LR Baggs X-Bridge for Fender Vintage Strat

LR Baggs X-Bridge for Fender Vintage Strat Review

LR Baggs X-Bridge for Fender Vintage Strat Feature

• Special piezo crystal with two deflection modes Delrin arm bushing on trem for smooth action Fits older Strats without bridge posts

It's a great-sounding bridge even without the pickups, and its special piezo crystal employs 2 deflection modes to give you shimmering highs and rich lows. The output level is comparable to that of a stock Strat and it will plug directly into most guitar amps with fine results. Its tremolo has a Delrin arm bushing for silky-smooth operation. Mounts with six screws and will fit older Strats without bridge posts.

LR Baggs M1A-L M1 Active Left-Handed Pickup

LR Baggs M1A-L M1 Active Left-Handed Pickup Review

The L.R. Baggs M1A-L M1 Active Left-Handed Pickup has built-in all class A electronics that eliminate the need for any external preamps. Makes the M1 Active Left-Handed Pickup compatible with any outboard equipment. The volume control gives you fingertip access in any performing situation. The M1 Active is a humbucking pickup - with a twist. In a common stacked humbucker, the second, lower coil cancels hum, but doesn't contribute anything positive to the sound. In fact, it can muddy the sound of the main coil. L.R. Baggs unlocks the second coil. This allows it to make a positive sonic contribution while maintaining the pure, open sound of a single coil - without the hum. The M1 Active is powered by a 3-volt lithium battery and will give you over 1,000 hours of playing time. In the M1, the hum-canceling coil is suspended under the main coil by a tuned support that allows it to move in three dimensions. The primary coil moves with the guitar top and creates a body signal in the suspended secondary coil. This brings the M1 to life, with string and body sound all in one. It's like having a dual pickup system in your soundhole. L.R. Baggs carefully tuned the support to control motion in all three dimensions. This allows the presence and realism from the body signal to be selectively added while suppressing runaway feedback. Includes pre-wired strapjack assembly, spare pole pieces, self-stick wire clips, and spare battery.

LR Baggs Element Active Acoustic Pickup System

LR Baggs Element Active Acoustic Pickup System Review

LR Baggs Element Active Acoustic Pickup System Feature

• Low Cut Filter: Fixed, 12dB/Oct. @ 45Hz
• Signal To Noise: -92dB, unweighted
• Output Stage: Pure class A buffer
• Output Level: -10dB
• Output impedance: 800 ohms

One-size-fits-all undersaddle acoustic pickup system with volume control.

LR Baggs FM Feedback Master with Belt Clip

LR Baggs FM Feedback Master with Belt Clip Review

LR Baggs FM Feedback Master with Belt Clip Feature

• Lightweight Belt-clip Preamp
• Narrow notches help fight feedback

The Feedback master is a belt clip preamp that features 2 narrow sweepable notches to help eradicate feedback in most every situation.

LR Baggs Ribbon Transducer, .090

LR Baggs Ribbon Transducer, .090 Review

This innovative and reliable undersaddle pickup is less than 1/32" thick and contains a film sensor laminated between layers of Kapton and then laser-trimmed to its final form. The key feature that separates the RT from other pickups is that its sensor is responsive to vibration but not to pressure. This minimizes that unpleasant, dry, stringy sound that is characteristic of pressure-sensitive undersaddle pickups. As the guitar top moves with the vibrations of the strings, so does the RT sensor, naturally reflecting the actual sound and dynamics of your guitar. The patented RT component is manufactured to ISO 9001 specs and is about as high-tech as it gets. The sensor material is ultrasensitive 28-micron-thin PVDF and boasts a linear frequency response to 50khz. A special pad is adhered to the bottom of the pickup to compensate for minor irregularities in the saddle slot, insuring easy installation with great balance. The sensor runs the full length of the pickup and will work with any string spacing with no dead spots or frustrating balance problems. The Ribbon Transducer may be plugged directly into many musical instrument amplifiers, effects and outboard preamps. If used passively, the RT pickup must be plugged into a high-impedance, high-gain, high-quality preamp. However, for most users, we recommend using one of L.R. Baggs' RT-compatible systems.

Fishman Rare Earth Humbucking Soundhole Pickup

Fishman Rare Earth Humbucking Soundhole Pickup Review

Fishman Rare Earth Humbucking Soundhole Pickup Feature

• Designed specifically for musicians who demand quieter reproduction than a single coil can offer
• Accessible volume control thumbwheel to ensure greater control in live performance situations
• Unequalled sound quality and ease of use
• Cutting-edge neodymium magnets provide excellent string-to-string balance
• The pickup's active electronics and low-noise, discrete circuitry keep the sound pure and clean

The first thing you'll notice about the Rare Earth is just how easily and cleanly it installs in your guitar. The pickup's low profile design ensures that both your picking style and the guitar's acoustic tone are not affected. To reduce the weight and improve the performance of the pickup, Fishman uses tiny, powerful neodymium pole-piece magnets, precisely voiced for balanced natural sound, whether you use bronze or phosphor bronze strings. Plug in the pickup and you'll hear the brilliant acoustic quality that has changed so many peoples? minds about soundhole pickups.

LR Baggs Passive Violin Pickup Non-Terminated

LR Baggs Passive Violin Pickup Non-Terminated Review

LR Baggs Passive Violin Pickup Non-Terminated Feature

• High Output
• Low String Noise

Passive Violin pickup built into bridge without jack

LR BAGGS PIEZO TUNE-O-MATIC BLACK - LIST PRICE $249.00

LR BAGGS PIEZO TUNE-O-MATIC BLACK - LIST PRICE 9.00 Review

That great Baggs acoustic tone is also available in a beautiful Tune-O-Matic style bridge. Each saddle contains a miniature high-output pickup. These six pickups can either be combined or can be used discretely for a hexaphonic output. It also works with the Ctrl-X for acoustic or electric sounds at the flip of a switch! Available in silver, gold or black base.

LR Baggs X-Bridge for Fender American Standard Strat

LR Baggs X-Bridge for Fender American Standard Strat Review

LR Baggs X-Bridge for Fender American Standard Strat Feature

• Its output level is comparable to that of a stock Strat and it will plug directly into most guitar amps with fine results

Great acoustic guitar tone from your Strat.

LR Baggs iBeam Acoustic Guitar Pickup

LR Baggs iBeam Acoustic Guitar Pickup Review

LR Baggs iBeam Acoustic Guitar Pickup Feature

• Easily sticks to the bridge plate on the inside of the guitar
• Does not affect the acoustic tone of the guitar in any way
• Microphonic enough to hear the rich (but correct) texture of finger squeak and top tapping
• Resistant to feedback and gives you excellent amplified sound without a hint of piezo quack
• Placement jig allows you to install the pickup in minutes and get the ideal placement

This revolutionary bridge plate transducer easily sticks to the bridge plate on the inside of the guitar and does not affect the acoustic tone of the guitar in any way. The iBeam is microphonic enough to hear the rich (but correct) texture of finger squeak and top tapping, but is resistant to feedback and gives you excellent amplified sound without a hint of piezo quack. Included with each iBeam is a placement jig that allows you to install the pickup in minutes and get the ideal placement for the transducer inside the guitar. The patent pending iBeam weighs only 1/3rd of an ounce. LR Baggs endorsers include: Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Dixie Chicks, Lenny Kravitz, Vince Gill, Kathy Mattea, Janis Ian, Phil Keaggy, Pete Anderson. As a musician, you are an artist...a communicator. The notes, chords, rhythms, and melodies you play on your instrument need to be heard loud and clear by your audience. Whether your focus is getting the best tone from your instrument on stage or in the studio - L.R. Baggs products can help you sound great. They've spent 20 years developing the best sounding pickups and preamps on the planet. This is the sound you've heard from players like Vince Gill, Pete Townsend, Doyle Dykes, Eric Johnson, Phil Keaggy, Earl Klugh, Alison Krauss, Lenny Kravitz, Kathy Mattea, Natalie Merchant, Jean Luc Ponty, James Taylor, and countless other talented players around the world. So...are you ready to find the right gear to take your tone to the next level? All of L.R. Baggs' systems are engineered to assure great sound and hassle-free performance right out of the box. They make many different systems from simple to complex. Each is designed for a specific purpose, but they have only one quality level - the very best they know how to build. Choose the right system for your application and budget and you will enjoy its great sound and performance. 'With the iBeam, the tone is unbelievable, or more appropriately, totally believable. Transparent, acoustic,

LR Baggs iMix Onboard Blending System

LR Baggs iMix Onboard Blending System Review

LR Baggs iMix Onboard Blending System Feature

• Onboard Battery Access
• Fingertrip controls
• Versatility of 2 pickups

Onboard Battery Access Side Mounted Mixing Preamp for iBeam and Element Pickups

LR BAGGS PIEZO TUNE-O-MATIC GOLD - LIST PRICE $219.00

LR BAGGS PIEZO TUNE-O-MATIC GOLD - LIST PRICE 9.00 Review

That great Baggs acoustic tone is also available in a beautiful Tune-O-Matic style bridge. Each saddle contains a miniature high-output pickup. These six pickups can either be combined or can be used discretely for a hexaphonic output. It also works with the Ctrl-X for acoustic or electric sounds at the flip of a switch! Available in silver, gold or black base.

Fishman Aura Spectrum D.I.

Fishman Aura Spectrum D.I. Review

Fishman Aura Spectrum D.I. Feature

• 128 pre-loaded Images for use with the most popular acoustic instruments
• 16 user-configurable Image locations
• Instrument Preamp with Balanced XLR D.I. out
• Built-in chromatic tuner with bypass/mute
• Three band EQ

Aura® Spectrum DI is the complete tone solution for the acoustic musician featuring award-winning Aura Acoustic Imaging technology that restores a studio-miked sound to your undersaddle or soundhole pickup.

Housed in a professional quality all-metal case, Aura Spectrum DI features a 3-band EQ, one-knob compressor, automatic feedback suppression with up to 3 notches, chromatic tuner, effects loop, plus a high-quality balanced XLR D.I. The included Aura Image Gallery software provides access to an ever-expanding list of instruments recorded using world-class studio mics and techniques.

Aura Spectrum DI is not only incredibly versatile, but it also delivers the most realistic acoustic sound available for stage or studio.

Features:

Award-winning Aura® Acoustic Imaging

128 pre-loaded Images for use with the most
popular acoustic instruments

Instrument Preamp with Balanced XLR D.I. out

Volume, Blend, and Image Select controls

Three band EQ

One-knob compressor

Automatic anti-feedback with up to 3 notches

Built-in chromatic tuner with bypass/mute

16 user-configurable Image locations

USB interface for Image downloading from
Aura Image Gallery (software included)

Feedback-fighting Phase switch

Automatic D.I. Ground Lift

9-Volt Battery or optional adaptor operation


Specs:

AUDIO I/O:

1/4" mono input & output w/input trim control

Balanced XLR D.I.

1/4" effects loop

24-bit A/D/A conversion

PROCESSOR:

32 bit processing

MATERIAL:

Durable all-metal construction

DIMENSIONS:

5.6"L x 5.25"W x 2.1"H

POWER:

9-Volt battery or optional adaptor power

BATTERY LIFE:

20 hours

LR Baggs Ceramic Saddle Pickup for Steel String Guitars

LR Baggs Ceramic Saddle Pickup for Steel String Guitars Review

LR Baggs Ceramic Saddle Pickup for Steel String Guitars Feature

• Feedback Resistant
• Balanced Output

The LB6 is the original Acoustic Guitar Pickup built into the saddle

Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar Review

Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar Feature

• Grover Rotomatic Tuners Bone nut and Tusq saddle "Big Sky" radiused fingerboard edge Industry's finest electronics Premium hardshell case Distinctive labels

At the heart of Gibson's square-shoulder dreadnought line of acoustic guitars is the Songwriter Series, and the Songwriter Deluxe Studio is its most fundamental offering. First introduced in 2003, the Songwriter Deluxe Studio combines Gibson's time-honored bracing patterns of the 1930s with Gibson's classic square-shoulder shape, which gained world-wide recognition in the early 1960s.

Songwriter Deluxe Studio.

Gold Grover Rotomatic Tuners
Grover's original Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the Songwriter Deluxe Studio. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage. A countersunk tension screw lets players regulate the tuning tension to any degree. A special lubricant inside the gear box provides smooth and accurate tuning stability.

Crown Peghead Logo
Gibson put the first crown peghead logo on an ES-300 back in 1940, and it has graced the headstocks of many legendary Gibson guitars ever since, including today's Songwriter Deluxe Studio. Over the years, it has also been called a "thistle" because of the group of flowering plants with the sharp prickles, though Gibson has preferred to call it a "crown."

Double-ring rosette with an abalone-filled middle.

Gibson crown logo.

Pickguard
The pickguard on the Songwriter Deluxe Studio is a custom line design made from Tortec. As with all of Gibson's pickguards, the coloring, inlay, and binding are all done by hand.

Rosette
A rosette is the beautiful, hand-crafted circle around the soundhole, and can be one of the most ornamental elements of any acoustic guitar. It is also one of the most subtle and complicated woodworking decorations on any acoustic guitar. The rosette on the Songwriter Deluxe Studio is one of Gibson's finest. It is a double-ring rosette with an abalone-filled middle, with both outer rings consisting of six-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the Songwriter line.

Ebony Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and Split Parallelogram Inlays
The fingerboard of Gibson's Songwriter Deluxe Studio is constructed from the highest grade ebony on earth, which is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled experts before it enters the Gibson factories. The resilience of this durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The Songwriter Deluxe Studio's split parallelogram inlays are made of genuine mother of pearl, and are inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps and doesn't require the use of fillers. The fingerboard also sports a rolled edge--instead of the usual right angle where the fingerboard surface meets the neck, Gibson Acoustic's rolled edges are slightly beveled for an extremely smooth and comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the Songwriter Deluxe Studio.

Body Tonewoods
The body design of the Songwriter Deluxe Studio is known as a small dreadnought. The top is made from AA-grade Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are constructed from rosewood, giving the Songwriter a balanced, warm tone with clear lows and solid treble registers. Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry it out, are two of the most central procedures to Gibson's guitar-building process. Beginning with its first catalog in 1903, Gibson has assured its customers that every guitar would be built using woods with "the most durable, elastic, and sonorous qualities," and today's guitars from Gibson Acoustic are no different.

L.R. Baggs Element Active Acoustic Pickup System
The Songwriter Deluxe Studio from Gibson Acoustic comes equipped with the popular Element Active Acoustic Pickup System from L.R. Baggs, which features a low-profile undersaddle element--or transducer--that's proven more stable and durable than many standard ribbon-type pickups. Combined with an onboard preamp with an unobtrusive and removable volume control mounted just inside the soundhole, the Element delivers performance not previously attainable from an undersaddle pickup. Its sleek and effective design removes unnecessary internal components to enhance the coupling between the pickup and the guitar, and improve the sensitivity of the transducer for a robust, lively, and natural acoustic sound with excellent dynamics and delicate high end. The Element works with a standard 9V battery, which is housed inside the guitar in L.R. Bagg's new "Battery Bagg."

Bracing
Every acoustic guitar made by Gibson features hand-scalloped, radiused top bracing inside the body, a feature normally found only in limited run, hand-made guitars. By scalloping each brace by hand, the natural sound of the acoustic is focused more toward the center of the body, enhancing the instrument's sound projection. The bracing pattern inside the Songwriter Deluxe Studio is based on the design used for Gibson's celebrated Advanced Jumbo models of the 1930s, consisting of a wider "X" pattern that allows the top to vibrate more freely and push the sound toward the soundhole. The result is an instrument that delivers incredible response, and a superior dynamic range with balanced, warm tones, clear lows, and solid treble registers.

Nitrocellulose Finish
Applying a nitrocellulose finish to any Gibson acoustic guitar--including the Songmaker Deluxe Studio--is one of the most labor-intensive elements of the guitar-making process. Unlike the polyurethane finishes used by many guitar manufacturers, a nitrocellulose lacquer finish is porous when cured, allowing the wood to naturally "breathe" and mature. Microscopically thin, the finish on a Gibson acoustic guitar first requires seven main coats of nitrocellulose lacquer. After drying overnight, the initial seven coats are then level sanded and given two additional coats. Left to dry for five additional days, the finish is then wet sanded and buffed to its final glass-like sheen. The time-consuming nature of applying a nitro finish has been employed ever since the first Gibson guitar was swathed with lacquer back in 1894. Why? For starters, a nitro finish means there is less interference with the natural vibration of the instrument, allowing for a purer tone. It's also a softer finish, making it easily repairable. You can touch up a scratch or ding on a nitro finish, but you can't do the same on a poly finish. At the heart of Gibson’s square-shoulder dreadnought line of acoustic guitars is the Songwriter Series, and the Songwriter Deluxe Studio is its most fundamental offering. First introduced in 2003, the Songwriter Deluxe Studio combines Gibson’s time-honored bracing patterns of the 1930s with Gibson's classic square-shoulder shape, which gained world-wide recognition in the early 1960s.

LR Baggs Onboard mixing Preamp for Piezo

LR Baggs Onboard mixing Preamp for Piezo Review

LR Baggs Onboard mixing Preamp for Piezo Feature

• Blends magnetic and piezo pickups

The Control-X is an onboard mixing preamp designed to blend a piexo pickup with a magnetic pickup for electric guitars.