![]() This is, unfortunately, by no means guaranteed. The volume factor will also determine how crucial it is for your instrument to sound as natural as possible, in other words like it does acoustically but louder. What kind of music are you going to play? And crucially, how loud are the instruments you’re playing with? If you’re only playing with other acoustic stringed instruments, in a string quartet or folk band for example, you may make a different decision from if the decibel level goes up with brass and percussion or electric guitars. ![]() Let’s start by asking a few essential questions. It is among the easiest to install and de-install, so may appeal to those who mostly play their instrument acoustically The Schertler Stat-V is a contact microphone rather than a pickup. Double bassists have a different set of gear available to them, but the essential principles are the same when deciding between different classes of product. There’s no such thing as a typical reader of The Strad, of course, but let’s narrow things down a little by focusing on violin, viola and cello players who primarily play unamplified but wish to have the option to plug in for certain gigs. However, it should help you make an informed decision, and the only way to do that is to pinpoint what your needs are and which needs are most important. This article cannot tell you what the best product is, because unfortunately the question is as complicated as, say, what strings you should use. If that moment has come for you and you’re wondering what amplification options are available, you will find that there are many. Many classical string players will require amplification at some point, with the typical musician much more likely to pursue a portfolio career of assorted freelance work than a steady job in an orchestra. This article is from The Strad’s Accessories 2018 supplement, published with the June 2018 issue
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