Gibson teams up with Baggs

Gibson is collaborating with Baggs (formerly LR Baggs) on a new acoustic pickup system called HiFi DNA. They claim it delivers the most natural, studio-grade live tone ever from an acoustic guitar.

“the most natural, studio‑grade live tone ever achieved from an acoustic guitar”

Dual preamps keep signals pure

The system uses dual Class A preamp architecture, treating each sensor as its own studio channel. Each sensor runs through its own custom-voiced preamp before signals are blended.

New sensor design reacts holistically

The sensor platform is lighter, larger, and more responsive than previous formats. It's designed to react to the guitar as a whole, making you feel like you're inside the instrument.

Why separate preamps matter

Combining two sensors before amplification makes them interfere with each other, creating muddy sound. Separating them with individual preamps preserves every detail and keeps signals pristine.

“If you combine two mic diaphragms, or two piezos, before amplification, they tug on each other, and the sound can get muddy.”

Like a pair of choir mics

The two sensors work like choir mics, each hearing a different part of the instrument. You get ambiance without losing attack, and space without losing touch.

“You get ambiance without losing attack, space without losing touch.”

Available now in Gibson acoustics

The HiFi DNA system is currently exclusive to Gibson acoustic guitars like the SJ-200, J-45, and Hummingbird variants. Aftermarket systems will be available later.