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Category: Pickups

link to Active vs Passive Guitar Pickups: Which are Best for You?

Active vs Passive Guitar Pickups: Which are Best for You?

There are two main types of pickups used in electric and bass guitars: active and passive. They both work and sound different to one another, so in this article I'll be comparing both types so you...

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Covered vs Uncovered (Open Coil) Humbucker Pickups

Humbucker pickups can either have a cover over the top (typically made from nickel, chrome or gold), or can be left uncovered (also referred to as open coil). Not only does this difference affect the...

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Single Coil vs P90 Pickups: What’s the Difference?

Out of the three main types of guitar pickups (single coil, P90 and humbuckers), the most closely related are single coil pickups and P90 pickups, so what exactly is the difference between them?...

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link to Alnico vs Ceramic Pickup Magnets: Which are the Best?

Alnico vs Ceramic Pickup Magnets: Which are the Best?

The magnet has a huge impact on the tone and output of a guitar pickup. The most popular types of magnet are ceramic and alnico, but what's the difference between them? In this article I'll directly...

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link to Gibson 498T vs Seymour Duncan JB Model (SH-4) Pickup

Gibson 498T vs Seymour Duncan JB Model (SH-4) Pickup

If you're looking for a medium-high output humbucker pickup then the Gibson 498T and Seymour Duncan JB Model (SH-4, TB-4) are excellent options to consider, but which is the best? In this article...

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link to Humbucker vs P90 Pickups: Complete Comparison

Humbucker vs P90 Pickups: Complete Comparison

There are three main types of electric guitar pickups: single coils, P-90s and humbuckers. In this article I'll be comparing the tone, uses and pros and cons of humbuckers and P90s so you can decide...

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