Detail 01
Tru-Mic plus undersaddle pickup
The pickup carries attack and definition, the mic adds air and body. Blended, they sound closer to a miked guitar.
Product detailSKU #1274034482698
LR BaggsAnthem SL Acoustic Microphone/Preamp System
Sale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Undersaddle pickup blended with an internal microphone and onboard preamp. For acoustic players who want mic detail without a separate rig.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerstyle players who need pick attack and body detail
- Singer-songwriters running straight into a PA
- Gigging players wanting mic character without feedback chaos
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a no-install, removable pickup
- Anyone unwilling to pay for professional fitting
- High-volume stages where any internal mic will feed back
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Mic range 250Hz–20kHz
The mic is deliberately rolled off below 250Hz, so it adds sparkle and room without boomy low-end feedback.
Detail 03
Single 9V, 170 hours
Roughly a year of weekly three-hour gigs. Still carry a spare — output dies when it dies.
Detail 04
Pickup .092 inch wide, .038 inch thick
Needs a saddle slot that matches. Too wide or too shallow a slot and it will not seat evenly.
Detail 05
Tru-Mic at 0.5 oz
Light enough to mount inside without damping the top or shifting the guitar's acoustic voice.
Detail 06
Onboard preamp
Buffered output drives long cable runs and DI boxes cleanly. No outboard preamp needed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Installation means an endpin jack hole — plan on a tech, not a kitchen table
- 02Saddle may need reshaping so it sits flat on the sensor
- 03Battery, cable and DI are separate purchases
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I install this myself?
Only if you are comfortable drilling and reaming an endpin jack and dressing a saddle flat. Most players pay a tech.
02How long does the battery last?
About 170 hours on a single 9V. Unplug the cable when you stop playing, since the jack switch is what powers it down.
03What is the difference between this and a plain undersaddle pickup?
The internal Tru-Mic adds the air and body a piezo misses. You blend the two instead of living with piezo quack alone.
04Will the mic feed back?
It is filtered below 250Hz to limit it, but any internal mic has a ceiling. Very loud stages will still push it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Width
- .092 inch
- Pickup Thickness
- .038 inch
- Pickup Active Sensor Length
- 3.4 inch
2 detailsConnections & power
- Battery Type
- Single 9V
- Battery Life
- 170 hrs.
3 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.5
- Tru Mic Dimensions
- 2.27 inch x .735 inchx .48 inch
- Tru Mic Weight
- 0.5 oz
1 detailsOther
- Mic Range
- 250Hz - 20kHz
