The Realist Sound Clip was designed by David Gage in collaboration with Ned Steinberger. It clamps easily to any violin or viola and offers incomparable tonal clarity, allowing you to take The Realist sound and reliability with you.The Realist Sound Clip proves you don't have to sacrifice great amplified tone for convenience when selecting a violin pickup. The Sound Clip installs and removes safely and easily, with no instrument modification required, guaranteed.