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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Customer Reviews

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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.

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Ken Rosfeld
Great Pickup Replacement

I just replaced my old Clavinet pickups, both of which had cracked, with the Vintage Vibe replacement set. They really brought the old instrument back to life, and they sound just as good or better than the originals. Installation was easy and worked perfectly without any fuss. It's great to know that there's still quality parts available to keep these cool old instruments alive and kicking. Thanks Vintage Vibe!