Gibson has officially integrated L.R. Baggs’ HiFi pickup technology into its acoustic guitar lineup, specifically equipping the Hummingbird Standard, Hummingbird Original, and Southern Jumbo Original models. According to Monthly Mixing, this partnership brings a dual-sensor system to major production instruments, potentially influencing retail value propositions for high-end acoustics.
The source reports that the HiFi DNA system utilizes two lightweight sensors adhering directly to the bridge plate via a peel-and-stick method. Unlike conventional undersaddle piezo units, this installation requires no glue or structural modification, leaving the instrument undamaged. Monthly Mixing notes that these sensors capture both string vibration and body resonance simultaneously, while an internal preamp shapes the signal with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls.
Since L.R. Baggs unveiled the technology at NAMM 2023, it has garnered industry recognition, including an Editors’ Pick award from Guitar Player. The publication stated that the system produces a more organic tone compared to earlier undersaddle piezo systems. This adoption by Gibson signals a shift in factory-installed electronics standards, offering dealers a distinct selling point regarding tone quality and non-invasive hardware for their fretted inventory.
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