PiezoPickups
PiezoPickups are electroacoustic transducers that convert the vibrations of a solid object into an electrical signal through the piezoelectric effect. They are widely used to amplify acoustic and semi-acoustic instruments, including guitars, violins, cellos, and other string and percussion instruments. They offer a more natural representation of body and soundboard vibrations than many magnetic pickups.
Most PiezoPickups rely on piezoelectric materials such as ceramic PZT elements or thin films. When the sensor
Common configurations include contact (surface) piezo pickups, which are bonded to the top or soundboard, and
Advantages of PiezoPickups include wide dynamic range and faithful pickup of body and top resonance, with the