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link to Neck Pickup Louder Than The Bridge (Why? & Solutions)

Neck Pickup Louder Than The Bridge (Why? & Solutions)

Have you ever wondered why there's a difference in volume levels between the neck and bridge pickup? Is this 'normal,' and what can you do about it? Luckily, my post will explain the neck and...

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Is It Worth Upgrading Guitar Pickups? (Definitive Guide)

When players desire to upgrade their guitar, the first protocol is to swap out their guitar's pickups. This makes sense as pickups contribute a large portion to your guitar's tone. However, is it...

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link to Fender Noiseless Pickups: The Quick Guide (2020)

Fender Noiseless Pickups: The Quick Guide (2020)

As a Fender enthusiast, I love the piercing bite and attack from single-coil pickups. However, I loathe the usual buzz, hiss, and noise booming from my amp caused by them. Therefore, I...

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link to Can Single Coil Pickups be Used for Metal?

Can Single Coil Pickups be Used for Metal?

So you want to play the distorted and heavy sound of? But can a guitar installed with single-coil pickups be worthy of playing metal? With my experience of experimenting with various pickups...

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link to 7 Tips to Make a Single-Coil Sound Like a Humbucker

7 Tips to Make a Single-Coil Sound Like a Humbucker

I love my 50s inspired Stratocaster. I love the sound of the sparkling, lush, clean tones from single-coil pickups. But I also Love my Epiphone Les Paul. I admire the warm, thick, and creamy lead...

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link to Bridge and Neck Pickup Differences Explained!

Bridge and Neck Pickup Differences Explained!

The '50s and the '60s were of great importance to the development of the electric guitar, with some basic standards being set and still used to this very day. Most of the guitars you stumble upon...

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