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Fishman Full Circle Upright Bass Pickup |
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Manufactured by:
Fishman
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From $209.95
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The Fishman Full Circle is certainly earning its stripes in the URB world. I was never a big fan of the classic Fishman BP-100 (though it was a breath of fresh air in the early 80's when it first came out), but I really like the Full Circle- it delivers a much more natural sound with a nice mix of body and string. It has the warmth of the Realist but with more string detail, and even offers some tonal flexibity.
Installation is easy-- IF you have an adjustable bridge, since the pickup replaces one adjuster, and a matching standard adjuster replaces the other (the Full Circle is available in two different thread sizes, one of which should fit most non-custom bridges). The pickup side is a fully functioning bridge height adjustment wheel, and Fishman wisely uses a quick disconnect plug connector on the string-mounted jack so you can easily turn the wheel to adjust bridge height without removing the jack. The wheels are made of aluminum, a favorite and common choice for bridge adjuster material.
The pickup also offers a quick change to the response; a quarter-turn of the wheel lets you achieve an open, resonant response or a drier and more focused amplified tone.
Fishman has produced an excellent installation and operations manual that even includes instructions for installing it into a solid bridge. However, cutting and tapping a bridge for bridge wheel installation is not a piece of cake -- it is an operation that requires precision tools and skills -- so you may wish to consider the adjustable bridge/Full Circle package, which includes our own predrilled adjustable bridge. NOTE: When we package the Full Circle with our bridge, it ALWAYS comes as the SAE (not metric) version, because all of the bridges we sell are pre-tapped for SAE threads.
The Full Circle pickup includes two adjusters to replace your current ones or for installation into your current bridge; one contains the pickup electronics, the second is a matching, regular adjuster. If you already have an adjustable bridge, it can replace your current adjusters.
The Full Circle is available in two sizes: the most common size for UNC 1/4-20 thread height adjustment wheels, and the alternate Metric 6x1mm format. If you're not sure which one you need, click here for more information. (Where you live -- Europe, USA, etc. -- has no bearing on which size you'll need, so please check your current thread size to ensure that you get the right one!)
 A preamp is recommended, but not required. A special package deal with the Fishman Pro-EQ Platinum Bass Preamp is available, and all of the preamps we sell from K&K Sound and DTAR will complement this pickup as well.
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FAQs Associated With This Product
PICKUPS: Fishman Full Circle Sizing FAQ
PREAMPS: Do You NEED a Preamp with Your URB Pickup?
Here is what some of our customers think about this product:
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Bob,
Just wanted to say THANKS! After reading around your website and the
guys at talkbass there's not really anyone else I wanted to buy a pickup
from. My BP-100 just wasn't cutting it anymore (not that it ever really
did!). I was thinking of getting a Realist but after reading on the two
websites I was worried about getting the volume up enough. I got the
Full Circle from you last week. Installation was a breeze (after
reading tips on your website, of course) and my bass sounds great! I
cant' wait to get up enough dough to buy something else from you!
—Jason
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Just want you to know that I love the Coda. In combination with my new
Fishman Full Circle I get a really true sound. And the light weight is nice
on my bad back. So if you need any testimonials, here is one happy bassist.
—Donald M
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I love my new Fishman Full Circle pickup and Platinum Bass EQ. Wonderful tone. The Depth Control on the EQ is perfect for dialing in the room.
—Nathan W
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Bob, Just wanted to say thanks for the speedy delivery of my new Fishman Full Circle Pickup. I shaped the bridge this weekend as per your instructions and I am extremely pleased with the results (especially since I am not a luthier and have only been playing upright for a couple of months)! Your instructions were invaluable and after a trip to Home Depot for a few additional tools (new tools are always good) I was able to shape and fit the bridge like a pro. And the pickup.......All I can say is WOW... Thanks so much for great service and a great product.
—David F
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