Clavinet / Vibanet Pickup

Clavinet / Vibanet Pickup - Vintage Vibe - Vintage Vibe
Clavinet / Vibanet Pickup - Vintage Vibe - Vintage Vibe
Vintage Vibe®

Clavinet / Vibanet Pickup

Regular price $249.99 $0.00 Unit price per

Vintage Vibe reproduction pickups are drop in replacements for vintage Clavinet models C, D6 and E7.


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Description

You have a classic Hohner Clavinet but you can't get funky because you've got a bad pickup and it's ruining your mojo. Fret no longer!

Vintage Vibe manufactures both upper and lower replacement pickups that are hand assembled in the USA. You will be back to funky town soon with a smile!

Why our pickups won't break-The exterior shell of our pickups is made from 40% glass fiber infused nylon which is formulated to not crack or break. Our modern epoxy potting is softer than found in the original pickups. This not only helps prevent cracking or chipping but also acts as an inner shock absorber which aids in reducing microphonics.

In regard to tone, our pickups are a serious match for the originals. Only after extensive R&D, utilizing sophisticated audio analyzing equipment and experimentation with various materials and assembly techniques were we satisfied that these pickups were spot on and ready to bring to market.

Vintage Vibe reproduction pickups are drop-in replacements for vintage Clavinet models I, II, C, D6, and E7

Sold individually or as a set.

Whats Included

• Pick Up (Individual or Set)
• Custom Pick Up Box

FAQ

Will my Clavinet sound different after installing these pickups?

No, our pickups are made as direct replacements. Every step was taken to ensure the replication was as authentic as money can buy. We spent 6 months of long R&D on our prized pickups. We are extremely proud of them and we know you will love them as well.

Is there any tone difference between the upper and lower pickups?

The only difference between upper and lower pickups is the size. They are wound with the same wire gauge and number of turns and use the same magnet. The lower pickup is longer and has a lower resonant frequency, but this is not likely to influence the sound in any way as the resonance is well out of the audio band. Any difference in sound is due to the fact that the lower pickup is placed at an angle to the strings and is sensing them at different locations than the upper pickup.

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Joe Biglin
Great Tone and Modern Durability!

Recently picked up my first Clavinet, a D6 the seller had refurbed with the V V tips, clavi gel, and strings… wouldn’t ya know I brought it out to its first big gig and one of the pickups was non-functioning… upon closer inspection I could also see a hairline crack in the pickup that was still working. A quick search let me know that this is a common failure, those old pickups are brittle, they break! When I saw the V V pickups back in stock, I jumped at the chance to grab a set. I was fortunate enough to have them installed by an expert tech, so I cannot comment on the installation process, but the labor charge indicated it was a relatively quick job. I HAVE BEEN THRILLED WITH THE RESULTS… between the refresh done by the seller and the new set of pickups singing loud and clear, my D6 not only sounds exactly how I had dreamed, but I also have the confidence that the rigors of travel and gigging won’t be taking out these pickups anytime soon!

Thanks to the Whole Team at Vintage Vibe! for these and many other specialty products that keep our beloved old instruments studio worthy and stage ready!!!

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Craig Sorensen
Thank you for having this product.

I own a repair shop, and I waited for these to come back in stock. It was worth the wait. Works great. I know with the pandemic, supplies have become difficult. Keep doing what you are doing. I appreciate you Vintage Vibe (meaning the whole crew working hard for us).

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Eric Liljestrand
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Brian Stokes
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Kevin Krizmanich
Upper Pickup

Got this pickup and installed it. Works great when in Dual mode, but I can't get it to work on Single mode or on the second Dual mode. Checked and redid the wiring on my A/B C/D switches and it seems that they are all correct, so I am stuck. But, this pickup does sound great when selected in Dual mode with the lower. If you have any ideas of a component that may have gone bad or is being shorted on the circuit board, I would love to hear them! I'd love to have this working in all modes.