The essentials to know about the LR Baggs Element Active VTC system (EASVTC)
- Natural and dynamic sound : piezo sensor under the saddle designed for a fast, lively, and "open" response on steel-string acoustic guitar.
- Class A jack preamp : discreet installation at the strap button area, for a clear and ready-to-play signal.
- Removable VTC controls : two internal knobs to adjust volume and treble without altering the instrument's aesthetics.
- Plug-and-play : designed for immediate performance on stage, in rehearsal, or in the studio.
Element Active VTC: the Element spirit, with more musical control
The LR Baggs Element Active VTC combines a piezo pickup placed under the bridge and a Class A jack preamp. Within the Element range, the VTC (Volume and Tone Control) version stands out by adding a dedicated internal adjustment: you can quickly adjust the output level and brightness (treble) depending on the venue, fingerstyle or pick playing, while maintaining a clean and discreet installation.
For whom and for what?
This system is aimed at steel-string acoustic guitarists seeking reliable amplification with a direct, precise, and dynamic sound: concerts, stages with monitors, demo recordings, or a workhorse guitar to plug in hassle-free. The controls placed at the edge of the soundhole, on the inside face allow you to adapt the sound on the fly, without relying solely on an external preamp.
Installation and design: simple, effective, instrument-friendly
The piezo sensor is positioned under the saddle to capture string energy as closely as possible. The jack preamp installs in the hole where the original strap button was and also serves as the strap button. Note: depending on the guitar, installing the jack may require enlarging the existing hole. The two knobs (volume and treble) attach inside, at the edge of the soundhole: accessible control but visually discreet. The size of the Element Active is designed to fit various string spacings and saddle widths, ensuring coherent integration on many acoustic models.
Technical specifications
- Type: acoustic pickup system kit
- Configuration: piezo pickup under saddle + Class A jack preamp
- Controls: volume and treble via removable internal knobs (VTC)
- Compatibility: steel-string acoustic guitar
- Pickup mounting: piezo pickup placed under the saddle
- Preamp mounting: jack preamp inserts into the original strap button hole (may require enlarging the hole)
- Control position: knobs at the edge of the soundhole, inside face
- Power supply: 9V battery (not included)
- Includes: LR Baggs Element Active steel-string piezo pickup, jack preamp serving as strap button, 2 knobs (volume and treble)
- Includes: nylon battery case with adhesive fixing strip
- Notes: also available for nylon strings (2LEASVTC-N)
- Notes: also available in Onboard version with volume, treble, bass, and mid controls
- Artist: Samantha Schultz