Fishman Concert Series C-200 Cello Pickup - Despiau Bridge | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls

The Fishman Concert Series C-200 is a professional-grade piezo-ceramic pickup designed specifically for cello, delivering accurate, natural acoustic reproduction with exceptional tonal balance from string to string. Pre-installed in a high-quality Despiau bridge, it offers a precise and consistent amplified voice that reveals the true character of your instrument rather than masking it. It's a trusted choice for intermediate to professional cellists at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls who are ready to take their amplified performance to the next level.

Product Overview

The C-200 stands apart from standard stick-on or under-the-foot pickup solutions by integrating the piezo-ceramic element directly into a premium Despiau bridge — one of the most respected bridge blanks in the orchestral world. This approach ensures optimal string-to-string balance and contact consistency that clip-on or adhesive pickups simply cannot replicate. The result is a clear, natural tonal response that preserves the acoustic character of your cello rather than imposing a colored or artificial amplified quality onto it.

The Concert Series C-200 is designed to sound remarkably consistent from performance to performance, making it a reliable choice for recitals, orchestral performances, recording sessions, and any live situation where dependable amplified tone matters. While an impedance-matching preamp is recommended to get the most out of the pickup's signal — and a Fishman Aura Imaging preamp is an excellent pairing for the ultimate in depth and realism — one is not strictly required for basic amplified use.

Professional installation is required for the C-200, as the pickup is pre-installed in the Despiau bridge and fitting a new bridge to a cello is a precise process best handled by a qualified luthier or instrument technician. Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls can help connect you with the right installation resources to ensure your C-200 performs at its best from day one.

Ideal For

• Intermediate to professional cellists seeking accurate, natural acoustic reproduction in amplified performance settings
• Orchestra and chamber musicians who need consistent, balanced amplified tone night after night
• Recording cellists who want a pickup solution that captures the true character of their instrument
• Performing string players upgrading from a basic clip-on or adhesive pickup to a professionally integrated bridge pickup system
• Music educators and studio cellists in Idaho Falls looking for a reliable long-term amplification solution

Key Features

Piezo-Ceramic Pickup in a Despiau Bridge The C-200's piezo-ceramic element is skillfully integrated into a high-quality Despiau bridge blank — a premium choice trusted by luthiers worldwide — ensuring optimal string-to-string contact, balance, and tonal accuracy that aftermarket clip-on pickups cannot match.

Accurate Acoustic Reproduction Designed to reveal the true acoustic character of your cello, the C-200 reproduces the natural voice of the instrument with exceptional clarity and detail rather than imposing a colored or processed quality onto the amplified signal.

Consistent Performance Every Time The Concert Series design delivers a remarkably stable and repeatable tonal response across performances, making it a dependable choice for professional cellists who need their amplified sound to be reliable in any venue or setting.

Impedance-Matching Preamp Compatibility While the C-200 functions without a preamp, pairing it with an impedance-matching preamp is recommended to optimize signal quality. For the highest level of depth and realism, a Fishman Aura Imaging preamp is an ideal companion.

What's Included

• Fishman Concert Series C-200 Cello Pickup (Pre-installed in Despiau Bridge)
• Fishman limited warranty
• Professional installation required — not included
• Impedance-matching preamp recommended — sold separately

Technical Specifications

Experience This Cello Pickup at Piano Gallery Today

Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to speak with our team about the Fishman Concert Series C-200 and whether it's the right amplification solution for your cello. We can help guide you through pickup options, preamp pairings, and installation resources to ensure you get the best possible result. Stop by in store, give us a call, or reach out through our website to learn more.