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...
Category: Pickups
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...
If you're looking for a vintage PAF humbucker tone then the Gibson Custombucker and Burstbucker are excellent options to consider, but which pickups are the best? In this article I'll compare the...
Alnico magnets are made from aluminium, nickel and cobalt, hence the acronym al-ni-co. Alnico is one of the most popular types of magnet used in electric guitar pickups and there are in fact several...