LR Baggs M1 Active

Traditional soundhole pickups sound notoriously magnetic, amplifying the sound of the strings while losing the character of your guitar’s body. The patented M1 changed the rules. While we were experimenting in R&D, we discovered that carefully suspending the lower coil allowed it to act as a body sensor. This additional resonance from the guitar top blended seamlessly with the magnetic sensor for a sound all its own.

Unlocking a new dimension of body sensitivity bypassed the limits of traditional magnetic pickups. This created a breakthrough sound that caught the attention of elite industry players and soon made its way onto the stages of legends like David Gilmour and Tom Petty.

FEATURES

• Highly feedback-resistant

• Volume control

• Built-in gold plated 1/8" jack makes removing the pickup a snap

• Long battery life: 1,000 hours on one 3V lithium coin cell

• Adjustable pole pieces for perfect balance with most string types and gauges

• Quiet hum-free operation

• Includes a pre-wired strapjack harness

• Requires professional installation

M1 Active: Plug-and-Play Precision
The stage standard. Equipped with a built-in audiophile preamp and a low-profile volume wheel, the M1 Active boosts your signal directly to the PA or amplifier without depending on other external gear.

Floating Coil Performer
Most humbucking coils just cancel hum. Ours is a finely tuned part of your performance. By allowing the secondary coil to float on a carefully tuned suspension, the M1A reacts directly to your soundboard’s movements, capturing higher-frequency body resonance for a natural performance that cuts through the noise without the feedback.

Born to Be Loud
The M1 is robust, reliable, and wholly unapologetic. Engineered for loud live bands, stadium arenas, and players who want to push their sound to new heights, it delivers a powerful acoustic tone that cuts through a heavy band mix while still sounding beautifully warm and authentic.

SPECIFICATIONS

Instrument: Steel-String, 12-String
Type: Magnetic
Position: Soundhole
Active/Passive: Active
Preamp: Yes, High-Graded FET, Class-A, All-Discrete
Controls: Volume
Power Source: 3V Battery (CR2032)
Included: M1A pickup, 2” strapjack assembly, spare pole pieces, 3/32” Allen wrench