# Gibson and Baggs unveil revolutionary acoustic pickup system

> The HiFi DNA system uses dual preamps to deliver what its makers call the most natural live acoustic tone ever achieved.
- Title: Gibson and Baggs unveil revolutionary acoustic pickup system
- Summary: The HiFi DNA system uses dual preamps to deliver what its makers call the most natural live acoustic tone ever achieved. Dual Class A preamps treat each…
- Keywords: gibson, baggs, lr baggs, hifi dna, acoustic guitar, pickup system, lloyd r. baggs, robi johns, guitar pickups, preamp technology, sj-200, j-45
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-pickups/gibson-x-baggs-hifi-dna-pickup-system
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:36:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gibson, baggs, lr baggs, hifi dna, acoustic guitar, pickup system, lloyd r. baggs, robi johns, guitar pickups, preamp technology, sj-200, j-45
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Dual Class A preamps treat each sensor as its own studio channel, preserving articulation and preventing signal interference for unprecedented acoustic realism.