M1 Passive and Active Pickups from LR Baggs

The acoustic guitar is a magical instrument. It is known as much for both livening the party at small clubs and backyards to quieting large crowds at indoor theaters and concert halls. In the hands of a master, the acoustic guitar is a living breathing soul, with individuals in the audience enraptured by the complex qualities of its six strings. As we have discussed before, capturing and amplifying the tonal qualities of an acoustic guitar is no easy feat. However, the L.R. Baggs company has dedicated enormous resources to developing technologies that deliver the promise of transparent acoustic tone. In fact, the M1 series of soundhole pickups were designed with the purist in mind. This is the person who relies on the natural feel of the instrument and does not want to cut a giant hole in their guitar in order to be heard. As of 2005, there are now two products in the M1 family, the M1 passive and the M1 active pickup. We review both in this article.

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