By Carmella Watts


Schertler is a company, founded in the early 1980s, that manufactures pickups for string instruments. They also produce guitars, tuners, and amplifiers. The company is located in Switzerland. A pickup is a type of microphone that is placed on a guitar or other musical instrument to amplify the sound of the instrument. This company has instigated great strides in musical instrument amplification technology.

Electric guitars, which most people are familiar with through rock-n-roll and country music, are built with a pickup that uses magnetic coil microphone. These popular guitar styles often use distortion as an audio effect. This is the sound that is identified with rock and metal styles. Rock guitarists often use effect boxes, foot pedals and other devices to modify their sound. Some common devices are the fuzz tone and wha wha pedal. There are many different effect devices manufactured and their sounds should be familiar to anyone who listens to popular music.

In the past, acoustic guitars and other acoustic string instruments have traditionally used a crystal microphone. This type of mic is built with a piezoelectric transducer to boost the volume of the sound. Normally with acoustic string instruments, musicians do not want distortion. Quite the contrary, the players desire a very clear and clean sound, but only louder so the instrument can be heard by the audience.

The founder of the company is a musician who plays the double bass. They have made a big investment in developing an innovative new way to amplify acoustic string instruments. The company holds several patents. One patent is for amplifying the sound of bowed string instruments. Another patent uses air chamber technology.

Classical, jazz and folk musicians particularly appreciate the new technology because of the purity of sound that is produced. Their new devices work effectively in even the most challenging acoustical environments. The natural pure sound of the instruments are preserved, without distortion, while every member of the audience can hear every note.

Their amplification systems are suitable for all musical genres and acoustic instruments. They make wireless systems that use a radio transmitter instead of cables and wires to send signals. They have partnered with other companies to design and manufacture guitars. Direct boxes, amplifiers, and many accessories have been added to the product line.

Well known folk, classical and jazz musicians are using their products. Their products are used in radio broadcasts and recording of symphony orchestras, jazz big bands, and chamber music ensembles. They have set a high bar with their cutting edge audio devices. It is truly innovative, as many musical artists, producers, and sound engineers will attest.

Schertler publishes an informative and attractive web page where you can learn more about their complete product line. The complete product line catalog can be downloaded. You can find out where their products can be purchased. Both professional and amateur musicians alike will be impressed with the results of using their technology.




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