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Category: Pickups

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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Dog Ear vs Soapbar P90 Pickups: Is There a Difference?

P90's are single coil pickups but with a wider and shorter bobbin compared to standard single coils where the wires are closer to the pole pieces. This makes the pickup sound warmer and thicker in...

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link to Gibson 498T vs 500T: Bridge Pickup Comparison

Gibson 498T vs 500T: Bridge Pickup Comparison

If you're looking for a high output Gibson bridge pickup then the 498T and 500T are your best options, but what's the difference between them? In this article I'll compare everything you need to...

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link to Fender Noiseless Pickup Comparison: Vintage vs Gen 4 vs Hot

Fender Noiseless Pickup Comparison: Vintage vs Gen 4 vs Hot

Noiseless electric guitar pickups do not suffer from the "hum" that traditional single coil pickups are known for. They consist of a row of six stacked-coil pole pieces to cancel out this humming to...

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link to Gibson Burstbucker vs 490R/498T Pickups

Gibson Burstbucker vs 490R/498T Pickups

Gibson make a great range of top quality pickups designed to work with Les Paul's, SG's, Explorer's and Flying V's. Very popular options include the Burstbuckers, 490R/T and 498T, but what are the...

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link to Gibson 490R/T vs 498T Pickups: What are the Differences?

Gibson 490R/T vs 498T Pickups: What are the Differences?

If you're looking to buy a Gibson electric guitar, or you want to upgrade your guitar with aftermarket pickups from Gibson, then you the 490 and 498 pickups are great options to look at. But what is...

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