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Description
Illuminate the Natural Sound of Your Acoustic Guitar with the L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup
Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of string and body resonance with the L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup. Engineered to amplify the unique characteristics of your acoustic guitar, this pickup captures both string and soundboard vibrations, creating a rich, full sound that truly represents the organic tone of your instrument.
Unlike other pickups, the L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup is body-sensitive, designed to resist feedback in loud environments and fill large arenas with your music. Its in-built volume control puts you in the driver's seat, allowing you to tweak your sound as per your preference.
Installation is a breeze with the pre-wired strapjack harness. And with a battery life that lasts for 1,000+ hours, you can play to your heart's content without worrying about power. The M1 Pickup is not just a pickup, it's a faithful companion to your musical journey, designed to bring the best out of your performance, whether you're jamming at home or performing on stage.
Key Features:
- Body-sensitive pickup, designed to resist feedback and deliver a big sound, perfect for live performances
- Captures both string and soundboard vibrations, providing a balanced, natural sound
- In-built volume control for personalized sound adjustment
- Pre-wired strapjack harness included for easy installation
- Impressive battery life of 1,000+ hours, allowing for extended play
- Quiet, hum-free operation for a flawless musical experience
- Includes a built-in gold-plated 1/8" jack for a solid connection
Product specs
| Available since | November 2008 |
| Humbucker | Yes |
| Single Coil | No |
| Active | No |
FAQs
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Is the L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup is designed to deliver clear and natural sound, making it well-suited for live performances. Its humbucking design helps reduce noise and feedback, ensuring reliable performance on stage.
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Does the L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup require a battery?
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No, the L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup is a passive pickup and does not require a battery to operate. This makes it easy to use without worrying about power sources.
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How does the L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup mount to the guitar?
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The L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup mounts directly into the soundhole of an acoustic guitar. Its installation is straightforward and does not require permanent modification to the instrument.
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Can the L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup be used with any acoustic guitar?
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The L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup is designed to fit most standard acoustic guitar soundholes. However, it's always best to check the soundhole dimensions of your specific guitar to ensure compatibility.
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What type of sound can I expect from the L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup?
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The L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup provides a warm and natural acoustic tone with excellent clarity. Its humbucking design helps minimize unwanted noise, allowing for a clean and balanced sound suitable for various playing styles.
Videos
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Fender CF-60 with LR Baggs Passive M1 Pickup
Fender CF-60 with LR Baggs Passive M1 Pickup
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about L.R. Baggs M1 Pickup.
Comparisons
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K&K Pure Mini is frequently preferred over the M1 for its sound quality and cost-effectiveness, especially in Martin HD-28 guitars.
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Dazzo pickups are mentioned as an alternative with impressive sound quality, suggesting a strong performance in comparison to the M1.
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The LR Baggs M1 is considered the passive "little brother" to the Anthem, requiring no modification compared to the Anthem's more involved installation.
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The Baggs M80 retains a "magnetic" character due to its coil pickup design near the 24th fret, contrasting with the K&K's natural sound.
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Features and functionality
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The M80's ability to sense down to 40Hz is noted, implying a potentially excessive warmth in certain guitars like the Martin HD-28.
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The M1 can be used with a K&K preamp for improved sound quality, as noted by owners who pair it with various instruments, including mandolins.
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The LR Baggs M80 is noted for its clarity and sparkle, making it suitable for lead guitar work in live settings.
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Use cases and applications
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Owners with scalloped braced guitars like the Martin HD-28 consider the M1 to potentially manage warmth better than the M80.
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The M1 is preferred by users who want a natural sound and play in high-volume settings without feedback issues.
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Using a Baggs Voiceprint DI with custom profiles enhances the M80's performance, especially at common stage levels.
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Mods and upgrades
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Despite the M1 being popular, some owners find K&K Pure Mini offers a superior balance of price and performance in their acoustic setup.
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Pairing pickups with a Baggs Para Acoustic D.I. significantly improves sound quality regardless of whether the pickup is built-in or soundhole-mounted.
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User experience
Critic Reviews
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Artist usage
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in this video you can see Alex using m1 pickup.
Unfortunately you cannot hear the LR Baggs M1 Pickup perform in this video, but you can see it very well from every angle. I'm not 100% sure if Dallas uses the active one, but I would go as far as saying that he uses LR Baggs on every single of his acoustics. You can see it in his old Martin 00-17M in this video and also in his new custom 12-fret Martin dreadnought with the orangy honey burst finish.
In this video, at 1:50 you can see clearly that Bea is playing "Disappear" with a M1 L.R. Baggs soundhole pickup.
In this live photo Sufjan's seagull is fitted with an M1 pickup.
This article, by Music Radar, states that Jake Bugg uses an M1 pickup in his Martin 000-15SM.
For the acoustic tunes, Sermon grabs either his Gibson J-35 or Gibson LG-2 American Eagle (shown here), both flattops have LR Baggs M1 pickups. The LG-2 is kept in standard tuning and used on “Trouble,” “Thief,” and “Release,” while the J-35 is tuned a half-step down and is featured on the bridge to “I Bet My Life.”
-Premier Guitar; Rig Rundown with Imagine Dragons
In the "Gearbox" section of this interview with Premier Guitar magazine, the M1 pickup appears in Lanois' list of gear.
In this acoustic live show, Luke uses an LR Baggs Acoustic Pickup.
“After trying a lot of different brands and styles of acoustic pickups, The LR Baggs M1 soundhole pickup sounds closest to what my guitar sounds like naturally/unplugged – it sounds most natural and warm of any pickup I've used.” - Schultz in an article on lrbaggs.com
In this Video, you can see Clemens playing his acoustic with the L.R. Baggs M1.
"The M1 gives me control like no other. The warmth of the transducers complements the magnetic pickup perfect. Soft and slow, or fast and dirty the M1 is clear as a bell." - Earle in an article on lrbaggs.com
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