Element
Acoustic Guitar Undersaddle Pickup
Advanced Undersaddle Pickup with Unrivaled Dynamic Range
Common undersaddle pickups depend on string attack to directly compress the sensors for their sound. This direct pressure is a root cause of the infamous “quack”. In contrast, our patented Element derives output from the movement of the soundboard and rejects string attack to minimize quack. Its flexible film sensor, thin as a human hair, mirrors the soundboard’s movement as you play to capture the guitar’s actual voice and its most delicate nuances. In addition, the pickup’s minimalist construction removes most of its influence on the acoustic properties, creates an intimate coupling between the sensor and guitar for the highest fidelity possible, and makes the Element amazingly reliable. Every pickup is made here at our California factory and is pre-tested in a guitar for output and balance.
Element Active System
Mirrors the soundboard’s movement
Our original Element system features impressive body sensitivity, warmth, and articulation in a streamlined design. The system includes a prewired Element pickup, all-discrete electronics, and a soundhole mounted volume control.
$159
+ Free Shipping
Product available for USA delivery only. Requires professional installation.
Buy Online:
Sweetwater / Reverb / Musician’s Friend
Features
All-discrete endpin preamp
Pre-attached Element pickup
Fits both 3/32” and 1/8” saddle slots
Soundhole mounted volume control
Battery type: Single 9V
Battery life: 1,000 hrs
Model available for nylon string guitars
Element VTC
Volume, Tone, and Compression
Multi-band compression has long been a secret of mastering rooms worldwide to unlock the warmth and natural dynamics of recorded instruments. The Element VTC’s all-discrete, Class A preamp leverages this studio elixir with a proprietary analog compressor that operates below 400Hz. The compressor is tuned to reflect the actual dynamics of the acoustic guitar, creating in live performance the superior warmth and natural balance of tone achieved in professional studio mastered sound. Includes soundhole mounted volume and treble tone controls.
Built-in LF compressor
Soundhole mounted volume and tone control
Model available for nylon string guitars
$179
+ Free Shipping
Product available for USA delivery only. Requires professional installation.
Buy Online:
Sweetwater / Reverb / Musician’s Friend / Amazon
Audio Samples
Stagepro Element
The Stagepro Element is a side-mounted preamp/EQ that offers battery access and a full chromatic tuner that is hidden beneath the control panel to maintain a clean, classy look. The three band EQ with phase inversion and Garrett Null notch filter controls deliver warm, pristine sound even under the most challenging conditions. The system includes the Element pickup and pre-wired strapjack.
Includes Element pickup
Side mounted preamp/controls
Master volume
Bass, mid & treble control
Notch filter
Phase inversion
Onboard tuner with mute function
9V Battery access drawer
Battery life indicator
Battery life: 100+ hrs
User’s Guides
U.S. Patent 7,157,640