B-Band A5 (Single Source)
The B-Band A5 side mount preamp has a single input for the UST pickup. The slider type controls include volume and a 4-band EQ. The preamp also features a rotary notch and frequency control, phase switch, battery low LED light and 9-volt powered class A electronics. Used with steel guitars. The battery is usually housed in a clip mounted the head block or a battery pouch attached via Velcro to the back of the guitar. The battery pouch is the better alternative as it affords more protection if the battery comes loose. This pickup was used in 2002 until January 2006 it was then switched over to the L.R. Baggs Element Notch. You would originally find this preamp on Larrivee - 03 series Guitars.
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of the B-Band A5.
B-Band A6 (Dual Source)
The B-Band A6 side mount preamp has dual inputs, for use with UST and AST pickups, and a mono mixed output. The slider type controls include volume and a 3-band EQ. The preamp also features a rotary notch and frequency, phase switch, battery low LED light and 9-volt powered class A electronics. Used with steel or nylon string guitars. he battery is usually housed in a clip mounted the head block or a battery pouch attached via Velcro to the back of the guitar. The battery pouch is the better alternative as it affords more protection if the battery comes loose. This pickup was used from 2002 until January 2006 it was then switched over to the B-Band L.R. Baggs iMix Notch.
This B-Band A6 was available on the Larrivee - 05 series and up.
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•Current Pickups Featured on Larrivee Guitars
L.R.Baggs Element Notch System
The Element Notch System is a single source preamp which utilizes the L.R. Baggs under saddle transducer (Called the 'Element'). This pickup system features a phase inversion control switch (See description below) which can dramatically reduce feedback in troublesome locations. There is a Narrow-Band "Notch" Filter on the preamp. The Notch filter works by cutting out a particular frequency which may be causing the feedback - The frequency is user selectable via an onboard knob. Other companies which use a notch filter use a wide-band filter which can often
dramatically effect the sound.
This system is designed to use a very narrow frequency which has the absolute minimum impact on audio quality - Much to the pleasure of audiophiles everywhere! There are also Bass, Mid-Range, and Treble control sliders on board the pre-amp. The preamp also has the battery compartment on-board (accessible by lightly pressing on the preamp). This means that batteries can be changed in 10 seconds without de-stringing the instrument. This pickup system is only available on Larrivee's -03 product line. Click HERE for a user manual of the Element Notch System.
Introduced to Larrivee in January 2006.
L.R. Baggs iMix Notch System (Dual Source)
The iMix Notch System is a dual source preamp which utilizes the L.R. Baggs under saddle transducer (Called the 'Element') and an Acoustic Soundboard Transducer (The iBeam). This preamp is exclusive to Larrivee Guitars and is only available on Larrivee's -05 Series and up. It features the same primary controls as the Element Notch including: Phase inversion Switch, Narrow-Band Notch Control, Bass-Mid-treble Sliders. It also features a mix knob which allows you to "Blend" both the Element and iBeam together for the perfect live sound which can cut through but still preserve the "acoustics" of the guitar. The mix control also allows you to use either source independently without bleed. As with the Element Notch System, the preamp also has the battery compartment on-board (accessible by lightly pressing on the preamp). This means that batteries can be changed in 10 seconds without de-stringing the instrument. This preamp is designed and built for the performing musician. Click HERE for a user manual of the iMix Notch System. Introduced January 2006.
L.R. Baggs iMix System (No-Cut Version)
The iMix system is a dual source preamp / pickup system that does not require cutting a hole on the side of your guitar. The preamp adheres via Velcro to the inside back of the guitar. This preamp utilizes the L.R. Baggs under saddle transducer (Called the 'Element') and an Acoustic Soundboard Transducer (The iBeam). There are five controls along the right exterior of the preamp: iBeam gain, iBeam low cut, iBeam mid cut, Element mid cut and stereo/mono. There is a "Remote Control" which is placed on the bass side sound hole. This remote control has two knobs: one for blending the dual sources, and one for volume.
The Stereo/Mono Control determines whether the output is summed to one mono channel or split into two signals. Stereo mode requires the use of a standard stereo cable or stereo Y cable - this mode puts the Element on the tip channel and the iBeam on the ring channel. If you use a mono cable in stereo mode, only the Element will be present. This setting is useful for recording each pickup independently, creating separate blends for two different sets of speakers (for example, the house speakers and stage monitors), or applying different effects to each channel.
