LR Baggs Element Active Acoustic Guitar Pickup System

The LR Baggs Element Active System is a professional undersaddle pickup designed to capture the true voice of your acoustic guitar with exceptional warmth, clarity, and dynamic response. Unlike traditional undersaddle pickups that rely heavily on direct string pressure and often produce the harsh “quack” commonly associated with piezo systems, the Element utilizes a patented flexible sensor that responds primarily to the movement of the guitar’s soundboard. This innovative design allows the Element to reproduce the natural character, resonance, and subtle nuances of your instrument with remarkable accuracy. The ultra-thin sensor, approximately the thickness of a human hair, closely follows the soundboard’s movement to deliver a more organic and realistic amplified tone while minimizing unwanted artifacts. The Element’s minimalist construction preserves the natural acoustic properties of the guitar by reducing interference with saddle vibration and soundboard movement. This intimate coupling between the pickup and instrument results in outstanding fidelity, responsiveness, and reliability. The Active System includes a pre-attached Element pickup, an all-discrete endpin preamp, and a convenient soundhole-mounted volume control. Every Element pickup is manufactured and tested in California to ensure consistent output, balance, and performance. Whether performing live, recording, or leading worship, the LR Baggs Element Active System delivers a natural acoustic sound with the reliability professional musicians demand. Features * Patented undersaddle pickup design * Captures soundboard movement rather than direct string attack * Reduces harsh piezo “quack” * Exceptional warmth, articulation, and dynamic response * Highly natural acoustic guitar reproduction * Ultra-thin flexible film sensor * Minimal impact on the guitar’s acoustic performance * All-discrete active endpin preamp * Soundhole-mounted volume control * Pre-attached Element pickup for simplified installation * Fits common saddle slot sizes * Manufactured and tested in California * Available in versions for nylon-string guitars Specifications * Instrument Compatibility: Acoustic Guitar * Pickup Type: Active Undersaddle Pickup * System Type: Element Active System * Preamp: All-Discrete Endpin Preamp * Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume Control * Saddle Slot Compatibility: * 3/32” * 1/8” * Power Source: 1 × 9V Battery * Battery Life: Up to 1,000 Hours * Pickup Installation: Undersaddle * Available Version: Nylon-String Compatible Model What’s Included * LR Baggs Element Pickup * Endpin Preamp Assembly * Soundhole Volume Control * Installation Hardware