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product_id: 50989907
title: "Pickups KNA VV-3 Portable Pickup for Violin and Viola"
brand: "kna"
price: "146017CFA"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Natural acoustic sound reproduction Secure cork-lined 1/4" Carpenter jack Handcrafted ebony wood mount Pickups KNA VV-3 Portable Pickup for Violin and Viola

**Brand:** kna
**Price:** 146017CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound, stay unplugged yet unforgettable.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pickups KNA VV-3 Portable Pickup for Violin and Viola by kna
- **How much does it cost?** 146017CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/50989907-pickups-kna-vv-3-portable-pickup-for-violin-and-viola)

## Best For

- kna enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Elegant Ebony Design:** A sleek, handcrafted ebony clip that complements your instrument’s aesthetics.
- • **Effortless Installation:** Adjustable cork-lined clamp ensures a firm, damage-free fit every time.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Passive pickup compatible with DI and recording amplifiers for seamless performance.
- • **Pure Acoustic Authenticity:** Experience your violin or viola’s true voice with minimal modification.
- • **European Craftsmanship Legacy:** Handmade in Europe, continuing a tradition since the 1960s for discerning musicians.

## Overview

The KNA VV-3 is a compact, passive piezoelectric pickup designed for violin and viola, delivering natural acoustic sound with minimal instrument modification. Featuring a handcrafted ebony wood mount and a secure cork-lined 1/4" Carpenter jack, it offers easy installation and compatibility with DI and recording amplifiers. Made in Europe, it embodies decades of expert craftsmanship for professional musicians seeking authentic amplified sound.

## Description

Product Description The KNA VV-3 is a compact piezoelectric pickup for violin and viola that reproduces the natural acoustic sound of the instrument. The VV-3 piezoelectric microphone installs in the bridge hole and stays securely in place. The VV-3 is passive and designed to work with both DI and recording amplifiers. The jack connector is elegantly mounted on a piece of ebony wood that simply clips onto the instrument. KNA Collection The history of KNA pickups begins in the 1960s, when Vladimir Hranov became interested in building and selling his own pickups. KNA pickups are handcrafted in Europe and are made from a unique combination of wood and the pickup itself. KNA pickups are easy to assemble and rarely require modifications to the instrument. With these pickups you will always be guaranteed a natural reproduction of the sound of your instrument. Legal Disclaimer NO

Review: Kna vv-3 pickup works well with my viola - Pickup arrived promptly, well packaged and with clear simple instructions. Included was a little tool to tighten the barrels on the attached good quality "carpenter style" jack socket. The barrels were long enough to fit my viola, though I wonder if they might struggle with a very large instrument? The kna website suggests the pickup ships with spare longer barrels for such an instrument? As a precaution, I loosened the top two strings to avoid any distortion in shape of the bridge and set too with emery boards (used to file finger nails.) In no time at all, I had a snug fit for the piezo element. (See the photo) First impressions: plugged into a 1M ohm instrument input- a balanced, warm sound with lots of signal (more than I was expecting). Eventually, I boosted the presence and cut a little of the lows to closer resemble the acoustic sound of my viola. Not that you'll need to if using say, a smaller guitar amp. 😁 After a good long play, I was impressed by the usability of the sound - NO buzz, distortion, or hum. Maybe use a hi-pass filter to minimise handling noise if going into a large pa? As someone who's used amplified strings many years- my violin has the (industry standard) L.R. Baggs fitted - I'm VERY impressed, especially considering the price!
Review: Violin pickup - This is a pretty good pickup, the sound quality is good and the response level is high. It took a bit of sanding of the bridge to get it to fit into the slot, and we chose to put it on the bass side for ease.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | KNA |
| Colour | NATURAL |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.1 x 5.1 x 11.4 centimetres |
| Item weight | 0.11 Pounds |
| Material | PLASTIC |
| Model name | VV-3 |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** NATURAL
- **Brand:** KNA
- **Material:** PLASTIC
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 5.1 x 5.1 x 11.4 centimetres
- **Item weight:** 0.11 Pounds

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: dòes anyone know which would be the best option? Using this on my stentoŕ 1500a (stentor 2) or buying the stenor 1515 acoustic electric violin. Ideas?**
A: Hi acoustic electric violin are ok if your willing to spend a good bit of money on them my advice would be to use the pickup as I find you get a more natural sound

**Q: Do i need a pre-amp, or will this plug straight into the amp? Thanks.**
A: It gives out a very weak signal, if your amp has a mic level input and you are only running a short lead it is just about ok!! Ideally I would use a pre-amp or a DI box,personally I use a DI box (StageBug SB4) but you do need an amp/mixing desk with phantom power if you go down that route.

**Q: Hi would this work on a mandolin?**
A: No, get the right one for a mandolin

**Q: Does this come with an amp cable ?**
A: No it doesn’t.. just the pick up.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kna vv-3 pickup works well with my viola
*by M***L on 21 May 2025*

Pickup arrived promptly, well packaged and with clear simple instructions. Included was a little tool to tighten the barrels on the attached good quality "carpenter style" jack socket. The barrels were long enough to fit my viola, though I wonder if they might struggle with a very large instrument? The kna website suggests the pickup ships with spare longer barrels for such an instrument? As a precaution, I loosened the top two strings to avoid any distortion in shape of the bridge and set too with emery boards (used to file finger nails.) In no time at all, I had a snug fit for the piezo element. (See the photo) First impressions: plugged into a 1M ohm instrument input- a balanced, warm sound with lots of signal (more than I was expecting). Eventually, I boosted the presence and cut a little of the lows to closer resemble the acoustic sound of my viola. Not that you'll need to if using say, a smaller guitar amp. 😁 After a good long play, I was impressed by the usability of the sound - NO buzz, distortion, or hum. Maybe use a hi-pass filter to minimise handling noise if going into a large pa? As someone who's used amplified strings many years- my violin has the (industry standard) L.R. Baggs fitted - I'm VERY impressed, especially considering the price!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Violin pickup
*by G***S on 22 April 2026*

This is a pretty good pickup, the sound quality is good and the response level is high. It took a bit of sanding of the bridge to get it to fit into the slot, and we chose to put it on the bass side for ease.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little pickup
*by N***N on 31 May 2020*

Easy to fit, you have to slacken the strings right off to get it under the ties. I ditched the supplied lead, it's cheap quality and not suitable for the job. I replaced it with a 12" long quality 3.5 to 6.35 jack socket lead and gaffer taped it to the body of the uke. I also cut a piece of cork to fit snugly under the body of the pickup - this seems to eliminate the possibility of it snapping off by accident. If you keep the lead of out of the way it doesn't make interfering noises. I've plugged it into my Vox Valvetronix amp and I'm well pleased with the sound quality. A great (and cheap) way to amp up your uke. I dropped a star because of the cheapo supplied lead. *postcript* Second photo is Mk2 with a more permanent fixture for the ¼ " socket made from a tin can lid and leather.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-29*