Sitar amplification and tuners

We've had a lot of experience looking for the perfect way to amplify a sitar. There are a lot of options, the standard SM-57 mic as used by touring musicians or contact pickups or a combination of both. The most common pickup available is made by K&K sound and we used to carry them when I founded Sitarsetc. They are sold as K&K, Blue-spot, D-Tar, etc. at various places and do an average job but sorely lacking in the full sound spectrum and prone to feedback problems with poor customer service. We offer 4 choices that work much better. The ST-08 transducer by McIntyre pickups, the sitar pickup from PUTW, the affordable Supreme acoustic transducer from India, and the Schertler Dyn-E for professional applications. If you need any advice or have a specific setup requirement such as a stereo setup we're happy to help.

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**TRANSDUCERS ~ PICKUPS FOR SITAR**
	The ST-08 is a great alternative to the cheap twin pickups that have flooded the transducer market. Feature a protective coating and is easily removed and reinstalled. Large enough to produce a great sound without another contact being necessary. A good 'hot' sound for a disc transducer with high sensitivity and level in a standard pre-amp setup. Attaches with adhesive putty that's included. I (Lars) use one myself !! Output is a standard 1/4" jack. We will be testing other types of McIntyre pickups in the future for stereo and permanent mounts. This particular model was developed using the PARA DI pre-amp by LR BAGGS. $96 each + shipping in stock! Add to Cart View Cart

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JOHN PEARSE ACOUSTIC PICKUP for Sitar and other instruments

Will work on any instrument with a soundboard, very good quality pickup for the price. Has onboard volume control and disconnects at the pickup so you can leave it mounted on your tabli/soundboard! Similar to the Supreme above. Has a 10 foot cable too......needs no batteries, a full spectrum transducer.

$39.95 each + $6.50 shipping in stock!

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KNA AP 1 ACOUSTIC PICKUP for Sitar and other instruments

A nice affordable pickup from Kremona, the AP-1 is a piezo transducer embedded in a wood casing. Attaches with double sided tape, cable is detachable so no need to remove the pickup when not in use. Putty included for use when determing the best spot to mount the sensor. The AP-1 is their basic model, volume control at your amp source or pre-amp. The AP-2 below is the same only with a volume control.

$42.50 each + shipping in stock!

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KNA AP 2 ACOUSTIC PICKUP for Sitar and other instruments

A nice affordable pickup from Kremona, the AP-2 is a piezo transducer embedded in a wood casing. Attaches with double sided tape, cable is detachable so no need to remove the pickup when not in use. Putty included for use when determing the best spot to mount the sensor. Volume control know at the pickup..

$52.50 each + shipping in stock!

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SITAR transducer pickup amplify

Pick-up the World's polymer film pickups are made from one of the most accurate and linear transducing materials known to mankind. Each sensor is carefully crafted and optimized to reveal the truest voice of the instrument to which it is applied. Over 28 years of research and design applications provide accurate solutions for virtually every instrument in existence. The sitar pickup is shorter than the one shown, easily attaches with adhesive tape that's included. Output is a standard 1/4" female jack. These are best suited for permanent mounting but can withstand a very limited number of uninstalls.

$135 each + $6.50 shipping

Discontinued, sorry

TERMS OF SALE

LR BAGGS PARA ACOUSTIC DI Sitar Amplifier Amplify sitar GIGPRO A-REF Acoustic Amplifier Play sitar in concert sound sitar mic