will be releasing a new mono and 2 channel preamp in later December 2025. More info to come :)

Over years of touring, I've seen nearly every way to damage equipment—especially pickups. That's why I developed a series of durable piezo pickups designed to work well with all styles of upright bass playing. With over a thousand units sold, it seems people appreciate their quality and reliability.

A question I often get in the ole email is about what “style” are these pickups made for. Which, I completely understand the reason for asking.

Regarding my pickups, I will be the first to say: These do not replace the sonic qualities of what a well placed microphone or two will do in a proper setting. It’s a beautiful sound when bowed, plucked or slapped.

But… certain situations just don’t allow for that type of setup.

So I believe the next best thing is to amplify the sound of your upright bass with pickups.

There are different paths you can take…

I recommend researching magnetic pickups as that’s an option that I personally love the sound of.

Unfortunately, magnetic pickups do not work with gut or nylon core strings… so here I am.

These are piezo contact pickups that are meant to make your upright bass cut through and be heard in whatever stage environment and musical ensemble you’re playing with when plugging into an amplifier.

A single bridge wing piezo pickup, with proper gain staging and EQ can accomplish this for whatever you want to do with your fingers, palm or bow.

By no means am I going to claim that what I build is the right option for everyone.

I do recommend you to look at other designs as they may be better suited for what the end game is for your sound.

I like to think of my bridge wing pickup as the equivalent of an SM58 in terms of versatility. They “sure” as hell work for my needs….. Dad joke achieved.

If your playing involves any kind of percussive elements and you like the “tick” or “click” sound… I got you covered with an available second pickup under the neck setup too.

I often get asked about the price. As a working musician, I understand how tight budgets can be and how tough it is to invest in new gear. My goal isn’t to get rich from these pickups. I make them and price them to support fellow upright bass players. Low cost doesn't mean low quality here. Each pickup comes with a lifetime warranty—if you break it, I’ll fix it. You can find more details in the warranty section on this site.

I also highly recommend checking out the “How Do I Use These?” section on this page. For beginners, all the cables, jacks, and setup options can be confusing. Feel free to reach out with any questions—I’m always happy to help. You can contact me anytime at vic@uprightbasspickups.com.

Also, check out this interview I did with the great Djordje Stijepovic

Thank You!