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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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?...
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...
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...
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...
The output of an electric guitar pickup is an important consideration to make when purchasing a new guitar, or aftermarket pickups. In this article I'll compare low (aka vintage) output pickups...