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LR Baggs Element Active System Acoustic Guitar Undersaddle Pickup

Active Under-saddle Pickup with Volume Control for Acoustic Guitars
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The Missing Link Between Your Guitar and the Stage

If you're looking for a premium under-saddle pickup to add to your acoustic guitar, then check out the Element Active System by LR Baggs. The under-saddle transducer element itself has a minimalist design and broad surface contact area that lets it get the most out of your instrument. The Element Active System also gives you an active, Class A endpin-mounted preamp with plug-in-and-play convenience, so you never have to fumble around for the on/off switch — just plug in and it turns on. The removable volume control mounts just inside the soundhole for easy access. And installing the entire Element Active System in most acoustic guitars is easy and doesn't require permanently altering your instrument.

LR Baggs Element Active System Under-saddle Pickup and Preamplifier Features at a Glance:
  • One size fits most acoustic guitar string spacing and saddle widths for even string balance
  • Plug-in-and-play convenience turns on when you plug in
  • Easy under-saddle transducer and preamplifier installation
  • No drilling or permanent alterations required for most acoustic guitars
  • Powerful, 3.4" (.092" wide) sensor with a minimalist design for maximum coupling and pickup power
  • Get a staggering 1000 playing hours from a single 9V battery
  • Includes Battery Bagg mount to securely hold the 9V battery out of sight
Get more from your acoustic guitar on stage with LR Baggs' Element Active System

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Tech Specs

  • Instrument: Acoustic Guitar
  • Type: Piezo
  • Position: Undersaddle (3/32" and 1/8" Saddle)
  • Active/Passive: Active
  • Built-in Preamp: Yes
  • Controls: Volume
  • Power Source: 1 x 9V (1000 hours)
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EAS

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Rated 5/5

Sounds great!

I love,how easy it is to install one of these LR Baggs,inline preamps.everything is included except the drill bit,and the power.The sound is very clean,and natural.I also liked the nice low profile of the piezo pickup.
Music background: Just a living room rock star,and I repair guitars for my Church members,and friends,I have been playing /fixing guitars for 55 years.
Rated 5/5

l r baggs acoustic pickup

this pickup sounds wonderful.thanks for the quick service Sweetwater!
Rated 5/5

Buy one now!!!

Don't listen to people who want k&k minis or whatever they're called, They're Hot garbage compared to the element, anyone that says they hate the way it quacks doesn't play in live settings very often, this thing doesn't bleed, tone is so good... It came w my Gibson J15, I almost had it switched out because so many fakers on the internet want to sound like they know what they're talking about, Hands down the best under saddle pickup ever!!!!
Rated 5/5

Great sound

Just had this pickup installed last week and was impressed at home, playing through a small pa. I played an acoustic outdoor gig tonight and wow what a great sounding pickup!
It kept the natural sweetness and acoustic "feel" of the guitar sound even at high volume and the volume dial enabled me to adjust volume easily for picking vs strumming.
I love it and will be installing an element in my other two gigging acoustics.

ps - I also have an LR Baggs mandolin pickup and this too work beautifully - I'm a fan of this company!
Music background: semi-pro lead guitar
Rated 5/5

Excellent Pup

Received the LR Baggs Element Active System quickly, as promised. Installation was also quick and easy. The pickup sounds very clear and even across the strings with no audible buzzing or humming. On my very first gig with the new pup installed, the sound guy made it a point to let me know how good my guitar sounded. I don't know how this transaction could have been any better.
Music background: 50+ years of performing and recording music
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