Shadow SH 950 Folklore-instrument pickup

Shadow SH 950 Upright Bass Dual Pickup — Bridge-Mounted Piezo System

The Shadow SH 950 Upright Bass Dual Pickup is a passive bridge-mounted transducer system. Four piezo sensors — two opposing units on each side of the bridge — capture the deep, resonant voice of the bass whether plucked or bowed. Mounting between the wings and feet of the bridge, this model preserves the look.

What Sets the SH 950 Apart

Unlike piezo pickups, the SH 950 uses two opposing sensors per side of the bridge, compensating for the natural volume imbalance between the G and E strings. This dual-sensor arrangement produces a more even response across the instrument's range, eliminating the need for EQ adjustments. Passive circuit design means no batteries, no onboard preamp.

Sensor Configuration

The dual opposing-sensor layout compensates for the natural volume imbalance between strings. Two sensors per side capturing opposing vibrations even out the output naturally.

• Four piezo sensors are arranged as two opposing units on each side of the bridge to capture a full-spectrum response.
• Sensor Placement: Between the wings and feet of the bridge — captures string vibration at the energy-transfer point
• String Coverage: All four strings — balanced output from low E through G string

Physical Specs

The pickup's small footprint is key. Once mounted, the SH 950 sits inside the bridge structure itself.

• The dimensions measure 2 cm × 1.6 cm × 0.5 cm, allowing it to fit into most standard upright bass bridge designs.
• Weight: 0.45 kg — adds negligible mass to the bridge assembly

Connectivity

The passive design means no batteries. A 1/4" output jack connects directly to a bass amp, acoustic preamp, or DI box. No active circuitry means no power draw.

• Output Jack: 1/4" (6.35 mm) — standard connection for most bass amps and PA inputs
• Power Requirement: None (passive) — no battery or phantom power needed
• Compatible Playing Styles: Pizzicato and arco (bowed) — handles both plucking and bowing equally well