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Category: Pickups

link to Covered vs Uncovered Humbucker Pickups (Differences?)

Covered vs Uncovered Humbucker Pickups (Differences?)

Did you know you can alter your guitar pickups tone without actually swapping them with a new set? Many players have tested and debated the differences in sound between covered and uncovered...

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Why Guitar Pickups Are Angled? (Visual Explanation)

Have you wondered why guitar pickups are angled?  Although it looks cool, is it purely cosmetic? Or does it provide an actual tonal function? This post is your hub to the topic of slanted...

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link to Active or Passive Pickups for Playing Metal?

Active or Passive Pickups for Playing Metal?

Pickup choice is an important factor when playing guitar for the identifiable sound for high gain, saturated and aggressive metal. Pickups contribute a large portion to a guitar's sound along with...

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Coil Split vs Coil Tap…The Main Differences

When it comes to pickup features you may have heard the term… ‘coil split’ and ‘coil tap.’ These terms seem to get thrown around together and sometimes are confused with each other. In...

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link to Why Active Pickups Need Batteries (Guide)

Why Active Pickups Need Batteries (Guide)

This post is the active pickup guide when it comes to batteries, battery life, and how a dying battery can affect your guitars tone. First let’s answer the main question... Do active pickups...

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What Are P90 Pickups Good For?

There is some debate when it comes to pickups and playing style, especially when it comes to the P90. Many guitarists have their own opinion on what style of music this pickup is best suited...

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