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L.R. Baggs Element Active System with Volume and Tone Control Acoustic Guitar Undersaddle Pickup L.R. Baggs Element Active System with Volume and Tone Control Acoustic Guitar Undersaddle Pickup

L.R. Baggs Element Active System with Volume and Tone Control Acoustic Guitar Undersaddle Pickup

L.R. Baggs Element Active System with Volume and Tone Control Acoustic Guitar Undersaddle Pickup L.R. Baggs Element Active System with Volume and Tone Control Acoustic Guitar Undersaddle Pickup
$ 159.00

Score By Feature

Based on 41 ratings
Value for money
9.73
Volume control
9.48
Easy to install
8.98
Sound quality
8.48

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Product Description

Endpin preamp with all-discrete components
The element is pre-attached at the time of
Both 3/32" and 1/8" saddle slots are compatible with this saddle
Compensator built-in to the LF format
A volume control and tone control mounted within the soundhole

Questions & Answers

When the battery is removed, where does it I appreciate it! ?

The battery "neck" inside the guitar went on top of the battery. Suitable for the job. If you were anywhere else, it would have a larger impact on the

What if I use this on nylon guitars?

This is an excellent Specially designed for steel string guitars, the Element Active VTC features a dynamic control system. This app is also available as a nylon string instrument version and is called

Does anyone know about a "hot" (extra loud) string such as Do you have a baritone version of this?

Not at all. Check with your luthier to make sure that the bottom of the bridge slot is perfectly flat and untouched. This creates a hazard because the small hill becomes a hot spot.

Selected User Reviews For L.R. Baggs Element Active System with Volume and Tone Control Acoustic Guitar Undersaddle Pickup

The pickup that I use on my acoustic guitar
5/5

Since I've owned guitars that were installed with this pickup system, I was confident in choosing the LR Baggs product. It sounds amazing and is flawless. Although the installation was straightforward, it is crucial for you, the installer, to feel confident about your abilities to use the tools in a helpful manner. Things could get out of hand quickly if we make a mistake here. Having said that, all's well that ends well With the new pickup system, the guitar sounds just as good as a professional guitar or a guitar that came from a factory. I am very satisfied, I would use this service again and recommend it.

Lennon Daugherty
Lennon Daugherty
| Feb 21, 2021
The sound is great
5/5

The new sound is great. I just installed it, and I am pleased with it. It did not cause any problems for me as some have experienced with unbalanced volume, but you need to take care to install it correctly. I was able to install with little hassle since I have been working with Geetars for a few months The sound of the speaker sounds like piezo but it has a little "extra to it. "

It is definitely a piezo speaker. There is a lot of fingerstyle in There seems to be a backwards relationship between the volume and tone controls so I want to turn them up and they go down, but I think it will just take some adjusting. Using the soundhole as a guide, I mounted on the underside of the top edge. This is simple and pretty straightforward, which is nice.

Harrison Rubio
Harrison Rubio
| Mar 27, 2021
It may have just been a bad day
3/5

It doesn't make a difference if you turn the wheel highs or lows when you buy one and install it. In order to return it, I did. It may have just been a bad day. The following information was updated on July 22nd What do you think? I ordered another one for my other guitar. The same thing in the same There is a tone control that does not work on this one, so I would not recommend it. There is no problem with the pickup and volume, but the tone is not working. Buy the one that has only the volume control instead of spending so much money!.

Colson Lamb
Colson Lamb
| Nov 29, 2020
Take your time, this is a very easy installation
5/5

The sound quality is fantastic. I absolutely love this preamp! It was very simple to install too! The video on my YouTube channel shows how to do the installation and a demo - do not worry if you don't have any guitar experience, just spend some time with it. It improves the sound of my $300 Ibanez AC340 by a lot.

Laney Murray
Laney Murray
| Jul 31, 2020
I was surprised by this
5/5

This pickup was installed on my own in about 30 minutes on a cheap Alvarez guitar (but with rosewood backs) that I bought. What an amazing sound this is! I'm amazed at how good A Taylor 814CE with the L is also in my possession. There's plenty of Baggs iMix in here and this sounds equally As a musician for many years, I can say without hesitation that this pickup will add a lot of flavor to a plain guitar. The $100 purchase was totally worth it. Getting an active D is a good idea. There should be a box to go with it, so that you have more control over the EQs. In my case, I use the.

Lily Daniel
Lily Daniel
| Nov 25, 2020
I like the sound of it! My favorite part is that the pick up has both a volume control and a tone control so it is versatile It goes well with the LR Baggs Venue DI, so it has proven to be very useful to me
5/5

It sounds like a million bucks when they play together. instruments professionally and have used a lot of pick-ups, DI's, and guitars during my career. Take a pick up of this You can get the Venue DI by clicking here Keep your eyes forward and never.

Amanda Fields
Amanda Fields
| Mar 12, 2021
An under saddle transducer of the highest order
5/5

In the first place, let me tell you that I am only a beginner guitarist, having had my 1999 Guild D-150 for just over 2 years, but I believe this under saddle transducer is an excellent addition to it. There is a warmth to the sound, yet the high notes still squeak through. From the sound coming out of the amplifier, it seems the sound is resonating off the body of the guitar. The best option available for musicians who want to capture the natural sound of their instruments is this. Using the transducer, the notes are clear and steady, without any muddled sounds, and this is enhanced by the long and vibrant sustain of each note. The guitar resonates and feedbacks a bit if the volume is adjusted past half way but otherwise the sound is very clear and loud. I play out of an old Pevey BASS amp, and if I increase the volume past half way, it sounds clear and loud. Yet to play it on a stage in front of a live audience, but I anticipate it will be wonderful.

Kayleigh Dickson
Kayleigh Dickson
| Nov 23, 2020
The Taylor Mini GS GS is easy to install
5/5

VTC is one of my favorite places. You can adjust the volume using the On my other installation, I was only able to pick up volume. You can get this version from VTC. Install takes no more than 10 minutes.

Jonathan Bishop
Jonathan Bishop
| Apr 13, 2021

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