L.R. Baggs Element Active System For Steel String Guitar (EAS-VTC)
Advanced Undersaddle Pickup with Unrivaled Dynamic Range
Unlike typical undersaddle acoustic guitar pickups that are dependent on string compression for their sound, the Element was engineered to mirror the soundboard’s actual movement as you play.
At the heart of the pickup, a flexible film sensor only 2 thousandths of an inch thick picks up the guitar’s most delicate nuances. Tracking the motion of the top rather than a direct string attack suppresses “quack” caused by compression and unlocks the Element’s unrivaled dynamic range. The pickup’s minimalist construction lessens any influence on the acoustic properties and creates an intimate coupling between the pickup and guitar for the highest fidelity possible.
ELEMENT ACTIVE SYSTEM
The patented one-size-fits-all Element reproduces impressive body sensitivity and articulation. It also has the greatest dynamic range of any undersaddle pickup available. The Element Active System features an all-discrete Class A endpin preamp and a soundhole-mounted volume control for easy access. Also included is our battery bag for secure battery retention.
FEATURES
All-discrete endpin preamp
Pre-attached Element pickup
Fits both 3/32” and 1/8” saddle slots
Soundhole mounted volume control
Battery type: Single 9V
Battery life: 1,000 hrs
Model available for nylon string guitars.
NOTE: If you would like this pickup installed on an instrument you are purchasing online from us, please choose the "Add Pickup Installation" option (or click here), add the installation product to your cart, and we will install it before shipping it out. It is important to note that if the instrument is returned within the 14-day return window, the cost of the pickup and installation cannot be refunded.