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product_id: 1995559
title: "SH-955 Nanoflex Pickup with Preamp for Cello"
brand: "shadow electronics"
price: "C$29945"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/1995559-sh-955-nanoflex-pickup-with-preamp-for-cello
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# Built-in preamp for clear amplification Authentic vibration capture 100% hum & noise free SH-955 Nanoflex Pickup with Preamp for Cello

**Brand:** shadow electronics
**Price:** C$29945
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your cello’s voice with the future of pickup tech!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SH-955 Nanoflex Pickup with Preamp for Cello by shadow electronics
- **How much does it cost?** C$29945 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/1995559-sh-955-nanoflex-pickup-with-preamp-for-cello)

## Best For

- shadow electronics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shadow electronics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Setup:** Easy installation with zero instrument modification—preserve your cello’s integrity.
- • **Precision Control:** Integrated volume and tone knobs let you tailor your sound on the fly.
- • **Crystal Clear Output:** Active preamp and full shielding ensure pristine sound without hum or noise.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Standard 1/4-inch output fits seamlessly with all professional audio gear.
- • **True-to-Instrument Sound:** Nanoflex tech captures both string & body vibrations for unmatched natural tone.

## Overview

The SH-955 Nanoflex Pickup with Preamp for Cello uses revolutionary Nanoflex technology to authentically reproduce both string and body vibrations, delivering a natural, noise-free sound. Featuring an active preamp, volume and tone controls, and easy installation without instrument modification, it’s designed for professional cellists seeking flawless amplified performance.

## Description

SH 955-NFX is a professional cello pickup which provides absolute natural sound with -Inch0-Inch hum. The pickup is based on the revolutionary Nanoflex technology. Shadow's Nanoflex technology makes no compromise in preserving these features. It is built to reproduce the instrument vibrations authentically with every move of the bow in all positions. No need of instrument modification was a must in developing this absolutely noise and hum free violin pickup system. Nanoflex pickups do not only take the vibrations of the strings like common under saddle pickups. Nanoflex senses the vibrations of the strings AND the body of the instrument simultaneously. No other pickup technology gives you this high level of sound reproduction. Due to active amplification directly at the pickup and 100% shielding of the entire system, no sound will be lost and no hum created.

## Features

- Reproduces the instrument vibrations authentically
- Easy installation without damaging the instrument
- Super sensitive Nanoflex pickup
- Volume and tone control
- 1/4-Inch output socket

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Shadow Electronics
- **Color:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 4 x 3 x 2 inches
- **Top Material Type:** Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- **Back Material Type:** Basswood
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Instrument:** Cello
- **Item Weight:** 0.2 Pounds
- **Operation Mode:** Manual
- **Number of Strings:** 4

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

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    Sounds fine when it works
  

*by J***O on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 12, 2014*

I got this thing a few years ago, after getting fed up with the fishman bridge piezo pickups that were too thin in sound, fed back easily, and broke after gigging use.For the price, I really expect better for this. At first, it worked well and I was pleased with the sound. The tone shape and volume knobs were nice and useful features for getting the sound as you'd like it. You'd still get some boomy low end or thin high end at either end of the tone knob, but could usually find a healthy medium in there. It wasn't a perfect reproduction of the tone, and had a decent amount of bow noise, but still was a nice step up from the fishman and I imagine about as good as you'll find in sound for the price.However, after a year or so of occasional use (not gigging out that often at all), it started popping and cracking when plugged in. After checking a bunch of things I realized the reason was that one of the pickups was no longer making full contact with the wood of the cello. When it would lose contact, it would pop or crack. This exemplifies how non functional and unflexible this design can be. You have to take off your bridge and place the pickups under each foot of the bridge for this to work. Any good cellist knows this can mean a lot to the sound and setup of your instrument, and placing a barrier between the bridge and the wood is a little suspect. However, I will say for me the change was negligible, and as at this point in my life I more gig with bands on my cello then play recitals, I was willing to buy this knowing how it would need to be installed. The problem, though is that if your cello is shaped in any way that doesn't lead to the pickup being able to make full contact with the wood, you'll have the issue I described above. I messed with it as I could; moving the bridge slightly to find a better spot on the cello, but couldn't get it to be reliable. The problem hadn't always been there, and as the installation is somewhat permanent, I hadn't adjusted it since first installing. So, at some point I think the pickup started to bend outwards a hair which caused the problem. Eventually I used a small amount of sticky tack and placed it under the pickup, which made it stick to the wood. Not ideal and would prefer to not put stuff like that on my cello (although I found a non-abrasive and easy to peal off kind) but needed a solution. This fixed the problem 95% of the time, and the other time I just had to readjust to make it stick again. So, it was ALMOST reliable, but did screw things up a couple of times at gigs.Then, after not being used for a bit and sitting in the case, I took out the cello, plugged it in, and now there is just a hum and I can't get anything to come out of it. Put in a new battery, took off the bridge and readjusted each pickup (which is a real fun thing to do), tried more sticky tack, cleaned off the connectors (again, was stored in case), nothing worked. So, now I can't use it for the gig I have coming up. You can't rely on this.

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    So far so good. I see that one of the sensors has ...
  

*by J***X on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 13, 2017*

So far so good. I see that one of the sensors has a half milimeter gap from my cello. Based on someone else's review, I expect that gap to increase and a buzz to follow. I'll try to follow up in 2018 when I use it live again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    This may seem like an unconventional pick up
  

*by S***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 21, 2016*

This may seem like an unconventional pick up, but it is the best I've heard and I have no reservations of speaking very highly of it. First of all it has lasted me for several years with no issue. Secondly, this design is extremely well thought out. The player and listener are getting both the high and low frequencies due to the dual transducer pads under both bridge feet. As well, one is able to adjust whether to project the vibrations of strings or the body for a perfect blend of mellow, natural sound and attack. Maybe something better has come on the market, but I haven't heard it yet.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Shadow Nanoflex Active Pickup for Cello with Volume and Tone Control
- D'Addario KACR7 Violin Rosin - Cello Rosin - Kaplan Artcraft Rosin Violin, Dark No. 7
- Cello Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grades 1-5: from 2012

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