LR Baggs ELEMENT VTC Acoustic Guitar Undersaddle Pickup System
- Mirrors the soundboard’s movement
- Volume and Tone control
- Multiband Compression for natural dynamics
Advanced Undersaddle Pickup with Volume, Tone, and Multiband Compression
Multi-band compression has long been a secret of mastering rooms worldwide to unlock the warmth and natural dynamics of recorded instruments. The Element VTC’s all-discrete, Class A preamp leverages this studio elixir with a proprietary analog compressor that operates below 400Hz. The compressor is tuned to reflect the actual dynamics of the acoustic guitar, creating in live performance the superior warmth and natural balance of tone achieved in professional studio mastered sound. Includes soundhole mounted volume and treble tone controls.
Includes authorised dealer extended 5-year warranty.
At a glance:
- All-discrete endpin preamp
- Pre-attached Element pickup
- Fits both 3/32” and 1/8” saddle slots
- Built-in LF compressor
- Soundhole mounted volume and tone control
- Battery type: Single 9V
- Battery life: 1,000 hrs
- Model available for nylon string guitars
The common undersaddle pickups - you've probably used before - rely on string attack to directly compress the transducer to create sound. This direct pressure is a root cause of the infamous “quack”. In contrast, the LR Baggs Element derives output from the movement of the soundboard and rejects string attack to minimize quack.
Its flexible film sensor, thin as a human hair, mirrors the soundboard’s movement as you play to capture the guitar’s actual voice and its most delicate nuances. In addition, the pickup’s minimalist construction removes most of its influence on the acoustic properties, creates an intimate coupling between the sensor and guitar for the highest fidelity possible, and makes the Element amazingly reliable.
SKU: LRB-EASVTC
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