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L.R. Baggs Element Active System with Volume and Tone control – New L.R. Baggs Guitar Effect Pedal

£212.00

The Element delivers a streamlined and efficient design that removes every unnecessary internal component to improve the coupling between the transducer and the guitar. Designed specifically for steel-string guitars.

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The L.R. Baggs Element Active System with Volume and Tone control is in New condition and made by L.R. Baggs , it is a great control Tone and Volume with System Active Element Baggs L.R. Guitar Effect Pedal- The Element delivers a streamlined and efficient design that removes every unnecessary internal component to improve the coupling between the transducer and the guitar. Designed specifically for steel-string guitars. . Available from Just Pedals for only £ 212 The Element Active System pairs the Element undersaddle transducer with a pre-contoured all-discrete class A endpin preamp and includes a small removable soundhole-mounted volume control for added convenience and versatility. The entire system is designed to install easily and features plug-and-play performance. Also included is our battery bag for secure battery storage. Features/Specifications: Soundhole-mounted volume control One size fits most common string spacings and saddle widths Pre-contoured class A endpin preamp Battery bag included Further Specs: Pickup active sensor length: 3.4″ Pickup thickness: .038″ Pickup width: .092″ Battery type: Single 9V Battery life: 1000 hrs

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About L.R. Baggs

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L.R. Baggs is a prominent manufacturer specializing in acoustic amplification solutions, particularly known for their acoustic guitar pickups and preamps. Established in the 1970s by Lloyd Baggs, the company has since become synonymous with high-quality, transparent sound reinforcement for acoustic instruments. L.R. Baggs’ pickups and preamps are designed to faithfully capture the natural tone of acoustic guitars, mandolins, violins, and other stringed instruments, ensuring clarity and warmth in both live and studio settings.

One of L.R. Baggs’ most popular products is the Anthem pickup system, which combines an under-saddle pickup with a microphone to achieve a balanced and natural sound. The Venue DI preamp is another standout offering, providing comprehensive tone shaping and feedback suppression capabilities for acoustic performers. With a focus on innovation and craftsmanship, L.R. Baggs continues to be a trusted choice for musicians seeking reliable and sonically superior amplification solutions for their acoustic instruments.

Active

Active pickups are a type of guitar pickup that incorporates an onboard preamp powered by a battery, usually a 9-volt, to boost the guitar’s signal before it reaches an amplifier.

This preamp enhances the pickup’s output, resulting in a stronger and more consistent signal compared to passive pickups.

The increased signal strength allows active pickups to drive amplifiers and effects pedals more efficiently, making them particularly popular in high-gain music genres like metal and hard rock.

Additionally, the preamp in active pickups ensures that the tone remains consistent across various volume levels, preventing the loss of high frequencies that can occur when rolling back the volume knob on passive pickups.

Active pickups are also known for their reduced noise levels, offering a cleaner signal with minimal hum or interference.

This makes them ideal for studio recording and live performances where clarity is essential. The preamp can also extend the frequency response, providing a wider range of tones with enhanced lows and highs, contributing to a more modern and articulate sound.

However, active pickups require a battery to function, which necessitates periodic replacement. Despite this, they are favoured by many guitarists for their ability to produce powerful, clear tones.

Brands like EMG and Fishman are renowned for manufacturing high-quality active pickups that are widely used by professional musicians.

While active pickups offer many tonal advantages, some players prefer the traditional, warm sound of passive pickups for styles like blues and jazz.

Guitar Effect Pedal

A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.

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Tone

Volume

A volume pedal is a pedal-style device used to control the volume level of an instrument, typically a guitar or a keyboard, by foot movement. It allows musicians to adjust the volume smoothly and dynamically while playing, providing hands-free control over their instrument’s output level. Here’s how a volume pedal works and some common features:

1. **Pedal Design**: A volume pedal consists of a foot-operated pedal and a housing unit. The pedal is typically attached to a potentiometer (variable resistor) inside the housing, which adjusts the volume level based on the pedal’s position.

2. **Expression Pedal Compatibility**: Many volume pedals are compatible with expression pedals, allowing players to control other parameters in addition to volume, such as modulation depth, delay mix, or wah effect, depending on the pedal and the equipment it’s connected to. This adds versatility and flexibility to the pedal’s functionality.

3. **Input and Output Jacks**: Volume pedals have input and output jacks for connecting the instrument’s signal input and output, respectively. Some volume pedals also feature additional jacks for connecting to effects pedals or other audio equipment.

4. **Taper and Sweep**: The taper refers to the way the volume changes in relation to the pedal’s movement. Most volume pedals feature an audio taper, which provides a logarithmic response to the pedal’s movement, mimicking the way human ears perceive volume changes. The sweep refers to the range of motion of the pedal, from minimum to maximum volume.

5. **Minimum Volume Control**: Some volume pedals include a minimum volume control knob or switch, which allows players to set a minimum volume level when the pedal is fully depressed. This can be useful for achieving swells or fade-ins from silence.

6. **Buffered vs. Passive**: Volume pedals may be either buffered or passive. Buffered pedals include an active circuit that maintains a consistent impedance and signal strength, preventing signal loss and preserving tone when using long cable runs or connecting to multiple effects pedals. Passive pedals, on the other hand, do not include active circuitry and may introduce some signal loss, especially with long cable runs.

7. **Tuner Out**: Some volume pedals feature a tuner output jack, which allows players to connect a tuner pedal directly to the volume pedal. This enables silent tuning while muting the instrument’s signal to the amplifier or other audio equipment.

Overall, a volume pedal is a versatile tool for guitarists, keyboardists, and other musicians seeking dynamic control over their instrument’s volume level. Whether used for swells, fade-ins, rhythm adjustments, or creative volume effects, a volume pedal provides hands-free control and adds expressive possibilities to live performances and studio recordings.

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