Detail 01
Active configuration
Onboard electronics need power, but drive long cable runs without the tone loss passive pickups suffer.
Product detailSKU #1274034482691
LR BaggsiBeam Active Acoustic Guitar Pickup System
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An active pickup system for acoustic guitar. For a player who wants an installed, powered pickup rather than a clip-on or an outboard solution.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding amplification to an acoustic that came with no electronics
- Gigging players who need the same rig every night, not a temporary mount
- Replacing a weak or noisy existing pickup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone unwilling to have work done on their guitar
- Players who only need occasional amplification — a clip-on is simpler
- Electric guitarists; this is built for acoustic instruments
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
Battery-powered by design
A dead battery means no sound at all. Carry a spare to any gig.
Detail 03
Pickup system, not a bare element
Includes the electronics that condition the signal, so you're not forced to buy a separate preamp to get usable output.
Detail 04
Acoustic-specific
Designed around an acoustic's soundboard and string energy rather than magnetic electric pickup behavior.
Detail 05
$169 tier
Above clip-on and basic soundhole pickups, below full mic-and-piezo blended systems.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Installation is shop work — budget for a tech unless you've done it before
- 02Confirm the system fits your guitar's body and bracing before buying
- 03You still need a cable and something to plug into
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I install this myself?
Some players do, but it involves work inside the guitar. If you're unsure, a repair tech will do it faster and without risking the instrument.
02Does it need a battery?
Yes. It's an active system, so the electronics require power to pass any signal.
03Will this fit any acoustic guitar?
Check your guitar's body and bracing first. Fit varies between models, and a tech can confirm before any work starts.
04Do I need a separate preamp?
Not to get usable output. Many players still add an outboard preamp or DI for more tone control and a balanced feed to a board.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
