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K&K Sound Banjo Twin Passive Pickup with Endpin
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The Banjo Twin pickup system is designed to reproduce the true banjo sound with very natural tone quality and with very little effect on the acoustic tone. The Banjo Twin works well in passive mode, especially if acoustic amps are used. If a preamp should be necessary, we recommend the Pure Preamp.
The Banjo Twin does not require any alteration of your valuable instrument. All the components are installed with special, double-sided tape or self adhesive fasteners. These will not harm the finish of your instrument and residues can be removed with WD-40.
The two pickups are installed on the inside of the banjo head using a special, removable, self-adhesive fastening system, specially designed for the installation on the banjo head. This adhesive is installed on the two outer edges of the pickups only. We call this the "Catamaran" mounting technique. Using this technique, the center portion of the pickup is free-floating, enhancing response while reducing the adhesive surface by about 40% and therefore having very little effect on the acoustic sound.
The Banjo Twin system is equipped with a multi-use endpin jack. This jack can be mounted three ways: on the outside of the banjo (see photo), or mounted with internal, drill through installation, or installed in a slot of the outer rim. For the external-mount, the jack is attached with K&K's self-adhesive, dual-lock system (similar to Velcro but much stronger). It can be indefinitely opened and closed without wear and tear and guarantees super holding power with absolutely no mechanical noise. This way, the jack can be temporarily removed to fit your instrument into a form-case.
The Banjo Twin does not require any alteration of your valuable instrument. All the components are installed with special, double-sided tape or self adhesive fasteners. These will not harm the finish of your instrument and residues can be removed with WD-40.
The two pickups are installed on the inside of the banjo head using a special, removable, self-adhesive fastening system, specially designed for the installation on the banjo head. This adhesive is installed on the two outer edges of the pickups only. We call this the "Catamaran" mounting technique. Using this technique, the center portion of the pickup is free-floating, enhancing response while reducing the adhesive surface by about 40% and therefore having very little effect on the acoustic sound.
The Banjo Twin system is equipped with a multi-use endpin jack. This jack can be mounted three ways: on the outside of the banjo (see photo), or mounted with internal, drill through installation, or installed in a slot of the outer rim. For the external-mount, the jack is attached with K&K's self-adhesive, dual-lock system (similar to Velcro but much stronger). It can be indefinitely opened and closed without wear and tear and guarantees super holding power with absolutely no mechanical noise. This way, the jack can be temporarily removed to fit your instrument into a form-case.
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Instructions are very well written, and this system is easy to install. I opted for the drill-through option to permanently and securely mount the input jack, so I can't vouch for the external dual lock mounting system.
The 2 pickup modules "float" under the outer legs of the bridge on foam pads. These foam pads are visible from the front after installation, which bothers me a bit. A fully opaque banjo head might hide the pickup better.
The foam pads also dampen the acoustic sound - this is just like a drummer adding gel or foam strips to a drum head to reduce the ring of the drum. I am OK with this - all of my professional gigs are amplified, and this is mounted on a Gold Tone Plectrum Banjo, which is a working man's tool, not a collector piece. One benefit of the reduced ring is the strings seem to vibrate a little more purely, and are easier to tune. The downside is that you lose a bit of sustain and some of the sparkle and quack that gives the banjo it's own distinct voice.
Summary - if you love the acoustic sound and appearance of your banjo and rarely use amplification, just use a mic. If you play banjo in musicals or ensembles where you have to be amplified, this system works really well. Warning - the pickup will howl if you really crank up the amp. Don't expect to use this system with a hard hitting drummer. I have a K&K twin pickup system on my Eastman mandolin and that also howls if you get too loud. But for realistic volumes it is great!
The 2 pickup modules "float" under the outer legs of the bridge on foam pads. These foam pads are visible from the front after installation, which bothers me a bit. A fully opaque banjo head might hide the pickup better.
The foam pads also dampen the acoustic sound - this is just like a drummer adding gel or foam strips to a drum head to reduce the ring of the drum. I am OK with this - all of my professional gigs are amplified, and this is mounted on a Gold Tone Plectrum Banjo, which is a working man's tool, not a collector piece. One benefit of the reduced ring is the strings seem to vibrate a little more purely, and are easier to tune. The downside is that you lose a bit of sustain and some of the sparkle and quack that gives the banjo it's own distinct voice.
Summary - if you love the acoustic sound and appearance of your banjo and rarely use amplification, just use a mic. If you play banjo in musicals or ensembles where you have to be amplified, this system works really well. Warning - the pickup will howl if you really crank up the amp. Don't expect to use this system with a hard hitting drummer. I have a K&K twin pickup system on my Eastman mandolin and that also howls if you get too loud. But for realistic volumes it is great!
Posted by Ian Hodges on Jan 23, 2026
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Banjo Twin Passive Pickup with Endpin | 307152 |
