LR Baggs Just Made the Anthem Pickup Even BETTER! Anthem + Plus

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @patsysmith8030
    @patsysmith8030 10 месяцев назад +3

    Another excellent and interesting video Aaron. Well done.

  • @roymeyer6837
    @roymeyer6837 10 месяцев назад

    This is a nice upgrade indeed! One of the things I like about the Anthem is you can play with a TON of dynamics. Once in a while in a solo acoustic setting, I'll really dig in and strum like you did in this demo. The Anthem has never sounded clippy and distorted from really driving it. That was my only concern when you mentioned this updated version would be hotter, but I'm very pleased to hear it handled the aggressive strumming just fine!

  • @joemanganese
    @joemanganese 8 месяцев назад

    I have the anthem full installed in a taylor, it is a bit low on output but using the LR Baggs EQ pedal you have a +6db switch, and it has never been a problem. Since you always and mean always need an EQ possibly with LPF and notch, it doesn't really matter if I am using a Martin with its fishman or the taylor with lr baggs, since anyway I need EQ . I suggest to BAGGS owners to get the Baggs EQ pedal, it's really worth the money having volume, plus boost +6 0 -6 db, notch control wonderfully working, eq bands, LPF on 40 80 120hz and last but not least a phase. btw thanks Aaron, as usual you bring us all the news with competence and clarity.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks Joe!

    • @petercross4838
      @petercross4838 8 дней назад

      Do you use a feedback buster?

    • @pk952
      @pk952 6 дней назад

      Would the lrbaggs para di be similar? I’m guessing yes as you can adjust input gain and then volume.

  • @rombsix
    @rombsix 10 месяцев назад +6

    Man, why are these systems all in mono? We need STEREO outlputs already! 😞

    • @jameslifetimelearner
      @jameslifetimelearner 5 месяцев назад

      Agree . Having the preamp integrated into the output jack complicates matters. I’m wiring the elements to a stereo jack (3 pole) going into dual source mono or 2 amps

    • @PianoGesang
      @PianoGesang 2 месяца назад

      ​ @jameslifetimelearner And what effect does that have? I mean, the dual source mono or the two amps? How do dual mono or 2 amps become stereo? I'm thinking about buying the Anthem tomorrow and ask the Yamaha guitar technician to leave my built-in piezo pickup untouched* and then use both outputs and mix the signals, but it still ain't stereo unless I delay and slightly detune one of the two output signals.
      *Assuming this is even possible, which it prolly won't be for space reasons.

  • @Pharesm
    @Pharesm 4 месяца назад

    My Anthem quit in the middle of the song, it was plugged into an Ampero Hotone II Stomp and routed into an SQ5 mixer. I figured the battery died and replaced it, but no luck, its dead as can be! Nothing obviously is wrong with it! No lose cables, no obvious reason why it quit in a guitar, that was bought brand new. The purveyor of the guitar (Emerald Guitars) immediately responded something like "Impossible", refusing to stand by his warranty.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  4 месяца назад

      Email Baggs via their website. Tell them I sent you.

  • @johnwashburn3793
    @johnwashburn3793 10 месяцев назад +2

    Term is a noticeable difference. I think it sounded better...quite a +
    Your guitar is beautiful!

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks John it’s a welcome improvement!

    • @johnwashburn3793
      @johnwashburn3793 10 месяцев назад

      @@aaronshortmusic indeed.
      Should have been "this " is noticeable...

  • @KirbyJane
    @KirbyJane 10 месяцев назад +1

    good to know!

  • @rickbates3463
    @rickbates3463 10 месяцев назад +2

    The maton pickup is by far the best sounding pickup system 💯

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  10 месяцев назад

      It’s definitely up there!

    • @mind2adaptor
      @mind2adaptor 5 месяцев назад

      The Maton Ap5 pro is definitely one of the best pickup systems out there. The problem is that you must modify the bridge of your guitar to install it, most of the people need to go to a luthier to do that, and I don't know how many of them are willing to make such modification to their expensive instrument, unless you buy a Maton guitar that already comes with it.

  • @davidpotsdam
    @davidpotsdam 10 месяцев назад +2

    watchin this Aaron,Thanks

  • @CoventGardenSinger
    @CoventGardenSinger 10 месяцев назад

    Interesting that the new anthem has a hotter output . I always found the anthem to be a bit quite . I never knew the anthem SL had a bigger output then the regular anthem that’s interesting too

  • @dividedbytimestudios
    @dividedbytimestudios 10 месяцев назад

    Nice to see Gibson on the channel, I really want a Martin 000-28, but I feel the D-G strings are so scooped, that I’ve looked into an LG-2, but I already have a J-45, so I don’t know if it is redundant?

    • @mariodriessen9740
      @mariodriessen9740 5 месяцев назад

      I have a J-45 too and one of the guitars that are really high on my wish list is the LG-2, because it has such a unique voice. But don’t take my word for it. If you have the option to try one out, do it. I for one love these guitars. 😊

  • @brianholtmusic
    @brianholtmusic 3 месяца назад

    Thanks Aaron, how long before this video was realeased, was the "+" version available?

  • @CoventGardenSinger
    @CoventGardenSinger 10 месяцев назад

    Has the new anthem update come out quite recently. I’m tempted with the getting a new LR Baggs update . Is it the same price as the regular anthem

    • @CoventGardenSinger
      @CoventGardenSinger 10 месяцев назад

      I use to have a excellent pedal from the states called a red eye preamp . That sounded great with my previous anthem . But I wore out the preamp as I was playing in all typed of weather when I busked . You can’t buy a red eye in the UK

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  10 месяцев назад

      Yes the price is the same. It’s a ‘silent’ upgrade.

    • @CoventGardenSinger
      @CoventGardenSinger 10 месяцев назад

      @@aaronshortmusic thank you Aarron

  • @timcox6796
    @timcox6796 3 месяца назад

    I use Baggs on all my acoustics, but the anthem can only be used on a couple without cutting into the braces. Most my acoustics will not accept the control unit as it will not clear the bracing around the sound hole.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  3 месяца назад

      I never experienced that. I’m sure the SL version will fit!

    • @timcox6796
      @timcox6796 3 месяца назад

      @@aaronshortmusic Yes, I have the SL version in a couple of my acoustics. Still, too bad the anthem control will not clear the braces on most my guitars. I had to shave braces down on one guitar I was determined to make it work on. Not really complaining, just giving a heads up from a devoted Baggs user.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  3 месяца назад

      @@timcox6796 But the SL version works fine on any guitar right? I actually prefer the SL version.

  • @ericholmesmusic771
    @ericholmesmusic771 9 месяцев назад

    When did it hit the market. Im getting one put in my Masterbuilt series Epliphone j200 tomorrow. And im wondering if they have the plus upgrade.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  9 месяцев назад +1

      I would confirm that it’s the new version. It’s worth it.

  • @pk952
    @pk952 6 дней назад

    Good to know but if you were using a Di box the 6db boost in preamp is really redundant yeah, as you can sculpt tone and volume/output from Di….

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  6 дней назад

      That’s what I have always said but it never hurts to have more gain at the source.

    • @pk952
      @pk952 17 часов назад

      @@aaronshortmusic true , but in lots of cases (more so live situations) it’s better to not have signal too hot at the source as it can be hard to control live! There should be plenty of gain and volume in Di box and mixing desk. Either way the original baggs is fine for live or home use. Enjoy your videos Aaron great stuff.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  17 часов назад

      @ I reviewed one amp where the Anthem couldn’t provide enough level so I’m glad they did it.

  • @dividedbytimestudios
    @dividedbytimestudios 10 месяцев назад

    I use Anthem SL, set it and forget it, I am curious how others run their volume? I typically run the volume on the pickup around 75-80%, do you recommend or run at 100% volume?

    • @jed1166
      @jed1166 10 месяцев назад

      I use Stagepro Anthems in my RainSongs. Set them at 50-50 mic blend, with volume at 90%,(I want a little extra available, just in case the sound man has me too low for certain songs).

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  10 месяцев назад

      I always run at 100% as I use an external boost pedal and I want the strongest signal possible going to the FOH. If I didn’t then I would run at 75% (I do this on my Cole Clark).

    • @jed1166
      @jed1166 10 месяцев назад

      @@aaronshortmusic Aaron, I wonder if the Stagepro has more gain than the standard?

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  10 месяцев назад

      I am not sure, I will have to find out.@@jed1166

  • @danielclaxton191
    @danielclaxton191 Месяц назад

    Did they ever start selling the preamp by itself as an upgrade?

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  Месяц назад +1

      Not officially but if you really want one I would call them and ask if they can sell you the part.

  • @danielquaile2960
    @danielquaile2960 10 месяцев назад

    How would you rate this against a Fishman Matrix Infinity Mic Blend?

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  10 месяцев назад +1

      The Anthem uses a crossover and the Infinity Blend does not. I did like it but I experienced more feedback than with the Anthem so I would go with that unless you know you need the TRS output on the Fishman.

  • @petercross4838
    @petercross4838 8 дней назад

    Does it really matter? Can’t you just adjust the gain on mixer etc.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  8 дней назад

      It’s nice if you have other systems that are louder when they are all closer. It’s definitely good they did it but as I said in the video…

  • @brandonkicknosway
    @brandonkicknosway 9 месяцев назад

    I’m looking to purchase an anthem next week. Is there another way to distinguish whether or not it is the plus version? I’m not sure I’ll be able to take a look for the plus without opening the package at the store.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  9 месяцев назад

      I don’t think so. You could ask when they received them but you may have to ask them to open the box and check or you could order one directly from LR Baggs and ask for the + version.

    • @brandonkicknosway
      @brandonkicknosway 9 месяцев назад

      @@aaronshortmusic thank you much! I appreciate the reply and your content!

  • @chestermaton4830
    @chestermaton4830 10 месяцев назад

    Are you playing the Noel Gallagher J-150?

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes.

    • @chestermaton4830
      @chestermaton4830 10 месяцев назад

      It's such a great guitar!!! I was so close to get one, but I got some budget issue back then...@@aaronshortmusic

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  10 месяцев назад

      @@chestermaton4830 It really is and compared to nowadays it was actually quite reasonable.

  • @ramspencer5492
    @ramspencer5492 7 месяцев назад

    I hate undersaddles... But i like under bridge plate pickups... That's what we should be blending with a mic.... Much less invasive to the natural sound of the guitar.... Sounds a lot better. Needs less Mic signal blended in to sound Really natural. Why do people think it's a good idea to put something between your saddle and your bridge/bridge plate? It's also so much quackier, which I absolutely can't stand. I think even a bridge plate saddle pick up does pretty well.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  6 месяцев назад +1

      In general I agree but I always get more feedback issues with the SBT style pickups. The Cole Clark and Maton systems under undersaddle style pickups and they are some of my favorites and are very stable at loud volumes.

    • @ramspencer5492
      @ramspencer5492 6 месяцев назад

      @@aaronshortmusic feedback thing is pretty manageable... If you end up needing a little help, SoundHaul plugs and feedback suppression circuits work well.... But usually monitor positioning is enough for most people. And if you're talking about bringing a mic in for blending, You're going to need to be proactive with feedback prevention anyway.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  6 месяцев назад

      @@ramspencer5492 I can mitigate it but I’d rather not have to think about it. The mic is fine with a Soundhole plug. The Maton, Cole Clark and Anthem systems work best for me at this point and I have tried them all multiple times.

  • @ricmel8008
    @ricmel8008 10 месяцев назад

    Please, when you receive the Hifi diet, do a comparison vs the Anthem and the Hifi duet.

  • @sasapavsic5686
    @sasapavsic5686 10 месяцев назад +1

    These go to eleven 😂

  • @oliverbones8966
    @oliverbones8966 5 месяцев назад

    This or the HiFi Duet? :)

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  5 месяцев назад +1

      Impossible to answer until it’s released.

  • @burmy1552
    @burmy1552 8 месяцев назад

    Your affiliate link is broken.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  8 месяцев назад +1

      I just tired it, it’s working. Sweetwater had issues with their site earlier today. www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Anthem--lr-baggs-anthem-soundhole-microphone-undersaddle-acoustic-guitar-pickup?irclickid=0vS34OTJ4xyPWCty-6Ww21zPUkH3qAx3IzLtwQ0&irgwc=1&Impact&Aaron%20Short%20Music&Online%20Tracking%20Link

    • @burmy1552
      @burmy1552 8 месяцев назад

      Aaaaah, good.@@aaronshortmusic

  • @telefan2
    @telefan2 10 месяцев назад

    I like the look of the guitar but to me sounds really ordinary🤷🏻‍♂️🤔

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  10 месяцев назад +3

      You are hearing the pickup, not the guitar. Do you mean that the pickup sounds ordinary? There’s not many pickup systems that sound better than the Anthem in my experience.

    • @telefan2
      @telefan2 10 месяцев назад

      @@aaronshortmusic no, I mean the actual guitar, even when strummed hard it doesn’t seem to have any real resonance to it? I have Anthem fitted to all my acoustics, I’m a fan. What I’m hearing on different 150 Gallagher models I’ve heard it sounds massively overpriced. IMO 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  10 месяцев назад +2

      @@telefan2 Thanks for sharing.

  • @steelhead197
    @steelhead197 3 месяца назад

    “Very easy to do…just buy the new one and put it in”….🤦 more money! Great?!

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  3 месяца назад

      I guess you never update your phone either. You’re right it should be sent for free!

    • @pk952
      @pk952 6 дней назад

      If you use a di box (and most players should) it doesn’t matter as you can control input gain and volume from it and you can shape eq better !

  • @jeffreywilliams6873
    @jeffreywilliams6873 10 месяцев назад

    If you use a Tonedexter, (which you should) the SL version won't work. The regular anthem is fine.

    • @aaronshortmusic
      @aaronshortmusic  10 месяцев назад

      That is true but arguably with the SL you don’t need a ToneDexter as it is a microphone anyway (albeit an internal one). But yes that is a reason I would go for the full version.

    • @88omarz
      @88omarz 10 месяцев назад

      @@aaronshortmusic Did not know the sl wouldn't work with tonedexter.

  • @steeler3258
    @steeler3258 9 месяцев назад

    Definitely not as bright as the original.