M1 Passive and Active Pickups from LR Baggs

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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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