Lloyd Baggs: The Man Behind the Pickup Revolution
Published on 21 May 2025
LR Baggs are undoubtedly one of the giants in pickup technology. A huge percentage of quality guitars are fitted with LR Baggs pickups and preamp systems, earning the brand a reputation as one of the best and most natural sounding live acoustic solutions on the market.
But what of the person behind the brand? Who is Lloyd Baggs? What is his background, and how did he come to be one of the most innovative pickup/preamps designers in the world?
I decided to find out, and to let him tell us himself! I enjoyed a very stimulating conversation with Lloyd over Zoom recently, and learned tons about his approach, attitude and overall modus operandi.
Check out the full video below, as Lloyd tells his story as only Lloyd can.
