Wind instruments must cope with water vapour from our breath, as well as saliva and food remnants, as gross as that may sound. It's an inevitable side effect of how they are played, and some even say...
Category: Musical Instruments
In the realm of music and audio, there's a fascination with vintage equipment, including instruments like saxophones. We can find many examples of this being the case, especially regarding abused...
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...
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...