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Category: Pickups

link to Gibson Custombucker vs Burstbucker Pickups Compared

Gibson Custombucker vs Burstbucker Pickups Compared

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...

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link to Alnico 2 vs 3 vs 4 vs 5 vs 8 Pickup Magnets: Complete Guide

Alnico 2 vs 3 vs 4 vs 5 vs 8 Pickup Magnets: Complete Guide

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...

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link to Gibson ’57 Classic/ Classic Plus vs 490R/T vs 498T Pickups

Gibson ’57 Classic/ Classic Plus vs 490R/T vs 498T Pickups

If you're looking to swap out and upgrade your guitar's humbuckers then you'll know that Gibson offer an extensive range of aftermarket pickups. Some of the most popular are the '57 Classic, '57...

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link to Gibson Burstbucker vs ’57 Classic Pickup Comparison

Gibson Burstbucker vs ’57 Classic Pickup Comparison

If you're looking for that warm PAF humbucker tone, then the Gibson Burstbuckers and '57 Classics are great options to consider, but which sounds the best? In this article I'll directly compare them...

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link to Fender Pure Vintage ’57/’62 vs ’59 vs ’65 Strat Pickups

Fender Pure Vintage ’57/’62 vs ’59 vs ’65 Strat Pickups

There are three sets of pickups in the Fender Pure Vintage Stratocaster range: Pure Vintage '57/'62 Pure Vintage '59 Pure Vintage '65 These pickups all have an alnico V magnet and...

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link to Gibson Burstbucker Guide (Type 1 vs 2 vs 3 vs Pro)

Gibson Burstbucker Guide (Type 1 vs 2 vs 3 vs Pro)

Gibson make 4 main types of their iconic Burstbucker electric guitar pickups: Burstbucker Type 1 Burstbucker Type 2 Burstbucker Type 3 Burstbucker Pro (neck and bridge) In this...

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