Detail 01
Undersaddle mounting
Sits under the saddle in the bridge slot, reading string pressure. Nothing shows from outside the guitar.
Product detailSKU #1274034482699
LR BaggsLB6 Acoustic Guitar Pickup
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Undersaddle acoustic guitar pickup at the entry end of LR Baggs' range. For players adding amplification to an acoustic that has none.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a plug-in output to a bare acoustic
- Open mics and small rooms through a PA
- Players who want the pickup hidden inside the guitar
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting mic-like air and body from the pickup
- Anyone who wants to remove the pickup between gigs
- Nylon-string players — saddle geometry and voicing differ
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
Passive pickup design
Expect to feed it into a preamp or acoustic DI. Straight into a passive input it will sound thin.
Detail 03
Saddle-pressure sensing
Even saddle contact is everything. An uneven saddle bottom means one string jumps out louder than the rest.
Detail 04
$129 price
The cheapest way into a permanently installed LR Baggs system, with no onboard preamp or mic blend.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01An endpin jack hole must be drilled — that part is permanent
- 02Saddle bottom needs to be sanded flat for even string balance
- 03No preamp, no cable, no battery box included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a preamp with this?
Plan on one. A passive undersaddle pickup into an acoustic preamp or DI gives you the level and impedance the signal needs.
02Why is one string louder than the others?
Almost always the saddle. If the bottom is not perfectly flat, pressure is uneven across the sensor. A tech can dress it in minutes.
03Can I install it without modifying my guitar?
No. The output jack requires drilling the endpin hole, and the saddle slot usually needs work. It is a permanent install.
04How is this different from the Anthem SL?
This is pickup only. The Anthem SL adds an internal mic and onboard preamp, which is why it costs more.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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