Acoustic Guitar Pickup: LR Baggs
I’ve taken the first step toward modeling my acoustic guitar sound. After extensive research and review reading I’ve determined that the LR Baggs M1A pickup is a good starting block. Here is the manufactures’ description:
The M1 Active features built-in all class A electronics, so there’s no need for any external preamps and it’s compatible with any outboard equipment. The new volume control gives you fingertip access in any performing situation.
The M1 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. The M1 unlocks the second coil. This allows it to make a positive sonic contribution while maintaining the pure open sound of a single coil-but without the hum.
I have a Breedlove Atlas series that has a fischer pickup. I plan on using both pickups and upgrading the guitar with the LR Baggs Imix system that will allow me to use both pick-ups for a stereo output. The idea is to have the capability to balance the sound for the in-body pickup (that is horrible with the feedback) with the humbuckling pickup.
