for "Dobro" style
spider bridge resonator
instruments
The RG-03 is the
'original' center mount pickup for resonator guitars.
NEW The
RG-03
is now available in three passive models and one active preamped model
with a preamp to meet all your playing needs.
In
active format, the RG-03A now comes with
our latest generation of Artist II endpin jack preamp
featuring multiple power capability.
This means that the
preamp can be run from an onboard 9 volt battery, or from
Phantom Power (up to 48 volts dc), or from an outboard battery
box.
So,
the choice is yours: "Do I put a battery in there.....or don't I?"
It took several years to accomplish
but we finally produced a resonator guitar pickup that met our
exacting standards. For faithful sound reproduction, ease of installation,
great anti-feedback characteristics, and so much more.
Until we designed the RG-03, all resonator pickups were either stuck onto
the side of the cone (which invariably caused feedback issues) or else
required the replacement of large parts of the resonator assembly (not to
mention a lot of expense and probable modification to the instrument).
There also were some magnetic pickups that were meant to fit under the
strings at the end of the fingerboard - but these were never
particularly acoustic sounding.
The design of the RG-03 mounts the piezo element directly on center on the
underside of the resonator cone on 'Dobro' style
instruments. This placement of the piezo unit is the best for sound and
the best for feedback resistance. We know this because it is our design.
Our competitor knows this as well because in bringing out their own reso
pickup, they copied most of ours.
RG-03 Series
sensor mounting shown
RG-03
Std and RG-03 Pro
The low
profile jack assembly is only 1/2" high and may be mounted
either from a thin stand-off plate that adheres securely
to the area under the tailpiece or may be mounted directly
to the top with 3M VHB tape.
The RG-03 Pro with volume control provides a non-invasive
means of putting an output jack assembly on a reso without
damage.
Each pickup is handbuilt and tested in our workshop to ensure good
sound. As well, each pickup is warranted for a period of two yearsfrom date of purchase to the original
purchaser.
A word about 'passive'
and 'active' pickups:
Players who will be plugging directly into a 'normal' guitar amp will
find that they get great sound quality from the RG-03 in passive form. No
preamp should be required in this situation.
Players who must plug directly into a mixing board will most likely
need to preamp their signal in order to match up with what most mixers
require in terms of impedance and signal strength.
If you wish to have the electronics on board the
instrument then you should be purchasing the 'A' or Active model, the RG-03A.
Should you require the preamp but don't want to put
it inside your reso then you should purchase the RG-03
in passive format and add one of our outboard
Preamp/DI units to your pickup system.
If
you
already own an outboard guitar preamp, the RG-03 in
passive format should work properly with just about anything you
might have.
RG-03
Series Pickups For Dobro Style
Spider Bridge Reso's
Are
available in 3 passive models:
RG-03,
RG-03 Std, RG-03 Pro
Passive Models Feature:
Passive models, no preamp
Sensor installs quickly
to the underside of the resonator cone
Excellent Feedback Resistance
Does Not Alter Acoustic Sound
Only a tiny 3/32" hole need be
drilled for the lead wire and that hole is hidden under the
tailpiece - on RG-03 Std and RG-03 Pro installations.
Superb Sound
RG-03
(passive)
The basic RG-03 comes prewired to a high
quality endpin jack. This jack may be
mounted through the end block of an
instrument and used as a strap button or it
may be used as a standard output jack and
mounted through the side of an instrument.
$ 139.95
NEW
RG-03 Std
(passive)
The RG-03 Std
combines our RG-03 center mount sensor with
our MVC non-invasive low profile 1/4"
output jack assembly
$ 159.95
NEW
RG-03 Pro
(passive)
The RG-03 Pro combines our RG-03 center
mount sensor with our MVCplus non-invasive
low profile 1/4" output jack assembly with
volume control
$ 189.95
RG-03 A
with endpin jack preamp
$ 179.95
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Active Model Features:
Active Model
with multiple power capability
May be run
from phantom power (up to 48v d.c.) or an outboard battery pack or
you can put a battery inside if you wish.
2 Channels
with a trim pot per channel
Pickup Installs Quickly
to the underside of the resonator cone
Excellent Feedback Resistance
Does Not Alter Acoustic Sound
The only hole
that you have to make is for the endpin jack preamp
Superb Sound
Each pickup system
is completely wired and requires no soldering
Everything
that you need comes with the system
RG-03 series Resonator Pickups for
Dobro style spider bridge instruments
RG-03 Passive Models
In
Stock
Price
Quantity
RG-03
Yes
$139.95
RG-03 Std with MVC surface mount 1/4" jack
Yes
$159.95
RG-03 Pro with MVCplus jack with volume control
Yes
$189.95
Prefer
to use an outboard preamp?
Add a
Schatten Preamp/ DI to my order
Yes
$139.95
RG-03
Active Model
In
Stock
Price
Quantity
RG-03A with Artist II endpin jack
preamp
Yes
$179.95
Accessories for the Active models
CAB-1
cable 10 feet
(required for using remote power)
Yes
$24.95
RP-1
remote power module
Yes
$64.95
Prices shown are in US funds
Canadian customers wishing to order online click here:
A note
about preamps, DI's, mixers, boards: This pickup is
designed to work properly running from our pickup into any
normal amp (guitar amp, bass amp, etc.).
Due to design factors inherent in P.A. mixers and boards (and these
vary considerably), if you are running straight into a P.A., then a
Preamp/ DI will most likely
be necessary to boost line signal strength
and lower the impedance so that the mixer
receives a proper signal.
If you
would prefer to speak to us directly, please feel free to contact us toll
free (877) 633-0177 Monday to Friday 9 AM to
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