LR Baggs Anthem review - My favorite acoustic guitar pickup

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The LR Baggs Anthem is my favorite acoustic guitar pickup. In this video I talk about my experience with pickups, and why I love the Anthem. I also do some A/B recordings of two different Anthem-equipped guitars using both a mic and the Anthem direct.
In all sound samples, I added a bit of EQ and compression in post - much like I would do when tracking guitars on a project or what a sound person would do in a live environment.
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@JTM45100 4 года назад

Wow... Nothing beats a Microphone, but that LR Baggs Anthem comes really close.

@virtuososo 3 года назад

Solid review! One thing to add: when mix is set all the way to mic, it still uses the piezo for anything under 250 Hz. Cool idea that removes the piezo from its problem area (pingy highs), and removes the mic from its problem area (low-end feedback). If you want ALL mic, the Lyric system does that. Different mic, though.

@corybrown1331 4 года назад

That was the most comprehensive cover of the Anthem Tru mic I have found so far on RU-vid. THANK YOU! Most of them just play their guitar and don't A-B them with any kind of comparison. Again, thank you! I've been looking at the Lyric but now and questioning. Thank you again, again and keep up the good work!

@jasondswanson 6 лет назад

Sounds wonderful. As a big K&K user, I find myself impressed by what L.R. is doing, and often recommend their stuff.

@shaneball238 Год назад

Probably one of the most honest and comprehensive reviews I've watched, thank you👍

@sneakaholic011 Год назад

okay, i know this was made 5 years ago but thanks so much for this video. comprehensive run through but direct and to the point. not to mention you just convinced me to pull the trigger on the anthem. much appreciated

@j.korbypaulsen5419 4 года назад

Dude! This is exactly the video I was hoping to find. Thanks so much!

@saveriodeluca5702 2 года назад

I completely agree with your concept of chosing the right guitar before thinking of a preamp system. Very well done review, Thank you.

@TKDiscGolf 4 года назад

I’m blown away. I just bought a D35 1993 and wanted to find some pickups. First video I click, happens to have D35 and Elixir strings.... thank you!

@bearstokesful 3 года назад

Thanks so much Brian! I love your videos brother, keep working for His glory! I just bought a Breedlove Concertina Tiger's Eye Myrtlewood with the Anthem in it and WOW. I'm completely blown away by it. Its hands down the most natural sounding pick-up system I've ever heard in an acoustic.

@sheridanhenson2886 5 лет назад

I'm so sorry to blow up the thread. I just love Anthem so much. Good techs can use an existing 9V battery compartment from the stock pickup (like Taylor's, for instance) and wire it to work with the Anthem. In addition the hole needing to be drilled in the tail block is just the industry standard 1/2", so like you said it won't need a hole drilled if there's an existing pickup. Finally, there is another hole in the guitar because they have to drill a tiny hole in the saddle slot to put the transducer through. It is worth mentioning because some may choose not to do this in an heirloom instrument.

@sheridanhenson2886 5 лет назад

THANK YOU for mentioning the mic gain screw and the need to set it up right when you get the guitar.

@jonglaubitz4021 4 года назад

YUP...very important...because guitars vary in box shape and size...bye.

@Stingray-we7kk Год назад

Thanks so much, I've been struggling with what to do for my DV-4 Guild, you've helped so much. You're Martin's sound amazing!!

@johnhicks7057 4 года назад

Thanks for the input. Great video and great information because I am about to buy a guitar that has the choice of the anthem and another one and you have sold me. Again thank you. And blessings as you lead worship.

@scottperry8162 7 лет назад

great review on of my favorite RU-vid channel

@jasonshaw2065 5 лет назад

I recently put the Anthem in my Epiphone acoustic. Two things I've learned trying to install it myself: 1. Pay close attention to how level your saddle is. My saddle wasn't making contact with the bridge plate on the high E string side, which resulted in the low sounds overpowering the treble. If this happens to you, patiently sand and check your saddle with a straight edge. Trial and error, you'll eventually get it. 2. When removing my old factory piezo, I found the stock saddle was a custom size matched to the old pickup. That made replacing the saddle quite tricky to fit right, requiring some shimming. This would be a problem for any under saddle replacement, not the fault of the Anthem in particular, but it's something I wish I had known ahead of time.

@AmalgamationMusic 6 лет назад

Excellent review. Thanks so much for posting!

@WayneJoyce1973 2 года назад

Thanks for the review. I just ordered an Anthem pickup for my 1973 Martin D28 - should be here next week and getting it professionally installed so can't wait to hear how it sounds when I go to open mics.

@rickylakemusic 2 месяца назад

hey wayne! how'd that anthem work out?

@etherjazz Год назад

Thanks for this review and demo. The Baggs system is the most natural sounding pickup I've ever heard!

@gryfandjane 6 месяцев назад

Excellent review! I played solely acoustic for decades, but have recently come around to amplification after buying a Martin D-28 in which the shop had installed an Anthem. I didn’t even own an amp until last month, when I acquired a vintage (1992) Trace Acoustic TA50R setup. The Anthem, plus that amp, are a fantastic combo. Naturally the D-28 sounds phenomenal all by itself, but adding the Anthem and the amp provides brilliant sound along with capturing the complexities of the acoustic sound… string and pick noise, etc. I love it. I’m active with a few local jam groups, and it really helps to be heard while surrounded by other instruments. Thanks for posting!

@LocalMachine Год назад

This is the best review video I've seen on the LR Baggs Anthem. You did mention widening the jack, but you forgot the fact that you have to drill underneath the saddle through the body at both ends and sand the saddle down slightly for the piezo installation. I'm sure it's probably already been mentioned. Thanks for the great LR Baggs Anthem review.

@Theweeze100 6 лет назад

Okay great demonstration. I am a worship leader too and I couldn't agree with you more concerning the frustration of having really great sounding guitars with substandard pick up systems. I've tried a lot of them and I'm finally at the point to where I am going to sell one of my guitars just to get this pick up and have it professionally installed. Great job on explaining the nuances of this pickup system, thank you so much.

@ezer0923 6 лет назад

Frank Huizar If you may, please post a reply vid so we can see the results.

@CoachVincFM 4 месяца назад

Amazing review, very useful 💙

@calebelling 7 лет назад

Great review! I love and use the Anthem.

@wezzlyn 6 лет назад

I'm not a worship guy, but I really appreciate this video! Thanks for your work!

@denvertrent7750 Год назад

Great video buddy. Very helpful. Appreciate this!

@lucam5089 6 лет назад

Very nice and informative video!! And great sounds as well. May I ask about which eq corrections (freqs, Qs, gains) and which compressor settings did You use on the dread? Moreover, did You find a change in unamplified sound due to the piezo element and (especially) the bulky pre attached to the top? Thanks a lot. Keep up the great work

@bungalowbluesman 6 лет назад

Thank you for this. I have a lovely Guild special run F30 & had a piezo only (Headway) pickup fitted after a year or two of ownership. I have a great AER amp. BUT - i am always dissatisfied with the sound when plugged in - it’s quite dull/flat & I usually try to dial up the treble and mids - without much luck. The guitar is beautifully bright & dynamic naturally. I’m thinking i need more than a piezo. Any advice please?

@JJDoole 4 года назад

Do you find the mic installed on the bridge plate affects the acoustic sound of the guitars? I tried an LR Baggs Lyric once and I found that the guitar’s acoustic sound had been compromised quite a bit.

@quicksilver2975 3 года назад

thank you so much for making this video, super helpful!

@DrewRomano 5 лет назад

do you find that the LR Baggs pickup will bleed more than the under saddle ?

@reiniadelbert 6 лет назад

Well done for such a well reasoned and presented review. You should do more! PS I have had numerous guitars all with the Anthem and now still play some 6 of them all to great effect. For me the main issue has been attenuating the mic by means of the tiny screw (a bit fiddly)

@stephentyndall159 4 года назад

Hi, thanks for the video (I know I'm a little late!). Would the Anthem work well with different pa systems (I'm thinking open mics) without any tweaking? I just want to plug in and play into what ever PA system is available and get a decent sound. I hate piezo pick ups too. Lovely guitars btw. Thanks.

@jimiguitar100 5 лет назад

excelent review. I will use it I think. Thank you

@partoftheart3211 Год назад

Great review! Covered everything

@rmzzz76 6 лет назад

Excellent A-B comparisons. Great quality, great presentation. Thank you! I continue to believe the LR Baggs Anthem is the absolute best pickup solution on the market today. Certainly not for the those on a tight budget, but as usual quality comes at a price.

@sheridanhenson2886 5 лет назад

Go for the Anthem SL which is a simple volume knob with the perfect mic/pickup blend already pre-set.

@dwightshumate8709 5 лет назад

Great review, very informative. I agree 100% mic sounds amazing.

@SamRommer 7 лет назад

Great review, thanks! Have you tried Cole Clark guitars? Their pickup/mic combos are the only ones I've heard which rival the anthem.

@jimmycollette9209 3 года назад

I have the anthem in my d-35 also. I play in church so the mellow balanced sound you can get from it is great but can also get a bright sound if needed. Like the battery check also. Wish my other pickup systems had this.

@samcgilbert 7 лет назад

loved the 100% Piazo on the smaller Martin 👌

@dennisshiju5577 7 лет назад

hey , a very nice channel may god bless u because a very few people do this and I hope I can study from your tutorials ,but the thing is I joined a guitar class a few yrs back but I dropped out because they insisted that if u have no guitar u can't do anything and I didn't buy a guitar due to some financial problems . I love your channel and keep on doing the great work

@featcovers 5 месяцев назад

You had me convinced at 6 minutes in! Off to order!

@ubercat1201 4 года назад

This pickup is so great ! ! omg

@JB-hq9yj 5 лет назад

Very nice, I'm going with an anthem SL. What gauge/brand strings on the Martin Dread? Sounds great

@rowbocaster 6 лет назад

Great review! I have a Martin DC28E with the Fishman Aura VT Enhance system and replaced it with the L.R. Baggs Anthem. I couldn't be happier that I did that. I did keep the battery compartment from the Fishman and don't have to worry about the Velcro bag. I want to mention that the Aura VT Enhance system only lasts 20 hours on a 9 volt and the Baggs lasts 170. I play live professionally 6- 10 times a week and I can't brag on the Baggs Anthem enough!

@HalfAcreFarms 4 года назад

rowbocaster was it hard to remove the old system? I just bought a Martin 000-10E with the Fishman MX-T system in it and I need to remove it to put in LR Baggs . I do wish I could keep the tuner part of MX-T system . Any ideas ?

@kavenstpierre 5 лет назад

Did it change the way your guitars sound unplugged?

@casey17w Год назад

Hey really nice work on the vid. I currently have a KK Pure Mini in my live acoustic guitar. Ton of feedback issues at high volume for gigs. So then I have back everything down which totally takes out the great tone. So I have been looking for an alternative. Do u have any issues with feedback with your band or at high volume? Thank you.

@DefinitelyDean 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for these videos 🙏

@roryfear91 4 года назад

Hey man i am a percussive acoustic player who is looking to amplify the beat when i hit the upper body of the guitar, however I am unsure on whether or not to get a mic built in or the LR Baggs. If i was to pursue further with this pick up would it be beneficial for my style? Atm my pick ups can only pick up the lower body sounds when I use it as a snare etc

@sheridanhenson2886 5 лет назад

I just love your D35 so much! I want to own one one day!

@worshiptutorials 5 лет назад

Thanks Sheridan! Between the CEO-7 and the McPherson Carbon Fiber acoustic, this D-35 doesn’t get a lot of love these days. I need to play it more.

@Thoracius Год назад

Great sound. Since you use 100% mic on the Anthem, is that any different from using and Lyric?

@mariodriessen9740 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this review. You answered a lot of my questions in this video. I just bought a D-28, but I have to wait for another month, because I wanted to have the L.R. Baggs Anthem in it (they told me I should do it, they said it's the best system at the moment). I was wondering about two things. 1: Does it affect the natural tone of the guitar (you already answered it). 2: Do you notice the difference in weight, or a weird balance? Strange question maybe, but still, I'm curious. Thanks!

@timbranniganmusic3458 3 года назад

Thanks for the great video! I’ve always liked the Baggs systems, but I can’t bring myself to do that to my Martin. It looks like I’ll be sticking a pickup in the sound hole when I need it. Thanks again! Best wishes - Tim

@zizilazy 4 года назад

Totally agreed with you that the most annoying is when I change the battery, and I do really love Taylor battery slot at endpin jack. So LR Baggs should think about it.

@jimmycollette9209 4 года назад

I have just installed the anthem in my Martin d 35. I also have a hd 28 with a fishman ellipse in it. I like the anthem best. Both sound great but the fishman has a flimsy mic plus the volume control is very touchy and no battery level indication. The anthem mic is permanent mount on the bridge plate. I love the anthem.

@1ch1goStRawBerry 5 лет назад

Do you find that you have to crank the volume a bit to get a useable signal?

@RickyEngland 4 года назад

Hey this was great! Thank you!

@anthonyholmes3457 4 года назад

Wow! I'm ordering one now

@devonbiker 6 лет назад

Very helpful video, thank you.

@OscarBenben 4 года назад

God bless you for this review. Thank you mate in your explanations 👍🏼

@blaynespires 7 лет назад

Great sounding guitars! I just upgraded from an Ibanez to a new Taylor and when you said in that comment that it will pick up Anything I can attest to that! My Taylor will pick up my voice if I talk into the sound hole while plugged in! Great video!

@Terribleguitarist89 4 года назад

I love the mic/piezo mix. My ears conditioned to the piezo quack and actually enjoy it. The mic adds a special something to that though.

@pickupgenius 5 лет назад

Brian, do you want to try a Dazzo pickup for worship ? We are in worship too :-)

@martijnvanspaendonck7989 5 лет назад

The best and most comprehensive review on the net! Well done. Questions: how do you have the mic gain trimpot set? And do you ever use the phase button? Does it work for eliminating feedback?

@sheridanhenson2886 5 лет назад

There's no great way to measure where the mic gain pot is set--you just want to isolate your guitar in your ears dry and flat with the mic faded in and play with it (they give you the tool). It's a set and forget. I have never had to use the phase on my Anthems because I've literally not once had feedback.

@LukeHoward1801 Год назад

Thanks for this. How do you feel about Anthem vs Anthem SL?

@carlom.3737 4 года назад

Thank you for this. I'm deciding between a K&K Pure Mini and this for my Santa Cruz OM...I'm now leaning very heavily towards the LR Baggs.

@skyemoz6559 4 года назад

Carlo M. Or baggs is great. The techs at Lr baggs use the SL anthem. It is set up using mostly mic with piezo for the bass

@formationit5039 5 лет назад

IMOHO, the "be all end all" guitar is a McPherson 3.5 with Englemann/Indian Rosewood. Mine is an early model with the custom lr baggs that came with it. The guitar has so much but I do think there is some room for improvement in the pickup, so I am considering the Anthem. I am wondering how this system might work with the offset soundhole. Also, I use the provided hole cover which eliminates feedback and I wonder how that might work. Ever hear of anyone putting the Anthem in a McPherson? Thx

@skateborg 3 года назад

Great demo! The LR Baggs Anthem system is a fabulous upgrade to put in an acoustic I had a CEO-7 that developed issues with binding separation at the waist on both the top and bottom and then the bass side of the bridge started to lift. I took it to a luthier who was able to fix these problems. Are you experiencing any issues like this with your CEO-7?

@LukeHoward1801 Год назад

I have a CEO-7 where I am fortunate that this is not happening. My HD-28 has had these issues tho. Apparently it's related to regulatory agencies requiring Martin to use weaker glue starting in 2015-16.

@shannonlee1341 5 лет назад

Very helpful - thanks

@shannonlee1341 5 лет назад

I'm a great fan of LR Baggs. I have Mandolin and Banjo pickups, plus an Element and now an Anthem SL. Somehow, LR Baggs have figured how to capture the acoustic vibe of the instruments and they all sound excellent, (well my cheap banjo sound like my cheap banjo, you know, "silk purse - sow's ear!"). Actually the cheaper Element, which is just an undersaddle piezo, sounds really good in my Northwood, (a local, great, guitar luthier). For sure the Anthem SL, (in my Larrivee), sounds really great and gives you a little more variety with the mic adjustment. But that Element sounds great too, and if money's an issue - or just simplicity, no need to fiddle with mic adjustments - I have no reservations recommending it.

@valerioviolini6741 5 лет назад

Have you ever tried the Heart and Sound Perlucens Aurum system? It sounds as good as the Anthem but the undersaddle piezo isn't quacky at all!

@PapaOldie1 Год назад

Anthem all the way! Great video Bud!!

@ggmusic8126 5 лет назад

What song do you play at 5:15? Sounds great!

@lurogaso 6 лет назад

Great review. I want to put a LR Baggs M-80 on a Martin 000-17 black smoke (without eletronics), do you recommend that? Best regards from Brazil.

@sheridanhenson2886 5 лет назад

I LOVE Baggs so much I'm on a first name basis with their tech support and have installed multiple Baggs systems in my gear. I recommend the M1 Active over the M80. The M80 was great when it came out, but the M1 is far superior tonally and in regards to percussive attack on the soundboard (Yep! It can pick that up!).

@bleufishtv 5 лет назад

I found a taylor 810 with no pickup system . Love at first strum . Its now mine

@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons 3 года назад

Great video mate

@ironman1290 3 года назад

What type of Elixer's? I use the Polyweb brand even though Guitar Center guys tell me to go with the Nanowebs all the time!!! Why I do not know??? What's your take? That I would like to know. Great video, too! God Bless Ya...!!!

@CamilaRods 5 лет назад

AMAZING MAN!!

@69telecasterplayer 2 года назад

I have a 76 D35. Thinking about getting one of those mic systems.

@sladandivkovic118 2 месяца назад

Hi, i did not get how you set up the Anthem mix between piezzo and build in micro in this video ? Your recomndation with phase and notch set up ? Thank you

@JustinFancyMusic 9 дней назад

Hey pal, how do you find the guitar sounds in your ears with 100% mic? I hate the piezzo sound myself, especially in my ears when I have no ambience or guitar sound outside of my ears. If I'm 100% ears, all I hear is that twangy kinda plugged in sound and I hate it. I want a more natural sounding tone in my ears. I'm thinking the Anthem will solve that issue?

@aghandyreviews178 2 года назад

Which K&k pickup system did you have installed? I just got a CEO 7 and am debating between the LR Baggs Anthem SL and K&K trinity pro. Does anyone have suggestions?

@justindhodges36 6 лет назад

Thanks for the review! I’m curious if you have tried the K&K Trinity Pro system? I’m assuming that’s what you were referring to at 2:10. If so, what were your thoughts on it in comparison to the Anthem? It seems guys like Brian Johnson from Bethel have a similar setup with the gooseneck microphone inside. My only setback on the Trinity is the TRS cable that has to come out of the jack.

@sheridanhenson2886 5 лет назад

The Trinity is a great pickup and sounds magical, but it is way more prone to feedback and the controls have to be set on an offboard pre-amp. It could be stellar for a solo artist, but isn't a good fit for a gigging musician.

@lazychap6175 3 года назад

Hello,wich pick up do you guys recommend to my new Martin 0015 m? It’s an small all mahogany guitar, i really want a natural sound.

@billurban3940 2 года назад

I have the anthem and found I need turn the gain up 3/4 of way whether using AER60 amp or LR Baggs venue. I never had feedback either.

@alexgunawan5860 6 лет назад

Do that anthem microphone causing any feedback?

@mtguitar5150 2 года назад

I was able to attach the jack assembly to my existing stock jack and battery housing on my cheap Martin (SL version), worked great! no need to drill out the back if you have a compatible battery housing that screws into the side, instead of having that annoying battery bag everything works like stock. Also 3 Sigma audio IRs come with packs designed specifically for the Anthem and Anthem SL separately. I made a two minute video describing it.

@DavidMaxey 4 года назад

True dat, good stuff and I couldn't agree more.

@7livemusicproject82 4 года назад

how to instal the anthem into a very tiny guitar like that ?

@steeler3258 7 месяцев назад

Amazing review. I have a Martin D41 and I’m looking for a pickup. You may have sold me. I also lead worship. How much did it cost to install this? God Bless brother!

@kenlaberteaux1418 2 года назад

@Worship Tutorials, just to confirm, when you play the Anthem, e.g. at 5:06, it sounds a lot like the 100% mic example at 8:12. Can you confirm that your Anthem at 5:06 (and all the other times you identify Anthem without a % mic shown) is in fact 100% mic?

@menyvelos 7 лет назад

I put the anthem pick up on my guitar thanks to you!!

@worshiptutorials 7 лет назад

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do :)

@mainsblanches8793 3 года назад

What about Anthem vs Anthem SL?...what is your view on this?...which is best for a baritone guitar (Alvarez ABT60)?...

@paulrenevos 3 года назад

Battery lasts a month? My lr baggs element once every 1.5 years

@483aquatics2 4 года назад

Best review on RU-vid

@waltmooredanwilson8754 3 года назад

Great video. Thanks for sharing the info. I've been looking for a better pickup system for years. Very pleased to know that you are a worship leader. I've been a Christian for years. Oh yea, I subscribed to your channel immediately. Thanks again brother. Take care and God Bless.

@johnoneill2848 6 лет назад

Hi thanks for the great review. Can you tell me if the anthem affected the acoustic tone of the guitar (when unplugged)?

@worshiptutorials 6 лет назад

There is a piezo that sits under the saddle of the guitar, which technically could affect the tone, although I would be surprised if anyone could ever actually tell the difference (I never noticed a difference). So, in real world applications, it won't affect the tone.

@jgeorge4578 3 года назад

Brian, even though there is an LR Baggs VTC pickup in some Gibson J45, would you still put an anthem in it?

@gregg2086 3 года назад

Absolutely I would, in a guitar that beautiful! Only the best pickup is worthy of a J45 and the Anthem is by far the best... The difference is night and day with a VTC, the tru mic is on another level

@mcdee56 6 лет назад

excellent job! thx

@TimMilliken Год назад

Great demo! I really like my Anthem in my old Yamaha. I have a ceo7 and Gibson songwriter but want to add another Martin. Probably gonna be a om28 or hd28 with factory Anthem. BTW I got off Elixir strings after trying Martin Lifespan 2.0. I use Music Nomad deodorant cleaner thing and they last longer and sound way better.