LR Baggs Anthem Acoustic Guitar Pickup with Tru-Mic

Quick Product Summary

The LR Baggs Anthem Acoustic Guitar Pickup with Mic is a premium acoustic amplification system designed to capture more of the natural character, dynamics and detail of your guitar. It combines LR Baggs’ Tru-Mic condenser microphone with the proven Element undersaddle pickup, using each source where it performs best to produce a clear, responsive and highly natural amplified sound.

With discreet soundhole-mounted controls for volume, pickup/microphone blend and phase, the Anthem is built for serious live and recording use without requiring a large preamp panel to be cut into the side of your guitar.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	LR Baggs
Model	Anthem
Type	Acoustic Guitar Pickup & Microphone System
Condition	New
Pickup System	Element Undersaddle Pickup
Microphone	Tru-Mic Condenser Microphone
Controls	Volume, Mix, Phase & Mic Level
Installation	Internal / Soundhole Controls
Power	9V Battery
Main Appeal	Natural microphone character with dependable pickup low end
Best For	Live performance, recording, fingerstyle and acoustic amplification

What Makes the LR Baggs Anthem Special?

The Anthem is designed around a different approach to conventional pickup blending. Rather than simply combining two full-range sources, LR Baggs uses the Element undersaddle pickup to handle the essential low frequencies, while the Tru-Mic captures much of the midrange and high-frequency character that gives an acoustic guitar its natural sense of air, detail and dynamics. The result is an amplified sound that retains more of the personality of the instrument while remaining practical for stage use.

The Tru-Mic is mounted beneath the bridge plate inside the guitar, positioning it close to the instrument's primary acoustic energy rather than simply placing a microphone somewhere inside the body. A crossover system helps control problematic low-frequency microphone content, while the adjustable blend allows players to move towards the more natural microphone-led sound or towards the direct character of the Element pickup when greater control is required.

Who Is It For?

The LR Baggs Anthem is an excellent choice for acoustic guitarists who are dissatisfied with the compressed or overly direct character sometimes associated with conventional undersaddle pickups.

Singer-songwriters, fingerstyle players, acoustic soloists, worship musicians and regularly gigging guitarists can all benefit from its combination of natural tone and practical stage control. It is particularly attractive for quality acoustic guitars where preserving the individual sound and dynamics of the instrument is a priority.

Why Choose a Microphone & Undersaddle Pickup System?

An undersaddle pickup offers excellent definition, consistency and low-frequency response, making it highly practical for live performance. A microphone can capture elements that a traditional pickup often misses, including the natural movement, resonance and acoustic character of the instrument.

The Anthem combines these strengths rather than forcing either technology to handle the entire frequency range. This produces a more three-dimensional amplified sound while retaining the dependable foundation required for stage use.

Tru-Mic Technology

At the heart of the Anthem is LR Baggs’ Tru-Mic condenser microphone. Rather than being positioned randomly within the guitar body, the Tru-Mic mounts beneath the bridge plate to capture sound from an acoustically important area of the instrument.

Its design helps reproduce the detail, attack and natural tonal character of the guitar while the Anthem's crossover system prevents the microphone from handling the lowest frequencies where feedback and excessive boom can become problematic.

Element Undersaddle Pickup

The Anthem also incorporates LR Baggs’ Element undersaddle transducer.

Within the Anthem system, the Element provides the low-frequency foundation regardless of the microphone blend setting. Moving the blend towards the pickup also introduces more of the Element's full-range signal, giving players additional control when performing at higher stage volumes or when a more direct pickup response is preferred.

Soundhole-Mounted Controls

The Anthem's controls mount discreetly inside the soundhole, providing easy access without requiring a large control panel to be installed into the side of the guitar.

Volume

Adjusts the overall output level of the Anthem system.

Mix

Controls the balance between the microphone-led Anthem sound and the full-range Element pickup signal.

This makes it possible to favour the natural character of the Tru-Mic or introduce more direct pickup response depending on the instrument, venue and playing style.

Phase

Reverses the signal phase and can help improve tonal response and feedback resistance depending on your stage position and amplification setup.

Mic Level

An internal adjustment allows the Tru-Mic level to be matched more precisely to the individual acoustic characteristics of the guitar.

Battery Check

A five-LED battery indicator makes it easy to check remaining battery power before a performance.

Natural Sound Without a Large Side-Mounted Preamp

One of the Anthem's biggest advantages for owners of high-quality acoustic guitars is its discreet installation.

The main controls sit within the soundhole, so there is no requirement for the large rectangular side-mounted control panel associated with many factory electro-acoustic systems. This helps retain a cleaner, more traditional appearance while still providing convenient onboard control.

What’s Included?

• LR Baggs Anthem acoustic pickup system

• LR Baggs Tru-Mic internal condenser microphone

• LR Baggs Element undersaddle pickup

• Soundhole-mounted Anthem preamp and control assembly

• Endpin output and power system

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Manufacturer	LR Baggs
Model	Anthem
Product Type	Acoustic Guitar Pickup & Microphone System
Microphone	Tru-Mic Condenser Microphone
Pickup	Element Undersaddle Transducer
Crossover Frequency	250Hz
Main Controls	Volume, Mix, Phase
Mic Adjustment	Mic Level Trim
Battery Indicator	5-LED Battery Check
Preamp Location	Soundhole Mounted
Microphone Location	Bridge Plate Area
Output	Endpin Jack
Power Source	9V Battery
Approximate Battery Life	Up to 170 Hours
Application	Steel-String Acoustic Guitar

Power Requirements

The LR Baggs Anthem is powered by a 9V battery installed inside the guitar.

A fresh battery can provide approximately 170 hours of playing time, depending on usage. The onboard five-LED battery check makes it easy to monitor remaining power.

The instrument cable should be unplugged when the guitar is not in use to preserve battery life.

Installation

The Anthem is an internally installed acoustic pickup system and requires fitting of the Element undersaddle pickup, Tru-Mic, soundhole control unit, battery system and endpin output jack.

Correct installation is important to achieving consistent string balance, microphone positioning and optimum tone. Professional installation by an experienced acoustic guitar technician or luthier is recommended, particularly where saddle or endpin work is required.

FAQs

Does the LR Baggs Anthem use both a pickup and a microphone?

Yes. The system combines an LR Baggs Element undersaddle pickup with the internal Tru-Mic condenser microphone.

What does the Tru-Mic do?

The Tru-Mic captures much of the natural midrange, high-frequency detail and acoustic character of the guitar, helping produce a more microphone-like amplified sound.

Why does the Anthem also need an undersaddle pickup?

The Element pickup provides the low-frequency foundation of the Anthem system. This allows the microphone to concentrate on the frequency range where it can capture natural acoustic detail while improving resistance to low-frequency feedback.

Can I adjust the balance between the pickup and microphone?

Yes. The soundhole-mounted Mix control changes the balance between the microphone-led Anthem sound and the full-range Element pickup signal.

Can I use only the microphone?

Not as a completely full-range source. The Anthem is designed so that the Element pickup continues to provide the lowest frequencies even when the blend is set towards the Tru-Mic.

Does the Anthem have a volume control?

Yes. A conveniently positioned soundhole-mounted wheel controls the overall output volume.

What does the phase switch do?

The phase control reverses signal phase. Depending on your position relative to speakers and the acoustics of the venue, one setting can provide better sound or improved resistance to feedback.

Does fitting the Anthem require cutting a large hole in the side of my guitar?

No large side-mounted preamp panel is required. The main controls are positioned discreetly inside the soundhole.

Installation will still require the necessary work for the undersaddle pickup, endpin output and internal components.

Is professional installation recommended?

Yes. Correct undersaddle pickup contact, microphone placement and internal installation are important to achieving the best possible results.

How is the LR Baggs Anthem powered?

It runs from a standard 9V battery mounted inside the guitar.

How long does the battery last?

A fresh battery can provide approximately 170 hours of playing time under normal operating conditions.

How do I know when the battery needs replacing?

The Anthem has a built-in five-LED battery indicator. Pressing the battery check button displays the approximate remaining battery level.

Is the Anthem good for live performance?

Yes. Its combination of a natural microphone character, dependable low-frequency pickup response, phase control and adjustable blend makes it particularly well suited to amplified live acoustic guitar.

Is the Anthem suitable for fingerstyle guitar?

Yes. The Tru-Mic is particularly useful for players who want their amplified sound to retain subtle dynamics, articulation and the natural character of the instrument.

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