13 May 2011, 2:23PM
Upgrade Your Acoustic Guitar Pickup
Do you like the way your acoustic guitar sounds but hate the way it translates through the PA? We have been looking for better acoustic guitar pickups to resolve the prevailing issue of thin fake sounding guitars.
We recently went into the studio to compare the LR Baggs Anthem systems with older acoustic pickup systems. The first comparison was between the LR Baggs Ribbon Transducer, which was LR Bagg’s older flagship pickup, and the new Anthem system. The guitar used in this comparison was a rosewood and spruce Morgan.
Older LR Baggs Ribbon Transducer
The second comparison was between an older Fishman under saddle pickup and the LR Baggs Anthem SL. (The Anthem SL has the same components as the full Anthem without the blend control, phase switch, and battery check on the cotroller). The guitar used in this comparison was a 1970s rosewood and spruce Guild.
Both comparisons proved the LR Baggs Anthem system is a new generation of acoustic guitar pickups designed to deliver clearer more realistic acoustic guitar sound. These pickups sell for $299 and $199 respectively at Musician's Friend, and are an amazing value for such a significant upgrade to your acoustic guitar sound when leading worship.
Anthem System Details:
The mic is mounted to the bridge plate inside of the guitar to capture the majority of the guitar's tones. The mic is much more feedback resistant than traditional acoustic guitar mic pickups. LR Baggs uses the Element Under Saddle Pickup to capture the lowest frequencies. The controller for the Anthem is mounted in the sound hole and has volume, mic/pickup blend, phase switch, as well as a battery check. For more information and tech specs please check out their website!
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13 May 2011, 05:03 PM
i like the LR Baggs Anthem systems, but it´s available in Mexico?
17 May 2011, 12:16 PM
here's how I would rank them just based on the samples:
Anthem (full version)
Baggs ribbon
Anthem SL
Fishman
and I'm surprised that there's not more gap between the quality of the full Anthem and that of the ribbon. but the full Anthem is a clear winner. great job Baggs!
bummer about the boxy sound of the SL though because my internal bracing won't allow for installation of the controller.
17 May 2011, 03:43 PM
I bought one of these in the middle of last year for my live guitar; a mid range yamaha...in real life, they are excellent. The only thing I have heard that is better is the built in Martin pickup (3 actually) which has a better bottom end but the mid definition is rounder on the Anthem and doesnt feed back as much. Im guessing there is some sort of phasing compromise when merging the 3 martin sources. Highly recommened but get it installed by a good luthier.
18 May 2011, 05:39 PM
i installed the anthem about 3 months ago in my 1997 Taylor 914C. I had the LR Baggs element previously. It sounds like the guitar -amplified louder. This can be good/bad depending on your objective. I am pleased with the sound and find it sits well in the mix of a worship band. The one downfall is that it does not allow for EQ of the mic and pickup separately.
18 August 2011, 12:04 AM
It's a nice so useful. I like it.
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Roland
08 November 2011, 12:59 PM
L.R. Baggs is THE way to go if you are having a pickup installed in an acoustic guitar. Phil Keaggy had an L.R. Baggs unit installed on his custom-made Olson guitar. If you haven't heard of Olson guitars you MUST check them out. Small, custom luthier- pricey but absolutely INCREDIBLE sound.
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