A good-quality pickup can last decades without a hint of damage. This could lead to the belief that pickups can resist every human or environmental action. However, magnetic pickups are composed of...
Category: Guitars
The tonal values of a guitar's sound can be affected by tons of factors. One of those factors is the type of pickup(s) installed, specifically in the case of electric guitars and basses. How do...
Solid-bodied guitars normally contain two or three pickups. With such a design, manufacturers aim to add range to the tonal palette and endow sound with more personality. Though somewhat...
People who set the pickups of their guitars too high may find themselves touching them regularly during a performance, either with a pick or with their fingers. If you've ever experienced this or are...
Guitar pickups are often discussed in terms of their build quality, performance, and architecture. Players sometimes overlook one important aspect, which is how pickups interact with one another and...
The subject of guitar/bass pickups is a hot topic in many guitarist circles but not a topic that most intermediate or amateur guitarists would even think about, let alone discuss. Upgrading pickups...