Gecko Pickups and Electronics
| One pickup or Two? |
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The Gecko works well as a one or two pickup bass. You’ll want to choose your pickups to match your tone needs and playing style.
Two pickups offer broad frequency response and a wider variety of tones, while a single pickups can deliver a more focused midrange
sound and leave more room to dig in under the strings.
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| Active or Passive? |
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Most players prefer an active system for a 5- or 6- string bass to get the most out of the low B, and the Gecko is designed to accept
a wide range of active electronics packages. Active pickups can deliver a more modern, brilliant tone, while passive pickups with an
active preamp can give you a vintage vibe while retaining plenty of low-end punch. For more information, see our Active vs. Passive FAQ.
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| Battery Clip |
Special right-angle connectors for installing two batteries in
the Gecko battery compartment. Order two clips for 18-volt systems. |
| Item Number |
Description |
Price |
| BC |
Right-Angle 9-volt Battery Clip |
$1.50 ea. |
| E.Q. or no E.Q? |
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Active and passive pickups can be used with a passive tone control that rolls off highs, or with an active EQ circuit that allows you
to boost or cut frequencies. Passive tone controls give you a simplified control layout, while onboard EQ gives you more tone shaping flexibility.
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| Which pickups will work in my Gecko? |
| Find your bass in the list below to find the best pickups for your application |
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