WELCOME TO RMC PICKUP CO.

We design and manufacture state-of-the-art stringed instrument pickups and associated sound processors. We are recognized as a pioneer and a leader in feedback-resistant polyphonic pickup systems for live performance and guitar-to-MIDI application s.

The Acoustic Gold pickup for Steel and Nylon string Acoustic Guitars provides individual string height adjustment by individually shimming the saddles. The string sign als can be mixed passively to produce a Mono signal and preamplified if desired. Alternatively, the Acoustic Gold pickup can be connected to a 6-channel preamp and the separate string outputs can drive a polyphonic processor such as the Roland VG-8 or a guitar/synth (Roland GR-09, GI-10, GR-1, or GR-50, Axxon NG-66, Gibson MAX or the PHOTON MIDI interface) while a Mono mix of the string signals allows blending the guitar sound with the Synth sound.
The Pow'r Bridge G pickup is a 'Tune-O-Matic' type retro-fit saddle sensor similar in sound and function to the Acoustic Gold pickup, but designed for the Schaller 'Nashville' bridge which provi des screw-adjustable intonation adjustment.

Designed to complement the exceptional sound and features of the Acoustic Gold pickup, the POLY-DRIVE IV is the best onboard Polyphonic Active-Electronics available for steel or nylon string acoustic guitar. It features synth controls, a 3-Band EQ and 'DMX" feedback eliminator circuitry. The POLY-DRIVE II is a "DI-box" version of the above with identical features and designed for minimum mod ification of acoustic instruments.

For those seeking the ultimate Active Monaural pickup system for an acoustic instrument, the BMT-300/XLR provides 4-bands of onboard EQ and a phantom powerable XLR output in addition to the standard 1/4" phone jack. The miniatur e (1.7" X 1.7" X 1/4") DIFF-MICRO Onboard Buffer Module gives our saddle sensors the unusual feedback resistance, warm tone and low output impedance of our POLY-DRIVE preamps without the complexity of EQ or synth control s.

The POW'R BASS pickup features a full, clear tone, a wide frequency response and powerful dynamics which make it the ideal sound complement for the magnetic pickups on your Bass Guitar. It is often used as a stand-alone pickup s ystem on instruments featuring custom body graphics.
POW'R BASS saddles are currently available for Wilkinson and Fender bridges. In the Wilkinson format, the pickup features adjustable string spacing in addition to individual height and intonation adjustment.
POW'R BASS pickups and RMC custom bass preamps are factory-installed options on Zon, 'F' Basses and Fodera deluxe custom instruments.

The Bass Excellence pickup for Acoustic Bass Guitar provides individual string height adjustment by individually shimming the saddles. The separate string signals can be mixed passively to produce a Mono signal and then connecte d to passive controls or they can be preamplified, if desired.
The Bass Excellence pickup can be mixed either passively or actively with high quality magnetic pickups (such as Bartolinis or other ground-liftable pickups) for an exciting new range of 'semi-acoustic' sounds.
The Bass Excellence pickup can also be used with POLY-DRIVE polyphonic Active Electronics for driving a synth controller such as the new AXXON NG-66 MIDI converter, the ROLAND G M-70, the PHOTON, GIBSONMax or other synth/MIDI interfaces or polyphonic processors (Roland VG-8) accepting Bass frequencies.

The PIZZ-ARCO Omniplanar pickup for Cello and Upright Bass emulates the sound of an amplified acoustic instrument. It is a factory-installed option on Clevinger and Jensen Cellos and Upright Bas ses. Also compatible with all our Active Electronics for improved sound and control.

Our leading technologies are being applied on an increasing number of instruments for controlling synthesizers and other electronic equipment using MIDI.

RMC Pickup Co. manufactures custom pickups and synth controller electronics for many different classic, ethnic, antique and custom instruments such as : Cello, Marimba, Folk and Pedal Harps, Mandolin (Italy), Guitaron (Mexico), B uzuki (Greece), Sarod and Dotar (India), Koto (Japan), Viola de Gamba (Europe-Baroque period) and 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12 string guitars and basses.

Designed by musicians for musicians, these pickups do much more than drive electronic equipment - they help improve the musician's playing ability by producing a superior sound which satisfies the player and brings the audience most intimately in contact with the music.

All inquiries are welcome. Current price list is available here. For more information or to place an order,e-mail,or reach us by PHONE or FAX at (510 ) 845-9130, or by snail mail at 1739 Addison #15, Berkeley CA 94703.

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