L.R. Baggs Vio Folklore Instrument Pickup

This jack was designed and developed by a violinist who was tired of all the hassles assosciated with the 1/8" input jacks that accompany many common violin pickups. This professional quality 1/4" violin pickup jack, moulded into an attractive housing, attaches next to the chin ...This jack was designed and developed by a violinist who was tired of all the hassles assosciated with the 1/8" input jacks that accompany many common violin pickups. This professional quality 1/4" violin pickup jack, moulded into an attractive housing, attaches next to the chin-rest with the same type of hardware.

It makes a perfect mounting point for adding a microphone and does not affect the instrument's acoustic tone. This jack has become extremely popular with many of today's finest touring and session musicians.