Detail 01
.092 inch pickup width
Your saddle slot must be at least this wide. Narrower slots need routing before the pickup will seat.
Product detailSKU #1274034482677
LR BaggsElement Active System Undersaddle Acoustic Pickup
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An undersaddle pickup for acoustic guitars. For adding amplified output to an acoustic that currently has none.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a plug-in output to an all-acoustic guitar
- Replacing a failing undersaddle pickup on a gigging instrument
- Players wanting a low-visibility install under the saddle
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone unwilling to have a luthier drill and route the guitar
- Players who prefer a soundhole pickup they can remove
- Classical or nylon players unless the saddle slot matches
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
.038 inch thickness
The saddle sits this much higher once installed, so the saddle usually needs sanding to keep the action right.
Detail 03
3.4 inch active sensor length
Covers a standard six-string saddle. Check it against wider or unusual saddle spacing before ordering.
Detail 04
Active system, single 9V
Onboard electronics need a battery. Output is stronger and less impedance-sensitive than a passive piezo.
Detail 05
1000 hour battery life
Roughly a year of weekly gigs. Unplug the cable when not playing, since that is what switches many systems off.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Installation means drilling the endpin and routing the saddle slot — most players use a luthier.
- 02The saddle almost always needs re-shaping afterward to restore string height.
- 03A 9V battery and a mounting bag or clip are part of the install, not optional.
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 enlarging the endpin hole, checking saddle slot width, and sanding the saddle to reset action. Otherwise a luthier is the safer route.
02How long does the battery last?
About 1000 hours of playing on a single 9V. Unplugging your cable between sessions is what preserves it.
03Will it fit my guitar's saddle slot?
The pickup is .092 inch wide and 3.4 inches of active sensor. Measure your slot width and saddle length first — narrow slots need routing.
04Does it come with a preamp?
This is the pickup element itself. Pair it with an acoustic preamp or DI if you want tone control and a balanced output for the PA.
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
- 1000 hrs.
