The acoustic guitar is a magical instrument. It is known as much for
both livening the party at small clubs and backyards to quieting large
crowds at indoor theaters and concert halls. In the hands of a master,
the acoustic guitar is a living breathing soul, with individuals in
the audience enraptured by the complex qualities of its six strings.
As we have discussed before, capturing and amplifying the tonal
qualities of an acoustic guitar is no easy feat. However, the L.R.
Baggs company has dedicated enormous resources to developing
technologies that deliver the promise of transparent acoustic tone. In
fact, the M1 series of soundhole pickups were designed with the purist
in mind. This is the person who relies on the natural feel of the
instrument and does not want to cut a giant hole in their guitar in
order to be heard. As of 2005, there are now two products in the M1
family, the M1 passive and the M1 active pickup. We review both in
this article.

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